how common is the 40x rule (landlords want you to make at least 40x the rent)?? i’m looking to move to nyc and want a studio, so narrowing down my search to find a studio <2k feels impossible, esp in a convenient location. any insight would be helpful!

After going from big agency to in-house, I have the chance to move to a smaller in-house company to be the only creative and eventually begin to build my own team. Ideal situation or terrifying one?

Has anyone been to Costa Rica (Tamarindo) recently? Are things open with COVID? Did you feel safe? Thanks!

Hi friends, I am reading this book ‘radical cander’ and was wondering if you have Fav way/ example of receiving and giving tough feedback? Or have any stories about feedback that have stuck with you through your career.

If I have an offer on Networking Control plane domain and Dataplane domain which one should I chose for better career prospects?

Dataplane job -> 3 Lakhs higher paying than Control plane job offer.

@Cisco, @Juniper, @Arista Networks.

ADHD medication with high Blood Pressure?

I found ADHD meds helpful when I worked in consulting in my 20s. I stopped the meds when I went back to school. Also have had High BP since late 20s. 15 years away, I am back in consulting and loving it, however my difficulties juggling so many projects/tasks is holding me back. I know I would benifit from some ADHD medication but my Dr won’t prescribe any with my history of BP (controlled with BP meds). Anyone else gone through this? Any tips?

Hi Guys,

Please help me with relevant interview questions for bizops engineer in master Card

What do firms actually look at when evaluating people for partnership? I feel like the majority of partners in my section lack organization, leadership ability, management skills, or even good client management skills. It seems more like they were just the ones that stuck around and kept billing a ton. Is this the norm?

Currently 1 YOE tech consulting at Deloitte looking to make a hop to more strategy type roles and came across the strategy analyst development program- 1. is this only for fresh undergrads from specific schools or would I be able to apply? 2. What’s the compensation at this level? (worried I might have to take a pay cut). Also would appreciate any remarks regarding the program in general. Thanks!

Any one understood what Steve said about compensation and bonus revision yesterday ?

How do I become an MBB employee? Is it possible to gain experience at big 4+ACN and then get referred in??

Best cash-equivalent conversion of UA miles, Marriott/Hilton/Hyatt points?

I’m personally a no frills traveler (hostels, economy etc) and have way too many of each...

This week, I received a letter in the mail from a Catholic church in SC. So apparently my ex is trying to get our marriage annulled. We have been divorced for 20 years now. The letter said they wanted to ask me general questions about our marriage. I really don't want to talk to anybody about my past relationship with my ex. The letter said they could issue a subpoena to make me comply. Not sure why she is doing this? She remarried and had a child. So not sure what she has to gain by this? Cont.

Is Estate taxes usually significantly tested on REG? Just wondering since it’s going to get eliminated for exams post July 2021

Anyone writing Pete buttigieg’s name in?

Technology (ERP) consultant looking to make the switch to a supply chain transformation/tech strategy role. Any suggestions on how to make that transition? I have a CSCP credential and am starting an MS in supply chain soon.

What’s it like living in Kips Bay?

My boyfriend has been playing duets with a neighbor of ours for the past ~8 months. His wife is due to have a baby girl in a week. What might be a nice gift? We don’t know her that well so want to play it safe!

Thoughts on switching from PwC Audit Manager to KPMG Deals Manager?

Has anyone gotten movers within the city and had them pack your apartment? What was the cost for packing (for a studio or 1 BR)?

Looking for any leads on a 1br in upper Manhattan available July 1. Getting down to the wire and it’s crazy out there. Dm me, thanks!

Anyone joined top social clubs (i.e. Zero Bond, Norwood, Metropolitan)? Why were you accepted in & did it meet your expectations?

This is a bit specific of a Q, but has anyone here gone to an ED treatment center in NY? Which one/Did you find it helpful?

Are there actually tax cuts switching from home office in NYC to Hoboken?

Posted about this a while back but didn’t get a definitive response. I have a bunch of Manhattan prep GMAT books from the past few years that have little to no writing in them. There’s probably 20 of them so pretty heavy but I’m looking to give this away to someone for free. Only thing is I asked for you to take all of them versus just a few. I live in downtown Manhattan near the stock exchange and hoping to give by the 24th. Thanks!

How much do you typically spend on groceries each week?

Been living in a luxury building for about a year and start noticing that I have a mild cough when I’m in the building. Thought it’s just something residual after my cold but then I went for a week out of town and it disappeared completely only to start again when I got back and stepped into my building. Anyone experienced anything like that? I’m not going crazy, am I?

Any dry cleaner recommendations for West Village?

Looking for freelance writing opportunities for small businesses or bloggers who need additional support. I currently work in healthcare PR and have extensive experience with ghost writing for senior executive teams on a wide range of topics including healthcare and business. Will send examples of work if anyone is interested.

If there’s anything NYC teaches you most, it’s to be more independent than you already are.

I’m trying to break my lease. I have notified the management company of my intent to do so in writing. They are just refusing to respond and keep ignoring my follow-up emails. Do I have any recourse? Can they physically bar me from leaving?

PS: I have legal cause for being able to break the lease and I know that there is zero legal recourse they have.

Looking for a 3-4 week short term apartment rental in NYC - any suggestions on where to look for short term sub-lets / rentals?

Currently exploring options through AirBnB.

Thank you!

I’m looking for a 1BR / Studio apartment in NJ area - Hoboken, Grove St., Exchange Place, etc. - anyone looking to sublease their apartment for a period of 6-8 months starting January?

We are having a group dinner at Black Tap on 35th and 6th at 7:00 this Saturday for NYC folks. Come join us and make new friends :)

Can someone tell me about the water taxi from williamsburg to the city? Feasible to make it to the office (1-2 x / week)? Winter?

Best month to find an apartment? Currently a nomad working abroad so want to strategically time my move back to NYC. Lived here for 5 years but always stuck in the summer rental cycle