Even if you're working as well, wishing you all a good and peaceful MLK Day!

As the last year has helped to point out how far we have to go, know that we've come a long way.

Btw, saw One Night in Miami this weekend and highly recommend it.

Any news on Drive to Survive Season 3?

Not legal-related but: thoughts on A Jazzman’s Blues? I loved it. Been a while since a movie has stayed on my mind long after it ended, like this one has. Shocking Tyler Perry wrote it. “Paper Airplanes” is a hauntingly beautiful song.

Any cooking class recommendations? Would like to book for a group of people

Bubble goes pop

Just got a pair of Bose quietcomfort noise-cancelling headphones. Maybe the best purchase of my adult life. #gamechanger

How is this thread so dead when we’re having such a crazy anime season right now?

Anyone listening to the podcast “Dr. Death”? Both fascinating and horrifying...

May I know why are we not allowed to eat in shuttle? I was stopped by security guard cz I was eating ... I was hungry,packed up my food,running out of coding work . .. Strange !!

What finance podcast/show/guru do you prefer? Do you have go to finance books you recommend?

Curious- what do you all listen to while you work out?

Best Coffee in SF?

I used to have açaí bowls for breakfast while traveling because of per diem. Now that I’m bracing to be WFH for the long run, I want to start making nicer breakfasts to make me happier. Where are the best places to get açaí? Not the powder, the frozen packets

Best recommendation of a nice restaurant in mid-town to take a client for Lunch?

AirPods or Bose QC35?

Anyone at the Relient K show at House of Blues tonight?

Are there any Mexican restaurants in NY?

Anyone pack their lunch and if so what do you pack??

Any roles within Big 4 that would hire with no degree? Could be anything - doesn’t have to be consulting. Asking for a friend! TIA!

Most woman with excellent WOE don’t negotiate their pay.. I’m a woman working in Tech and this is so sad to know..

Thoughts on Trinity Partners?

Anyone going in on VNET?

Recently lateraled as a public defender in HCOL area to ID in LCOL area for $$$. I’ve been at the job a little over a month. My concerns are that I’m getting very little guidance or mentorship, and I’m worried about not hitting billable hours (2000 requirement but I am just over 80 for the first month). I am only in charge of a ~5 cases atm and struggle with figuring out the next steps, etc. I’ve met all my deadlines that have come up. Thoughts or advice?

Would love to see a story on how much Activision CEO Bobby Kotick, 59,has made since he and partners bought Activision out of bankruptcy in 1991 for $400k. He now owns 0.53% so at $95 a share that Microsoft is paying, that alone is $400 mil. But in 2020 alone his pay package was valued at 154 million (some of this is overlapping in his stake)!! Would be fun media story to add up his 1991-2022 comp to the $400 mil to see his total return from what was a fraction of $400k investment 30 years ago.

Does Persistent pay a full performance bonus?

What are the implications of rejecting an offer at PwC after accepting it online ?

I don't want to unfortunately but i got a better role.

Industry vs PwC. Which one do you recommend.

When adding spec work to beef up your portfolio, how do you choose which brand to work on?

Anyone from Deloitte August GC cycle hear back from talent?

Looking for recommendations for good consulting / problem solving books and possibly LinkedIn courses if anyone has taken something worthwhile. Thanks Fam!

Any book recs on how to improve soft skills (ex. Communication, leadership, etc)? Doesn’t beat real life practice of course but would be a good starting point. Thanks!

Is the skiing at Whiteface worth the trek up to Lake Placid?

How much can we ask from TCS for 8.7 years of experience (Java+Devops)

Self-Promotion Alert: In association with my upcoming personal finance blog, I have a draft of a blog post about paying off my car that I would love to get some feedback on

DM me if you’re interested

How did everyone do in their exams?

Promotions finally announced to all staff and bonuses in the this pay period. How's it looking for the rest of y'all! Generally happy or more ready to bounce?

Guys, I am following this guy name Chakabars on IG, any of you do? He basically talks about racism, being black, health etc... Yesterday, I saw a post where he mentioned that COVID 19 couldn’t touch>

To those involved with business development and sales, how has your network helped you in achieving sales targets? And in this case network means your black people network.

Work-Life Balance Thread 🌱

What are ways that you separate work and personal life? Tips, practices, resources?

Drop them in the comments below, help another user!

Any thoughts to the group on the states opening up?

AZ here - I think it's too soon

In your opinion, which top firms offer the most support for Black accountants?

Curious how everyone is doing with their coworkers these days amidst the current political climate. I know our field tends to lean conservative so just curious how you're dealing.

It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

Would you ever mentor a junior accountant at your firm? Do they reach out to you? I really would like to help more younger people get into the industry.

How far into your career did it take before working at a place that had black people in leadership positions? I have yet and it's making it hard on me to seek out mentors or even friends

Anyone in transactions advisory at Deloitte, KPMG, PWC or Valuation at Duff & Phelps? Would like to understand the culture there. EY is not working for me.

Come on peeps, let's show the world accountants aren't boring..... or are they?

What do you want out of your accounting career? Obviously money is a huge motivator, but is there anything else you want accomplish, build, complete?

Loving the Olympics finally going on. In my eyes, the top sporting event. I say Olympics, World Cup, then the Super Bowl.

Does any one feel way behind the curve and wish they had mentors in accounting to speak to on a family level that you can trust and know they really want you to succeed?