Laid-off 🐠: If you lost your job this month and contributed to a FSA or HSA, you have until Thursday (4/31) to spend those funds. It’s your pre-tax money, and will disappear if it’s not spend before then. This is something HR seems to fail to mention, and you may have several hundred dollars in that account.

Hi Fishes,

An investment related query. I'm drawing 1 lac/month salary currently and serving notice period with lwd-26-Aug. So, do I need to show all the investment proofs that I declared here as it's only been 5 months in the fiscal year and PPF of 1 lac would make the 5 month salary (5 lacs) non-taxable, right? Please guide.

Thoughts on Transfix? Anyone invested?

Is there mass layoffs happening in the industry right now? Is the rumour true? Are we back in a recession?

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

how many employees got laid off from zs in recent days and which job profile has been affected the most?

Please, can some explain it to me like I’m 5 why Tesla’s stock keeps going up? But seriously, with a PE of almost 1,100, why?

Is Gary Vee still saying that all of their layoffs were not covid related? Vayner folks, is that true?

Have a big upcoming international trip and trying to choose between the Marriott convoy boundless credit card or the chase sapphire preferred card to not have foreign transaction fees. Anyone have any experience with either and can help tip the scales one way or another?

I am selling a huge portion of my stocks this week to purchase a property. Mostly selling off the stocks which are over an year and with good profit.. however, there are few stocks (less than a year old ) which I think not doing so well and I am planning to sell on a loss. How can I use this to my advantage on my tax benefits?

What’s the fastest WI-FI provider in Austin? I have Spectrum abs it’s not fast enough for my house of 5

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

What's a usual amount of time that you have to stay somewhere in order for your RSUs to vest?

Do any real estate lawyers out there know of/can direct me to a ROFO agreement to purchase commercial property? I’m working on one now (but using a ROFO to purchase equity interests as a basis) and would like to see what other people are doing. Finding a good one has been hard, as this kind of thing isn’t always required to be filed with the sec and every search I’ve done basically pulls up garbage. Also, are there any provisions you’d consider absolutely crucial from the owner’s side?

Can I survive on £26,300/yr in Belfast?

Has anyone here used New Western to buy real estate deals?

So if I short a position in my rollover Ira- and buy different stocks. I won’t pay taxes on it?

Are there resources available for H1b holders thinking to invest? Less than 1year into career and have 10k sitting not sure what to do with it... I’m still unsure if I’ll be in the states long term..

Deloitte FL/PR is turning into a joke.. if firm morale wasn't already suffering from layoffs, they increase minimum hours through December while half the offices are unassigned. Abandon ship.

Junior Associates - How much student loan debt are you and your peers in these days? A few young partners and counsel at my firm were discussing the student loan moratorium and most of us were convinced we could have paid the majority of our loans off with the bonuses associates got these last two years. But we are all old and when we graduated 150k to 200k was about the max student loan debt people graduated with. So educate me. What is the average student loan debt these days?

sigh* last week Saturday my s/o & I broke up after our 3 year relationship. & it really been affecting me negatively — not eating, autopilot mode, self isolation & diving deep into work. Today I decided to go outside, where I picked up some food to go and went to an outdoor movie by myself; where I had the realization I just really enjoy being by myself. Idk, maybe I’m just better off single after so many failed relationships/am I being dramatic? but anyone else has given up on love?

Hi friends! Looking for some production companies or reps that can work with a super small budget. Should have some beverage/food experience but definitely lifestyle. There are multiple social units I need to create with different scenarios and I have about $135k for production. Open to shooting internationally as well. Thanks!

I met someone in the new city I moved to but they work for Fox News. They are a good person but I can’t get over their employer and they said I was immature for that. Are all companies under the wrath of capitalism so I should overlook that? Or has Fox brought too much hate to the gay community to even consider a relationship while he works for them. Thoughts?

IBM GBS or IBM ISL is good?

What’s the most unethical thing you’ve seen OC get away with?

I’m F traveling to Delhi for the first time with another F friend. I would like to tour Delhi and Agra over 3 days. Looking for personalized services as I’m interested in visiting specific spots in Delhi. Appreciate any tour services recommendations. (Safety is our biggest concern.)

Question for BAH - are you able to expense taxi/uber for after hour safety from your holiday event to home? I know most companies let you and so does Deloitte. Asking for a Booz friend.

Can you submit a climbing gym membership for a fitness expense with EY? It says extreme sports are restricted and lists rock climbing but is the climbing gym itself ok?

Facing problems with working memory and long term memory while you did good previously. Any supplements/ therapy for memory retention and increasing listening absorbing skills?

Hi Fishes,

I got interviewed at infosys two days back.
When can I expect to hear back from them.
Also all the questions that were asked to me were written coding questions(Write block of code) none were verbal.I could write all answers but none was 100% correct.

At last I asked the interviewer about feedback as in where was I wrong. He said at couple of places and he explained me where was I wrong.

Do you all think I will be rejected?

What is COTA, for a newbie? Worth it?

Looking for twitter referral. Anyone can help?

Thanks

As someone who isn't a PoC I'm always unsure of how I should refer to others correctly. First question:

African American vs Black - what is more accepted?

Based on your experiences, what are 1 or 2 traits that a company/ leadership has that allows diversity to be celebrated & encouraged. How does this affect employees (Black/non-Black) in & out of work?

How long it takes to get laptop from pune office.
I need to go on 1st sept.

Does anyone else catch themselves using vacation time just to try to catch up on what seems to be an unending pile of work? #sucks

I’m considering an MBA, and am confused on my chances based on some of the posts here. I have a 3.2 Engr UG, work in analytics (strategy & architecture), and help the IT dept of NGO with data strategy

Anyone can share experience working industry for SOX/IA roles? Is there work life balance, good pay, etc.?

Any thoughts around how to use M&A tax skills for the better good? I’m a CPA and originally got into this for a stable / interesting job, but in the long-term I’d like to do something that either influences drafting of tax legislation or helps the public (however naive that may sound). Perhaps I’ve gotten too introspective during the pandemic. Don’t really want to go back for a JD and aside from keeping a roof over my head I’m not very motivated by money. Anyone else have similar ideas?

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

Anyone in NYC area have an actual office instead of open floor plan? #CantTakeItAnymore

As part of the interview process, a company is asking me to concept a 360 integrated campaign with presentations to multiple teams. Is this normal?

Seeking advice as a junior level employee in strategy land — what are your thoughts on where the agency landscape is headed now? Should I stick with it in the coming years? Should I jump ship and seek comms/brand work elsewhere?

Any and all thoughts appreciated!

If I’m 6 years in, and the stars haven’t aligned for any (real) awards yet, am I screwed? I’m making fun work but am at a shop that doesn’t prioritize awards, how do I get into one of the greats?

Saturday night live is getting good again.

Sarah Thompson’s name is not on the list 🤔. Thoughts?

I guess it’s common now to not bring a laptop to show your work at an interview? We’ve had 10 art director candidates come through and maybe 7 of them did not come with any way of showing their work.

Drowning in student debt, drowning in the wrong opportunities, I make a six figure salary working pharma but I’m in a deep depression. I can’t get out of pharma without taking a significant pay cut.

I've written nearly all my friends' Tinder bios. And they're actually getting more matches. Definitely gonna put that shit in my book.

Describe the candidate who impressed you the most throughout your years of interviewing people, and why? #motivationmonday #😇

Agency-wide salary cuts effective today. 10-20% depending on level.

have you ever accepted a job you were maybe underqualified for? how did it work out?

I was furloughed yet it doesn’t start until Friday. Per the VPs, this week we have to “transfer our knowledge” to our bosses. Bosses who haven’t been on these projects. Any advice?

Do LinkedIn skills endorsements mean anything? Has any recruiter said... "Whoa! She's got 47 people that think she's a great writer... we gotta get her in here!" ?

How do you know if that phone interview went well?

What do you typically say when you resign? How do you start the conversation?

How long did you stay at your first job?
And what made you change places?

What agencies do you think are the most supportive of women and families? i.e parental leave, work hours, etc