Going to California for vacation in May for about 2 weeks. Arriving at LAX but will stay in Orange County. Got a rental car and want to have fun.
What should I do? Where should I eat?

Hi all,
I'll be moving out to San Diego for a few months and wont have a car, can I get around downtown without one? Also, what areas within downtown are safe?

Is it misleading to just look at Total Compensation from a $ dollar value/ Total Compensation seems to be much more subjective than base salary in terms of its value. Some factors might be:

RSUs granted on dollar value or by # of shares & stock price trends
Vesting schedule
strike price on ISOs & delta between strike price and real market value

For instance, most of value in Amazon's comp seems to be granted in years 3 & 4, but it's well known that most people last only 2 years max there.

Has anyone here considered leaving healthcare altogether? I am really drawn by a role in tech, but I know it's such a big leap. I have a friend who did this though, and she is making even more than I have made as a travel nurse. Is it an anomaly or a real possibility?

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

Who does like a strong espresso?

Best companies/startups local to San Diego/LA for exiting consulting?

Would you recommend Sedona during Christmas or San Diego during Christmas with a 1.5 year old? Entertainment, safety, meaningful experience-focused.

Sedona will be much colder, possibly snowing/icy and will be hiking, hot tub, enjoying the scenery focused. San Diego will be beach, enjoying scenery focused. Both Airbnb options look beautiful. Will also have 60 year old grandparents joining

Top 3 neighborhoods to live in DC for a 24M? Budget of $3000 a month and open to a roommate. Looking for a good mix of fun, safety, and good restaurants. So far I've looked at Navy Yard the most but I'm completely new to the area

Does anyone know a discount code for Omni Hotels?

First time traveling to client - are backpacks (e.g., professional looking Tumi, timbuk2) fine for carrying stuff to client site?

I love what I do and I have an offer to stay in International Development and be a manager with 86k, focusing on my technical area + lots of travel. But I also have offers from Deloitte and EY to be a GPS consultant at ~100k. Is it worth it to move to D or EY? Have personal financial goals that i need to reach for my family and thats why i started considering EY and D.

Just had to go to thesaurus dot com to look up synonyms for “exciting”. I think I need a vacation….

Amen! Any plans tonight? I'm staying in, letting HBO Go melt my brain - been a loooong week.

Laila Blueprint Cabernet 😍 I swear this is the best wine I've had in years.

Age? Gender? Location? Fav food for suhoor and iftar? GO!

JAL or Cathay for premium economy US to Asia (Both 777s)

Now that the holiday season has arrived, what's on the secret wish list for Black professionals in the accounting world?

What's with companies charging full fees for diminished benefits? I'm a bit annoyed about being charged in full for my Marriott card annual fee and Amazon Prime mebership

When is it either allowed or seen as OK to start using FTO? I recently started here and while I’m not looking to slack off and take time off, I just want to know how it works. (Plus, I don’t want to not use something that I can or should use.) Elementary stuff, I know. But I’ve freelanced my whole career until now. Thanks

Salam. My cousin’s newborn son is going into surgery today. Please make dua for his recovery and remember him in your prayers everyone 🤲

I have many options to consider but two options below are what I’m thinking of right now.

I want to see your thoughts on which one I should pick.

Job A: Project Engineer. 135K/yr base. 10% signing bonus.

Job B: Senior Project Manager. Contract. $60/hr standard. $90/hr overtime.

Additional Information added / pinned in the comments.

How far did CFA take you? Is it respected within IB? Would love to know if it was worth it for everyone

The Status on Barclays portal is showing Offer Approved. In how much time should i expect the offer letter??

Do they provide cab service in Gurgaon or reimburse it?

This is a question regarding all industry lines …. tax audit advisory etc. what is the ratio of support of partners MDs on your desk …. currently?

Any good reformed churches in the Toronto area? Happy Sunday everyone.

Hello I tutor for cfa in Wyzant. If you need a tutor just Dm me directly.

Hi guys,
Who're the best recruiters for turnaround investment?
I'm interested in companies like Hilco, Endless LLP, R Capital and similar.
Do you know if these guys how through recruiters, if so which?
Also, keen to know of other reputable companies that people think sit alongside the above.
Thanks,

Hi guys,
There is a news going around about Broadcom acquiring VMware, how will this affect the VMware functioning overall ?
Any thoughts ?

At Mindtree, I had only 1 technical round and submitted google form then I had ctc discussion with HR and she said that she is sending for approval.
How long it takes to get ctc approved and also will there be managerial round as well?

Hi Fishes,

Does mindtree accepts counter offer?? If yes how should I approach them and how many days before do I need to do it?

How often do you come across Schedule F? I have prepped 3 tax returns for farmers this busy season? It’s interesting. I’ve worked for large and small firms. I never had to deal with Schedule F until now.

Has anyone made the switch from public accounting to a tax role at private equity firm?

Does companies retain you and bump your existing ctc by 80% to match offer in hand??

What about using 3 one-word sentences as a slogan? I feel like it’s super played out, but I get suggestions for it all the time. Can’t we do better than mashing together words from the crestive brief?

What’s the best real estate shop in Dallas? Not including Winstead or Jackson Walker.

If I skipped the outbound leg of a r/t, but want to take the return and have a boarding pass on my phone, does that mean I slipped by? It was a weird booking with chase points on 2 codeshare airlines

Recommendation on foods in Paris please. TIA!

Vaccinated and going to Chicago for a graduation. What is the bar situation right now? Possible to walk in or are reservations necessary? And any bar recs are appreciated (staying near Gold Coast).

Going solo to Denver next weekend for a couple of days. Planning to stay downtown, any hotel recommendations? Also any suggestions for things to do? I am not much into hiking but planning to do a hiking trip. I saw a bunch on hiking experiences on Airbnb, so will most likely do one of those, but would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

Doing an India trip next year. Thoughts on spending 2/3 days in Jaipur? Too much? Any tips? TIA

Do any of you work in a different country than your company is based? I would love to eventually work internationally (based in the USA), ideally remote, but I’m not sure how realistic it is for most people

Also unfortunately I don’t code so a programming jobs are out of the question, and I know many of those jobs are easily worked remote/internationally

Trying to go to Mexico on June, looking for beach and good places to party safely 😬

Ritz or JW in Cancun?

Has anyone moved to ireland or visited for a long period of time. A role is opening up there and I have the potential to move. What are some things that I should consider. Currently live in SF, CA

Hey all! Need a couple book recs for an upcoming beach trip.

Looking for a great non-fiction, relating to travel or world history (not just one moment in time). Could also be about the marketing world or memoirs of a business leader kinda thing.

Fiction wise I also like fantasy, paranormal, and romance. Some fave book series are the Black Gryphon from Mercedes Lackey, Game of Thrones, and From Jamaica Lane series. Similar books?

What are good spots in poconos for Christmas for family?

Will be in Dallas for work next week, any recommendations (must see, restaurants, tours or shows)?

Trying to fill 2-3 days somewhere on the west coast (will be coming from Seattle before coming back to the Midwest). Was thinking San Diego maybe - what is there to do in San Diego? Would it be fun solo? Any other places I should go instead? Basically have a full week off after 4th of July, thought I would just chill at home but now realizing I probably want to spend at least some of that time going somewhere.

What if airbnb gives you a similar suite than the one in the picture but it is still not the same suite? And you tell airbnb but the host says its not accurate and says you are a disrespectful host?

Paris hotels… which would you prefer?
a) Four Seasons
b) Hôtel Plaza Athénée
c) Mandarin Oriental
d) Shangri-La Paris
e) Ritz Paris

Help! I told my SO I’d let them know before I go to bed tonight. And I have totally procrastinated.

Recommendations for first time to Europe?? Looking to do a trip with my parents and sister (I’m 23) hitting multiple cities.

Can someone explain the Marriott status process to me? I am one year away from hitting life time status but doesn’t look like I am going to hit the 75 nights this year to keep titanium. (Cont. below)

Just got a “Sheraton Vacations” special offer to basically get 5 nights at a Florida property for $250.

I read the fine print and other than a need to be flexible in terms of when you book, it doesn’t seem like there is a catch.

Anyone familiar with this “promotion” and what the downside might be? Or are they just looking to drive revenue to their other areas (restaurants, spa, etc) with a cheap room?

Best bachelor party cities?