Is it even worth it to pay the AMEX membership fee this year to get the points?

I'm still new to DC, where are your favorite spots for electronic music (outside of shows at Echostage)? Bonus points for day time spots.

Best resource to learn about the energy generation world and trading? Would appreciate some courses, books, or leads.

Do you charge a flat fee for representing a buyer in a straightforward purchase and sale of one property? What’s ballpark legal fee — from LOI to PSA to diligence to closing? Assume pretty clean title, maybe one CC&R.

How big is to big for an initial investment property. Theres a 20 SFH portfolio for sale by me for about a mil. Is this to big to start with initially? I'm less worried about the Financials (feel comfortable on that end) and more worried about the managerial aspect.

Alteryx stock - thoughts on the company as a longterm investment?

I have the opportunity to buy a new build in ATX for 310k at 5.625% 30 year. Should I buy it? I can either:
1) rent it out
2) sell it

It's not my primary and I don't need it to live in. The news about a housing market crash is worrying me. Any advice?

Random, but valid/persistent thought.

After 2 years of a pandemic and working independently for many years, I am not feeling interviews AT ALL. There are points in the interview where I want to just say "Look! Either hire me or don't".

How can I get over this feeling? I'm over the whole "stand in the line of fire to prove how good I am" bs. Any recommendations for getting over this or possible industries to pivot into to avoid bs interview processes and ghosting?

Hi new to dfw area looking to buy a house. How’s the commute downtown from Frisco/McKinney area?

Option 1: margin loan based on brokerage account assets, Option 2: home equity loan on a paid off property. Looking to use the cheap debt to DCA invest in the market over the next few months. Have reasonable risk appetite, thoughts on one vs another?

What is EYs 401k match? I am going to interview and found lots of benefits info online but could not find match or best. Thank you.

Hello, Help needed finding a gorgeous destination for a real vacation ( no work). I picture myself sleeping, hearing the ocean, eating, walking along the beach and repeat. I live in GA and willing ...

200k in student loans. Unmarried, no kids. If you had to choose - Would you prioritize paying them down/off or saving up for big ticket items like a house/retirement?

I miss Fly-Day. I would be working on my fifth or sixth cocktail by now and texting my driver the flight arrival information.

Confused as to how I should be buying more ETH. I have a Trezor, but would like to stake it while also having it be as secure as possible. Any advice?

Silicon Valley Bank or American Express.
AmEx paying slightly less than SVB.
Yoe: 8
Skill: ServiceNow

Question for anyone who may be able to answer.

We are looking to file something like an injunction injunction to stop a property sale. The property is owned by a sister and brother. Brother is deceased so it passed down to his children. The heirs bad no idea the aunt is trying to sell. Can we file some type of injunction?

Anyone have a ticket for Meduza at district this Saturday and not going anymore? It’s $57 now with fees and that’s too much. Might as well buy the VIP which is $80 w fees but that is probably a huge scam so guess I’m not going

How do you feel about Trump's travel 'ban' on African countries

Tax question: married filing jointly for 1st time next year. Company recommends/requires me to fill out its tax calculator. Is this required? Can I just leave it at 0? What are implications if I skip this exercise? Overpay? Underpay? Enough to maybe have a penalty? Me and wife are ~$250k/$150K=$400k total.

What's a fair amount of resignation notice to give when you are a C-level/executive committee member?

Thoughts about Eagle Hill Consulting?

Any boutique firms hiring?

My brother is about to graduate from Notre Dame and is looking to get into Consulting.

From what he's told me, he seems more interested in smaller/boutique firms.

Strong GPA, Tableau, SQL, and R experience.

Hi friends I have offers from HSBC as well as Visa Inc. what would you recommend to join from better career perspective and brand ?
Software engineer with 3+ YOE

Hi fishes. I am a fresher and have been recruited as an associate consultant into tech consulting via campus interview. I join in a few months and my package is 7lpa fixed plus 80k variable. I plan to stick with EY for at least 2-3 years barring exceptional circumstances. How can I expect my salary to progress over this duration? Thanks!

I will be joining BGSW CoB location in Jan. I have 6.5 years of experience and offered L51 - Senior Associate consultant role. Is this correct role for my experience?

What's the best 529plan? Heard Vanguard Nevada plan is popular due to low fee, or NY state one gives tax benefits upto $10k (but not sure if it matters for NJ residents working in NYC). What's the criteria for deciding 529?

There is a VP in MS ,who is running behind people, and seeking suggestions from people to increase hike

Also he is doing DM to ppl and misbehaving with them . He is very much into that I should provide him my free services .

Dun know how do these people become VP in MS .

I really don't know how this VP would be treating his team and maintaining the culture in MS

What is shift allowance in LTI

Wish I listened to my roommate on Blue Apron. Up 115%

Can someone refer me to Amazon?

What is the experience required to become senior manager in US taxation

Looking for advice! I was approved to work remotely but my salary will decrease 10%. I received two raises so the decrease brings me down to my previous salary. I was told that it’s due to the cost of labor in the area.

I’ve been with my company for 8+ yrs, I love my manager and the work I do (engagement, recognition, & wellness programs) but I feel like I’m limiting myself since I have the experience, an HRM degree, and SHRM-CP credentials.

Should I apply for roles outside the company?

Is there any resources someone can point me to about the potential legal issues and more information from an HR perspective about contingent employees (temps, contract workers, part-time workers) versus normal FTE’s?

I’m working on a project for an HR class and finding good sources with real evidence about this from SHRM and news publications has been rough. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
Anybody need any referrals for -

1. Java (3+, 6+Y Noida)
2. QA lead (2-3Y BLR)
3. ReactJs (5+ Chennai)
4. Devops (8-10, Nagpur)
5. C++ (Nagpur)

Has anybody else experienced (what seems like) irreversible physical damage from working long hours? I worked about a month of 19 hour days 2 years ago (this was the peak of the season where I worked at least 12 hours a day) and my facial skin hasn't really recovered and the experience really aged me.

Any good books recommendation on effective client communication/business writing?

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

Hey all, new hire here! Going to receive a $250 wfh credit; any recs on what I should get to build out my home office?

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

Chicago peeps found a 1 bedroom apartment on North Michigan ( Magnificent Mile) for 1300. Is this a good deal or am I getting cheated? It’s 800-900 sqft. Is this a nice place to live?

Client is trying hard to recruit me, any repercussions? I’m in California

How much do you pay for rent in your city. I’ll start, DC $3,000 1-bed

What % utilisation is considered good?
I know it depends on firm to firm, but in general?
Also, is it wise to put in CV or say in interviews about your utilization if its good?

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

What is junior EM salary at McKinsey?

Any Huron consultants here? I'm starting in a couple weeks and curious about how many people take advantage of the mobile plan. Or I guess any consulting firms really! Entering consulting from client side, and this is all new to me!

I have managed and implemented Oracle projects for the last 10 years. I am a PMP, CSCP and PSM certified. I am looking for a change with a salary of 150,000.

Any recommendations?

How to deal with being rejected from a consulting job you want?

We've all been there (not just me I hope). It's so frustrating when the consulting one is a tough hill to climb. Has joining a smaller management consulting firm ever worked out for anyone?

I'd like to hope one day I could get into big 4 or even MBB.

How y’all are planning to enjoy your long weekend?

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

What are some purchases/gadgets that helped your productivity while WFH? For me its a new chair, second monitor, mechanical keyboard, a good mouse and new headset for calls.

Boss (around my age) is being weirdly competitive with me and leaving me off meetings. Chats about it not going anywhere and the situation is stressing me out. Taking tomorrow off to reset my perspective. What would you guys do in this situation?

Anyone hearing if L.E.K. is going to be acquired given how poorly they are doing?