I was looking at rent across cities and wondering why San Francisco is always considered at the top of COL. There are a ton of cities where the cost to own and rent is higher. I know this wasn't the case 5 years ago but I think areas have caught up and surpassed.

Are consultants at MBB allowed to trade individual stocks? Or are they limited to mutual funds only? For example, can someone at McKinsey buy AAPL?

Currently have chase sapphire but thinking of switching to Reserve. Should I?
Wife will also be authorized user, we do travel and will use this card for all our purchases

What's a usual amount of time that you have to stay somewhere in order for your RSUs to vest?

as another fish. have 13k left in car payments for another 40+ months, would you recommend doing a 10k onetime payment or investing that 10k instead. better to lower debt or keep paying monthly cost

Anyone else into Bank Bonus churning?

Got an offer as a Senior 2 in EY’s FAAS practice for $117,500 base and $12,500 bonus. Home office is San Francisco. Is this expected for that position? Any insights?

Very niche post, but any other ATL people who are fans of the band Nothing But Thieves? Dying to go see them when they are on tour in the US in the next few months and need a buddy to travel to one of their concerts!!

Where do first year associates / business analysts typically live in NYC? What’s a realistic rent budget?

I am financially secure (husband now has a high earning job) and looking at what options for "moon shots" at chances of real wealth generation with my years in Big 4 (10+). Month to month cash flow isn't a concern anymore so i can focus on opportunities for bigger pay days. Ideas from the hive mind?

Is blockfi only a bank and not really investing in crypto?

My company has asked for investments proofs. Jts feb only and i have upcomming mutual funds sip also. How can i show these upcomming sip investments ?

Experts - I understand tha LEAPS help with liquidity amd magnify the returns but I am unclear what are the tax implications (Fed LTCG and state tax) when you are ITM and exercise LEAPS. Can someone shed some light on tax implications of the LEAPS? Thanks.

Taking a side trip from San Diego (work trip) to Palm Springs in mid January by myself. I guess I’ll rent a car and drive there. I’d like to do a day trip to Joshua Tree. Should I stay in downtown Palm Springs? An outlying resort? Any other day trips? Female solo traveler. Also debated flying from SD to Santa Barbara instead of Palm Springs. Just want to be outside and enjoy good food, wine, scenery, hiking, relaxation.

Should I put $20K towards my student loan balance of $230K before the no-interest period ends or max out my 401k, which I have contributed nothing to this year. I’m 25. Employee matches 4%.

Has anyone changed your project after being selected in Jan. DCA?

Planning buy Audi Q7. Dealer says there are no rebates and offering the car at MSRP. I know we can get it for much lesser. Any tips about negotiating?

Hi guys.. I wanted to know what should be the ideal number of ATL and BTL activities in year for a consumer durable company? Considering x as the number of product lines/sub brands.
TIA

Associates - Care to share your rough budgets (income, spousal income/family support, rent, monthly spending, student loan payments, savings, etc.)?

BDO recruiter reached out for an audit senior position in the DC area. Recommended or not? And why? Insights appreciated!!

Hi Girls,

Anyone staying at Amanora in Pune, let me know if anyone can join me for an evening walk

Anyone have tickets to Dallas arboretum for tomorrow they don't plan to use?! 😬

Can anybody please explain why so many people are leaving apisero. Every other person from Apisero is resigning.

Why does the recruiting process after passing all interviews stall? We are at a standstill in salary negotiations and I am losing momentum joining? Common problem?

Recommendations for lightweight low maintenance versatile blazer?

I’m currently a Grade 11 at Cisco. With the recent pay structure changes my annual comp will be $150k + 12% bonus. I live in a large metro area in the middle of the US. I’m looking to move around the company so that I can make commission but I don’t want to be an account manager. Can anyone tell me if there are Customer Success Managers, etc positions that manage customers post sale and have a similar range base as me with commission plans? I’m just trying to understand income potential.

My Current CTC is 18.5 LPA. YoE 12yrs.
How much CTC can I ask during an HR interview for a BIGDATA engineer in UST global. What should be the expected CTC per current standard. Can you please let me know based on your experience in negotiating.

What’s the hardest problem facing provider side healthcare?

Hi Guys,

I've received offer for the position of Data engineer from Fractal, Gartner and Dunnhumby.
Fractal - 13.5 LPA
Dunnhumby - 15 LPA
Gartner - 15 LPA
Any suggestions on which company should I join ? I've 2+ years of experience.

Is there a particular Excel formula/feature that you guys found helpful or cool? Trying to broaden my Excel skills

Anyone joining Deloitte india in the month of October?

Hi Fishes,

How many weeks will the BGV take at Allstate. Since i was an immediate joiner, BGV started after joining.

Thanks

Does your brand use the Oxford comma?

HD is an excellent short candidate right now. March 29 $187.5Ps or $185Ps

Thoughts on TBWA/ World Health in Chicago? Contacted for AD role. Currently work in shopper agency on heathcare brands

Partners - absent the paycheck, do you enjoy your job? Regardless of yes/no, did you enjoy the path to getting there? If you didn't, what convinced you to keep going at it?

Do you always wash your hands after petting your dogs? I got a new puppy and am constantly washing hands and trying to be as sanitary as possible. I'm simply to grossed out if I don't especially since I found out my puppy has worms.

Is there a particular Excel formula/feature that you guys found helpful or cool? Trying to broaden my Excel skills

Due to a personal circumstance, I may not be able to work for 6 months. I’m a senior in audit. Has anyone been in that situation and successfully get a good job in industry after that gap time? How...

If I fail a client background check will I be fired?

I left Big 4 after 2 internships and 1 year as a staff for reasons I’ll describe below. I was highly rated and they didn’t want me to leave. I want to go back but only if I can be a senior. Realistic?

Did someone get fired in the new manager training in Orlando after getting drunk?

Started eating healthy and going to the gym two days ago and already lost 5 lbs. was this the secret to being skinny all along?

Anyone knows/ is currently working on Trump's tax return ????

We had evaluations and normally we have annual raises. I think my salary is under market value at $68k (plus OT) in Los Angeles (5 years of experience). I was told I am one of the top employees in the firm. When I asked about a raise, I was told “when you think about it at your level 5k to 10k doesn’t really matter it’s the long term goal that matters”. What would be your response to that, to a partner who is making 500-600k a year?

I have three years tax experience at a small firm and I am interested in getting audit experience. A recruiter I spoke with suggested a situation where I work tax during tax season, and nfp audits in the summer before tax extension deadlines. Would this reduce my upward mobility, or increase it?

Best tips to manage another person that's on the same level as you, but knows everything about the client and you don't - since you are the new guy.

Considering obtaining a CFE certification. Can anyone share their experience vs experience obtaining CPA? I’m already a CPA. I just want a comparison of study time requirement and difficulty of exam.

The most successful biz owners work 100 hour wks & reap all the rewards. Min wage workers @ 40 hr wks can't cover their expenses. Who do you identify with most and why? Please include your level.

The big four conspire to pay CPAs far less than we are worth. Partners are paid millions and you’re only making $75k. You should have been starting at twice that.

I’ve been in Risk for a year now and would like to transfers to BAP (business advisory) how would you recommend going about this ? What steps can I take to ensure I get transferred? Cont

Has anyone worked for an accounting advisory (technical accounting) practice and FDD? Which did you like better and why?

I'm in an AAS practice but wonder if I'd like FDD more.

When it's almost 5pm and you are finally able to start on the task you were supposed to spend most of the day on.

What industries is the CFE certification used for? How does it compare to CPA in the length of the material and difficulty? Do most firms pay for It?