I know I'm preaching to the choir, but you really NEED to retire early!
https://www.physicianonfire.com/risks-of-not-retiring-early/

Has anyone had a D&E? 21 weeks pregnant and after meeting with several specialists the verdict is that we need to terminate for medical reasons 😞. Aside from the obvious emotional devastation, I am trying to figure out what to expect physically?

Been having a rough few months. What do you folks do to think more positively and to deal with the stress mentality.

My wife got covid and is quarantined and the day she started showing symptoms she used my pillow. I know it doesn’t sound like a big deal for most, but that pillow is like a sleeping pill for me. Tried all the pillows at home, got 2 new ones from Costco and Macys but all to waste. Tried asking her to give it to me so that I can wash and use, she said she gets better rest on that one. Restless nights since last 3 days and counting.. hoping she will return it after she recovers 🤞

Started Zoloft and it’s helping with my anxiety but I feel like my sense of timing may have gotten even worse than before…? anyone else experience that or other random side effects on Zoloft…?

How many therapists (and social workers too!) see a therapist themselves? Do you find it helpful?
I think there's this myth that therapists have all their own sh*t figured out, and for me at least I know that's far from true (hopefully it isn't just me). On the contrary, I think we should be leading by example!

Can someone recommend a good therapist in boston?

How does the 401K match work for AFS? Percentage of employee contribution up to limit? If so, how much and what’s the limit? Is there a vesting schedule?

Any recs for fertility clinics or doctors in Illinois?

Any suggestions for self help books on anxiety? Been dealing with anxiety for quite some time now and have been seeing a therapist but also just want to see what other resources are out there.

Has anyone tried Modafinil for ADHD?

So yesterday I woke up with an awful migraine; probably one of the worst I’ve ever had. It just so happened that my wife and I had things planned with the kids, but I literally couldn’t get out of bed. Long story short, my wife is still pissed that I spent most of the day in bed because of how I was feeling, and in her words, I should have just “sucked it up and dealt with it for us.” This pisses me off to no end. And she’s still being in a bitchy mood today on top of it!

My employers health insurance benefits are crazy expensive. What can I do for health and dental if I don’t take it from my employer?

How much do you contribute to your 401k?

Runners: do you stretch before a run, after or both? How long do you stretch for?

When leaving KPMG for another company, what are the payouts, if any? (Unused vacation days, etc) And is a 401k rollover required, or can you stay with Merrill Lynch?

Anyone recommendations for an ophthalmologist in Chicago? Specifically an ophthalmologist, not an optometrist. Thanks!

Hey all, question about a toxic organization. I’ve rided it out in sales as an AE at an org for 2 years and now I truly feel my mental health suffers. We have “forecast sales meetings” where the Director grills us on deals in front of the entire team. There is inconsistent behavior and 0 accountability from leadership when we don’t hit our sales targets.

Is this a normal thing in sales?

Just started taking a 5-htp supplement last weekend. After 15 years on Paxil (ssri) and 3 years paxil free I was still feeling down and anxious. I theorized that my serotonin production was...

Moved to downtown recently. What gym do you go to and how much does it cost? Can’t decide which gym

I answer to two people, the General Counsel and CEO, however, they do not get along. I am often caught in the middle, one will want me on one project, the other on a different one. It’s becoming a bit of a hostile work environment at times…

Any advice on how to deal?

Anyone here have work crushes?

Dear people who schedule meetings for noon: we all think you are either A) dumb or B) sadistic

I have an offer of X lpa from TCS and another offer of X+2 lpa from Capgemini. Which is better organization to join, keep in mind the current layoff and economic slowdown situation. Thanks!

I need some help. I'm struggling immensely to cope right now and have been for a while. I'm talking about breakdowns and crying every day. I can't ask for help as I'm going to hand in my notice in two weeks and then stay for another three more only, but I feel incapable of even getting through those five weeks. How do I make it out ok?

We are very leanly staffed and I have a principle role in many transactions as sole associate which makes it more challenging, to both cope and take space.

Litigation associate - what was your class year when you drafted your first MSJ? I think my time is coming but older associates haven’t drafted one, so I’m thinking they might take it from me. I’m working on a $25M employment case.

How many of you broke 3,000 hrs this year?

I have been a head of marketing for the last 10 years. 9 of those for a B2B/B2C company with $350M annual revenue. The last year and a half, I have been the head of marketing for a VC backed company with $90M annual revenue. I was contacted by a recruiter for a CMO role for a $80M VC backed company.

A question a friend asked me left me thinking. The question was: am I ready for the next level?

What am I not thinking about? I have done the job for larger companies.

How are hours for internal audit at google. Also want to break into google from big 4 can I do it after 2 years?

Hi ,
I was working in Cognizant with current ctc as 10.5 with yoe 4.3 and highest offer of 15 (bnp paribas). Tech stack: java spring boot microservices hibernate jpa aop....
Can I get any company suggestions for higher offer or shall I stop with paribas . Share some of your knowledge.....

Got a panic attack for the first time yesterday. How to handle these situations?

Do you feel like there is more opportunity for growth in the Seattle Metro Area vs the Bay Area?

Best way to pick up LBO modeling? Recommended resources, tips, tricks are appreciated

Can I take a badge off? I don’t like being forced to be a rising star.

Have money invested in S&P 500, and now starting to regret not having diversified to international stocks as well. Would want to diversify now to buy a total stock market index, however since S&P 500 dropped more than that index, not sure it’s worth to crystallize losses to do that. The alternative is to stop buying S&P 500 and start buying other markets as separate ETFs, to eventually bring in line approx. with total stock market index. Any advice on the best course of action?

Hi,
28 with about only 30k saved till now. Have worked 2.8 years and I feel I’m so behind. I’ve tried to save on everything possible but my family commitments make me feel I will never be able to retire - I make 95k a year and started at 82 base and 14k sign on in 2019. From 2019-2020 I had to help a family memes out of debt (approximately 30k). I started saving more aggressively in 2020 but then realized I’ll have to support my dad who’s business went under (1K every month-he’s in India so low

Looking at buying a house for around 1.4M. Loan would qualify as a jumbo loan. Putting 20% down but the closing cost estimates are crazy high at 5% (around $75K) does that seem right???

Any advice from a soon to be landlord?

I don’t think I have enough saved (80-100k) to justify a financial advisor. But I also was never taught/learned about money management and planning. Are there any good resources or books in which I could learn about how to invest in my retirement?

im 27 and could possibly retire if I kept my spending low. However you never know what’s going to happen, do you? How do you deal with the uncertainty?

Currently making 70K and I usually up my contributions each to start each year. I'm up to 10%. How should I split up my mix? Currently all in traditional.

Plan is to get this higher as I eliminate debt but 10% is all I can afford to do for now

Anyone do FIRE after doing an MBA in a HCOL city? I’m curious how people who graduate from top mba programs and work in NY or SF as consultants and manage to do FIRE

I’ve been listening to “millionaires unveiled” (highly recommend for FIRE content) and it seems like every other guest ends up doing real estate investing. If you do it, what books or online courses would you recommend to get started? If you have experience in real estate investing, would you ultimately recommend it?

Ally or Marcus? What’s best for HYSA?

Hi! Pretty new to this concept, and really early within my career (only 3 months in). Currently on my company’s 401k plan, contributing well beyond the minimum to receive a match, and maxing the amount I can put in right now (25%). Dabbled a bit in options and stocks in general. Any advice, guides, or starting places you would give someone in my shoes? Thank you in advance!

What’s a reasonable fee for an accountant? Single filer, W2 employee. Simple investments but just need some help filing correctly given a move between states, a recent start to investing in more tax advantaged accounts and more etfs. Otherwise pretty simple. Should this be a few hundred dollars?

I’m moving out of the city that I’ve been in for the past 2 years. I have the option to move into a HCOL city with my friends or live at home with my parents in the suburbs. I know I’ll have way more fun & be happier with my friends in the city, but I’m going back to get my MBA in the fall of 2023 (already accepted) & can save >$40k if I live at home for a year and can use that for school. I’m 23 with no debt and $100k TC. Would love to hear some thoughts - is the extra $40k worth it?

So pumped. My portfolio went up from $1000 to $1015 yesterday. So much gains. Maybe I’ll put another $1000 in. I’m not telling you any of my secrets.

Saving for a house down payment in the next 20-24 months. Where should I put my savings. Just in a savings account right now. Was thinking about ibonds, but is my timeframe too short?

For your $6k Roth, do you invest immediately beginning of the year of spread it out? If so, how, and is a target date fund your vehicle of choice?

Just want to hear from people who hit FIRE and pulled the plug on working. What are you doing these days? How great is your life? Any regrets?

What stocks or funds do you invest your IRA contributions in. Just opened up my IRA last week and looking to see where to invest in.