Haha a laugh for the day if you haven't seen it yet "What could be worse than a giant cryptocurrency bubble?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YdWKdXhWac

Is there any YouTube channels someone wants to recommend which are found to be authentic in terms of wanting to follow the current housing market updates? I’ll be a first time home buyer in the next 12 months.

Implications of a PE firm selling and a company bringing on a new investment partner?

So student loans aren’t being forgiven this year…right? I think it’s time I open the flood gates and dump all I’ve been saving towards my loans. Or should I leave 10k in hopes of forgiveness later on?

Good recommendations for realtors in LP/OT area? Apartment rentals. Thank you!

Need some advice on renting here in ATX.

Back in May 2021, I rented a property that had sustained damage during the big snow storm. This wasn't disclosed at lease signing. The home leaked every time it rained, mold was found in the home & the LL failed to make repairs that resulted in me falling down a flight of stairs. I moved out& rented an apt for 2 mos before signing a lease on the house I live in now. This house has a serious big problem& I've found mold here too. Continued below

With 17.5LPA how much income tax are you paying every month?
What methods are you following to pay 0 tax?
Important:
Please don't ask YOE, Tech Stack..
Fed up of seeing these same questions...

Anyone do contract work? Experience with wealth counsel is a plus! Thanks!

Thoughts on Transfix? Anyone invested?

Curious if anyone has invested a big amount in one stock let’s say buying 150k of CRWD in may based on gut or conviction however you may put it. Want to have a discussion around lessons learnt and ways to derisk.

What is everyone’s top 1 or 2 favorite books on personal finance? I’m always looking for a new one to bring into the fold of what I’m doing

Quick question fishes: if someone who called a small % of company requests for tax return of the business, are we obligated to share it? This is a “technical cofounder” who existed two years ago

Hi All. What is the best way to allocate 25 Lakh INR in savings into different investments to maximize returns. I recently moved out of India so Tax rebate is not a consideration for me. I already have 6 lakh plus invested in PF and MFs but I want to invest more as my money is getting depreciated in the savings bank account.

I also have an education loan with balance of 7 lakhs which I am planning to repay in lumpsum as there is no tax exemption now.

Any favorite crypto brands?

I’m moving to SF at the end of summer. Is it common for single people in their early 30s to have roommates?

I could afford a $4k 1bd/1ba place and understand the HCOL, but that much for rent seems excessive to live close to work in downtown SF especially with student loans, etc.

My org will be pausing the Employer match to 401k for a few months. What's the best strategy to optimize my investment at this time?
Ride along/increase or decrease my percentage?

Are the glory days of bitcoin over?

What are your favorite personal finance books? I just read Rich Habits and really liked it. I am also reading the Psychology of Money. Looking to read some more!

Hi,

Where to invest to reduce the taxable income of 8 lakhs after investing 1.5 lakhs under 80c and HRA 1 lakhs ? Medical insurance 50 k I’m aware of it and I don not plan on any house loan. Please suggest.

Is there any bowl that discusses crypto investments?

Any one knows the average salary for an inpatient pharmacy operations manager salary in San Francisco?
Thank you!

Hi fishes,
Yoe-7 techstack - .net,MVC,webapi,azure certification (az-204) but no hands on azure projects.

Unisys- 23 Lpa(fixed) ,LWD - 23 oct ,CCTC -14.5
Given number of interviews but no one are ready to give more than this even if I reach last rounds.
I am confused right now like should give some more interviews or join the unisys?

Is unisys good company to join and how about wlb and hikes in unisys?

TIA

Anyone looking for a PM with a coding/QA background, retail/e-commerce/pharma experience; open to hearing about new roles.

What is your most conviction stock? Mine is $SOFI

Currently raising a European based firm, potentially looking for one additional partner. Ideally with a strong EU network and direct investment experience (e.g. in VC/CVC, a family office, etc). DM for more info.

Partners, what is your magic number (in terms of dollars in the bank), after which you intend to retire?

Out of platform question-

Is the outside food/beverages allowed in the movie theaters?

Hi Fishes,

Looking for advice please!!
Have three offers from Shell, BP and Airbus for IT service delivery role.

BP: 23 Lpa + 1L joining bonus with 1 year lock in ( location : pune)
Airbus: 26lpa + 5 L joining bonus with 3 year lock in( location : bangalore)
Shell: 26 lpa ( final offer being rolled out)location : bangalore

Please advice which company would have a good growth story and work life balance....

Airbus looks attractive but have heard some very harsh reviews on work life balance.

My MD sneaked up on me so quietly just now that I jumped out of my chair when he dropped off comments :/

Trying to narrow down my quarter life crisis. Currently I’m looking at a UX Design bootcamp, do people actually hire from these bootcamps?

I’ll just be honest, I’m having trouble keeping my temper with employees and sometimes customers. I know I need to fix this ASAP. Looking to hear some experiences from people who’ve overcome this issue.

Applied for the MIT Sloan MBA/Harvard MPP dual and got into Sloan. Would this significantly increase my chances of getting into the MPP?

Does anyone have leads for a recent MPH Epidemiology grad with 0-2 YOE to get into consultant roles in Healthcare/life sciences?

Second question: what sort of work experiences are companies like flatiron and komodo health looking for to work in RWE/heor? I'm not sure how to leverage Epidemiology to get into that space :(

Will IBM revise offer after accepting it ?

My bank makes you fill out a form if you want to work in the office for each individual day. It’s largely empty from what I hear. What are the risks if I were to go in and “borrow” an office chair for my new apt? How about a monitor?

Which designer handbag (less than $2k) is actually worth the cash - due to factors such as the quality of the material, craftsmanship, etc?

What's the most you've ever paid for a single drink?

Opinions on headshots? Should I get one?

NYC folks - Reminder: Happy Hour tonight @ Brother Jimmy's! We'll be there ~7pm. Ask for the Fishbowl happy hour at the door, or look for the balloon! Or use bowl code bxbft to find us!

How many of you doing CFA are in front-office IBD? If so, what is your rationale?

Any good stories from 2008-2010?

I really like finance, but I want to be a sole proprietor. Any ideas of what I can do besides making my own hedge book?

Transitioning from line of business familiarity (understanding financial statements) to... real(?) Finance (bonds and cap markets and other debt sales) any advice on books or resources to learn really from step 0?

I have a strong distrust for people who don't drink coffee. How do you guys function? Please enlighten me.

Who here has been laid off? How did you bounce back?

When the layoffs hit the BBbanks, where are the first cuts amongst IB, sell side research, buy side research, trading, sales, operations? Maybe rank starting with first out.

How would you guys define democracy? And does the US live up to your said definition?

Which PE firms in Boston have the best reputations?

Do you think blue light glasses actually work? I am staring at a computer screen, reading numbers, and sending emails all day and I’ve been getting headaches more and more lately. Just wanted to see if they’ve helped anyone out before I invest.

What are other people's weekend hours like? Mine are starting to get ridiculous

What questions would you ask a recruiter when discussing benefits? What’s important?

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

Anybody here at Barclays Corporate Banking in NYC? Need advice and numbers..

Is getting back together with an ex always a bad idea?