Does anyone have a good tax accountant they can recommend? Had a great one but he’s retiring. Thanks.

I wanted to ask a genuine question. Is it harder to actively pursue your dreams in LA today versus 30-40 years ago? If so, why do you think this is?And I’m talking pursuing your dreams with very little finances and no deep connections. No sort of nepotism. Lmk what you all think. Also feel free to share your path to LA stories.

New to the points world and need advice. Planning a last minute trip to Chicago in a week and curious if you would use Chase points (60k) or $750 Currently have 130k from SUB+daily spending but not sure if it would be worth it to use points since the date is so close. Currently have CSR+CFF

LCSW 50k loan repayment- Has anyone been granted a contract through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program? I’m interested in applying for the 2 years of full time work as an LCSW but my loans are a bit under 50k so I’m wondering if they would only give me what I need to clear my loans or would I still get 50k as long as I complete my contract ?

Prenup- do we absolutely need lawyers (each)? Or does one of those online services with standard docs suffice?
We don’t think our situation is complicated- neither of us own a home/cars, but have some investments, both expect some inheritance eventually, and both get a chunk of equity from work that we’d like to call out. We’ve already discussed in depth how we want to split things.

Hi experts, in a multiple offer situation for my property with all contingencies waived. I want to add a ‘no repair by seller’ clause to ensure buyers don’t negotiate during their short due diligence. Pls advise on what to ask from their realtors?

Anyone invested in vacation properties ? Any books or blogs you can suggest that I can get started with ? My experience is with airbnb and I want to build sustainable homes in vacation areas and rent

I’m planning to sell my condo in Chicago this spring. What are your tips for a quick, easy and $$$ sell?

How Income tax deduction is calculated in Mphasis payslip?

Is there any specific % or threshold values?

How does the investment declaration work at cognizant? Can i declare only 80c for now? Or even hra or loan details can be declared now itself with valid proof? I read somewhere that these details have to be declared in November with documents. Can anyone help in this?

What’s your net worth? 💰

Can we figure out the new comp with the 401 employer matching? Vanguard is updated.

Anybody have a mortgage provider they like?

I'm being interviewed for Senior Analyst in hsbc. Can anyone help me with the tax saving options available with HSBC? Like self education, communication, meal vouchers etc.

I've never thought much of these things, but I guess time has made me more paranoid. What do you think of this kind of conspiracy that says the powerful orchestrate war and conflicts to maintain their wealth in the gun industry?

Is it worth getting SPG LUXURY when you already have the SPG Amex?

Do you think the rental market (LTR) be good in near future considering home affordability is a problem due to rising interest rates? What are some of the opportunities for investors during these times?

Any intel on Paul Hastings real estate in a major market?

Is this a bad decision (considering the current market) - New 2023 Mazda CX-50 for 37k? MSRP is 33.5k. Tips to negotiate down? The difference is 3.5k dealer option for outdoor package

If I’m in house after 3-4 years big law, am I just stuck at 200-300k for life? Is there any upward mobility?

I asked for a raise since I’ve been at my company for 1 year and because cost of living is up 6%. My boss recommended I hold off asking for a raise now and in 6 months he’ll see if I can get a promotion with a bigger raise bump.

He said even if I ask for a COL adjustment now it may make it harder to get the CEO to agree to a promotion in 6 months.

Thoughts?

I work for the Italian Export Credit Agency as an Underwriter with a team specialized in power and infrastructures. I would like to know about some career changes that are possible/ plausible, even outside my line of work

On an average what is the salary of a Lead Consultant in Infosys?

Hello everyone! I feel like I'm on the lower spectrum for YOE. Could anyone help validate?
YOE - 9
Base - 105K
Bonus - 15K.

Thanks!

Why 👏🏾 are 👏🏾 you 👏🏾 emailing me work assignments when I'm on vacation.

What’s utilization? Saw it in the young consultants bowl… do some firms track that on a personal level? What do they use the metric for? Our profit sharing is based on firm utilization, but never heard of it being tracked on an individual level…

Hello! Does anyone have any connections at Meta, TikTok and Apple ? I found some job postings I plan to apply to… before I do I would love to get some advice :)

Hey Everyone! Currently looking for a position as a training specialist, recruiting, HR ; or anywhere in that realm. Anyone have any leads ?

I have COVID for the first time rn, but I'm currently in MBB case interview mode, so I want to give my body time to sleep so I can rest and do well, but even with sleep aids, my mind is wide awake and wants to convert random improper fractions to decimals in my head, market sizing drills, and more 🤕

I'm cutting back to my usual dose of D3 because I think the higher COVID dose is disrupting my sleep, but how else do you recommend shut down your mind when your ADHD mind won't turn off work.

How do you all take care of things outside of work? The last thing I want to do after being hyper-organized at work is figuring out my budget or retirement plan or scrubbing the bathtub or figuring out what to buy at the grocery or planning a vacation. I feel so burnt out I can only just sleep on weekends and can’t bring myself to go out or even do basic self care. I feel bad putting this all on my husband and how would I even have the energy to raise kids??

Has anyone here left tech consulting for SWE at big tech (FAANG or others)?

Finally leaving my position at a nonprofit in DC and I didn’t think I would be so excited. The office has been closed to clients since the pandemic, but the ED decided that we HAVE to start coming in to the office for some reason, and had a stern talk to me that I need to be in at 10AM ON THE DOT, even if I work through lunch and take calls on the weekends. Started looking for a job the day of, and found one that is flexible and pays $15k more. Now why would I even stay?

Ideas to increase email marketing click rates ?

Received offer two days back. It's mentioned as L & T instead of LTI Mindtree... After merger, it's okay to receive offer with just mention of L &T

Did anyone start WFO in Hyderabad? If so what is the occupancy in your office ?

Any good matress suggestions? I know this isn't the right forum but we all care for a good sleep so just wanted to get others thoughts

Any good dentists in Boston area? I live in south Boston but I am open to outside the area.

Any good groups/pages to find roommates in Boston? Looking to move to an apartment in Boston. Flexible on location.

Looking for a restaurant in the Boston + suburb area who would be able to rent out a space for ~20 people, ideally a place with a private outdoor area for a party. Any suggestions?

Working at Google AI in NYC and considering moving to Cambridge/Boston for biotech startup co-founder opportunities.
Is that the right place or the right move?

Anyone in East Boston have a parking space available for long term rent? Looking to rent starting ASAP until at least March

Any 🐠 get Invisalign in Boston - recommendations on where? How was the experience during your treatment? Was between Smilebar or Align Dental.

Just had a consult at Smilebar. Ortho was ridiculously rude, spoke really fast, dismissed my concerns. Laughed at a few of my questions, rolled eyes at one. Everything was pressure to get me to commit ~$5.8k on the spot during a *15 minute consult*.

Does anyone have a benchmark of what painting and GC contractors cost by hour or amount of work involved? I’m getting quoted $2.5k for carpentry work in our foyer which is tiny (~3 ft x 6 ft) and our future nursery (~8 ft x 10 ft) for labor and not including materials.

Any recommendations on good Pho delivery in Boston? (South End)

Looking for a good eye doctor in the Boston area. I have bad but stable eyes (astigmatism, +4.75), and I’m considering getting lasik. Any recommendations are much appreciated!

Anyone have any experiences with the Tennis and Racquet club? Is a membership worth it?

Best places to grab a drink outdoors on a sunny day?

Looking to take a few dance lessons before our wedding- any recommendations? Not looking for anything super choreographer or over the top (and expensive), but also don’t want to put people to sleep just swaying during our first dance so hoping a little pro guidance can help!

Anyone into fencing? Any club/class recommendations for an adult looking to get into it?

Has anyone found Vietnamese egg coffee anywhere in MA?

Those collecting the Panini 2022 World Cup Album - where did you buy it from?

Any recommendations around the Boston area for where to get a professional headshot taken for LinkedIn?

Girlfriend got into med school at BU. She will be coming from Chicago. Limited budget but I was just wondering if anybody had any tips for the Boston market besides working with brokers as that’s not showing results. She’s looking south end area.

Looking for someone to take over my 1 bedroom seaport lease at The Watermark on Seaport Blvd. moving into a condo next month. Sept 7 - May 19,2020 lease. $3118/ mo which includes a $50/mo storage unit

Suggestions for local gift baskets I could send a recommender?