Currently working as a tax senior at B4. I’m thinking about being a day trader trading stocks, bitcoins and currencies if i got laid off. Any thoughts, opinions, and suggestions?

I was laid off this month from a US-based company where I've been a reporter for the past 3 years or so... I live in Europe. I wonder if I'm likely to have luck with other remote-friendly US companies. Or are we already past that?

I have an after-tax 401k cap of 10k (enforced by ACN fund administrator, Roth401k is maxed). Any risk to backdoor this into my RothIRA that I made before I hit the RothIRA contrib earning cap (137k)?

As an Auditor currently working in a big 4 accounting firm, trying to move to the finance industry. Please what are the chances of getting an IB, corporate finance , asset management company? Or would I advise I move internally within the big 4 before looking outside. Please I need advise. I am currently a qualified chartered account and recently got CFA scholarships. I am just tired of auditing.

Can anyone honestly say if the CPA is necessary or not? I’m burnt out from undergrad and grad school and can’t see myself studying for the CPA for a while…but don’t want to get fired. I don’t plan on staying until Manager, hoping to move into IB.

I’m a Tax Staff who is very interested in Technology? Any ideas or recommendations on how I can combine the two ?

And do you think any of the Big 4 can accommodate me ?

Work at Big 4. I have been approached by mid tier firms about interviewing for Partner positions. I am considering starting this process, but would like to get some different perspectives from others. I am probably 2 years away in current situation based on recent discussions.

I just got laid off. I currently work as an IT program manager. I'm looking to transition from industry to consulting where I can leverage my experience to solve complex client problems. I'd appreciate referrals!

Anyone feel like it took them longer to come into their own as associates? I was a terrible junior, I got fired from my job at a small plaintiff firm. They told me that I don’t have the “mental acuity to be a lawyer,” but as a fifth year at a V30 something just clicked. I just got the first positive evaluation of my professional life. I have a December birthday and this is the first time in ages that I can go into it not feeling hopeless.

Folks at EY? Did any of you hear/ know of anyone getting laid off at our's? Several posts on layoff just getting on my nerves.. 😕

Any to-do list app recommendations (editable on both mobile/desktop)?

Working at the Big 4 and need something whitelisted on the network. Used to use OneNote to sort items by priority, but my new firm uses G-Suite. Intending to use G-Sheets if nothing better exists.

What region in the United States is best for real estate investing?

So’s it true that Fenske got fired? Anyone know the deets?

i have a good circle of friends since elementary school. 7 of us total. We are now in our early 30s. I am the only one not married/have kids. All of them live paycheck to paycheck even with 2 paychecks-barely above poverty. i go on vaction 3 times a year (2 weeks each time) and spend around $25k to 30k on vacation annually. I make $260k and am single. A few times a year my friends would comment how lucky i am to have cash to use on vacations they could only dream of. Conintue below...

Do you think I can count on Social Security money after I retire or it will be gone?
Real question, since I'm new to the US and am planning my retirement money.
Thanks!

Unethical Persona Finance Tip:

Put your mortgage on forbearance and stack up and save as much as you can. We don't know when this will be over, the forbearance won't hurt your credit score (yes, you will pay interest), but when all said and done you can save 6 months to 1 year of your most important expense in case 💩 hits the fan.

Nothing hits the fan, you would have saved enough to probably put the down-payment on that vacation home you always wanted to get.

🏆 Inspo Thread 🏆
Getting laid off is tough—let's use this thread to lift each other up and share any inspiration or encouragement you've encountered while navigating this difficult time.

Just started my first job out of college. What percent of my income should I put towards retirement? I’m planning to max out my Roth (as I’ll reach the income limit in a few years) then put some in my 401k. My company does not match anything but automatically puts 5% in a profit sharing retirement fund.

Recruiter at a big 4 scheduled a 15 minute meeting with me on Friday titled “Catch Up.” Is this a good or bad sign?

would you make a switch from a big 4 to Simplus? expecting to get an offer from them and any info about them would be appreciated. I've seen a bunch of reviews on Glassdoor etc. - pretty decent

Those in the US w/o green cards, how are you preparing to look after old parents in India? Moving back means giving up on what I want (living here). Can’t bring parents here w/o GC. What to do?

Is it a wrong time to make a switch now ?

Dictation app - can anyone recommend a good dictation app? I’m interested in dictation of white papers, not just emails etc. Thanks!

I have my first round interview at McKinsey for a BA position in approx a month! Do you have some tips on how I should structure my preparation as well as where I can find the best ressources?
I havent done any cases in 3 years + so I definitely need some work on that part, but I also dont want to neglect the PEI part where I think that my performance will be better than for the case. Lastly, I have to do the Imbellus test, is there any way I can prep for that too?

Anyone from Canada? I’m considering moving but I don’t know what the salaries are like.

Question for Edward Jones reps. With the DOL in place can you set up direct to fund SIMPLE plans?

I have 9.3 YOE. My current ctc is 18.5 LPA. I got offer from TCS and they are Offering 22.3 LPA. It is 20 percent hike. Should I join TCS for this hike. I mean i have onsite in my mind and j think tcs may give that opportunity. What do u think??

For now in accenture at least 10% yearly hike and 18% variable pay iam getting. Am I doing a mistake or tcs offer is good.?? Please guide me...

Hi fishes,

This maybe a silly question .In the bgv form provide by CTS it's asking for employers phone and address . Since my current is tcs what should I give.

I purchased a prepaid plan with Mercedes for my AMG. I’m nearing 10K miles. I was looking through all my documents and on the agreement, there is a line item that says “MAINTENANCE CONT” which indicates the prepaid service. But that is all I have. How will a MB dealership know I prepaid? It’s a different MB dealership from where I bought it.

Hi! I’ve been an on and off office PA/Production Coordinator trying to get more into an ad agency role. Any advice for switching over? I don’t have a portfolio so I can’t jump into creative yet

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Any agencies looking for CDs in Toronto?

Hi sharks,
I had appeared for an interview in juniper networks a couple of weeks ago, two rounds were successful and HR called back. She asked for the expected CTC and i conveyed my expectations. She said she will get back to me after the approval for numbers from senior management. It will take 2-3 days.

That was the last week. I don't have her mail ID, because all incoming mail from juniper are auto mails. But their career portal shows status as "selected for offer" suggestions please.

As Europe opens up, they will likely be restricting travelers from the US. So pissed at all the people not following social distancing and mask wearing guideline that’s preventing me from visiting friends and family overseas.

What’s even lamer than telling your non advertising friends you made that commercial that was just on? Saying you wrote the strategy.

what is the song of the decade? what songs from this decade will still get played 15 years from now?

I’m in the NYC Men Teach program and I’m looking for a teaching position in early childhood special education to start working in September. Does anyone know a school that is hiring in Queens?

One of my current coaching clients told me “I have to interview for my job.” It’s not the first time I’ve heard of this happening in a re-org. But please, HR folks, help me understand: Why this is a good idea? It seems incredibly anxiety-provoking for the employees. What’s the business rationale for this? And what does it do to employee morale?

Thoughts on having 2 fully remote IA Jobs?

Best advice for studying for the CPA while working full time? Really struggling with the balancing act. Thank you!

I was just promoted to senior. I would like to leave public after obtaining my CPA/having a busy season as a senior under my belt. PA wrecks havoc on my anxiety and I don’t know how long I can realistically last in this position. This might be horrible to say but I would honestly love a job with structured hours (ie just the basic 9-5, maybe some overtime here and there but not the norm/expected) and the work is also very boring/similar day to day. Can anyone recommend positions that fit this?

Did anyone make the jump to financial due diligence? If so what do you love/hate about it and what skills were the most important when first starting?

Gonna need a new job soon. Owner is sucking the cash out of this company to buy toys. Who actually hires 50+ year olds anymore? If it helps, I’m great with technology and not afraid of new challenges. Experience with both big and small companies.

What’s the best way to figure out all exit opp options? I’m an S3 in asset management and have no idea what I want to do next.

I’m having difficulties deciding between moving from audit to either
1) finance and ops at a tech fund startup (pe backed) as their first employee with potential to be group cfo in the long run
2) deals valuation at pwc

please help - option 1 sounds great but im unsure if i’ll end up as some back office pe monkey/have no transferable skills if it fails since its a holding co fund in nature? Is this a career killer

Would it be a faux pas to ask a recruiter to connect me with a recruiter for another area? Applied for a tax role and was turned down in favor of an internal candidate, but told to reach out if I found something I was interested in. I'm very interested in some data science roles, but wondering if the request would make me look undesirable. Ideally, I do want to pivot to data science.

It’s my last week. My boss has given me a whole list to do before I go (process documentation for clients, cross training). How to stay motivated? I literally want to give 0 effort.

Anyone know anything about Embark and if it’s worth working there?

Currently a second year associate in audit and looking for - as ridiculous as it sounds - better pay and better hours. I really like audit but I have only been with the firm for a little over a year and i’m burnt out and worse, starting to lose passion for it. I think the long hours are just not for me. Any recommendations of industries/ careers where an audit experience fits well? (As a side note, I’m considering changing practice within the firm, but wanted to look at all options).

Thinking about taking an offer for an in-house SEC reporting role at a public company ($2b revenue). What could be my career path with a role like this?

First year manager here. Looking to exit to industry but recruiter is trying to put me in a staff accountant role that is a pretty big pay decrease. They say it’s the only role applicable to my skills. Is this reasonable? I just really need to get out of public.

I had a first round interview for a position applied through a recruiter, but got stood up. The company wants to reschedule, but I decided to turn it down and withdrew my application. How bad is it? Would that be burning the bridge? It is a pretty large company and I may want a poaition there in the future.

I’m planning to go explore opportunities outside PA but i’m not sure where to go if internal audit or corporate accounting, i just want a relax schedule and same time a growth opportunity.any tho

I interviewed with several companies (one being my dream job). Went weeks without hearing anything and decided to accept another job. Now my dream job called offering me a position. What should I do?

Anyone transition from finance/accounting to product management? I mostly program manage finance business transformations with anywhere from 5-6 work streams running concurrently. What was your path?

For those of you that left Big4/midsize PA firms shortly after making senior, where did you end up going in industry?