How do you guys handle fatigue in location of your career?

25, young Mechanical Engineer with 2 years experience in DoD sector. About a year ago my partner and I split, and I have been in VA since (we both relocated here from NC). I don’t have any intermediate family near here, so I am considering relocating back closer to home (further south) for work.

Home reno financing question. Have a big project coming up in the $120-150k range. Funding sources are:
- 90k from a heloc around prime
- 10k from a credit card that offers promo checks at 2-3% for 12-18 months
- 375k in a brokerage
- 5-6k per month cash that I can put towards the project, loans, or brokerage

I don't want to stop funding the brokerage because my FIRE plan is less numbers based than "hoard like dragon until it's enough" but maybe I should... How would you optimize?

Why do things escalate so quickly at the end of my shift? Ugh - I feel like this is the Murphy's law of medicine.

Any dermatology research opportunities?

If anyone is looking for a referral as an experienced hire to the PwC DAT (Digital Assurance & Transparency - formerly Risk Assurance) practice let me know and would be happy to refer you. We are actively looking to hire.

Successful commercial banking exists?

Do they provide cab service in Gurgaon or reimburse it?

Recently I’ve been in the enviable position of receiving several job offers from other firms and attorneys. I am currently employed and very happy at my current firm. What is the best way to politely decline these offers, both those made via phone and email, without burning any bridges?

hey Wish to get into product companies like collins aerospace, bosch, Electronic arts , Pfizer gaming first preference , follpwed by healthcare as a business analyst in analytics space. Could somebody guide how to get into such companies? i have 8.8 YOE as a BA

Does Accenture have a policy to pay for spouse dependent visa?

Hello fishes,

Accenture has offered me level 11 for 3.8 years of experience. Can I get level 10 at 3.8 years of experience?

Please suggest.

Thanks.

How does one tell their boss (owner of the company) that you are burnt out? The sheer volume of work is exhausting and I haven’t taken a true vacation as we are a small company so if something urgent comes to my email I feel like I must respond. I was given an additional title and more responsibilities last year as well but only a 3% raise for it.

Any Sales tips? What has worked for you all when doing cold calls? And any tips and idea on building your book of biz?

What expenses/deductions/credits can I get away with lying about on my tax return (eg, charity) and where should I not? And what threshold should I not exceed...

Any stock traders use TurboTax? I honestly thought my capital gains was going to be worse because of the wash sale rule. The software calculates all of that once you put in the 1099 correct?

Best long term investment strategy against inflation to get to a large nest in for retirement?

Just was notified that all work from home privileges are being removed. The reasoning? Because executive office wants to.

For those of you without a home office: Where do you usually work? My desk is in my bedroom and I’m considering sacrificing aesthetic to move my set up elsewhere

Be careful of a growing subculture of politics with the new leadership team in place. This is a place where it is more important to get along than to get things done.

Shaved my head! I might as well do something crazy if am going to spend more than a month at home. (M here)

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

What’s the one strategy/technique/ritual that has worked the best for your mental health? (Even if that was not the intention of it)

Is it weird that I hate attending work happy hours because all people do is talk about work?

Anyone found an affordable adjustable standing desk they like? I have an iMac and a laptop is like to be able to fit on it.

If I’m buying something online, like a camera or binoculars, is it unethical to order two competing models so I can try them out side by side and keep one with the intent of returning the other? Really tough to compare when trying to avoid physically going in store.

Looking for ergonomic office chair recommendations, budget is $500. Any suggestions?

Home office preference question. I am getting ready to redo the layout of my home office. One option I'm considering would have my desk facing a wall. I am wondering if anyone with this current setup has any feedback about it. I would face the wall so that I would have a better background for video conferences (am on about half the day) and also my cord situation would be cleaner.

Has anyone successfully moved laterally in an org to escape a bad boss? How did you do it and how did you handle any political ramifications? (cont)

If it’s true that you can gain full immunity after recovering from COVID (when science says so ofc), will the plan be to antibody test people and let them resume daily life if they have immunity?

Trying to reschedule CIA exam that was canceled due to covid19. There are dates open in early May. Thoughts on if that will end up being canceled too due to lockdowns? In PA.

WHY ARE STOCKS DECLINING???

THERE'S A WHOLE NOTHER HALF HOUR OF THIS

Is anyone aware of studies on how safe tented outdoor dining is? Here in LA I’ve been seeing very elaborate renting that basically looks like indoor dining and feel like that defeats the purpose of eating outdoors to reduce transmission.

Anyone looking at traveling to Costa Rica? They have a list of states from which they will admit tourists while also requiring a negative covid test, health history, etc. As someone not on the approved list, I am bitter and curious why the population is grouped at a state level when there are massively different rates of infection within each state (not to mention personal responsibility) and you are already required to present a negative test. Any idea how often those lists get updated?

For the first time in my life, I know what I’m supposed to do at my job, with relationships around me and it’s all because the enormous sense of anxiety I used to experience evaporated during quarantine. I didn’t know that I lived with so much anxiety that it crippled me. I didn’t know I needed this time to myself.

My superiors are asking me to contact CEOs of debtors to chase payments. We’re in B2B and payments are usually 30 days or more. As soon as we get someone over that and they don’t provide a payment date, I’m being asked to contact their CEOs somehow and demand payment. I think it’s dumb, will hurt the relationship and I also don’t want to ruin my reputation. Thoughts?