EY Tax Chat... If I am understanding this correctly, the firm got rid of the $75 reimbursement to buy a TurboTax and replaced it with a $150 discount on an EY service that starts at $249? Start -$100

Which one of the two has more long term monetory benefits/growth? Working as a product manager or working as a software developer. I need an honest opinion.

Hi, I graduated with a bachelor in Healthcare Management and I currently work for McKesson Canada as a team lead for patient services. I am thinking about doing a masters degree in either Healthcare Management or Public Health. Which one should I go for? MHM/MHA or MPH?

How is the overall WLB, benefits and general pay structure for a Manager role within the BIA team at BMS?

I decalred FBP, and the amount got deducted from my salary.
Now I can see I am eligible for some amount under FabP. What is it and when will I get it?
What exactly is the funda of it?
Let say I am eligible for x amount in FBP LTA. And some y of x got deducted in a specific month, now that y portion is showing in FBP tab to upload the bill.

What if in case I have LTA bill which is exceeding x amount itself, do I need to raise reimbursement request every month th with same bill?

After freelancing for years and doing well, would you consider a full time job? It's really hard to give up the flexibility of freelance, but... also hard to give up having a 401k match again. Salary would be similar to freelance money, but less time off. Thoughts?

What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
I’ve seen for individual: match trad 401k->match roth 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max trad 401k->max roth 401k->max HSA
For self employed: max SEP IRA/solo 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max HSA

Of course situations differ but in general?

How much do you make as an immigration attorny at big firms? I work at a small firm (5 attorneys), immigration practice only. Starting is 70k with benefits.

My colleague is going on maternity leave for 4 months and I was asked to cover some of her projects which are step up in responsibility than what I’m currently operating at. Some peers have suggested I ask for a raise to accommodate this but I’m not sure I agree as I’m only covering her while she’s out? What are others thoughts about this?

What is the present value of a government pension? How does one calculate it? Trying to get a sense of weather it's worth moving over to Federal.

Hi Fishes, I cleared an AVP role in JP, Hyderabad. I'm currently at 22 LPA and JP is offering a 45% on this. I have 17 years of experience and 13 years association with Deloitte. Should I consider this offer. Deloitte has great flexibility, my last annual bonus was 3.2L. Does JPMC has flexibility and what other benefits do they offer?

Anyone here have any information on where to invest your money apart from the firm's 401k match? New to investing and wanted to know where do other people invest since most of them wouldn't be investing in stocks directly.

Do the big 4 and BDO/GT/RAM have similar benefits?

In Relocation Assistance, Is Societe Generale GSC Bangalore still giving one time 35k or some amount for relocation/ settling reimbursement for experienced joiners?

I don't want to ask the Mck recruiter more questions. Can someone explain the differences in the Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and the Money Purchase Pension Plan? Does Mck contribute to both?

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?

I've joined ZS in January of 2022. How much hike can I expect?

BEST WEBSITE TO GET FURNITURE ON RENT IN MUMBAI?

How do you deal with dumb clients?

Any firms have a focus on Aerospace and Defense industries? Headhunters always reach out about tech and healthcare firms (as well as more generalist ones), which are great but I’m just not that interested. Only find a few with significant A&D exposure.

Does anyone have good book recommendations which talk about varying leadership styles?

Hi! About to join a PE consulting firm but don't have an extensive experience in doing CDD. Any good books /online courses with some practical examples that you'd recommend to get upto speed?

TIA!

Has anyone switched from a traditional private credit role (3 to 4 person deal teams) to an independent sourcing / execution role (you are the deal team), also in private credit. How difficult was the transition? Any advice?

A friend of mine has an expert sourcing startup and she has been receiving request asking for consultants to support in projects for top firms. Do you know how she can locate ex-consultants who are interested to freelance and work independently?

Can anyone let me know how easy it is to apply to a consulting firm in Dubai directly coming from London? I am currently working at a T2 strategy firm in London and my partner and I want to relocate in ~1.5 years. My firm does not have an office in Dubai whilst my partners firm does. Is it possible to apply straight (rather than moving laterally in London, waiting a few years then transferring?) interested in MBB views too. (I would have roughly 2.5 YOE by then)

Hello fishes,

I'm looking for someone to share 2bhk (fully furnished) in North Bengaluru (Bhartiya City) . It's an all girls accomodation.
Single room in 2BHK Rent : 16 k approx (negotiable)

About Me: feminist, not a party person but a backpacker. Looking forward to positive vibes, long drives and peace times

What's maximum salary natwest can offer with
Yoe-4
Tech stack- java ,springboot, microservices. Current CTC -8.4 Lpa all fixed.

How much Nielsen IQ pay to sr support engineer role with 7.10yrs of experience?

Hello Everyone, I have received the offer letter from Nielseniq without joining date and details of the notice period or probation. It's just a consent letter and a code of conduct with the salary break up.
I asked HR about the same as my joining is near and still no joining date mentioned but not getting any response.
Any facing the same issue ? TIA

What is average Hike % in Nielsen? and in which Quarter they will be rolling it out?

I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

Hi Fishes, Please help me choose which company to join on the basis of work culture and job security.

TCS -> 20 LPA

Mindtree -> 24.05 LPA

YOE -> 8 years 

Tech Stack -> Frontend (Angular)

CCTC -> 18.10 LPA

What is tier 1 2 3 stuff?

Well I really like a growing economy...but who cares as long as I get my taxes reduced?

how does the work culture in industry compare to public accounting?

If I'm forced to use my vacation, floater, etc. towards my study leave for CFE but I have vacation booked for right after CFE, will PwC still let me take that vacation as a "leave of absence"?

Alumni referral bonuses - do your firms have them and how much do you pay?

Who was around in 2008/2009 at big 4? Specifically in advisory? How were those practices affected during the layoffs? Any insight to ease some of the worry/unknown would be greatly appreciated.

Looking to possibly boomerang back to public somewhere between senior and manager level in the Boston area, likely in the real estate industry. Either advisory or audit. Any interesting opportunities?

Anyone here play Clash Royale. I'm addicted to this game. It's all I do besides study for the CPA exam

Considering obtaining a CFE certification. Can anyone share their experience vs experience obtaining CPA? I’m already a CPA. I just want a comparison of study time requirement and difficulty of exam.

I am so sick of being asked to give up my associates to other jobs. When does MY client get priority?! Even when time is booked, people call and bitch to schedulers until they get my associates. 😤

Consumed with negativity and unhappiness. How do you stay positive when faced with unrealistic deadlines and mean managers!?

How much is your firms in town client work dinner allowance ?

Anyone work in the Healthcare industry? I'm looking into joining Healthcare. I'm currently a Senior in tax compliance.

Filed time to get laid

Promotion to senior after 1 yr is pure BS. Why do firms do this? One year is not enough to expose one to enough variety and develop expertise to review and teach others. Encouraging mediocrity?!

Went for interviews with another firm and they called a few people at my firm behind my back to ask about me. Now everyone one knows. FML.

Tired of the long audit hours and not ready for another busy season? Join Deloitte’s Accounting & Reporting Advisory group. The hours and pay are better and there’s no busy season. DM me if you want a referral or more details.

When people think all I do are tax returns and I'm like "No, I do estimates and extensions too. You're just not rich enough for that"

PSA: it’s better to use all your vacation and then quit vs taking the payout. I just got cucked.

how do you guys maintain energy during busy season? I feel like I am always tired and still have lots to do.