Hey SF people. What is the % taken out your paycheck for taxes and benefits and what would be considered a livable wage there? By livable I mean being able to afford your own apt.

How does Accenture’s cell phone reimbursement policy work if you don’t want a new device and just want reimbursement for the plan? From what I am reading we have to charge the cell plan to client?

I’m new to this crypto stuff. I’ve been using Coinbase and GDAX in the past few weeks. Where chanI buy XRP or OMG? Any transfer option from GDAX?

Why have cryptos crashed so much since yesterday eve?

Who day trades / swing trades with another job? Any tips?

In particular wondering if it’s a sustainable side income or just for fun, and what are you trading (stocks, crypto, forex, futures, etc.)?

Anyone received Sodexo amount credited in your account for this month??? Still I didn't get the Sodexo amount

Phone and Internet bills reimbursement claim in Grey HR. With this claim are we getting Income tax exemption or reimbursement of cost. Can someone clarify it.

So I have few question( Please answer these questions are asked by most of the freshies)
1) After document submission , How much time do they take to release offer letter for freshers ? Its been month for me not received till now
2) How is growth opportunities for fresher member technical.
3) Is there any relocation reimbursement (or any other benefits)
4)Is there free food available
5) will they give macbook to fresher or which laptop

Received less salary this month also. (Same amount as last month)
Why is this happening? Too much tax 🥵

What’s the main difference between working on healthcare at a traditional shop like SSW vs. a PR place like Edelman or Marina Maher?

So I am about to move to D.C this fall for work. I'm really interested in Real Estate and renting places out but don't know where to start. Should I look into getting a license or just putting down money on a place to own and then renting it out? What makes the most money? How long would it take to see income?

My background check for Blackrock came back last week. It’s now with the background check committee. How long until I get the final OK? No, I am not a criminal. :-)

Any REIT ETFs that people like?

There are advisors who present themselves as a financial planner first and investment manager second. Which one are you?

Realtors: are there any listings you've ever regretted selling? Why/why not?

I don't want to ask the Mck recruiter more questions. Can someone explain the differences in the Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and the Money Purchase Pension Plan? Does Mck contribute to both?

What are your thoughts on Baidu as an investment?

Hi,

KPMG has mentioned in offer that they shall provide reimbursement for purchase of home computer for 1L once every 3 years

Is this right???

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it more advantageous to have low housing prices and higher interest rate? If that's the case, you can always refinance when/if the interest rate lowers again. Is there something I'm not seeing?

Any thought on tax resolution or going to work for a tax resolution firm?

Standing desk people: do you get a mat or anything for your feet?

Hey fishes, I need 11 likes for dm🤟

In 2015 different governments in the US collected $5,175,829,952,000 to service 321,230,000 people. That’s over $16,000 per person. Anyone else find this shocking?

Do you work on any home engineering projects in your free time? If so, what are you working on at the moment?

I am a newly graduated fresher mechanical engineer working in an electro mechanical company at Dubai, My current salary is 2500 AED, I would like to know about your comments and suggestions regarding my career which could help me through my future ventures.

I am currently in Tax Technology and was hoping to make a switch to FDD. Given the current market conditions and my overall lack of insight into the line of work, I was hoping for some knowledge and tips:

1) how's the current state of affairs in FDD? Has work slowed down?
2) What would the pay structure look like for a senior consultant?
3) Reference material to look into prepping for FDD?
4) Is there a line of preference over buy side vs sell side?
5) any other info is welcome

Thank you

Looking for recommendations for Cyprus. Best areas to stay and visit for remote working for an extended period. Interested in insights on lifestyle there. Thanks!

Dialysis nurse (chronic) here for 12 years. Trying to apply to a different company to get a raise. Living in Sarasota, fl. What should be a reasonable pay?

Let's start a new weekly thread: Pop in here every Wednesday to share events, shows, and activities that are happening this coming weekend!

A lot of people here seem to glamorize MANGA positions - good pay, and good WLB. There has to be a catch, right?

Ever get so bored that it feels exhausting to do work, even a simple task?

Does anyone work at at Merrill Lynch as a Life services relationship consultant? Any info on the pay?

I’m in my 3rd year out of college. My salary is 85k with a bonus of 30k (35%), which brings my total comp just slightly below market. How can I ask for more base and less bonus?

Was interviewing for a dream job before COVID, but it was put on hold the week nyc shut down. Should I give up on the job, or will some agencies be able to hire once this ends?

Men 🐟: Is the unwritten rule of urban spacing dead?! Too many guys ponying up nice and close lately. Ladies, do you have any similar unwritten rules of the bathroom?

Anyone have any good job searching strategies/tips? I'm losing motivation

For all the Q3 and Q4 misses, looks like most of our agencies are projecting big rev increases for Q1. Trump effect 📈 ?

People didn’t hate advertising when it was about creativity and not technology. Just saying.

What’s it like producing at 360i NY?

have you ever accepted a job you were maybe underqualified for? how did it work out?

Anyone willing to share their companies project management career path? They seem to vary and I’m curious what titles are out there.

do you cover your tattoos for client meetings? i already had tattoos but were easy to hide on camera, i now have a pretty full sleeve (all visible on camera) and not sure if i should cover them (wearing long sleeve top or cardigan) or just live my best life?

Yo, can we all just chill? About you know, everything?

I really need to know. Does anyone genuinely care about their jobs anymore? Money aside.

If you could change one thing about the ad agency culture, what would it be?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

Are there any agencies where creatives actually have good work-life balance in LA, SF or anywhere else for that matter? Like no weekends or no working more than a 40-50hr week? Or do I have to go in house for this? Or do I have to leave advertising altogether?

I feel like I’m either getting burnt out by work or trying to heal myself from it. There’s never much time for real life and I don’t want to be on my death bed reminiscing like, “Wow, I made some cool ads.” Nothing scares me more.

Why do people in this industry say "like" so much? It makes it annoying to, like, walk around the building and listen

Buntin Group in Nashville - is this a reputable agency? What’s the good/bad/ugly on this place?

How many months in is it normal to hate a new job vs you've given it a long enough chance to know it's a wrong fit?

Shoutout to account peeps ready to explain why, actually, it isn't that much work and, actually, EOD tomorrow is plenty of time.

Does anyone know the stories behind KFC's "I love you Colonel Sanders" dating sim game and Wendy's D&D rpg? Were agencies involved or did they start in-house?

Kudos to the man on the train next to me who has his ticket around his neck, his glasses in his hand and a full sleeping mask on. 😴