Is it wise to wait for the market to inevitably drop before investing a large sum of money now? Or, should I invest in an ETF now and not worry about it?

Do we still receive points for the stay if I book through AmexTravel?

What’s happening with the Chinese stocks? Do you think it’ll continue going down or will it go back up?

Robinhood just kicked me off their platform and I have no idea why. Now I need to quickly liquidate. Any recommendations to invest in mostly VOO without any fees and a nice UI for my phone? I need it to also connect to Mint.

Anyone willing to share what assets they're investing in with the extra money from being overemployed?

Is there any YouTube channels someone wants to recommend which are found to be authentic in terms of wanting to follow the current housing market updates? I’ll be a first time home buyer in the next 12 months.

Started my Roth IRA in 2019 and bought some funds that aren’t doing so well. I want to trade them for an index fund that the majority of my Roth IRA is in. Will I be penalized for “selling” before a certain amount of time? I don’t plan on taking the money out until retirement, just want to reallocate.

What is everyone buying today?

LCSW 50k loan repayment- Has anyone been granted a contract through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program? I’m interested in applying for the 2 years of full time work as an LCSW but my loans are a bit under 50k so I’m wondering if they would only give me what I need to clear my loans or would I still get 50k as long as I complete my contract ?

Has anyone asked for a refund for payments made towards student loans during the pandemic and actually received it yet?

Today I lost out on a house because my offer of $90k over the list price was beat out by another bid. Everyone else having an equally crappy Monday?

Do we have tax calculator in tcs

Any thoughts of investing in gold or gold related instruments?

What is your ratio of Net Worth / Annual Income? What's your age?

Would prefer if folks don't share their gross net worth or income #s as this is more about how have folks been doing given the resources they have.

What is the benefit of investing in mutual funds such as VTSAX over a similar ETF other than reoccurring investments that allow you to set it and forget it? Is that why people choose them?

How long does it take to get ofc Laptop after DOJ?

Hey Folks ,

Can you help me understand the PF deductions in Coforge CTC, Is it just the employers contribution ? And employees share will be deducted from Gross Monthly Salary?
Also about LTA , Can i opt out of it and get it as taxable amount?

Thanks in Advance 🙂

Does the employee get both the employer and employee contribution to PF or only own contribution to PF?

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

Which credit card do you think is the best for ME consultants?

Meeting with a recruiter at one of the FAANG companies. I won’t be able to move jobs because of H1b /GC at least for the next year. Any idea if I should start off with that or should I just try to understand the work that they have been doing?

Has anyone at a mega fund like KKR or Apollo experienced coinvesting and actually being able to put money into a deal?

Do PE firms give annual COL raises, even in years when inflation is standard/normal?

Have 2 $100 Southwest luv vouchers, need to fly before 7/28. Selling for $150 OBO

Salary of a solution architect in cyber security( pre sales and with RFP experience) industry with 7-8yrs of experience.

Strategies for getting a job at Wieden + Kennedy:

1. Create a competitive shop that will steal all of their clients in the future, forcing them to acquire you today.
2. Become friends with every person at the agency and have them all refer you on the same day.
3. Just win all of the awards.
4. Start showing up to their office with big ideas, and complain about HR not being able to find you in the system occasionally.

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Virtual receptionists….anyone utilize this and if so, feedback? If not, thoughts? Start

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Any suggestions on volunteer opps in Atlanta? Would really like to mentor, but not sure if that’s possible given covid, so taking any suggestions.

does anyone know anything about experiences working at “Stampli”? I have an interview for an Account Executive position there!

Where’s the best place to find startup jobs/opportunities? I’ve looked on crunchBase and AngelList but feels like I’m throwing my resume down a black hole. I know LinkedIn networking is always a move but any other channels out there to check out?

How has talking to your matches been? ☺️

How about NEO? Reminding me of the early Ether runs.

When a consolidated unitary group acquires a TX Corp, does TX follow Sec. 382 and Sec. 383 and apply a limitation on the utilization of the acquired entity's TX R&D credits following the acquisition?

Is it better to register as DBA or LLC for someone starting a side hustle that may hopefully turn to a small business?

I'm not sure if I have the willpower to become "successful" in this industry.

Hi Everyone! Looking to learn more about the management consulting strategy arm in Big 4 - would love to have a chat and ask a few questions.

Thanks!

I’m trying to decide on a hotel in the Maldives - currently choosing between the W Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives.

Does anyone have a perspective based on experience?

If I’m fully vaccinated, where would be a good place to travel and work from right now? I was looking into Hawaii but you still have to pay for a $90 test apparently.

What is the salary range for lateral entry employees who has 8 + years of experience? Role is level 9 and Technology stack is pega.

Does anyone know if things like jury duty or bereavement leave count against your utilization? I've heard it doesn't count the same way holidays and PTO do, but not sure how that is possible.

Any good books/learning materials on how consulting/non-product firms acquire other firms? Struggling to find relevant info. “Talent-based acquisitions” seem to be all about hr/recruiting. What are alternative keywords I should use?

What does bench life look like for you?
For me a typical day looks like this
9 am- sign in and check emails
930-11 : look for a new job
11-2 lunch and nap
2-3 : sometimes meetings, mostly begging people for billable work
3-4:30 - proposal work if I have it or more job hunting
5-9pm family time and dinner
10-3am - netflix, videogames, cry myself to sleep

Hotel or corporate housing? Benefits and drawbacks of each. This is for a long term engagement in Denver. I really like getting my Marriott points, but wouldn’t mind staying some weekends in Denver.

Waking Life. What the fuck.

any others having issues with delta showing up as a result in trips?

Any tips from moving out of advisory and into consulting? I've helped with SAP implementation and have my AWS CCP. Really desperate to get out of risk compliance world tbh

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Getting back to the travel is like going for a new job. Can't believe I left my child behind again.

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

If your role is being closed/being laid off (not due to performance issues) just firm downsizing, do you tell the companies you are interviewing? How to phrase it?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

How do you know people like working with you? I always feel like I’m not liked

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

My client is telling me about how painful she finds PAID overtime. While she gets💰, I get %.. & utilization doesn't pay the bills!

A recruiter from google added me on LinkedIn...here's the catch, she head of recruiting in india haha (im white and in NYC). Should I reach out to her first?

Goodbye, platinum Amex. Expires in one month...