Is $20 an hour low for a legal assistant with a bachelors in political science and paralegal certificate? I’m having to move back in with family in order to pay my student loans that are now due in October. I can’t tell if wages are low or if the rent is just too damn high.

Looking to buy Rolex OP. Thoughts on new vs used? Is the additional ~2k worth it for new?

Angel investors : What returns do you expect when investing? Also what’s your range of investment?

Is anyone planning on trading water futures?

Hi - any good books recommendations for getting started on real estate investing?

How to know the GGID for checking final settlement payslip

Anyone investing in index annuities? Can someone explain why this is beneficial?

Realized some gains from a trade and I have 5k to move. I’m looking at TGT or WMT as an alternative play to AMZN. I’m looking to start a long position 3-5 year hold/add and reap some dividend reinvestment. Any opinion of which one to go with?

Have anyone negotiated their rates with wells? I wanted to use wells but another lender of giving me a better rate.

Thanks!

What’s the most you would feel comfortable spending on rent in BH/WeHo for a 1bed at $250k TC and no debt?

Buying a condo with an HOA - what’s the average reserve % you’ve seen? My HOA is 23% funded, and recently raised dues.

How was your tax season?

For any of you real estate investors, what tools or sources did you learn from when getting started. Can’t find a mentor currently so want to find some highly recommended books or videos. If focused on the tri-state area (NY, NJ, Long Island mainly) that would be even better. My hope is to buy and rent out a apartment while also owning a house and house hacking that by renting part of it out. Trying to understand all the steps, traps, and how to find if it’s a good investment.

Who all is looking to buy a house and in what area?

Use savings to (partially) pay for business school or invest and fully cover via loans?

I get why property is so expensive in Manhattan: it's an island. But in the Bay, it's like it's an unforced error

Thoughts on buying into Wells Fargo now, at their 52 week low basically.. Bank too big to fail of course and their imposed caps on grown expire in a year or 2 I believe with regards to how much $$$ they can lend out or take in...

Did anyone randomly get a $250 deposit in their account from the government? I think it’s a child tax credit but I don’t have kids. How do I investigate this?

What salary should i expect for PwC SDC- Associate in Cloud Engineering with almost 2years of experience in IBM as System Administrator role?
Current CTC- 4.34 LPA.

How does everyone find their clients?

Hi,can anyone please send the full hirarchy in fiserv

Do PE funds have in house tech DD teams? Currently on a tech dd team that’s aligned to PE transactions and trying to figure out what exit opportunities there are. Thanks for your insights!

For those who moved to AUS with big 4, which visa did you got? How long it took to process?

Am I behind the curve? By the time I make manager a full year from now, I will have been working for 6 full years. Accenture Strategy. I feel like people are passing me by and I'm still a non-MBA cons

Hi @all

There are following open position. Affine

Principal Data scientist - Experience -7-10 year's
Principal Business analytics - 7-10 YOE.
Data Engineer 4-7 YOE

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Is Ukrainian Village a safe area to live? I’m looking at a place near Western Avenue and have received mixed reviews.

Are you allowed to bring a bag into wrigley for Cubs games? Going to the game tomorrow and wondering if I can bring my laptop bag in as I need to come straight from work

Hi everyone,
Need help reg TCS BGC process.
Now I have only 2 days to accept the offer, not yet accepted.
My queries are 1) my 1st exp original services letter is not found ( lost somewhere), have scanned copy , I have supporting doc like form no 16 , full and final settlement , salary slip
2) i don't have a relieving letter from one of the org as they only provided an exp letter, in the same company.
HR is asking for all ex employee bank statement, my first company bank account is 12 yearold

I be wanting to go off but then I check my bank app, calm down, and keep working.

How many billable hours in a month does it take for you to think you are billing a lot?

Is taking the bus to work as convenient as taking the tube? Thinking of getting a place that by bus has a lesser commute than train but worried about traffic, frequency, etc. of the bus. Basically 20 mins bus vs 27 mins tube? Thanks!

So who else here is experiencing plummeting billable hours and exponential weight gain since this whole WFH thing started? Bought snacks for 30 days, finished in 48 hours.

Thoughts on Katten finance group?

Difference between Vodafone India services and Vodafone Intelligent Solutions? Are these two different companies?

PwC Bangalore hasn’t provided the hike o promotion letter yet. Is there a way to see the performance bonus and the hike??

So the fiduciary rule got tossed yesterday

Anyone in the Houston area?

Recently relocated from NYC to Tampa. Going back to square one with familiarity with judges/courts. In NY, we used “the robing room” to share reviews & cautions about judges. Anything similar here?

My spouse and I need some wills drafted. Does anyone have any recommendations for someone in the Tampa Bay Area? Preferably St. Pete.

Huge alimony reform bill - am I alone in having a gut feeling that the new alimony bill will cause more litigation, not less? Looking for experienced lawyer's opinion, maybe who's practiced through such a similarly huge change in a law?

Anyone have any insight on the Orlando staff counsel offices for GEICO or State Farm? I currently work at an established insurance defense firm, but am looking to switch for a better work life balance. How is compensation for a 4th year attorney? Should I expect better work life balance working as staff counsel? My understanding is that I should, but I wanted to see if anyone had experience with either office.

Looking for a 1-3 year associate to join my team at a plaintiff’s personal injury firm in Miami. Message me if you’re interested for more info :)

Any attorneys do title? Is it worth it?

Does anybody know what Akerman’s hiring timeline is like after the interview?

Any information on the culture / WLB of Tampa law firms? Particularly firms in the 170k+ starting pay range, litigation specifically.

If I can ask a polling type question. I get invited to speak to law groups frequently. What topics would you like to hear about in 2020? Each are CLE accredited. Debt. Business planning. Finance 101?

How saturated is the Medicaid planning / elder law area in Florida? Looking to branch into this area as I find it really interesting.

Best elder law treatise or practice guide for Florida?

Which is better for getting to midlaw or biglaw eventually: CSK, Wicker Smith, or Hinshaw?

Anyone know which firms pay clerkship bonuses for Florida Supreme Court clerkships? If so, how much?

What are the best business networking/referral groups in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough etc., counties? I am old school and used to Rotary clubs etc. I know there are more modern ones to be involved in. Can anyone clue me in please?

Anyone know anything about Greenspoon Marder in Tampa? Please DM me if so!

Alright QOTD: How are you paying back your loans? PSLF or working for Private Firms and Paying your loans back yourself? Which choice do you think is better. I have 5 years left of PSLF and I cannot wait for the day that this loan is gone.

Hello. My client wants us to do a PFS (under fla stat and fla rules) in a federal court case. An associate told me that it’s pointless in federal court. Anyone research this?

Any insight on Baker Hostetler Orlando? Pay scale, hours, wfh ability, general vibe of office?

The firm I work for is not closing for the hurricane. Staff were told to work from home or take PTO if they could not come in to the office (and the building is now closed until Friday). Is this normal?!

Any insight into compensation at Gunster in Miami? Is it lockstep? What does it start at?