I just got back from maternity leave last week and have a meeting with hr/partner tomorrow. Am I being let go?

Hardest part of navigating maternity leave and WLB as a junior partner?

FIRE newbie here. Is it possible to reach FIRE with a special needs kid? Has someone done it? Are there any alternatives to fund therapies beside insurance?

How much did you all pay for the 20 week ultrasound out of pocket? My 12 week ultrasound cost me $600 so I am guessing the 20 week one would be even more expensive. I have the high deductible plan from United healthcare.

I am an unmarried working man in his 30s with a southern mother. In other words I'm flying home for Christmas and my mother just called to tell me that she just happened to accidentally run into the sweetest girl from her church that she just knows I'll get along with and accidentally invited her to our house for dinner the night that I get home. Deadass the woman will not rest until I am tied down. Pray for me!

What’s it like being a pregnant freelancer? Is it hard to get jobs when you are far along?

What firms (consulting and industry) have good medical benefits? (Using BCG's as my baseline for good)

How would a lean six sigma green belt benefit me in healthcare? I have 8 years management, 20+ customer service, 7 years healthcare experience and BA IN Healthcare Management. I'm looking to obtain the certification in January. Would love some insights. Thanks you in advance!

40 weeks pregnant and terrified to be induced. Any tips on how to manage the stress and pain? I’m getting an epidural but still very nervous.

How much does a senior cloud security consultant make at EY?

What benefits should I be asking for if I’m leaving 401k match company with good stock purchase program?

I’m in considering relocating looking for high income low tax city.

Hello Fishess,

What is benefits of National Pension schemes?
How beneficiary it is?

FIS providing NPS benefits..

What is comp like at a pension fund?

I will go for maternity leave from mid October. Will I get hike on November? I joined on last year November. Also I got very less variable pay in the month of May. It was 8.5% of my 6months salary. Will it be same percentage on 6months salary or 1yr salary this time?

if there's no pension anymore and a significantly lesser lump sum payout, why become a partner at EY?

Hi Fishes, I'm in a huge dilemma now. Im currently working with TCS and my CCTC is 10.29 LPA and I hold 2 offers, one with with Bank of America for 17.5 LPA Fixed and with CTS for 19 LPA.
My last date is Dec-30 and I received a call today from TCS HR for retaining me for 16 LPA max.
Earlier,before the call I had Bank of america in mind ahead of CTS for its work culture ,hike %, job security and other benefits. But here in TCS also I have very good role, job security and comfort.Please suggest!!

How long do fed agencies give for maternity leave? does it matter if you take leave within your first year? does it vary from agency to agency? Specifically interested in SEC/CFTC.

Hi all,
I’m keen to explore opportunities outside lab in healthcare/life sciences as either~> Market Research Analyst,~> Business Development Manager,~> Management Consulting,~> Product Manager
I have a PhD degree in Neuroscience (4+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with 5 first author publications, 600+ surgeries on mouse brain studying brain injury and link to Epilepsy) 1+ industry exp as Scientist.Need some references or links who can help me connect to companies

Looking for a Desi inspired gown/dress to wear at my baby shower. What are your favorite south asian online brands to shop? must ship to US and nothing crazy expensive.

Last week I had to explain to my child what “politics” (as in office politics) is. My child is going to a new high school and wants to play volleyball. There was a 3 day open “tryout” for incoming freshman for 2 teams. After the first day, she noticed that
1) there were obvious favorites (coaches are not even hiding that fact);
2) some can’t even play and got on the team,
3) some that can obviously play but did not get on the team;
4) decision were obviously made before the first day was over.

Looking to get into health policy analysis or healthcare consulting in the UK or EU. I have 3 YOE in clinical practice as a dental surgeon and programme analyst, as well as a master's in healthcare management. I have applied for so many entry-level positions but have gotten so many rejections, I've lost count. Please, does anyone have any helpful leads? It gets really exhausting

Hello Team, Could you please let me know, how much salary will be sufficient to live in malaysia with family.

Pls suggest

I am studying for MBA and need 3 books. They are very expensive to buy, so I am wondering if any of you have access to a soft copy that you can share.
> Management Research: Applying the Principles by Susan Rose, Nigel Spinks
> Research Methods for Business and Management by Kevin O'Gorman, Robert MacIntosh
> Theory and Practice of Leadership by Roger Gill

Hey i am appearing in SFCC architect exam can anyone help if there is any preparation material available other than sfcc documentation.

Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

Negotiation in new offer: I’m moving from fully remote to fully in office (with chance of hybrid later) offer for associate director in quality in pharma for 170k base, 18% bonus and 75k equity. I’ve asked for a sign on bonus as I’m not eligible for annual next year and will be missing my current jobs bonus. I should hear tomorrow (asking for 28k). Thoughts about the offer? Should I ask for more equity or is that standard? They’re public (currently ~$20)should I get the hybrid option in writing?

What Sped teachers wish Gen Ed teachers knew....

Do IEP team members other than parents have any rights? For example, when a student is moved from an alternative placement and the amendment meeting was only held with administrators and not with the general education or special education teachers. What happens when you don’t get invited, but should be??

I am a small first time Indie director working on a project with a few people. Our studio is called AfroDuck Studios and we are working on a first time 2.5D action adventure RPG. Does anyone have stories working on their first project with new teams and how did you overcome your hurdles with meeting deadlines and such?

What percentage of your portfolio is active v passive? 29M - no mortgage kids etc - currently have 85% in low cost index funds and the remaining 15% in active ETFs and stocks. Curious how others are approaching this topic

🐠 in Maui. I’m planning to visit in about 2-3 weeks. Wanted to see if you think it’s worth postponing given the big storm that just passed by. Or was the impact relatively minor? Hope all is well 🙏

Happy Ganesh Chathurthi! May Lord Ganesha destroy all your Visa issues and fill your life with love and happiness!

Trump hasn't answered questions from the press in two weeks.

Do you guys think he is hiding in the bunker again?

What are some acne treatments to use when TTC or pregnant?

is the amazon work simulation assessment a case study? should i be expecting, for instance, a coding test? or a financial modeling test? or is it behavioral?

I've submitted my latest paper to the largest journal in my field, but it's taking forever for them to review it. I feel like they're just stalling me because they don't want to publish it. But if they don't publish it, then who will? And what happens if someone else finds out about my findings before they're published?

Hi,
Planning to try content creation/influencer as a side income source. Any ressources (courses, ebooks, blogs, channels ..) on how to get started with TikTok, IG reels, YouTube videos..
Thank you!

Has anyone opted for the guest house in Pune? How is the stay and arrangements there please?

What's the variable component in s&p global , HR is saying only fixed component will be mentioned in offer. Pls guide...

Remember y’all, just say no to unreasonable expectations. They need you rn way more than you need them.

Since it seems like every service line and every public accounting firm is bleeding people where are all these people going? Are there that many open jobs in industry?

What’s the deal with work phones at KPMG? Coming from Deloitte where work phones are given.

Does EY pay for the CFE exam and Review course?

Has anyone’s (pre covid) full time travel engagements said anything about what to expect in the coming months/year?

What is it like going from Sr Auditor to Sr Accountant in industry. I have an opportunity to get a pay jump and better hours to finish up CPA. Any advice would be great!

Anyone hear talks of layoffs in Advisory? I know my office is laying off Assurance and BTS (Tax) staff but haven't heard much of Advisory yet.

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).

Constantly bugging partner to sign off my CPA experience... what's the point of incentivizing the license to get promoted if I have to keep nagging you to sign off

One of my senior managers is a boomerang and told me she was laid off when she was 7 months pregnant about 10 years ago. I think she was a senior or manager. She was in a specific group and everybody was laid off. It wasn’t performance based.

Would you work at your company again if you were laid off?

I am an acting senior and am training 3 new hires. They are not doing well, so I often re-do their works even after I give them 2 pages step by step instruction. The problem is my manager and director don't see the problems (because those problems happen behind the scene) and think all the A1s are performing exceptionally well. The A1s and I are all associates, so I don't even have a chance to give them an official feedback (snapshot at pwc). How to address this issue to my manager and director?

Just over 6 years in B4 financial services tax in PNW area. Mostly doing compliance work pumping out K1s and returns. Just got an industry offer at 155k 15% bonus and 100k equity (4year vesting). Fully remote position with occasional travel. Should I accept? I know it's a long shot but deep down I always had an ambition to pursue PA to see if I can make a partner. Please share your experience.

Highest number of billable hours you have seen in a year?

Are private companies easier to work at than public companies in accounting? We have such an accelerated close deadline at the publicly traded company I’m at now, I really hate the inflexible tight deadlines and analysis seems to drag on forever after that. We also close AP/AR very early in the month yet that doesn’t stop payments/receipts from happening so we’re constantly adjusting our accruals until the end of month. Do private companies start their close after the month actually ends?

Is there anyone out there working a job related to Accounting that you’re actually passionate about? Something that you enjoy and feel like you’re making a difference?

I am WAY TOO nice to be in public accounting….

I did audit in 2 hours for the whole exam did I fail ...

Does anyone else feel like their anxiety levels are high? I feel like I have so much work but I just want to have a chill summer and relax before things pick up again in the fall. But it’s causing me anxiety knowing that I have so much to do.