Sidebar - Just read that Tyler Perry fired his accountants after finding out the IRS owed him 9 mil.💀🤣 It was my laugh for the day

Thoughts on what to get wife for her bday. Shes turning 30 and because of covid we cant do a big birthday bash like we were planning. She also got laid off b.c of Covid and has been in a bit of a rut and I want to make her feel better and have a great birthday. Shes an amazing wife and mom and I want her to have a great birthday. Appreciate the help fellow fish

Let's have a productive conversation about the Google employee who was just fired for his controversial diversity memo

Are BAs comparatively safer than Dev’s when it comes to layoffs?

Who was around in 2008/2009 at big 4? Specifically in advisory? How were those practices affected during the layoffs? Any insight to ease some of the worry/unknown would be greatly appreciated.

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

I know agencies across the board did some layoffs right before the holidays, but when do we think hiring will pick up again? Getting to a point where I feel like I need to start thinking about a change.

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?

Heads up -- UHG just commenced mass layoffs within Sales and Network and other divisions. We're talking Directors, Sr. Directors, and VPs axed. Next round is in November. Foreshadowing Recession!

When are the layoffs going to start? Anybody care to wager a bet?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

Does anyone have any advice on how to convince yourself life is worth it when you think it’s not. I’m a 28 year guy, just got laid off from my job, have aspergers, have no friends, can’t find a gf, why do I even try anymore at anything

Who is still in denial about a housing correction? The Fed just made another .75% increase. Powell said they won’t stop until inflation is 2%. He also said a recession would be better than the consequences of unchecked inflation. He announced he will bring rates to a “restrictive level” until “the job is done”. He said that labor demand needs to soften (ie: layoffs). He very explicitly said he wants to slash demand and that housing needs a “correction”.

When the layoffs hit the BBbanks, where are the first cuts amongst IB, sell side research, buy side research, trading, sales, operations? Maybe rank starting with first out.

Novartis India recently fired 400 employees. I have read in an article. Is job security an issue at Novartis?

Do you ever wish you get fired?

Take home salary for a fixed 23lpa CTC.
After pf deduction and tax ,what myt be the take home.

Rejections suck even when they’re nice rejections.
“They were extremely impressed with your background and experience, however, we have decided to pursue other candidates.”

How do you respond when other educators or staff members negatively refer to children and you know it is based on their color?

Why is it taking forever to get an offer letter… I got a verbal offer but still waiting for the official letter for 2weeks. Recruiter gives me heads up that it’ll take couple of weeks but still.. i’m so nervous. Should i concern? My mental is about to go crazy haha

Does anyone have an experience that all went well and right before the offer letter, it just get cancelled?

If anyone has a summary of the green book highlights please forward to me. Thank you

What’s an appropriate salary for an S3 in tax in MCOL? I don’t want to go into a discussions with a number in mind and it be too high/into a manager salary.

Experienced tax professionals - If you have any interest in switching to Deloitte, the deadline for the enhanced bonus is ending soon. Happy to kick back some of the bonus for any successful hires. Golf season is underway and a nice Scotty Cameron & Vokey wedges are a real joy. Hit me up with a DM if it might be a good fit for you.

Need a recommendation for a contract analytics service provider. Don’t need the lifecycle or repository bells and whistles, just need something I can feed 10k documents and it provides me with data points, preferably individually and in aggregate. Does something like this exist??

Best place to book an Airbnb in South Florida or West Palm beach area?

I am having 12.5 lpa CTC with 7.7 YoE. How much can Delta Airlines offer?

How do I negotiate compensation with KPMG (KGS) when I have an offer with Pwc Sdc with the same package but better role?

Hi, I have 2.5 years of Experience in big data.
How much can I expect for Azure data engineer role.
And do they consider current CTC or that's irrelevant?

Hi anyone from VMware .
Requesting information on the designation structure in VMware india.Thanks in advance

Do you keep your clearance if you quit your organization?

Recently applied to a consulting position at EY for the NYC office for the FSO practice! Would anyone help me connect with a recruiter out of that area?

I’ve worked at the same well known tech company since I graduated school 8 years ago. I’ve been promoted 3 times so I’ve held a few different jobs within my org.

BUT .. I’ve applied to a few companies and getting no responses. Is it a deterrent for hiring managers/recruiters that my experience is based primarily at one company?

Hi! Does anyone know the salary for an associate engagement manager L4? Going thru final interview loop 🤞🏼

Hi! Can anyone share information on total compensation for a Program Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS)? It is a Communications Program Manager position within IT. I'm in the process of prepping for the first interview, researching the company, compensation and benefits etc., but looking for some guidance.

I have 5+ years of work experience in the IT field. Thank you in advance.

Hi folks, I am currently working in a product based Tata organisation. However, I want to switch to service based work and have been selected at Tech Mahindra as a Business consultant at U4 level. They are giving me 35% hike on my current salary. Not sure if this would be the right deal! Can someone throw some light on the consultancy wing of TechM and the work culture in here?!

Happy Juneteenth y’all. While I know we have a long way to go, we’ve also come a long way. Stay blessed and I’m rooting for y’all.

Curious how everyone is doing with their coworkers these days amidst the current political climate. I know our field tends to lean conservative so just curious how you're dealing.

I’ve been lurking at the net worth/savings posts on here. I started out negative and am still negative and working on it. Is it common amongst minorities or just me? My folks couldn’t help.

Just had someone reach out asking me to run for a seat on the school board.

What have you heard or what do you think about such opportunities, particularly when the day job eats up so much time?

I feel like the stereotype about being an introvert and an accountant don't apply to black ppl. Everyone I met that's an accountant is LOUD, okay lol

Come on peeps, let's show the world accountants aren't boring..... or are they?

Any thoughts to the group on the states opening up?

AZ here - I think it's too soon

In your opinion, which top firms offer the most support for Black accountants?

If you owned your own firm, what would you do to improve staff retention for Black employees?

Promotions finally announced to all staff and bonuses in the this pay period. How's it looking for the rest of y'all! Generally happy or more ready to bounce?

Does any one feel way behind the curve and wish they had mentors in accounting to speak to on a family level that you can trust and know they really want you to succeed?

2020 and this first full week of 2021 were the pushes I needed to finally get a therapist. How are y'all holding up?

Anyone in transactions advisory at Deloitte, KPMG, PWC or Valuation at Duff & Phelps? Would like to understand the culture there. EY is not working for me.

Anybody work in ethics and compliance? If so, what’s your current role and previous experience? I’m curious what my career path could look like in this area. I previously was in public accounting

New in my market and just got review feedback that said “this region (the South) is more passive aggressive, we don’t do well with people (I.e. you, from up north) who shoot straight. You’ll also do..

Anyone here ever got their Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)? How was the process and is it worth it?

To those involved with business development and sales, how has your network helped you in achieving sales targets? And in this case network means your black people network.

Self-Promotion Alert: In association with my upcoming personal finance blog, I have a draft of a blog post about paying off my car that I would love to get some feedback on

DM me if you’re interested

Hey guys partner kinda said something during a meeting and I low key lost it during the meeting, we kinda cooled it out. But what are somethings I can tell leadership to do better for black or people of different cultures, I actually think partners should go to some of these meetings we have.