LEAP question - is my understanding correct that if I have a gain on a call option that I can get LTCG treatment if I hold it for over 365 days but sell it prior to exercise?

We are still trying to get information out to our colleagues that vesicular rashes or generalized urticaria with mild URI symptoms are a presentation of Coronavirus

As of late, my work related anxiety has reached new levels and it’s really starting to affect me mentally. I’m part of a great team; I’m trusted and supported, have a great track record, there are no issues, and have been no incidents. Regardless, my professional self perception and confidence is so rattled as of late, it’s almost like a paralysis at times. I realize there are much larger problems right now, but if anyone has any tips or advice to get over this, I am all ears. Thanks all!

Which insurance network is better in Philly? Open enrollment season and Deloitte is now offering HDHP plans from 3 providers, UHC, Aetna, and Anthem. Not sure how to choose.

Guys, has the gym at Bangalore office opened up?

I left bedside nursing and the hospital 2 years ago. I don't feel guilty about it and honestly this pandemic
has convinced me to never return.

I’m having a really hard time with my changing body. 13 weeks, I don’t have too many bad side effects of pregnancy or anything so I consider myself lucky (no nausea ever etc) but I’m depressed at work, my skin is completely broken out and showing new broken face capillaries, and I’m not showing a bump yet so I just feel fat and big. I don’t know where this “glow” is but I look in the mirror and literally am grappling with not recognizing myself :( it’s been impossible to find any clothes too.

Welcome to the NYC Cycling Bowl. We can use this to discuss all things NYC cycling; including preferred routes, meetups, shop recommendations, etc. Let’s try to use Borough tags when discussing geographically-specific topics.

anyone know if diagnosed depression can be considered a short term disability? it's wreaking havoc with everything professionally

My father had a sever case of Covid and he made it out successfully. I’m very grateful for this. Close to a year down the line, I’m finding that he is having severe memory loss issues and can’t remember significant details. Has anyone experienced or is experiencing this? How have y’all dealt with it?

Any suggestions for IOS puzzle games that double as sneaky mental health breaks?

Anyone use a lawyer to get increased disability? If so, any recommendations?

To do an ERA or not before transfer is the question. My clinic said currently the recommendation is to only do an ERA with multiple transfer fails, but I’ve read about ERA’s for those with recurrent pregnancy loss as well. Anyone go through this experience?

Anyone on these food antitrust cases? Not looking to disclose details just wanna know if suffering alone.

Our 5 month old started daycare about 5 weeks ago. We’ve already had to keep her home for 2.5 of those 5 weeks due to catching various illnesses (croup, rsv, brinchiolitis, etc). Both my wife and I have been sick most of that time as well (gotten it from the baby). Wife is thinking we get a full time nanny for the next 4 months to help the baby build antibodies. Cost aside, is this feasible / worthwhile to go thru the effort / finding the right fit, only for 4 months?

Remember to be grateful: if you’re healthy, there are 100’s of thousands sick from COVID, if you have a job, millions just lost theirs, if you have a home, 10s of thousands are close to missing a pmt

Been really fighting sleep lately. I recall reading that’s an ADHD symptom but I can’t find it now in my half asleep but wide awake state.

I finally broke down and went back on HRT last week. I have been taking gabapentin for a nerve injury which I’ve learned helps hot flashes. I can’t tell a significant difference yet aside from maybe getting a little better sleep. I saw a new doctor (male) to get my prescription refilled and he seems to have a different philosophy than my last doctor (female). He wants me to be on HRT until 51, but after that he doesn’t recommend it. I hope by that age I’ll be off the gabapentin…

Anyone have a PCP recommendation in Chicago? Preferably affiliated with Rush or Northwestern. I like someone really thorough.

How is persistent for women employees?

How's reliance jio for career in Finance? And what's the benefits, exit options, work culture ? Do they pay high bonus or any component over and above ctc?

So what’s the new number that every will say will cause the bubble to burst (but won’t actually happen)?

Is 220k a good offer in Charlotte ( consulting)? SM level...?

How realistic is it to land an AD position as a fresh grad (with a doctorates) and a handful of pharma & FDA interships? Context: I'll have over a year of (consistent) work experience at a large pharma company and I have prior leadership/mgt experience (< 10 yrs) in a gov't role prior to changing careers and pursuing a doctorates.

Also, whats the pay difference between Sr Manager and AD at a large pharma company? TIA!

Anyone want to do apt swap for a weekend or longer - NYC here for LA, Chicago , London

For anyone in this bowl. How crucial is it for you to have a formal dining room separated from the kitchen? My son and daughter-in-law are buying a house for their future family and I'm trying to convince them a formal dining room looks better and makes things less chaotic in the kitchen, especially with kids. Am I out of touch? Or is it still important?

My employer has a sponsorship program that the CFA qualifies for. They sponsor 100% but only after 6 months of full-time permanent employment; thus I will qualify in may 2023 (I just started). Should I wait for may for them to pay, or pay the initial costs myself to avoid delaying my career longer? I'm 26 & 1/4th and just graduated college. My new role and future career aspirations are finance / computer engineering hybrid. Current employer is in private banking.

Hey. For people who’ve moved laterally, how did you deal with the request for references from your current employer?

Already spoke with a partner who wanted something done this morning for him to review and then we discuss again. Sent it to him about 4 hours ago. Should take him half an hour to review max. At what point can I check in with him to see when we can catch up so I’m not waiting in the office all day?

How did you give notice you were lateraling to people you like? Particularly if you haven't been there that long?

I'm lateraling to another firm because frankly I think the management of this one is terrible, but the people (and individual partners) I actually work with are awesome. I've only been here for about 18 months, so I imagine that short time frame will make it extra awkward 😬

How practice premium is given in the monthly payslip

Which is best compnay to join Sopra steria or accenture...skill sap abap

Do you tell your manager if you’re going to work remotely from a different location for one day? We’re going to our friends lake house but have to arrive on Friday and we are all working there for the day. Do I need to mention it🤨

What does online assessment for professional means,?

Hey street photographers, what are your thoughts of people being identifiable in shots?

Hope my fellow POC are doing well!

Best place to buy Disney theme park tickets? I’m looking for two days - Tickets at work offers discounts but for a 3-day deal. Should I just buy from their website?

Super risky play: If you have day trades available, I suggest buying 250 3/20 calls at open and selling right around 11:30 when trump speaks. So far every time there is a conference we see a pump.

For the noobs - remember if a stock goes up quick, it can go down quick. Good day to buy more!

Noob question - bought a call debit spread 195/197.50. PayPal is at 199 today - if I hold till expiration I get the 250 correct? Or can I exercise it now and get the 250?

Anyone else think big end of day drop? Scary weekend to hold long through

10/06 Thread (BC):

Love that in true form I chose the 1 red meme stock. 😂💎💎💎

5/28 Thread (General):

My play for next week:
Sell the SPY 200 puts since the market would plummet. Look for opportunities to buy back, probably when the stim bill passes. Would love to hear your thoughts on it

I don’t play with options much, but I happened to buy VERU calls for 2/19 a little while ago and now it’s skyrocketing, it’s up over $1k for me- will it keep going up? Should I just take the profits now and be happy?

Anybody got any fire penny stock plays? IDEX is mine, but I’m looking for more!

Dipped my toes in some dumbass hype stock - 60 shares of FMCI, planning to sell within 2 weeks

I’m seeing lots of posts about really bad losses. If you trade you’re going to lose money - hopefully not all the time, but many positions will be mistakes. But you need a process to find ideas and manage positions. Two books you should read are “The New Trading for a Livinng” and “The Laws of Trading.” Both look at psychology, process, and risk in different ways that can help you work out your own process. The next 18 months will be much harder than the last 18 - time to start learning.

What are some good healthcare/pharmaceutical etfs that you would recommend?

How on earth are you guys getting into these AMD calls for 5/1? The theta is scaring the devil out of me. I almost went with the peer pressure yesterday and then backed out (I am bullish in AMD)

MOMO reporting tomorrow - anyone know why this hasn't seen the same run up other tech has seen before earnings? Low P/E and consistent earnings - but analysts sentiment seems to not be as enthusiastic?

$BABA got murdered today. Buy, hold, or sell?

Have a 2/15 call on ghiv. Tanking today, drop it?

For those who have been driving the daily thread posts (senior tax accountant / KPMG / etc) please DM me if interested in becoming a community leader for this bowl. I’ll put you in touch with Sam from Fishbowl. Thanks!