Is it still worth contributing to 401k as a first year since EY doesn't match until one year of service?
And if so how much to contribute per pay check

I inherited around 70k in a TD AmericanExpress IRA account. Just turned 30...I MIGHT use the $$ as a house down payment down the road, but would actually prefer to invest it longterm for retirement. Already maxing out 401k and Roth. What would be the best investment options?

Investment advice for a junior associate (with minimal research or effort). Young with minimal expenses, so open to any and all suggestions.

I am sick of being a realtor! I've been trying for 5 years and have only sold 3 houses. Where I'm from (small Southern town) nobody is buying. Most people's families already own homes and it's just a bummer to see all these nice houses deteriorating over time.

Hi everyone, I am looking for a new opportunity in healthcare consulting or operations. I have 7 years of healthcare experience. Education: MPA - Healthcare admin, CPHQ, working on LSSGB. I have expertise in quality improvement/management, gap closing strategies, provider education and process improvement (workflow wizard). I have been looking for my next step to no avail. I would be very thankful for any leads! Open to DMs as well.

Anyone know if you can cancel your Chase Sapphire Preferred after 3 years and get Chase Reserve and still be eligible for the signup bonus points?

What perks and benefits does ZS Associates provide to their employees?

Sears may go officially bankrupt tonight. Time to liquidate those SYW points !

Best book you've read recently on personal finance?

I am not able to upload my tax declaration details from the greyHR portal. It is showing an error message since morning. Is there anyone else who is facing the same issue

Is it true that Recruiters and ECDs don’t consider creatives with Healthcare / Pharma experience when they apply for Consumer jobs? I have lots of Consumer experience (in my country) and I’m currently working in Pharma (in NYC), cause you know... I need to pay my bills. I’d like to go back to Consumer. I’d really appreciate your objective feedback.

Better mortgage vs. Rocket mortgage - anyone shopped with both and what swing your decision?

Hey guys, where do you recommend for living near Times Square on a 70-80k base salary-- for my first year in the city? I’m budgeting $1500-2500 for my half as I’m expecting a roommate.

Apple

Pros:
- astounding financial benefits, great healthcare

Cons:

- too many cultists
- closed culture with extremely compartmentalized information, working on a small piece of the puzzle, with reduced ability to demonstrate true value, unless already high up. 
- collaboration across teams is made unusually difficult and doesn’t seem encouraged.
- not remote friendly -- making everyone go back

Do we have access to learning platforms like Coursera and udemy or anything else? Or do we have an option for reimbursement?

How much can we save in Canada Onsite ? Tech lead role. Avg sal in glass door is $80k .

Any recos for a fee-only financial advisor that’s under $300/hr? Need to understand sole proprietor/small businesses.

Any suggestions for books to read about any guide for buying house in Canada or on real estate in Canada ?

Thanks

Does your company pay for parking (if they don’t have a designated lot)? If no, do you believe they should they pay for it? Thoughts on this?

Seeking recommendations for communication coach who does remote sessions.

What are the best investment books or authors for beginners? What are the best podcasts, YouTube channels or bloggers to follow? What are your favorite stock trading platforms? And if you finally have six figures cash ready to invest, what's the best place to start? Which broker / financial advisor would you recommend? This is only for 3-5 years to ultimately buy a decent home for my family.

I'm clearly a dummy so any help is greatly appreciated.

Is there a professional/respectful way to decline a take home case study that doesn't automatically disqualify you from the candidate pool?

Hi All!
Anyone from the insurance industry based in Jakarta, Indonesia? Would be happy to connect/network over coffee

Chances the BA.2 Variant will push back return to office date plans?? Currently set to return to client site for the first time next week.

Not sure if other firms are the same, at EY we can add “🏳️‍🌈 I support inclusion” in our email sig. Most people from Unity ERG don’t. If you don’t, why not? Particularly during Pride month.

things to do in Vegas? favorite restaurants, hotels, spas, etc?

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

any suggestions on where to rent? preferably manhattan downtown or midtown. budget is ~2.1k or so. priorities are having a doorman, elevator, laundry in building at the very least

I got a decent deal on a small 1 bed in a luxury building (hell’s kitc). Should I do a 12 month lease or 24m?

Got the rent negotiated to under 3k + free amenities for a year (gym, pool, etc.). I’m afraid rent will atleast go back to the original price (+5%) and then some. The building has some sort of rent control but that’s predicted to go away in less than 1 year as per the lease. The legal rent limit is way higher.

Would love some perspective on renewal experience after 1 year. TIA.

What do you think about Vice President who forgets what’s discussed in the last meeting and have to start the business story from the scratch again? Attending a meeting unprepared every time. I don’t know where he uses his brain for. So uninspiring.

Aldi at Digitas? 👀

Learned something new on TikTok today. ☺️

Quite quitting - A response to hustle culture and burnout; employees are "quitting" going above and beyond and declining to do tasks they are not being paid for.

Anyone in Fort Worth? Just moved to the area and looking to build a professional network here

There was interest on another thread to get folks in Dallas networking and connected post COVID. I setup a WhatsApp group if you’re interested in connecting. See thread

There's a ton of self help and leadership books out there to help people in their careers. If there was one that was written front the lense of a public accounting, would you read it?

Anyone have their CCIFP certification? If so, how difficult and time consuming is the process of getting certified?

Anyone know why accounting firms have to keep growing? What is the downside to staying the same size and just improving processes and efficiency?

In my job as an internal auditor at a fortune 250 (back again!) I am learning 10x more about business and have many more recruiters reaching out for better roles than I did in public.

I'll probably get shit for this. But please explain to me the purpose of letting women off the elevator first. Half of the time it's ridiculously inconvenient.

Does anyone ever use their overtime meal to buy something else when at Walmart or Supertarget?

Which offer should I accept? Currently staff 2 at big 4 in Tax with CPA license. I want to leave tax ASAP. Both are public companies +1B in revenue and same salary. Offer 1 - staff revenue accountant so reading contracts, speaking with the sales team and legal team, a lot of work at the end of the months to close books and reconcile transactions to make sure we are ASC 606 compliant. This track usually leads to director of revenue. Offer 2 - internal audit staff so SOX and compliance projects.

Nervous to make industry jump bc I’m not an excel wiz. Obviously depends on the role but curious if anyone else in a similar situation?

Does your firm form leadership group trainings? We usually do every summer but we are starting one these last 2 months. We usually read books or watch something and then discuss. If you do them, do you think they are effective?

Are Bush, Clinton, Bush, and Obama really skipping the inauguration? 😂

Taking BEC tomorrow... any suggestions/ advice?

What nuggets of wisdom do you fishes have for someone who is thinking of getting a CPA/CFA or CFP deep into my career (have a different qualification). What is the most straightforward way (self-financed, since I have another qualification)? These would compliment my work as an actuary.

Has anybody had comp discussion yet?

Who is going to Discover in December?

Remember y’all, just say no to unreasonable expectations. They need you rn way more than you need them.

Anyone feel like their job gives them severe anxiety issues that you've never had before?

I’ve been in public accounting for about 6 years and I feel like I need a certification. The CPA is not happening. What would be the most valuable CIA , CFE , CMA of CISA?

For those who work in Manhattan, do any of you live in Hoboken or Jersey City? Want to move to the area but want to be able to save money on rent for a little then move to the city.

Just heard EY is about to make more layoffs in audit too