Does an Apple Watch count towards the $500 quality of life reimbursement?

I spent the last 3 months "growing up" & now I'm ready to go. 1st thing is for me to get my own place. I'd like to buy instead of rent because I don't want to pay someone else's mortgage.

I'm thinking of selling my car & cash out some of my 401k to buy a house. My thought is to put down 3.5% for a FHA loan then make a big payment towards the principal to reduce long-term interest.

Anything wrong with this thinking or anything else I should consider?

How bad is reneging a week before I start? Have an offer with FAANG but the role is sales. Got a dream job with Disney in Analytics & Strategy with comparable salary. Should I stick with FAANG?

Better manager & culture & benefits at FAANG, better role & opp at Disney

Looking for some boutique firms (healthcare/public health sector) that do work relating to social determinants of health, community health centers, population health, community hospitals. Any suggestions?

We are trying to change plan. What you’ll think about Aetna EPO, heard it pays 100% for IVF? Currently on BCBS not much benefits if we would want to skip IUI and jump to IVF. Any suggestions here would be helpful. Thank you.

I got an offer from teksystems India for hpe client. My question is what will happen if someday HPE don't want us to work for them anymore or maybe project development ends...so will teksystems move us to different client within 2 month (as they say) or will they fire us?

Secondly how is tbe appraisal cycle at teksystems India? How are the benefits?

So BDO doesn’t match 401K until 1 year of service..?

What is your agency’s maternity or paternity leave policy?

What is the best health insurance for parents visiting USA? They are visiting for the first time. Appreciate any helpful insights. Thanks in advance!

Hello folks,

I am new to fishbowl and recently got an offer from Publicis Sapient for a senior associate. They are offering $136k with unlimited pto benefits. As I am from the industry and haven't heard about this company before, I would like some comments or thoughts about working for this company? How do they invest in their employees (like pay raise, promotions, etc)?

My company reimburses CFA exam fees if I clear level the exam and if I stay in the firm for 2yrs from reimbursement date. I don’t wish to be here for 2yrs. . Can i still apply for CFA scholarship?

How much package Salesforce can offer for Technical Architect role? YOE is 12+ years. Does Salesforce has Variable pay in CTC and if any extra benefits provided?

Is laptop reimbursement policy still available or not since hybrid wfo has resumed? Joined last month. This is for Mumbai

What are your thoughts on those who refuse to wear cloth masks as a healthcare professional?

Hi everyone
I am currently serving notice period. I would appreciate if u all can help me understand skills & courses to develop during this career break (due to family priorities) apart from pharmaceutical brand management as i am willing to pivot my role into
1. Consulting in life sciences or healthcare or pharma domain 2. Competitive intelligence in above mentioned sectors 3.business analytics in above mentioned sectors.I wud appreciate if u can share a few referrals.Wud be resuming by Jan

Why do 403b have such I fees? I almost want to stop contributing all together or just minimum 6% to meet the match. Possibly just rely on the pension but what if it’s underfunded when I retire?

Hi,

KPMG has mentioned in offer that they shall provide reimbursement for purchase of home computer for 1L once every 3 years

Is this right???

I have an associate's degree in graphic design and work designing wedding stationery. I've been at my company since 2016, and am now a design consultant - speaking to customers directly and creating custom artwork and designs for them. I know I'm underpaid (50k/year in the SF Bay Area) but I thought the benefits and stability were worth it. I'm now severely burnt out (most of my team is) and not sure which way to go, or how to grow. Any tips/advice?

Thanks!

Which health insurance your company providing?

I have a client who needs a 401k, or a solo retirement account w loan options. When I was at UBS/Ameriprise, it was no issue but now it seems tougher to find a firm that does solo 401k as a RIA's.

So.... what if you're no longer inspired at work? I'm approaching 30 and too young to be this bored. Advice? It gives me such anxiety.

Burned out&cant cope. Advice needed plz. Feel I can’t prioritize bcos everything important & urgent and diff managers drag back onto projects. How do you pick projects for week & JUST focus on them?

Has anyone had a service dog? Did you bring them to work? Looking for experiences and feedback. TIA!

How long did you study before the CSCP exam? Any advice for someone who just enrolled?

Does anyone from agency world to “cagency” world have tips on learning the consulting side? I’m finding as an experienced hire, I lack in some skills such as economics and budgeting.

What are the best consulting firms for someone that’s looking to work in the aviation industry? Can be big consulting firms with strong presence in aviation or boutique firms. Preferably commercial strategy type of projects. US based. Thank you!

Hi, I need some advice
How to crack Google or Microsoft data engineer interviews, what are the rounds and what will be the key skills I should focus on
My current skills are
Azure cloud and gcp cloud data platform services
Pypsark
Python
SQL
Data modelling

So my peers in my team earn double what I earn and work significantly less, get promoted over me and have bonuses. Also get to make decisions over my goals and such. I have a new leadership now but how do I escape this?

Does anybody here work at HCE, would you please share your experience, especially if they moved from a B4?

PWC phone question - started at pwc last month from a non b4 firm. If I order a new phone off the if pwc website, can I switch it with another phone? My current phone is about to die so I was...

Does anyone else have “email social anxiety”? Not with writing emails that have to do with content/work I did, but when I’m “just checking in” and doing vaguely unsaid social things I’ve never understood well.
I feel super awkward and read too into things, it takes me 30+ min for a simple friendly email to a manager or above and I get worked up about it.

I’m pretty passive when I’m disrespected by creative but I think it sets a bad example for my team. If any of my reports were spoken to the way I was I’d raise hell...how set example?

Hi Account friends! It’s the start of a new year and I was hoping you all could share any book / newsletter / blog / course recommendations that help keep you up to snuff. Feeling a bit stale and like the last year has been a tactical grind. I want to brush up on modern thinking for our industry - the latest and greatest marketing books, strategy perspectives, creative self help, etc. to feel more alive as we start 2022.

Comment your favs and THANK YOU in advance!

I wish normal people thought what we do for a living is as cool as we think it is

Hi everyone,
Does anyone know what will be salary day if I fail to submit my bank details before 28th.
It is before Jan 15th. But can anyone be specific.
I have to plan to pay my bills.

Hi folks,

My current project is discontinued by client, so I’m on bench now. Im serving notice period and only 40 days are remaining. I asked HR for early release me but they denied, saying its our policy to complete NP

Is there any possibility to get early release? Whom to I contact?

Weekends - what are the best sources / instas / emails that list cool, unique, events or things to do in NYC before they sell out...! Less like Time Out, more like Skint, but price isn’t critical.

How did you tell your manager you’re pregnant? Did it affect pay/promos? And then, subsequently, how did you start letting colleagues know you’re pregnant? Feels awkward to just randomly drop the news in a meeting! I work remotely so it’s hard to tell by video :) I’m 21 weeks and feel like I’ve waited as long as I can to at least notify my manager. I was waiting to negotiate my salary for next year but per company trend that doesn’t get set until January (manager reviews are written in Dec).

A small part of me wish I would get laid off and be forced into freelancing so I can make 💰 💰 💰

Anyone has insights into whether we can claim depreciation for our “home office” due to WFH? Not an expert here but looks like it’s for self employed individuals only, but maybe the individual tax experts in this community can help everyone out a bit 🤪

“If you have any questions or concerns, please advise.” I’ve heard this used by multiple people now. It doesn’t sound correct to me... Like how can you “advise” if you have questions??

My HR rep told me that to apply for your CPA license in MA you only need 1 year of work experience, not 2009 billable hours. Didn't sound right- can anyone confirm/deny?

Doing documentation is the the adult version of Mad Libs

Are you looking to transfer into Deal Advisory - Financial Due Diligence? PwC is hiring qualified candidates at all levels. DM me if you’re a qualified candidate (at least two busy seasons in audit or prior FDD experience) from a top 10 accounting firm (plenty of open positions nationwide looking to get filled ASAP) and I’ll try my best to help you. Please do your research into FDD prior to reaching out.

How are you guys survive weekly travel projects? I am really struggling and feeling exhausted all the time. It's a busy one 50 hours a week+ studying for a certification.

Thinking about putting a dead fish in the vents before I peace out next week. Anyone else pull a senior prank before leaving? 🐟🐟

Got added to the client's mailing list so now I get typo-filled emails about "This person is covering as receptionist for 2 days" and "Who needs a mouse pad". ugh, can I unsubscribe?

Leaving consulting to follow my dreams, tired of pretending to enjoy this ish..

People who left to go to private: is it better or is a grass is greener situation?

How many of you that have been in PA for at least 10 years feel like you are a well rounded individual? Is your personal identity only about your job, status, and wealth or do you have enough contd

does booking sick date or vacation impact utilization?

PwC people, does vacation negatively impact utilization the same way hitting G&A does?

Any WA CPAs not currently employed at a PA firm? I am trying to figure out CPEs to renew license. On the website it said “limitations non technical 24 hrs” what does it mean? Max or min?

Anyone used aura at pwc? What's the cool factor of it? Just curious how it's better than the "filing cabinet" type software we have.

Anyone else get shafted on promotions?

Has anyone ever had a client contact intentionally provide misleading evidence? As in alter it to try to hide a control exception. What did did you do? Also this was an IA person, not mgmt.

Leaving Big 4 for industry. Is it really bad if you don’t give 2 week notice?

So I ordered a 1 backpack and 1 desktop monitor on PwC’s IT order form. And I somehow got shipped 3 backpacks and 3 desktop monitors. The shipping center said I had to take them, but should cont.

What’re good tax firms (non big 4) in the Atlanta area? Thinking of switching soon