I joined in June 2025, and have a current ctc of 17 lpa, Im new to citi and wanted to understand how much hike and bonus I can expect?

About my performance Im a test automation engineer 4.5 YOE, above average performer as im new to this org, still learning and my manager is having a good impression on me,

so considering an above avg rating im expecting how much hike and bonus can i expect?

Hey! Just interviewed for an attorney position at an insurance litigation firm (Chicago). I have my offer convo w/ HR next week. This is career two for me so I have a ton of previous professional & public speaking/synthesizing data experience. Wondering about my salary ask.

Is it okay to go higher than average?

Wondering if anyone can give insight as to what salary range is for an insurance compliance role as an IC3 or similar?

New to option trading, trying to create a protective put (cont)

BTCS penny stock in the move today. Thoughts?

Hi people, could anyone please help on this - do we follow Indian holidays in BACI?

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?

I have been working for a large corporation for over a year and I new to the company. What re peoples opinions about seeking a promotion or applying for internal jobs? Do you make a move or do you stay in position longer?

How’s the presence of Deloitte ARA in the Bay Area compared to EY FAAS? Also, is it true that ARA encompasses SOX engagements in addition to technical accounting & transactional projects?

Thoughts on 0g carb diet sodas while in keto?

What soccer venues in NYC (preferably Manhattan) organize private games? Also, would love to hear if anyone organized something similar for their company to play in soccer pick-up leagues, etc

@Manager1 what’s the JWN play today?

Anyone taking profits from UVXY and VXX or still holding?

Thoughts on Overstock OSTK since the holiday is around the corner at the current share price ~67?

12/2 Thread (BC):

Diamond hands please don’t slap me— thoughts on selling puts for GME and AMC? Volatility is so high maybe even a mid March one would be worth it? What about opening put positions for Apr/May?

3/23 Thread (General):

Does anyone have any good books or podcasts about how to develop leadership/ managing skills?