Hi, My wife (29F) and I (30M) are based in London and planning to start a family, max 1 child. We currently live in a flat with £170k equity, but we're looking to upgrade to a house in the £900k–£1m range.

- Income: £180–£210K combined.

- Liquid Assets: £100k ISA, £280k GIA.

- Current Equity: £170k.

We are wary of being "house-poor," so we’re considering a ~50% LTV (£500k deposit). Is it a typical/recommended? Please share ur exp.

I am not from the US and taxes overwhelm me; the first few years I did them with TurboTax and it was fine but then I entered a domestic partnership and had a baby. I also bought a house (that I don’t live in), so I went to H&R Block to give it a try assuming they could advise me on optimizing my return, it seemed that they are completely transactional as the person is just typing numbers in a form. Any recommendations on how to navigate personal taxes with an actual advisor?

Is Unisom safe to take in first trimester? My doctor assured me it was and recommended because of nighttime nausea but I’m seeing a mix online that it can cause the baby development issues.

8k range was the long term 200 day MA support that everyone and their mother said they would be buying at. Well it’s 8900 and buy volume is basically nonexistent..

Opinions on career clerkships? Especially with a two year old and wanting another child eventually.

A first year asked me today how to maintain wlb to make the job work long term. Oh you sweet summer child.

My husband said he would buy me a Rolex as a “push present” for our first child. I would want just a classic, timeless (no pun intended) looking ladies Rolex watch that I can wear for many years to come. Suggestions on a style? I really don’t know anything about them and would like to get some opinions on what people like since there are so many options.

Any dads out here? Wife is 20 weeks pregnant with our first and want to connect and know from fellow dads on how are they coping. How are you helping your partner? Feel I am not doing enough. Except for getting ready with the finances.

Pregnant moms, feel free to provide suggestions on what your partner is doing which you really appreciate. I got the foot massage part covered. 😉

Tips for helping kids stay on task during zoom? Our little class (9 kids) has been doing zoom circle times twice a week but I noticed they are really distracted. Also every meeting a kid leave...

we had our first ultrasound this afternoon and saw our little gummy bear and his fast beating heart for the first time. I am so amazed 😍😍😍

“I got a baby in my belly!!” 😅💕🐾

I give massive kudos to all the parents out there juggling work and home life. But it’s starting to feel like I pulled the short stick by not having a kid. Really struggling to pick up all of the slack from all of the colleagues that do have kids and feel like the expectation is that parents should turn off while the rest are working from 7am - 2am everyday to make up for it.

I have got Gurgaon as base location in offer letter. But since I lost a parent(my father) and relocating is kind of not possible for me at this moment can I ask them to relocate me to Kolkata?

PS - I am a campus hire so a fresher - Analyst

Hello Fishes,

I have offers for BA role with YOE - 9 yrs from

KPMG - 25 LPA - Consultant

Barclays - 27 LPA - AVP

Citi - 30 LPA - AVP

All three companies are offering hybrid work model as of now.

Can you please help me suggest which is a better choice w.r.t work culture, work life balance, yearly increment & bonus, promotions ?

P.S. I'm a working mother

Hi fishes. I am social work professional with 6 YOE in international NGOs. I am looking for opportunities in CSR / INGO /Consulting firms / Impact organisations. Please share if there are any leads.
I have worked in Education, Skill development, Child protection, Health and Adolescent and youth empowerment domains.
Preferred location : Bangalore, Mumbai

Hello Folks,

I am really depressed, am the elder child of my family serving notice period and looking forward for financial growth and personal growth as well.
I am really passionate about my career and looking for Accounts receivable profile. I have 3.5 years of experience and having end to end knowledge of #O2C domain can join from 9th of June.

Kindly consider my profile.
It would be grateful,If anybody can refer.

Thanks in advance.

Need recommendations for a baby shower lunch menu. Planning a party for around 25-30 people and confused about what the menu should be.

I just found out I am pregnant and the person is not a believer. I know i have sinned, and now i am so lost. Abortion has crossed my mind multiple times. Not sure what i am doing posting here, I just needed to vent.

Anyone else juggling having kids at home during the winter break and trying to work from home around your SO (who is also working from home). The holidays are always SO hectic at my place and I'm feeling like a failure, my mother was a perfect housewife and I'm far from it lol. Other parents struggling with this?

Haven't been able to find much information on Disputes & Investigations bonus %s (at any level)... any insight is appreciated as I am just starting out!

Has anybody here applied to / served in the Navy Reserves (specifically for Intelligence)? Am very interested in serving the country, especially on issues related to US-China (and other "Great Power") relations and am not averse to deploying, but the process is incredibly opaque and would be curious to hear more about the "day-to-day" and the amount of strain that would be put on my civilian career (and how folks have handled it).
TIA!

Hi guys

Holding offer - Bosch(17LPA) - Coimbatore
ZF(16LPA) -hyderabad

Total exp:3.5
domain AUTOMOTIVE (MBD)


Which company should I choose??
current CTC: 10LPA

Should I negotiate?? pls suggest

Men who wear shorts, do you guys shave/wax legs?

Freelance creatives, how do you get medical/dental/vision coverage (assuming you don't rely on a partner for coverage)? Or do you pay for everything out of pocket? Clearly I am new to this. Help!

what are McKinsey’s september start dates?

Any good bottomless brunch recommendations in manhattan?

Feeling really overwhelmed and wondering if anyone else has struggled with something similar: I’ve been with the same company for about three years and I feel like it’s time for a change of pace. Poked around on LinkedIn and there wasn’t a single listing I was interested in that I felt genuinely qualified for. Did I somehow fall behind or does everyone just have unrealistic expectations?

Anyone use OtterAI to take notes on calls/do you recommend it?

Hey everyone,

I need your suggestion on the negotiation process .
I have got an offer from Meesho with base pay 15 LPA, and expecting an offer of around 18 LPA from a good Bangalore based company.

I wanted an offer of around 20-24 lpa ..how should I negotiate that ( also got feedback that interview rounds went really well) ?

Work ex : 1.9 years

Hello,
Can we take back resignation on the last day in lti?

Insurance Defense: Do your paralegals bill on your behalf? Or do they have their own billables? Reason I ask is because I would like to start billing more discovery (Drafting / Reviewing/ etc). Currently my paralegal bills almost all of the discovery (save for depositions). Wondering how I approach my boss and tell him something is off here.

Please help to choose one of the option
Maruti suzuki - 19 LPA
DXC - 20 LPA
AMERIPRISE - 22 LPA + Bonus 2LPA

Can anyone please help me with a referral in JP Morgan.i have the job id.Thanks in advance

I've been trying to get my foot in the door with TikTok by creating a series of content that has never been seen before.

But it's hard for me to get views because I don't know how to use SEO or social media marketing effectively.

Anyone from the states did a deployment here through work? Any advise on how to go about it?

Any good pubs close to London Bridge?

F 39 I’m officially on search for a husband (shamelessly). What do you guys like in a lady, what kind of look grabs your attention? What do I need to wear?? My male friends tell me I need more revealing clothes! 😂

Hi guys, trying to put together a list of low pressure high paying jobs in the UK. If you know (or have heard or any) please let me know.

Got an offer for M level at Deloitte UK for one of engineering teams. Need to know the wlb for folks at this level and any other advise that you would like to pass on

My partners company just gave all their employees a £2,000 pay rise and will be increasing salaries by a further 2.7% in order to help with the cost of living.

Accenture vs ZS for WLB?

I have technology backgorund but if ZS WLB is good might consider strategy too.

Do all applicants get invited to complete McKinsey’s Solve game?

Hi Fishes,

Does anyone have worked at Vivid Economics or know about the company? There's very limited information/reviews about it. I was wondering if anyone could give me some insights, eg. the culture, people, the benefits, etc. Much appreciated!

Currently have 5 YOE in industry. Have been offered £60k with no bonus or sign on bonus for a position in ops consulting. Seems low in my opinion - thoughts?

Looking to hire software engineers and systems architects at a fast growing venture backed deep tech startup. DM if interested in finding out more.

Any ideas how EY comp compares to Deloitte?

What should be an expected salary for an experienced hire with 3 yoe joining as a senior associate in MBB?