I'm retiring after 20 years as an O5. I always heard contractor pay is great, but really my regular military compensation comes out to about 200k because I live in a HCOL area. The job boards, even cleared jobs, can't seem to match that, and I can't find a retirement mentor because a lot of O5s leave the area, so all the retirees around me are retired O6s.

Is it realistic to look for a 200k contractor job, or do you make less as a contractor and then use your retirement pay as a raise?

Hi all! Could anyone help provide some insight into how good the maternity leave policy is at EY? Thank you 🙏🏻

Whats your view on EY split? Is it going to be beneficial?

Hi guys,
Going to my first 49ers game this weekend and was wondering what do you guys recommend for pre game, Tailgate in the parking lot? Or how early could I go have a couple beers in the bars by the gates. Thanks!

Anyone here diagnosed with gum disease (periodontitis)?? What’re you doing to improve your gum & general oral health? Any recs for toothpaste / mouth wash? Thank you!

Anyone going to the suitcase party tomorrow in Scottsdale? Looking for networking events here... still 50-50 on buying tickets.

Hey Fishes

I have asked for location transfer recently, can anyone help me approx when it'll be completed? How much time?

Hi DC fish, what are your favorite local charities and nonprofit organizations? Alternative question, how have your firms been engaging with them in the past year (i.e. remotely)? Looking for ideas for my firm to have a more tangible impact in the upcoming year. Thanks so much!

My company allows contributions to both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) 401k. Is it better to split my contributions between the two? For example, I could contribute 3% to Roth and 3% to traditional (my employer matches up to 6% total but that can only goes to traditional)

Once when I was waiting tables, I had a guy pay me cash. The change was 45 cents, which I didn't give back to him because like who wants that. He then asked where the change was, and when I explained that I didn't give back the loose change, he made a big stink about how dollars and cents matter and didn't leave me a tip. He was a republican staffer on capitol hill.

Someone came in and ordered 60 bacon double cheeseburgers… my crew thought I was kidding. 😅

Hi all,

My PERM is filed in October 2021 and H1B is maxing out in May (18) 2022. What are the options for me now? What are the positive chances? Please suggest if anyone would have any idea.

For those who exited to industry at director-ish level or 250+ TC. What has been or is expected 5 year career progression? And what’s observed success rate / difficulty of making it to next level?

BPO T&S Operations Associate - Can someone tell me what does T&S stands for?

What groups are best at tax valuations (e.g. IP and other asset valuations)?

Is it usually done by tax service lines or advisory service lines?

Processing time for cpa license in MA?

Looking to slowly go on my own by building a book of business on the side. Any sole proprietors here that get referrals that is starting to exceed their bandwidth? Tax or business management work.

Experienced tax professionals - If you have any interest in switching to Deloitte, the deadline for the enhanced bonus is ending soon. Happy to kick back some of the bonus for any successful hires. Golf season is underway and a nice Scotty Cameron & Vokey wedges are a real joy. Hit me up with a DM if it might be a good fit for you.

How different are the physical requirements for men vs women? I'm thinking of the Navy specifically but would welcome insights from any branch of the military, thanks

Is the military a well-paid career? I’m asking for my future.

Can one become financially stable after being discharged from the military?

Are there a lot of openly gay male soldiers?

I just became a commander. I've always been a good soldier, but it's my turn to lead. I hope I do a good job. Any words of encouragement?

Does anyone else feel like they have become too utilitarian and objective?

What makes a good soldier in your opinion?

If I have double British and American citizenship, should I join the US or British army?

I brought my guitar to Iraq, it wasn't easy, but I managed to convince my commander to let me take it. I will never forget those days when we played our favorite country songs with my buddies.

Am I the only one who fears a third world war is among us? I've been studying the circumstances that led to WW1 and WW2, and let me tell you, we're not as far as they were. I hope the better judgment of people avoids such a catastrophic outcome.

What's your favorite tactical vehicle?

What do you think you would be doing if you hadn't joined the military? I think I would have been a math teacher or a farmer

We as the armed forces of the United States have a research department, but the greatest advances at the armament level come from private sectors, this could not be something counterproductive because if they sell a product to us, what deprives them of selling it to other countries?

What's the biggest life lesson joining the military taught you?

Getting disability rated…I retire next year and seeing the doc for all my issues. They’re listed in Genesis under my active issues. Does that automatically count for when I retire or do I need to get appointments addressing these issues again after meeting with the VA?

I feel like I haven't seen the results of our efforts. The Middle East is still a mess. There's a war in Europe we won't take part in. Does anyone else feel this way?

Do you ever regret pursuing the life of a soldier?

Many movies romanticize the sacrifice of one soldier and leave them as a hero, but I have always thought that I hate that. Why would someone need to lose his life to be a hero? I believe the mere fact that we put our life at risk in service is enough to be a hero

What was your primary reason for joining the military?

For those that have been in awhile and looking closely at retirement. Are you switching careers or if you did how did it go? What advice would you give someone four years out from retirement?