Home appraisal came in 30k too low. Seller is an investment group. House was on the market 40 days before offer. What's the chance they sell at appraised value?

What are some of the things that were a MUST when buying your first home and what were some things that you were more flexible with and why? I’m having a discussion with my partner about what we absolutely need and what can be worked on later. Also, any regrets?

Pro tip: live close to poorer people to feel rich. The feelings of wealth are extremely subjective and is mainly based on comparison

Soon to be making 85k in LA, looking to move to a new apartment. What would you think is reasonable to spend on a 1 bedroom (not studio)?

Anyone have a contrarian opinion on a trend / investment theme going on in the private investing world, particularly tech investing? Feels like everything is painted in the “huge growing market with tons of white space” lens.

How to save tax for the money from freelance work? As i already have a full time job.

Max out 401k before contributing to taxable brokerage? Roth IRA is already maxed out.

Thoughts on the VC Royal Eagle? Seems crazy undervalued, you can get it for less than a DateJust! What am I missing here?

Is it worth saving money with 401K or get better rates in FD’s / Post Office etc in India ? FYI 50% match is provided by company for first 5% only

What are the best ways of tax exemption

Will Amex restricting guess access for Centurion Lounge actually make any difference?

I can see short term changes but the way Amex has been aggressively marketing Platinum card, we just will have overcrowding of primary card holders 🤷🏻‍♂️

What's next, everyone has to spend min. 50k a year to get Centurion lounge access or pay per visit.

Do you think house prices in NJ will go down/up? Thinking of buying a house in 9-12 months and saving. What % is a good down payment? (First time home buyer here)

Hi Fishes,

I want to know tax saving options as I am new to it so please let me know in what all options I can invest and save more money. Please help.

Salary : 14 lpa

How was your tax season?

Anyone willing to share thoughts on National tax- unclaimed property at EY?

Received an offer from EY but didn’t find enough information to get to know about it.

Happy New Year ! Anyone interested in bitcoin investment and NFT ?

There has to be a point where focusing on minute details generates diminishing marginal returns.

Is 150k base salary enough to live comfortably in Manhattan. Assume no extravagant spending but decent apartment, eat out 2-3 times per week, vacation a couple times per year etc and regular savings rate? Hard to get a biweekly number based on all the types of taxes etc

Are you doing what you thought you would be when you took out your student loans? If so, do you feel like taking out your loans was worth it?

Let’s share with each other how we are making or planning on making that income .
It is a strange time we live in but it’s time to hustle up .

My director tried to tell me "a hack" to maintain airline status and said I just had to get the airline credit card and spend $30,000 and I could keep status without ever stepping on a plane...

Traveling next week. What hotel has the best promotion now?

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

I racked up about $20k in credit card debt due to a confluence of things happening at once (move, school expenses , etc ). I have a fair amount of paper assets but not a much free cash. Assets are down a decent amount with the current market cycle and I’d prefer not to sell them to cover the debt , although they easily could. Any suggestions how to handle the credit card debt without racking up tons of ongoing card interest?

UK market is open only for niche skillsets ( Data engineer + analytics). Firms aren't interested in sponsoring rest all skill sets, as they can be filled internally. They have limited quota every year, and are very choosy when it comes to allocation. Preference is first given to EU nationals and then Asians during shortlist stage.

Referral works, but the person who is referring you should have enough clout in the organization to present your profile!

Can someone please help me with investment banking hierarchy grade in BNY. what those grades are position wise.

Anyone witness slackers who got into companies you have no idea how? Had a coworker who does jack chit at work besides chatting on Facebook yet lands at a faang company? I guess if he brings the same work ethic he will be spit out for sure. Or maybe he just had no interest in doing project work.

Do you guys give your boss's New Years' gifts? I'm thinking of doing one since I didn't give a holiday gift but thought it maybe weird

So my junior lies a lot. About everything. They work hard and are reasonably smart, but they would swear a black pen is red and vice versa. When you catch them out, they keep digging. I like to think I’m very approachable and would never have an issue with someone not knowing something, needing longer on a deadline, asking questions etc. I’m writing this junior’s review and I’m wondering whether (and, if so, how) to bring this up?

I am working for a client in infosys and the project is in initial stage and the go live is somewhere in January.

Now the thing is this project has lot of toxic people from client team and they play blame games on daily basis.

I am working as a team lead here and want to get deallocated from this project.

Please help me with right approach and save my soul.

Is anyone hiring an SEO manager in Chicago?

I'm a current AC at my agency but looking to switch departments. I'm torn between applying to the SEM specialist role vs the social media specialist role. I'm leaning more towards SEM, but at this point I'm looking to choose whichever has the best earning potential down the road. Anybody have some pros and cons for both?

HIRING! SEOs looking for an agency role with lots of room for upward movement:

The agency I work at is seeking a FULLY REMOTE creative and motivated individual who wants a career in digital marketing. Your day-to-day will be focused on executing SEO and digital marketing strategies for clients. This role has significant growth potential for someone who is driven by success and can accomplish goals. Message me for details!

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year (open to negotiation)

According to an article in LinkedIn new job postings are down for the first time in 9 months but still there over 10 million open jobs with only 5.9 million unemployed workers. Why is it that here I am unemployed over 4 months and still not one offer. Anyone got some positive vibes to send my way it would be appreciated! I’ve been in sales for over 20 years, b2c, b2b and account management as well as sales management. I’ve got great skills and enthusiasm to give to a great employer!

Should I take $120k offer for devops job in LA? 2 YOE

Looking to do a fall shoot for a client before the leaves have changed and fallen. I need prop leaves. Anyone have any ideas about how where to contact for a massive amount of fake fall leaves?

Guys, i have an offer at Accenture. I'm concerned about the probation period - 6 months with another possible 3 months.

So how bad is this in terms of job security? What are the parameters they monitor during this period?

How do you guys get your perm experience letters signed? My firm requires some specific experience on the letters. How have you navigated it? Specially with EY/Deloitte?

Book recommendations? I’ve been reading atomic habits, and have moved onto Traders guns and money.

Recommendations for ergonomic office chair? Wfh is going to go on for awhile so want to invest. Budget is about $300

God, I miss my nice/peaceful commute home. Listening to a podcast in traffic was one of the highlights of my day

Anyone else ever in a slow patch where you get assigned ONE thing and still procrastinate it because you’re slowly becoming accustomed to using your down time for life stuff? I feel like I should be crushing things in an instant since my workload is so light, but I’m also enjoying this rare moment of down time before a launch later this summer...

I know there have been lots of posts on Herman Miller Aeron, etc. but any recommendations for an office chair that will be comfortable for long work days but not be an eyesore in the middle of my apartment? Standard office desk chair will feel out of place with surrounding decor, but more design-oriented options are basically dining chairs that will kill my back with 12-14 hour days. Help!

If you go for interview and you sort of know that the person interviewing you might be curious about something on your negative on your resume like why is there a gap or why were you in XX role for so long?

Do you address it pre-emptively? Or does that show insecurity and you leave the elephant in the room and wait till they ask you?

I guess this is more in the case of networking than interview like do you make your own story?

Looking to make a switch from the insurance business (P&C). I just started this earlier this year but its not at all what I was told it would be like during the recruiting process. Was hoping you guys may have some insight, I have a background in sales and customer service. I'm very interested in Financial services (Financial planning, banking, etc. etc.) or something along those lines. TYIA

Anyone else going to quit right when offices reopen? Honestly I hate the idea of going back into the office.

I have recovered from Corona Virus. Its 6 weeks now and I can tell you that the after effects are real. I have anxiety that I will never get over the fatigue, brain fog, inability to form sentences and words and headaches which make my work days very difficult to get thru.

I just finished interviewing with EY. I tried to find the EY bowl but was unsuccessful. My 3 interviews went extremely well and if an offer is extended I’d be joining as an experienced SC in PAS. Anyone have incite into a ballpark salary range for PAS? If you’ve recently on boarded, what was your experience?

Interviewing with PVH for a project coordinator role. I think I may be overqualified (3 year consultant but wants to exit to Fashion). Would love to know what the interview process entails, some salary insights, and overall satisfaction. Thanks!

Should I ask for a refund for my Delta flight or keep it as credit that can last til 2022? Delta is losing about 50m a day, so it’s a bit concerning. What would you do?

What is one thing you bought for your home office since quarantine that was the most worth it?

Have any of you been a part of the protests in Portland? If so what was your take on what is happening there.

Has anyone gotten sick or had side effects after their first or second Covid vaccine?