Is it just me or does consulting really make you insecure about yourself - doing the best you can but can it ever be enough? Also, what’s with all the optics and crazy judgment all the time?

On track to max out my 401k and will max my Roth IRA next month. I think I’ll have about 3k to invest by the end of this year before I can start putting contributions toward my 2022 Roth IRA. What do you guys think is the best place for that 3k? Should I max out my 401k faster? Diversify more into crypto (about 1/7 of my network)? One note is that I can’t do mega backdoor Roth.

Couple notes on my situation.

35k in equity (14k in 401k, 16k in Roth IRA, 5k I’m crypto)
11k in debt

Those of you who are vaccinated, are you hooking up, or holding off longer?

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Hi, Is there any on-site opportunities at cognizant?

Do you know any personal finance app better than Mint? My Mint messed up so badly and it takes so much time to clean up. Thanks!

Do oil stocks look bullish right now? Any thoughts

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Can I pay full hra amount as rent to my parents to get hra exemption benefits.

HRA: 5 lakh

Does anyone really care about favors anymore? I swear I can't even remember whether or not the weddings I went to this summer had them, and if I can take something off of my planning to-do list, I'll be thrilled!

I’m starting to explore ways to better support juniors. Two questions: For those who hired an intern after their internship ended, what qualities made them a desirable candidate? Two, do you expect interns and juniors to have developed soft skills (meeting and email etiquette etc.) or to learn them on the job - if it’s the latter, who teaches them?

How’s your work-life balance? New job at a new company and wondering how to clarify standards on this

What's a good way to find a mentor in this industry?

What's your favorite part about being an engineer?

Wanted some clarification about TCS salary structure Job level offered is C3B

1) Monthly performance pay is 9.25 percent of CTC. Recruiter is saying this is fixed salary. Is this component always fixed or there are scenarios when company can deduct this? Even if one is on bench, is this fixed?

2) Performance Bonus / Quarterly variable is 12.7 percent of CTC. Is this too high or standard for all people at C3B level?

3) Together both make variable 22% of CTC. Is it normal or too high?

Consulting vs Audit function in a top 5 bank? If the pay is same, what would you choose and why?

Has anyone transitioned from Strategic Sales to Corporate Strategy? I love the strategic thinking and problem solving in sales and want to transfer those skills to a corporate role where I can have more influence on my company’s strategy and investments.

How to make people jelly?

Interviewed last week, presented case in front of a couple of Partners and another senior leader. I thought the whole day went very well. Just received feedback saying the case didn’t go (cont’d)

What are other options besides therapy and meds? I can’t sit through another appointment of someone asking if I’m thinking of hurting myself or others without getting something from it.

What are the best accounting/finance jobs for people with social anxiety? I'm an accountant (wfh) in industry and I just can't keep going like this. Everyday I'm anxious, and panic everytime someone reaches out to me or I have to reach out to someone else. I've spent years in therapy and it hasn't helped much. I'm tired of fighting this and I'm currently looking for a job that will work for my social anxiety. Any ideas?

Is it ok to text my ex I miss them

Why am I scared and embarrassed to show affection towards my family, despite wanting to?

For example, sometimes I just want to hug my mom (I just graduated and still live at home) or even just say I Love You, but I Can't!

I have a really good relationship with my family so I don't understand why I can't just muster the courage to show affection?

I don't have any issues with showing affection to my SO...

Anyone have any ideas? Do I need a therapist?

Just started Prozac a week ago. Do the side effects diminish? If so, when....any first hand experience?

Yesterday was a good day. I was really impressed with myself. I woke up at 5, practiced dance lessons, did two water colors, made breakfast and tea, got to work by 10, put in 8-10 hours of solid work and then came home. It’s been ages since I painted or danced.
However today, I slept till 7:00, did not work out or have food. Still got to work by 10 and did 8 solid hours of work.
Some days are good and some are just okay. And that is okay. Trying to build on my good days and we all can. :)

How do people stay in consulting so long?! I feel absolutely drained.

I can barely sleep, average sleep hours- 4-5 max, with only 18-20% deep sleep. Am I gonna die soon?😂😂

For those who took time off (e.g. leave or extended time off) to take care of your mental health, how did you spend that time? What helped? What didn't? How long did you take time off for? Did you notice you got better when you came back to work?

What has your experience been with the Calm app? Would you recommend the paid subscription? Plan to use it for managing anxiety but looks like they also cover relationships, self esteem etc.

What's causing me so much stress about work? How can I slow my heart down? Sunday PM is a nightmare walking into the week.

Please help!

I have really been working on myself to start dating and I met someone who seemed pretty cool, but within two dates dropped some massive baggage. His ex was pregnant and it turned out after it was born he found out it wasn’t his. I feel like he hasn’t really dealt with it, and he’s made some really uncomfortable comments about women that are slowly waving red flags, even though he doesn’t say anything directly about me. Would you have a conversation or run?

Those who find happiness intrinsically, how do you do it? I’ve always sought things and people to be happy. I’ve been less happy after college and the pandemic doesn’t help. Growing up, our family constantly moved (3 continents, 4 countries) and it was always difficult to make friends. I can’t complain to people about this because then I sound like the privileged prick who gets to travel and lives a arguably good life. Sorry for the rant 😔

Girlfriend has very obvious high functioning anxiety and body image issues that she admits but thinks she doesn’t need therapy or medication and that reading self-help books will help her. It’s not changing in the last several years and it’s impacting our relationship. Anyone have experience with their SO dealing with untreated anxiety? I know I can’t control her but would like to express my feelings without sending her into a spiral. For context, I’ve been in therapy for 12 months and medicated

What’s the point of it all?

The inability to come to terms with my mortality is crippling sometimes, I just get paralyzed with anxiety and fear. Anyone else experience? Is this normal?

I’m depressed. Nothing unique about my depression - I’m in big law, my career defines me, when I’m not working I can’t find the will to get off the couch, I’m sad or I’m numb…I know I’m the only one that can make a change to my life…I’m on antidepressants. Just extremely unmotivated and paralyzed. Self-help books are not for me, but I am curious - has anyone tried a guided depression/anxiety journal? Any recommendations if so? Or, if you have experienced the same, what steps did you take?