I just signed a $154M contract over four years. The role is more or less lateral, but is at a much bigger firm which will give me more exit opportunities after consulting. Can I afford to live in LA?

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154 for what? That’s your sales revenue? Can’t understand what you are saying

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@D2. Look up LeBron James

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Can you refer any people? Currently in San Antonio and unhappy at my firm. Would take significantly less money to live in LA

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@D2 I'm getting paid $154M over four years, can opt out after 3 I believe- haven't read the fine print yet

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This thread was an emotional roller coaster of funny to deeply troubling

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Psh you losers. I got close to that money and I get to live in Oklahoma City. Talk about cost of living wins! My team leader is hard to work with though, even though he's good at what he does

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Who are these people that don’t understand this post ? Squares

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No, that won't let you even rent a studio in LA. Look for Wichita.

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Hi OP. Sorry to see you go. I know I wrote you a long public letter in comic sans the last time you left but I’ve grown since then. Thanks for the championship and good luck.

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Please, for the sake of... consulting, get hc1 and op together!!!

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Hope LA is good for you guys, I’ve been thinking about moving there for about a year now, but I’m gonna stay in OKC

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Hey guys, LA is LA and all, but we all know SF is the hardest road

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LA’s not that great, I’m leaving for Dallas myself. Well, maybe. Idk. Always so hard to decide!

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HC1 it depends, what are your free throw stats? 🏀

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I hear Philadelphia is looking to invest and will make a big hire to compete. Management is uncertain at the moment

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So OP will get 154M over 4 years? 38 M per year? What is he selling and what are the costs. Confused about this post.

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Can anyone tell me the culture and comp structure in la? I have no college degree, no debt and 3 children that I need to support.

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I’m currently in NY, commuting to NJ once a week from Sept to Feb. thinking of switching industry. Shall I look for op’s position in LA as well? What are the chances for me?

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How oblivious are you people to not get it’s about lebron James?

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@kpmg1- this is not partner track material pedigree. Keep changing jumping firms in order to compete for the big dance but can’t seem to close the deals due to incompetent staff (JR Smith, etc). At 33 years old, your runway is getting shorter and you’ll never be the GOAT because you’re not a killer.

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