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Best breakfast spots in Raleigh?

Has anyone tried any of the Kettle & Fire soups? They have a few keto soups, was wondering if they’re any good.

Does anyone just wanna drink wine after work every night 😔

What are your favorite coffee shops to work remotely from? Open to any neighborhood—I like trying new places.

GERMANY - have a lauorber - arrive in Frankfurt 4:30pm Friday leave 1 pm Saturday. Where should I stay / have dinner? Frankfurt ? Mainz? Bamberg?

Best foreign films to watch on Netflix ?

Do you have a movie you could watch over and over again? I have a lot, but lately it’s Ready Player One and The Martian. Easily seen both 10+ times.

What’s the best brunch in the Flatiron area? Boozy not necessary, just good food! My mom and sister are coming to visit and I have no idea what’s good around there anymore 🙃 thank you!

Anything fun going on tonight? I have friends in town I’d love to take them salsa dancing / to see live music. Latin dancing / music preferred but open to anything 💃

Give me your best Audible book you have recently listened to? Finance, Sales or non-fiction

Do you play phone games during busy season?

I’m an aspiring musician in the greater Boston area looking to make connections outside of my sporadic work schedule. Are there any recommendations one could share aside from open mic nights? I’m looking for some different ideas

I really like finance, but I want to be a sole proprietor. Any ideas of what I can do besides making my own hedge book?

So whose tryna watch Dvorak later at Grant Park? 🤔 🐠

What is everyone making for the holidays? Need some inspiration for sweet n savory!

Could someone explain what finance closing process is? I passed CPA and have audit experience but I don’t really understand how industry accounting cycle works :( What does it mean to close the books? Are they referring to 12/31 deadline? Do all JE have to be recorded within this date? How does one close it?

Hi all,

I'm currently working in enhancement projects!

I had worked previously before in support project and a bit of development project also.

Can anyone help me how can I go about learning all .net related technologies and what should I focus on?

How much did dental cleanings for your dog cost?

Any good photographers for a birthday shoot in Portland,Oregon?

How much hike did you guys get this year?

Hi! What's the difference between Product Strategy, Corporate Strategy, S&O, and BizOps? Thank you!

what is the % of appraisal you got today versus your rating. Is it correct that annual appraisal is always higher than that of mid term appraisal

Tax in NYC: what are some cool companies to work for in NYC if you’re in tax?

I’m teaching summer school at a high school, and the co-principals have asked me to focus on only 2 to 3 chapters worth (what they are calling “2-3 standards” in the eight days of summer semesters. However, they are also asking me to give kids the midterm and/or final at the end of each period, which covers 4-5 chapters each semester. My question is this: “Is it legal by California Ed code for the administration to ask me to teach less than each entire semester, yet test each whole semester?”

💆Self-Care Thread!

What is one way you care for yourself as an educator?

Drop it below to help another user!

What is this "Tax Tech" I keep hearing about?

Hi fishes,

Does the January promotions happen for some levels (eg. below consultant will receive it) or it depends on the partner to choose who will get promotions??

Currently single with no major financial obligations (no debt, no car, etc.). I feel like I make decent money ($225k) but somehow can’t seem to save at all. Anyone else feel like this?

I am getting an offer from Flipkart construction division as an Manager - civil engineer. How much hike should I ask above my current CTC of 9 lac in Shapoorji Pallonji

When your best is never good enough 🙏

A NY agency is asking me to work on site come September, I said of course. My true intentions? Working remotely from Florida for life. How would y’all handle this issue when pandemic is over (if it that ever happens)?

If you could live anywhere in the world where your firm has an office, where would you choose to go?

Trap, trap money Jamie
JP got me in my feelings
Gotta close deals wit it

Fish who went to M7 schools - what was your GMAT score?

What has been your Tinder stories?

So sick of these pat-on-the-back posts on LinkedIn, and the ensuing circle jerk that follows

Wednesday folks... buckle in. 2 more days boys and girls. 💆

Need a new suitcase. Should I go with a Tumi or Rimowa?

How do you deal with a coworker you just simply don't like as a person?

The "who loves dogs?" bowl is making my life much better right now

Any CAIA holders out there? How have you generally been viewed?

What are some great paying fields/position that are lesser known in the world of finance and are not crazy hard to lateral into? With around a year of experience in asset management/operations, I always try to think about what my career path will be and so far it has been ever changing.

I am so depressed working in banking. I have only been at it for a couple months, but I feel intellectually stifled, sleep deprived, I haven’t been able to workout at all, and like I’m losing friends.

Confession: I have a dirty mouth and serious swearing problem. I'm that coworker who constantly mumble swears and dirtiest words just flow off my tongue. No ones complained yet. Should I be worried?

When you have meeting outside of the office and realize there is a life outside of your floor...

Why has it been so dang hard to move from banking to a strategy role in my industry or expertise? Or a start up? 90% of my applications have passed on me before even giving me a first round interview! I’ve been on over 6 deals, and wanting out and it’s been extremely frustrating! Any insight or advice?

Has anyone ever made a private investment into a startup? For background, I have an opportunity to invest and due to the tight timeline, not sure if I need to get compliance involved. It is in a newer industry that my fund does not invest in. Wonder if anyone has been in similar situations and what compliance could potentially do.

Looking for a woman with substance behind the looks and makeup...so far, no luck.

What’s the salary range for an Analyst with a MBA and 4 years of experience?