Do most of you like to chat it up on a plane, bars etc? I'm an extrovert and always try to strike up a conversation..

What's the best way to prepare for an international post in consulting (Big4)? Apply to the office directly? Network? Transfer?

Wife and I updated our 2022 financial model of income, stock vests and bonus payments (an exercise we used to do regularly and had neglected to do so far this year) and for the first time our expected taxable annual income crossed $1M for the conservative estimate (she makes more than I do).
Feeling shocked as I don’t think I ever expected us to be people making more than a million a year!! Just the amount of tax we will pay this year is shocking!!

Feel like language is a huge barrier to me. I am so frustrated I can’t express my thoughts and happy hour is just unpaid torture

Month out from trial. I represent one of two codefendants. Other codefendant’s experts have been deposed. Mine are next week. Pl just cancelled them with no explanation. What could the explanation be for why you wouldn’t want to depose a defendant’s experts? The only thing I can think of is they want to try and settle with us or surprise them at trial.

I've been wanting to buy a comme des garcon play cardigan but am I correct that they never go on sale? I've seen a few that are lower priced on farfetch but have read terrible reviews about the site.

What’s it like working for Headspace? Anything I should know about their interview questions?

Sending all your cavalry in a blind frontal attack from a defensive position was beyond stupid

What is your role in the mental health care system?

Anyone who recently joined mindtree can please tell me the steps till joining. I got offer from mindtree and after accepting offer, I was asked to submit all documents related to employment, education etc. on a portal for background verification. After that what will be the next steps and when? How do I know that bg verification completed or still under process. They don’t have any portal to check current status. I am asking here because hr in mindtree don’t pickup calls.

Has anyone gone through the interview process for sr program manager position? What was that like and any tips on how to prepare? Thanks!

What would be the best method to transition from a financial advisory role to a more financial analyst focused position? Is this type of move unheard of/too difficult to do?

Just talked to the new CCO of FCB Chicago at a party. Is he a little...off?

So as a 30ish yo with a government/PE/tech background and CIPM/CIPP… I’m finding privacy work is just much easier and interesting than other kinds, but still pays plenty well.

Is it too late/inadvisable to go to law school to specifically aim for privacy work?

I just find some firms are unwilling to entertain the idea that anyone but a lawyer has anything relevant to contribute in this space…

Do long short hedge funds have better hours than PE? Just joined a UMM PE firm coming from McKinsey and am now realizing how much weekend work sucks

My last working day is October 10th in my current company. And i received offer from TCS on July for hyderabad location. While accepting the offer letter I gave my preferred date of joining as oct 17th. But i haven't got any confirmation on DOJ. HitR is not responding to my emais & not picking calls. What's is the process. Will we get any email for joining date or it will be updated in ibegin. How is it?

I have 1 one year old and have told my husband that I want to get divorced. He is being immature about the process and is just trying to make everything difficult. Sometimes he says he will move out, then he says the baby and I should, sometimes he says he wants custody when the real reason im leaving is his lack of interest amd resppnsibility toward our family. I can tell he is hurt and is upset that i dont love him anymore and want to get everything ready to make the exit easy. How do I start?

Does internet disconnect hurt my chances of getting a job? I had a final interview today for a remote job and was practically offered the job but at the last minute of interview, my internet didn't work. When I joined 5 min later, interview had already left. I sent an email expressing apology but haven't gotten a reply. I am felling anxious. Will I get rejected because of the internet issues?

Anybody who joined from pwc?

Question: If SPED students are receiving their Resource Minutes AFTER the regular school hours from their peers (8:30-10:30) is that Legal? They are not being pulled from the general Ed classes, but participating in an extended day. Should minutes be calculated based on a normal school day or the 2 hours they are in class?

Hilton getting sued for espionage is the Cold War we needed in 2020. Acc right now is not a bad time for bad press considering the industry is in the toilet anyway

Has your firm moved to or is in the process of moving to single share class for mutual funds? A & C share classes are no longer available, only Advisory share class. No more trailers, commission inly

I'm not happy with my job. Don't get paid enough but I don't think I've the skills needed to even start looking for a new job. What skills should I start to learn that will help me get a better pay?

Favorite Non-Fiction captivating podcast?

So I sat down with a prospect yesterday. $2 mil. He is considering the guy down the street. This particular guy failed the Series 7 three times

What do you do during the weekend to unwind and recharge yourself?

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

Have a client who agreed to get a few friends together for a dinner. All his friends are doctors. I dont want to make this feel like an event or like they're being sold. Any pointers?

I'm interested in getting involved in more public speaking, preferably educationally-based. How do you guys find those opportunities when you don't have a large COI network already established?

Everyone says play the game of politics; make people like you. What are some tips for putting on your game face and making people both below and above you like you, when you may not like them equally?

My office needs a commercial grade printer, something capable of printing 2000 sheets per month, 25 sheets per minute minimum. Two trays minimum. Any suggestions?

Can some of you experienced folk recommend some good books for rookies? What are your favorites for investment strategies, marketing, selling, etc.?

Not sure if this is the right bowl, but if you’re independent, what are your ticket charges? What’s industry average? Not sure where to get this info...

Thinking about going independent and operating out of my home office. Does anyone have any thoughts to share about that? I’m wondering about clients coming to my home and FINRA issues.

Dumbest thing you've heard a client say?

Looking for good cash flow software/app. Trying to help clients understand their budget without them (and me)dreading putting it together.

Anyone work at Morgan Stanley that knows how much a financial advisor team manager makes?

I'm thinking of leaving Jones. I'm quite profitable, and yet HQ just seems to want more. Any ex Jones out there that can speak about your experiences in going Indy? Thanks.

Does anyone know about 401h?

Merry Christmas all. Looking for good books for 2018. Possibly related towards sales. Heard about questions that sell etc. any recommendations?? Trying to learn all I can as a new RIA