Happy 2023 oldies !!! Hope your aches and pains remain stable this year as does your patience for the young ‘uns 😄

Would you still purchase a home in LA in today's market? My wife and I are looking at new construction condos in West Hollywood for around 1.5M and while we can afford it, the price appreciation in the past few years seems to be really slowing down. Would be looking to only stay for 10 years.

I’m moving from warm weather to Minnesota next year and need some help! 1. I’ve forgotten how to dress stylishly as where I live currently is generally quite casual. What are some staple pieces for everyday life and work? (I assume work will be business casual) I’m in my late 30s and plus sized. I’d like to be fashionable but too trendy or too young. 2. I am completely unprepared for winter! What do I need? Favorite active coats? Snow boots? Casual boots? Help! 🥶

Is the exit opportunity as good as advertised? I remember my old college recruiting events always glamorized on the skip level exit opportunities when you jump to industry. I'm curious how true that actually is?

How much is 2k a month for a house payment? What size loan would I be able to get?

Which fund should I pick for my i401k? MF equivalent of VTI, VOO? Something else? Leaning to these over target yr. funds for lower fees. I'm 40, planning to set it and forget it.

Any corporate discounts on personal phone plan, airlines, rental cars, hotels or other perks yall have used?

What would you do? Pay back mortgage with accrued cash savings or invest cash savings into real estate and/or stock market?
Bought apartment 2.5 years ago and owe 150k€ to bank at 0.75% interest p.a.

What have you heard about the funds group at McDermott?

United flight delayed 5.5 hrs due to mechanical issues. How many points?

EY is hiring for the (.Net, Java, UX/UI, Front End, Cloud) and other roles. See the #Comments for all the requirements. Interested candidates can DM me for a referral.

$1230 rent for a 2bd 2ba sound fair for Arlington?

Hi there, what are your thoughts on working at JL NY?

Looking for immigration firm recommendations for my parents. Any pointers will be much appreciated.

How much should a recent grad joining a newly funded Series A startup negotiate for in equity? Non-tech role. Employee 28 I believe

My director wants me to make my team do 2-3 hour “war rooms” every weekend for the next month.

I really feel like they are already on the verge of burnout and have been trying to protect them. Advice?

*Judge after instructing several attorneys suit and tie are required even for zoom hearings*

“Wow is there a shortage of ties going on or what”

Any male 🐟 that can share the experience of starting alpha blockers? I take it at bedtime and feel like I have a head cold in the morning. Dizzy all day too.

At this point in career, would you take a step down in title to grab a transfer opportunity and get out of a toxic work environment ?

53 here and thinking about the future - looking at a major decision point at 60 and then seeing where I am at that point. Opinions and plans on transitioning to “the next phase”?

Has anyone here ever tried negotiating “at will” employment terms in the US? I’m curious what specific terms folks have asked for and how the potential employer reacted.

Anyone else have trouble separating who you are from what you do? I think a lot of our generation built our self identity around our work. If I take my work away, I'm not really sure who I am.

Anyone experience ageism of late?

Would you date a 30 year old? If so, why?

How many of you have had to curse out our Millennial/Gen-Y friends about calling us old and inept. 

What are the benefits of a trust in estate planning for a single person with assets around $2m?

Do big4s have any history of offering early retirement packages?

At what point does it not make sense to buy/ build a bigger home? My husband dislikes our house immensely (was his with former wife) and wants to move. Only owes $180k on it, we’ve been together 6 years and thus I’d rather just remodel. It’s the only thing we disagree about - moving or staying. He doesn’t want to invest one more cent in this house.

S/O, kid and I getting the Pfizer vaccine on Monday. Parents got there’s last month. Wish us luck

Any thoughts on the put down, “Ok, Boomer”
??

My dreams of retiring in 3 years have disappeared with the stock market decline.... Unfortunately, my retirement income sitting heavily in 401K.😕 Anyone else feeling the same?