How's inflation and cost of living in Texas this year and any predictions moving forward? With the recession looming or already here I'd like to relocate to somewhere cheaper (currently in Seattle), but only if it's going to stay that way.

Best book(s) to get started in real estate investing?

Accepting an offer in IBD, lateraling over from consulting. Opportunity of a lifetime for me so don’t want to lose it.
But timing is horrible. I joined the Army Reserves before this opportunity was on my radar. Interviewed over several months, got the offer, but shipping out in 1 month for training for 6 months.
Do I irreversibly shoot my career by joining and immediately going on LoA? I obviously haven’t mentioned it in the interview process. Or will this be forgotten a couple years in?

Anyone track coin value by hour of the day? What time of the day is the best moment to get in?

Does anyone have any tips for Napa Valley? 🍷🍽🥗

Getting over heartbreak and having a full time job is torture lol. My boyfriend and I just broke up after almost a year of being together. It was such a beautiful relationship but ultimately he just didn’t love me. I love him so much. My mind knows that I deserve reciprocal love and I’m worthy, but I feel physically ill. My body hurts, my stomach is in knots, my head hurts. How is it that I have to mend a broken heart but also meet my billable hours lmao

Looking at an engagement in Philly downtown for 9-12 months. Just moved to DC during COVID so not familiar with how bad commutes/traffic can really be. Should I relo or just take Amtrak/drive weekly? (PS: no kids, no wife, no pets)

What is normally asked for a Business Intelligence analyst role at GS?
The hike offering is quite low compared to other companies, so what are the other employee benefits?
How much is an average yearly hike one can expect?

If someone is getting promoted in @cognizant. They are sending a token of appreciation via delivery to home address. So what are we receiving in it. Just curiosity...

Any recommendations on data warehousing solutions? Struggling to find something that covers all the bases but is still economical. Considering looking into consultants at this point

Hi,

My h1b petition was approved till September 2022. I was not able to get it stamped through previous employer and now my current employer is willing to transfer the H1b. Since the petition got expired can someone guide me what is the process for this ?

Long vacations: anyone ever take a long time, something like 3 weeks off, all at once? Repercussions?

Transitioning from line of business familiarity (understanding financial statements) to... real(?) Finance (bonds and cap markets and other debt sales) any advice on books or resources to learn really from step 0?

I am possibly going into a cyber security role where I would be leading internal and external content. Thing is, my career has mainly been in fashion which I am trying to move away from, to get into the tech space. This is a great opportunity that will definitely teach me a lot and help get me further into tech. Problem: I’m scared. I’m scared I won’t enjoy it, scared I’ll be bored!!!, scared I’ll fail, scared I’d be making a mistake. Any advice? Has anyone pivoted like this? I want to be open.

I got a positive pregnancy blood draw!!!! 2 Round IVF - this was a natural cycle and my HCG was 257 at day 9 post transfer!!

Hey there 2020. Anyone hiring?

I’m looking into exiting consulting and moving into product management. Picked up a few books to read. Would a PM certification provide a lot of value? Any other tips are appreciated! Thank you.

How do u research what a good sign on bonus is? Director in non consulting, health care insurance company ?

How Much Increment can one expect when getting promoted from ITA to Assistant Consultant in TCS ?
Also how many years do we need to stay in ITA role to be eligible for Assistant Consultant Position ?

If your firm matches Milbank, please comment here!

Anyone have any insight into the Dallas office of Holland & Knight? Thoughts, feelings, concerns?

Does anyone know how long the interview process is at Winstead?

What's the best firm to work for in Dallas? Genuinely curious.

Any former clerks lateral into the Dallas Lit big law market? How early did you start recruiting? Did you go through referrals or a recruiter? Currently clerking at a COA with a few years big law experience in a similar sized market before the clerkship.

I wasn’t sure which bowl to solicit advice from so hoping to catch a bite here. I’m currently in ID. Of course, I want OUT! My interests are L&E and corporate. My options are 1) wait it out where I am in hopes to switch to L&E or 2) in house oil and gas industry transactional work. What would you do and why? I figured this bowl being specific to Texas would understand importance of oil and gas industry.

Can anyone give me insight on Winstead Dallas? I am considering laterally to Dallas from Chicago & have a screening interview with Winstead coming up.

Anyone have recommendations for CPAs based in Houston (or anywhere in Texas in the post pandemic world) who are familiar with working with BigLaw attorneys?

Texas Big Law friends, might I suggest donating some of that big law cash to causes that are pro-gun control and anti-mass murder of children? I hope you’ll join me.

With all the shakeups recently, what are the top firms in Austin for general corporate practice? Kirkland/Latham?

Does anyone know the work culture at Ryan Law in Dallas?

Anybody have insight into Winston & Strawn real estate in dallas? Do they pay market? Is it a sweatshop? Any info would help. Thanks!

Which law firms still have a good Westlaw subscription and encourage associates to use it?

I saw some job postings on LinkedIn for Vedder Price. Does anyone have insight regarding the firm and culture

What is the market for tax juniors right now?

Has anyone tried to do the Rice online MBA while being a junior corporate associate? Does anyone think this is doable? I want an MBA because I eventually want to pivot from law but the opportunity cost right of completely leaving my position is too much.

What is average business immigration compensation in Austin? (Salary, bonus, profit share)

Not necessarily Big Law specific but any firms hiring 2-3 year L&E associates in the Dallas area?

Thinking about lateraling to Dallas as a PE M&A third year associate from NYC. Which firm do larger deals? Public M&A? KE, Sidley, Gibson, or VE? Can you survive at any of the firms doing 2000 hours?

Any firms hiring Australian corporate associates? 3-5 years experience.

Ideally Austin, but would be open to Houston or Dallas.