I have $400k in student loans, half of which are private. I want to quit my job and this career entirely but there’s nothing I can possibly do to make these damn loans go away without strangling myself financially for the rest of my life or literally dying.

This week in homebuying horror stories: offered $60k (10%) over asking on a house. Got beat by a last minute all-cash offer from an out of state buyer who was buying sight-unseen.

This is the worst.

Moving to Houston and am looking in the Garden Oaks and Heights areas but I can’t get over the the new million dollar homes next to the $800k houses built in 1980’s. Does anyone live in an area like this? Is there a name for this? Other than a gentrified area? What are some things to consider if buying in an area like this? Are neighbors ok knowing that they’ll eventually be bought out or get to a point they can’t afford the property taxes? TIA for any insights!

Planning on opening a Bonvoy boundless chase cc for the 75,000 points and have heard the first year is free. Is that right? If it is, do I still get the 75k? Are the 75k Chase points or Bonvoy points?

Increased position on WPF at 10.12. This is a .10 free stop on merger. Can elect to take $10 nav plus interest

For those of you who made your first million in net worth, what did you do next?

Is it possible to be a “silent” investor (party A) with a friend who’s an accredited investor (party B)investing in a company? So if B is investing $50k in a company, and A wants to give B $25k of that investment, is this possible with an agreement between A and B, where they’re responsible for their own portion of taxes?

30 July was special.
Salary credited. Tax debited.
Both were equal.
Ab pura August daal-chawal khaake!

Anyone have any knowledge of in house for Farmers insurance? That car stipend is tempting alone.

Anyone use the Apple Card to buy iPhone on monthly installments and submit Apple statements for the cell reimbursement? Or do we have to buy phone through cell carrier?

Will be moving to LA at the start of next year. I make $150k and my boyfriend freelances and averages around $60k. How much should we realistically be paying in rent max?

Did anyone apply for amex card as an employee, recently, after the acquisiions started ?

Started my Roth IRA in 2019 and bought some funds that aren’t doing so well. I want to trade them for an index fund that the majority of my Roth IRA is in. Will I be penalized for “selling” before a certain amount of time? I don’t plan on taking the money out until retirement, just want to reallocate.

I have 4k that won’t need soon and thinking about were to spend it on.
A. Student loans at 5%
B. Invest in stock market

Alright let’s be real... buy sell hold GME, AMC, BB, NOK tonight? (Looking for more than “to the moooooon!”)

What is the *prime* amount of money to bring you happiness?

What's the best airline stock to get into before the possible travel rebound next year? Do you also get in now or Q1/Q2?

Does anyone have any book recommendations for information on buying a house?

Is a 49% debt to income ratio doable for someone who lives very frugally?

Has an ALM in Management at Harvard Extension School led you to a career at any high power corporations such as Goldman Sachs?

Anyone have any headhunter recos in Seattle?
Have any suggestions how a creative breaks into tech?

Financial advisors—how do you prepare for a meeting with a new client? What information do you need to gather? What information is useful for your pitch? Where do you find this information?

How many are buying Facebook with this discount?

Anyone at ZS willing to chat about a SIPA role? A recruiter reached out to me.

Hello,

I am working as Business Analyst since last 4 years. I've overall 10~ years of experience. Looking to switch my job. How much CTC I can expect from companies like Accenture, Deloitte, Congnizant, Zscalar etc? Any refferal would welcome

I know every holding company has different titles but trying to understand SVP, EVP GAD or executive director of media (or equivalent ) salaries at an agency in Chicago.

How's the Chicago job market right now?

Dear Sharks,
What will be the average package for a 5- 7 YOE consultant in VMware?

Hi Fishes,

I am S4 ABAP developer having 9+ years of experience. I have HR round today. How much should I negotiate with HR. What's the standard package given by Wipro for 9+ years exp. Please guide.

Wishing you all a happy holiday (if you have one). 1st year litigation associate here. Just wanted some ideas. How would your firm organize a virtual xmas/new year party?

Help: I’m a senior IT consultant looking to grow my career in Gov cloud. Have years of experience serving civilian federal agencies (public trust). I have my AWS solutions architect associate cert. I desire to have an opportunity doing cloud at AWS in civilian/federal space. Looking for a way to receive internal referral and Would love to connect with anyone from that space who can help in that regard. 🙏🏼 with 2020, I realized “carpe diem” and want to pursue this w/o regrets. Can send my resume!

My flight is at 6:45am tomorrow Im in the north end - will uber/lyft be available at this time??

Hi Friends,
Me and my girlfriend both live in the same city, working from home, living with our respective families.

Before covid and wfh, we were in gurgaon and we used to go to each other's places to have some "private time"

It looks like a distant luxury now.
Any ideas of what can be done? Anyone facing a similar issue who got any resolution?

I recently had a student who complained that his professor did not use enough citations in his academic papers. I was wondering, are we still allowed to cite our own writings in our papers these days? Or is it just a thing of the past?

At a happy hour and my boss just told me she wants me. Currently in an Uber going back to her place. AMA

I’m not liking these back to back deadlines 💔

Hey humans! this morning I exercised, steam roomed, and floated in a sensory deprivation tank. I can now see time flow like a river in front of me. I’m resonating the most positive auras and essences out to you all on a Saturday. Keep it breezy. 💨 💃 🏖

America is so ugly.

I just bought 4 pads of checks because of the aesthetic

Rings of Power makes me appreciate Peter Jackson even more. Holy F this is a disaster for Amazon, even Hobbit movies are better than this

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

What is the best fruit in this universe?🤔

Fellow immigrants, what is something in American culture you have a hard time accepting? I like many things so far but sometimes I find small talk/asking everyone how are you when you don’t really care very tiresome 😂

Ngl black panther 2 disappointed me, was expecting majestic Mayan Atlantis, got this hobo village instead

Really sucks how unfair life can be

What do you think about Retention Bonuses? Is it a good or a bad thing? Love to hear your thoughts on this.

So is the Friday night ritual a pic thread in this bowl?

I gained weight during my last relationship (probably around 30 lbs, and I’m 5’9”). Before my relationship, I felt like I could get any guy. But I’ve been single for 2 years now and it’s been so hard to date. I’m not sure if maybe I’ve lost confidence, but I legitimately don’t know how to get a guy to be interested. Any pointers?

My neighbor is a bit creepy/lonely (?). He comes over to chat when I’m outside working on the house or doing yard work and doesn’t catch on too well to social cues. He’ll mention small details about my routine or new changes to the house (just moved in). It’s a bit uncomfortable and I’ve had a few awkward moments with him already. Anyone else have any odd or awk neighbor experiences? How do you dealllll when you just don’t want to interact?

To all the divorced folks out there...

1) What went wrong in your relationship?
2) What's one piece of advice you'd give to us singletons before jumping into a long term relationship/marriage?

I like to learn from other people's mistakes 😅

Just gamed with some guys (freshmen and sophmore). I am almost 30 and they remind me of those old days. Miss those fun and young friendships. All my friends married and have kids now.

Interesting debate with a colleague: which is more personal/intimate: oral sex or intercourse?