How does the risk/reward of being a big 4 partner investing extra money into firm and receiving profit share compare to being an MD and investing into general stock market?

HNY all! I have multiple rollover and traditional IRAs, as well as a solo 401k. But (since I started paying attention to this kind of thing) have always been over the income limit to start a Roth IRA. I’ve also not done much contributing in the last few years due to purchasing an apartment and saving for renovations. Cue pandemic joblessness... if married filing separately, would you say it’s a good idea to start a Roth while under the income limit, even in this climate? Any reason not to?

Do I have good approval odds for Chase Sapphire preferred? My credit scores are
TransUnion- 738
Equifax - 732

It's been 13 months since my first credit card

Any comments or better alternative cards?

The bond yield curve just inverted. If you don’t have to make any major purchases for the next year, that’s probably a good thing

Can anyone offer insight on Human Capital M&A interviews from the Big 4? What’s the process like? Case or behavioral?

Being so young in age, thoughts on buying a 2 bedroom condo in lake view in Chicago, 170k? I'd live in one room and rent to a friend. Not expecting to cash flow due to HOAs being sky high

I’ve been trading options all year on Robinhood. Also have long term equity holds bought over last 2 years. Is there a simple way to see my realized gains or loss for the year? I know the paper value, but not sure what has been resized. I do 10 trades a week so would be miserable to try to add up. Thanks!

Rivian vs Tesla - thoughts?

FL peoples: I signed a lease for a new place to start May 1 as my current landlord sold the unit I'm in. Turns out, the buyer wants to keep renting the unit and asked if I want to stay. Of course I want to stay. My new lease hasn't started so I'm pretty sure I can easily back out. For the new lease, I'm still pending full approval from a condo association as I have to do an in person interview. I have paid first months rent in advance. Is there anyway to get that money back?

Me: 4.5 years in audit, Big 4, interviewed and accepted an offer in industry. You can let me know if your background differs and I can help tailor my responses to you.

Is now a “good time” to be purchasing more shares of mutual funds I like? Every time I check the price it’s almost at its 52-week high so I’m concerned about “buying high” but also don’t want so much cash sitting in my savings account 🤦🏻‍♀️ help!

Anyone buying a place during Covid times in Denver? How's it going?

Say you have $1mm in cash, is it plausible to put it all in a HYSA and take the monthly interest payments as income at say 3% APY and then quit your job?

Theoretically*

I’ve decided to make my career in the government side of consulting. Been doing it 10 years. Seems hard to find jobs where I manage people unless at a big 4. Anyone else find this true?

Trading stocks. Anyone notice hedgefunds going HAM with energy stock purchases since November 2021? These bank jobs aren’t about doing pivot tables for some bozo. It’s about looking at the data and conveying a message. Financial Forecasting. Try it. The answers to retirement is out there.

I think AFRM is a solid long term stock. 1) Down 70% from highs, 2) Solid customer/revenue growth, 3) has partnership with Shopify/Amazon, 4) can get potentially acquired, 5) potential for more growth if recession were to happen. Thoughts? Open to criticism too

How does pwc’s wealth builder plan work ?

Tax senior with CPA at small firm. Best way to get to Big 4 audit? (LA or OC) Went to non-target so little to no alumni at B4. I don’t mind the switch to a lower title since audit was always my preference and was never a fan of tax (stayed local for family).

Got targeted for Amex platinum 100k. Is it worth it? Is there a higher targeted offer?
Considering doing it since no more personal card for BCG expenses. Also have CSR fwiw.

Hi All, Prior to my final round I received a mail from KPMG HR requesting my last 3 months pay slips and Aadhar, PAN, graduation degree and filled Candidate Application Form. After that I gave my final round 2 days back i.e on Friday & it went really well. Later I didn't receive any communication on whether i am selected or not. Is it a good sign?

Can you submit a climbing gym membership for a fitness expense with EY? It says extreme sports are restricted and lists rock climbing but is the climbing gym itself ok?

I'm looking for a referral in KPMG position.

What’s a typical salary for a Director of Operations in the NYC area?

Are there any other 2021 grads who feel super let down about their MBA experience due to the global panini? I ended up taking a safety job in consulting because of it and I’m miserable. I have asthma and couldn’t take the risk to build my network in-person when things were peak awful, but now I feel like I missed out on something critical

Guys I am getting 18lpa+2 Jb ....but I am thinking of taking fidelity offer for 23.5 and grade 5.

I am choosing fidelity because IBM is having bond of 2 yrs for 2 lakh joining bonus...and hike is very less in IBM.

Do you think I am choosing right,can anyone tell if IBM is better than fidelity and why?

Hi Fishes,
I applied to barclays carrier portal multipletimes, and I didn't hear back for any of them.
Could you please help as I have job ID with me for the same.
Please help!

Hello Barclays folks,
Good evening!!
I will be joining on 14th nov. I heard that if the bank account details are not updated before the 15th salary will not get credited for that month and I need to wait for next month for full payment.please let me know where to update and what's the lastdate

ZS Associates and FIS global..
Which company is better to join?
Please help me to choose

Hi everyone, I’m in asset management at a real estate firm with 2 years of experience in my current role and 5 total years of experience in finance. What should my comp range be?

Question for nurses: What do you do and what's your salary range? Still deciding on which area should I pursue. Thanks!

What should be a based salary for an office coordinator in financial services?

My kids were really upset with me when I told them that my job as an engineer did not mean that I drove trains for a living

Let's talk unhinged pro se opposing parties. We have one that emails the entire firm every few days with these SCREEDS that are like weird stream of consciousness accusations of baseless criminal and unethical conduct. So far there have been 2 emails already today. A GAL has been appointed and ordered to do a psych eval on this party, but is there any sense in responding in the mean time? Everything we say seems to get twisted.

Hi folks,

Can I switch my role from a Java Developer to a Salesforce dev in the company itself?
Need views on this.

I've never understood this, why do there seem to be more female librarians than male?

Best engineering internship?

What do people take into account when deciding your exit date before grad school? What is a typical last day for GSAP folks?

Is the approval rate really 80% after being declared eligible? Seems hard to mess it up if that’s the case

Partners, were you always recognized as a top performer throughout your career?

Hi partners. I’m considering an offer from a key client in my region. I’ve never been on a client engagement with them, but my practice in my region has traditionally done a fair amount of work(contd)

Partners, is it okay to send a deliverable without your review?

If an employee files a complaint about workplace behavior, do you treat them differently? I'm faced with reporting an SM for bullying and finding it near imposible to believe that it won't (cont'd)

How many of you were direct admits to Partnership? From other consulting firms, or from industry? Was it a lateral move, or a step up/down?

The reason I ask is: I’m a Y3 Director at Big 4, always been a consultant and probably 2 years away from Partner. I have an offer from industry for VP at a F50 company, but am wondering about how difficult it’d be to boomerang back if it doesn’t work out.

TIA

Any good book recommendations that helped give you the confidence and tactics required for a transition to leadership role? Newly promoted SM looking for inspirational reads.

Anyone got the skinny on Alix consulting?

Got pinged by a recruiter for an MD role in digital transformation

He claims they compete with MBB and Alvarez.

Thoughts?

Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

Got the call today about promotion - super excited for this next leg. Also a bit nervous given performance expectations and the market right now. I know things will improve and I'm in a great service line with huge future growth potential, but a little daunting nonetheless. Great way to start the weekend!

What are the benefit differences between an equity partner and a non-equity partner (e.g. managing director)?

Do Big 4 partners need to maintain any level of independence in retirement?

Any tips to manage third party vendors and their employees from a contractual point of view to make sure they deliver well.

Partners- joining a new firm next week at the manger level. Small group (~80 across US), what are some important things you think I should do to set myself up for success? I.e. what would impress you

Partners - when you see someone on your project that has been with the firm a long time and is basically a career consultant how do you view that?

@Partners - Is it possible for your firm to match a competing offer? How would one best approach this?

Is it true new partners at PwC are making 550-600k? Are there big differences in Partner Comp between Big Four?

If I accept the promotion to Partner/Principal what's the least number of years I could work without it being a financial mistake. I have an opportunity to do something completely unrelated that's my passion, but I feel like that's the wrong decision when I'm this close.

The other opportunity should still be there for 2-3 years