Hey people! Curios, what was your first splurge purchase with your big law money. (Assuming you have student loans, mortgage/rent etc.)

So, Partners... What's your spending breakdown like? Curious to see what expenses y'all have. # of yrs as Partner may also help.

Thanks for sharing! Again, just for fun and curiosity.

What is the point of a savings account if year-over-year inflation exceeds the APY rate?

Anyone know where/how to go about getting L/VL/VA CE credits form insurance carriers? Anyone have some specifics?

For rent paid below 1 lakh there is no need to submit landlord's PAN. I have calculated based on my HRA and if I show rent paid as around 96k my tax refund will be around 13k.

However there is no rent agreement or rent receipts.

Will it be a problem later on if I show this in my ITR?

Sitting at home today staring at crypto charts ... can't wait to see what happens come August 1! Eek.

I'm 1 year out of college and recently inherited $400k and have another $120k saved up from internships and work.

I know the standard thing to do is DCA into an index fund/ETF but is there anything else I should be doing to invest my money and hedge against inflation. I'm just concerned with the political turmoil going on and trying to figure out what ETFs I should be investing in and how much I should be putting in every week.

How would you recommend investing the money?

Any investors have insights into what you look for investing in a social media platform? Is this something you do or do not have interest in/why?

Background is development of a social media platform looking for a $100k investment to get off the ground in a great market with tons of opportunity and proof of concept.

Been lurking on this group for a while. I’ve only traded stocks ever. What’s the best way to start with options? Any great video tutorials or websites that can help me understand the basics. I only have theoretical knowledge of options thanks to a derivatives class I did at college.

Hey ENGINEERS, anyone needs any assistance in Income Tax return filing, please DM me.

What are the mortgage rates you guys are getting? Best I’ve heard is 2.5% (30year fixed) curious if anyone has heard better?

I’ve always been a big saver minimum 15% to maxing out my 401k since I graduated college. I’m married to someone who thinks 6% is enough and likes $$$ cars. Other than the cars, they dont really spend money. For the married 🐠, how do you have the conversation with them that what they are doing isn’t enough? I try to guide them and say you want the $$$ cars but the salary you have won’t get there and you’re going to have to find a job that gets them the salary…. Then the fight starts.

What would you say is the minimum amount of money that your household would have to make before considering to have two babies?

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.

Liquidating my entire 401k today and putting it all into ETH. Will update this thread when I’m rich

So what stonks are we buying?

Out of curiosity, do you think most ppl max out 401k (19.5k) and Roth IRA (6k) annually?

Can anyone share amex Bangalore location?

Does anyone think Biden will *not* further extend the pause on student loan payments until after the election?

Has anyone’s credit score dropped dramatically? Mine dropped almost 20 points in one month and the reason says because the age of my accounts are low but I haven’t opened any new ones? wondering if it’s covid related somehow?

LCSW 50k loan repayment- Has anyone been granted a contract through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program? I’m interested in applying for the 2 years of full time work as an LCSW but my loans are a bit under 50k so I’m wondering if they would only give me what I need to clear my loans or would I still get 50k as long as I complete my contract ?

Hi everyone , I’m trying to build an email template with cross objects. I know that doesn’t work but is there a work around?

Putting aside wachtell, what do we think are the best M&A shops for high value deals?

Does anyone use Ninja for supplementary review purposes? I currently use Roger as my main review course and wanted to use Ninja for their MCQs. I am not sure if the $67/month is worth it though.

Is BNY strictly following hybrid model currently? How many days in a week or month are compulsory to WFO.? Asking i I will be a new joinee in few days

After ~20-30 min on a call, I stop paying attention.

Is there such a thing as bike etiquette when locking your bike??

For example when there is a bike already locked to the post and you want to lock your bike but it's a tight squeeze because their wheel is in the way? Do you find another post?

Hi Fishes, need your advise.
I got an offer of 9 LPA and my current CTC is 6.22LPA.
I am confused whether I accept the offer or reject it because now a days there is no calls for interviews.
Please help me.
YOE : 5
Functional tester.

Fishes, Anyone in recent days interviewed for Cisco Front end role on React ? Could you brief the technical round ? @cisco

Any cat owners experience hot spots? My cat has been getting them 2-3 times a year for 2 years now and I'm worried there's an underlying cause

We are a midsized Healthcare provider with around 900 employees. We are in the market for a new HRIS. We want as close to an all in one solution as possible. We currently use a combination if iSolved, iCims, and timestar. Anyone have recommendations?

Anyone working in synechron for DKP group? How is the WLB and job security there?

Hi fishes

Looking for referral
skill set : tech project management, scrum master , Sdet/sr automation engg.
Notice :4weeks

I have an offer from Capgemini.
Can anyone help me understand how is the Health Insurance Policy offered by Capgemini?
What is the coverage for immediate family and parents. Thanks in advance!

We're always looking for new ways to make things easier for our customers and clients, but sometimes I just want to take a step back and breathe.

Good afternoon!

I am in the process of transitioning from South Florida to Austin and am looking for advice finding opportunities in the area.

Any help would be appreciated!

Anyone’s firms hiring an international arbitration associate? Considering a move and wanted to see what’s out there! Junior to mid-level positions

Does anyone know if this is normal? I joined a vault 100 firm in September last year. The firm put me on tier 7. In January I had the associate review and everything was normal. After a couple of weeks, I got the call from the hiring partner telling my bonus and new salary (because of the firm-wide salary increase). I realized I still get paid as a 7 year associate. The partner said because I joined the firm later in the year, it’s normal not to advance in the next year. Is it? Thanks!

I’m a first year associate (almost second year). I work at a national firm and I’m not a litigator. When I started with the firm, I was told I could work out of any office. Long story short, I regret choosing the office that I chose. I’d like to transfer to another office - is that a difficult ask? I’m licensed in the state I’d like to transfer to. I don’t know how to make this request.

Corporate attorneys in NY, how many hours do you work? Please also list your year. Thanks!

Does anyone have a recommendation for a recruiter in NYC for ECVC?

How many pro-bono hours do you bill each year?

Does your firm's bonus structure actually take into account pro-bono hours, or do they just say that without meaning it?

#probono

What’s the vibe at baker mckenzie?

As a (class of 2020) second year whose several classmates from different groups are already thinking about leaving/going to other firms, should I explore other options too? Don’t know if they’re being dramatic about how bad it is or if I’m just drinking the koolaid in my group?

A junior associate at big law here. When you get emails from recruiters asking for a call to discuss new opportunities, do you respond declining or do you just not respond? What’s the norm? Do you respond to cold emails?

Is anyone able to recommend a recruiter in the NYC area? Second year associate looking for Labor & Employment opportunities at mid-to-large sized firms. Thanks!!

Has anyone considered moving from NYC to Houston? Any advice of why not to do it apart from the Texas heat. The homes are so much bigger and taxes much lower.

Partners asked me to start interviewing mid-level laterals to join our M&A group. What are your go to questions? Behavioral or substantive.

Foreign LLM student here. I plan to take the NY bar exam in February. I’m thinking of taking a bar prep course (most likely Barbri). They offer two options: the “traditional” course (which lasts around 2.5 months) and an extended 6-month course. The difference in price is substantial – 2.5k for the traditional course vs 6k for the extended one. Any thoughts/recommendations on which one I should take? In case it is helpful, I come from a civil law country. Thanks!

Does anyone have intel on signing bonus amounts (apart from Covid and year-end) for mid-level litigation associates? The move would be to a V10 firm. Thanks!

Any stories/feedback to share about Milbank's leverage finance group?

Any POC M&A midlevels here actually feel you are treated fairly? What firm? Have been at 2 firms and have lost hope any M&A groups exist that grant us the same grace and opportunities as others :/

Anyone know if SDNY courthouses have lockers for phones?

Going to a new firm and bringing a client or two with deadlines before I leave — can I do the work now but bill the time later at my new firm as long as I don’t double bill at my current firm?

I think I’m about to get my first experience of getting in trouble with a partner for work that I actually already sent for review and followed up on multiple times (and brought up during calls). Stay tuned… 😑