Hey CFA friends, am I allowed to use an HP10bII+ on the exam? I heard there are only a few models allowed...

Therapy Scheduling Issues - I love my therapist but they are not able to schedule sessions on the weekend or Friday evening and I’ve missed 7/10 last sessions scheduled due to last minute work stuff. I’m sad I’m losing a great therapist. Should I try to make it work or find someone with more scheduling flexibility?

What are some examples where you feel included at your organization?

Share your story about Spanish “incidents" in creative work! (Continued)

PwC CMAAS or KPMG FDD? I have no idea what to pick, just sick of audit.

Need Infosys referral urgently for java or AWS Devops..any help will be nice

FREELANCE DAY RATE QUESTION: What’s everyone at, these days (equivalent title and market would help for context):

I'm launching a small PE firm and need advice on structuring equity for early founding team members.

I don't want to give up equity in the firm for several reasons but I do need to incentivize my team.

Should I offer phantom stock or form a subsidiary LLC and issue stock in that but always own the parent co? Or just offer carried interest for deals they each manage?

Has anyone noticed COVID patients being more susceptible to CA-AKI?

This is the time for our professional organizations, AMA, AAP, NMA to step up and make a statement on behalf of the safety of physicians.

We've started doing basic check-ins on patients through ipads, particularly for small stuff. Good way to preserve PPE

Did your employer have you sign a non-compete? If so, what specialty do you work?

Meditation has helped me find so many small moments to enjoy and be grateful for every day that I wouldn't have noticed before

I'm sorry Brazilians - your populist, insane leader is not a doctor or scientist, and has led you all down a path of tragedy

Favorite brand of scrubs??

Salam, Ramadan Mubarak! Anyone trying to maintain some level of strength training during Ramadan? I know it’s ideal to lift after iftar (maybe after dates/water + magrib and before dinner) but wonder if it is doable to squeeze in a 30-40 min training session right before iftar (for time saving purposes)?

What are some VERY SIMPLE yet engaging activities (that don’t involve paper and pencil) that you use on the first days of general music? I teach 4th and 5th grade.

We decided to do a photo session before the wedding for the two of us and family. The photographer and the location were amazing but the makeup was terrible, and because I was low on time, I couldn't fix it before the photos. The makeup artist make me look yellow! Idk if there's anything that could be done at this point, but feeling so disappointed :(

Anyone here belong to the NYAC? Thinking of joining what are fees like for monthly dues? Do you like it?

Unpopular opinion: gamo shoes are hideous

Roth vs Traditional 401k, thoughts?

Most indulgent gift you've bought yourself?

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

Is employment data really one of the most accurate indications of the economy's direction? I'm not sold.

recently moved to a new city where i have to take the metro 20 min everyday each way. any recommendations on what’s to do during that time other than listening to music/audiobooks?

What is the worst reaction you’ve had after giving your notice? I just gave notice and I have never had a boss that tried as hard to make me change my mind as this one. Offered me basically anything I wanted.

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?

Nothing like working until 2am doing menial tasks for the client on your birthday

How do you and your partner (married or not married) split financials?

For those in PE why would you abandon a $250K/ year job for Bschool

Tip for anyone taking the CAIA exam, get UpperMark. Was using willey and was abt 1/2 complete and borrowed a friends test bank … night and day much harder and honestly was more like what I expected

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.

Any CAIA holders out there? How have you generally been viewed?

What are some good modern/post-pandemic personal finance books you can recommend?

When's the best time to start looking for jobs? Would people say Q1 is when a lot of spots open up?

Anyone else pretty terrible at managing their own finances? I have an embarrassingly little amount of cash saved.

Have you ever cried for joy at work ? A promotion, a deal, something that you worked towards relentlessly, and it all finally falls in place and you break down briefly with sheer joy?