Maxed out my 401k yesterday! Woohoo 🥳

Can anybody tell me about this independence rule in KGS. Does my spouse also has to dispose off his stocks listed in restricted entry...I joined as Manager in advisory ..

Has anyone used SoFi to pay down credit card debt? I am drowning in interest every month with my BofA card and getting nowhere fast. Would love any advice re: SoFi or paying off credit card debt in general. Thank you!

Hi Fishes,
Got an opportunity with Optum hcentive centre and looking forward to joining also just
Need to know about few things regarding hcentive Noida centre of optum,
How is the wlb
Work culture
Medical benefits
Learning opportunities

Does anyone use the fidelity app? How can you change it out of dark mode? I can’t figure it out for the life of me.

Here’s a point of reference on meme stocks for people who thinks it’s too late to get in or who think it’s close to peaking. Tesla: 948M outstanding shares; market cap: $837B. GameStop: 69.75M; market cap: $5.36B.

While hype is on the squeeze what else are folks looking on buying on the dip?

What options trading level do I need to do cash covered puts at fidelity?

Recommendation for a tax person to help with complicated taxes - husband and I lived in NJ for part of 2021, he worked remotely for an nyc and then Long Island co., I worked in NJ and for a MA firm. We also both took parental leave and taxes weren’t taken out of some of that pay. Also, need child credit for said child who the IRS doesn’t know about yet.
Help!

If I spot bonus one of my employees, can I pay it via gift card so they don’t get a tax cut via writing a check? It’s for $1500

Best way to reduce taxes on severance pay? Receiving bonus and severance, tips for saving money. Open to charity etc. I’m afraid that most of this will go into taxes. I will max out my IRA.

Associates - Care to share your rough budgets (income, spousal income/family support, rent, monthly spending, student loan payments, savings, etc.)?

Fish who are in Tax / IF : how is the amount in boxes 12-a and 12-b calculated on the W2?

I’m planning on getting my real estate license this spring! My biggest hesitation is that I currently live downtown Chicago and do not own a car. I really do not want to buy or lease a car as the area I live in requires a garage spot to park. Is it realistic to believe that I can be a real estate agent in Chicago if I rely on Uber/CTA?!

PwC Partners.....can you explain the big operating model change that was announced that had no bearing on staff. Why announce it then? What benefits can we expect?

A very privileged question, but do any of you expect significant inheritance? And if so, how has that affected your retirement planning?

Looking for advice for investing in these two options. Say I have $100k by October saved up
1) Put 10k into iBonds and $90k as downpyament and closing costs for a property (I’ll need to put in 20%, already talked to several mortgage agents)
2) Put $0 in ibonds and put all the $100k in the home investing (given it’s a little more of an expensive property, given some other factors - location, size, etc)

HIRING: MM private equity firm based in NY focused on healthcare; Strategy Lead role (similar to Chief of Staff). Looking for investment bankers / consultants with 4-6 YOE, that's looking to transition into a strategic role. DM me to chat!

I was expecting an in-band promotion this year but I didn't get it. How can I raise this to the leaders?

I hear Grant Thornton has been doing more layoffs? We need staff (associates, seniors, managers) in forensics / disputes and investigations in SF if anyone is looking to make a move! Message me

Do you work the holidays into your lesson plans this time of year? Or is it too much of a distraction from your routine? Teaching a SPED music class this year and the students have finally *mostly* become comfortable in the room and with the instruments + noise. We usually work on the same songs each week for one month, but I'm thinking of switching it up and doing Christmas/Holiday songs next week as a send off into break. I work with mostly autistic students.

What are the best consulting firms for someone that’s looking to work in the aviation industry? Can be big consulting firms with strong presence in aviation or boutique firms. Preferably commercial strategy type of projects. US based. Thank you!

Hi Folks,
What is job security and stability in Cyber security consulting practice in EY . One of my friend got offer with 50% raise to what he is currently taking, he is on H1-B , he just want to be on safe side before making move. Appreciate your quick response.

Hi guys.. I wanted to know what should be the ideal number of ATL and BTL activities in year for a consumer durable company? Considering x as the number of product lines/sub brands.
TIA

For those in big 4, how much time between accepting an offer and start date have you been able to ask for? Is a month feasible/how should one phrase it? Two weeks just doesn’t feel like enough with this heavy burnout/having to wrap up deals at old firm

Hello! Anyone have any experience with ADP WorkforceNow? We were about to sign with Paycom, and move away from ADP, (who only does our payroll right now, no other services), but it seems WFN has come a long way in the last year or so. Can anyone offer feedback? Appreciate it!

Yo EY, how bad will they really ding you in reviews for submitting a few timesheets a day late throughout the year

Could you please anyone let me know which interview questions asked in Infosys interview for Oracle SQl & Power BI technology ?

Any ladies at DU this week?

hello! i’m from chicago and will be visiting perth for 1 week at the end of november and would appreciate any recommendations for things to do and restaurants! i will be checking out the central business district, rottnest island, the pinnacles, and fremantle. if you have any other suggestions, please let me know- thank you so much!

Interviewing for a Practice Manager position, what Level should I expect (L6/7/8/9?) Also, any interview prep advice?

What's your Sunday routine to get ready for work on Monday?

Hi Fishes,

What is criteria for IJP after joining BNP...
I have joined in may 2022, but not liking the work i am doing, its basically different than my expertise, by when i will be able to apply for IJP?

Would like to spend 3 weeks in New Zealand (when COVID permits) and trying to understand what a good budget would be for 2 people? Using points for airfare but otherwise renting rooms (air bnb/hotel) and a car. Both north and south island. Any thoughts?

I have a lot of proffessional and personal connections and I realized today that if I wasn't the one constantly reaching out the relationship would die.

No one reaches out to me to catch up!

Wonky Q of the day: could we create executive incentive packages based on independent 3rd party evaluations of growth in intrinsic value rather than share price? Would that change buyback behavior?

I love the only "flair" you can have as a man in banking is wearing funky socks, and even that one is getting a bit played out.

From associate to VP - what specially to learn

Anyone else feel cautious about the JP wellness screening? Is this something they can use for drug testing? Even still it is weird giving my blood to my employer

My fellow remote workers: Do you ever run errands without saying anything during the day? I try
to go grocery shopping once a week around lunchtime. I just really can’t stand the crowds over the
weekend and I’d rather stay online later if it means getting my shopping done earlier.

Which firm do you guys think has best work life balance?

What are the best ways to increase my assets and decrease my liabilities? Specifically for the age range: 21–30, paying down my student debt, need to pick my next investment targets

Do you buy the fundamentals for a MBS sell-off?

Anyone know of people who switched to the Strategy side of their bank? Obviously there will be a pay cut, but looking to move towards that direction in my career due to interests

NYC bowl: Which bar/club do you go out on a Friday night?

If you could, which US city would you choose to live, work and start a family?

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

Received an offer from JPM for a branch manager position, but afraid of getting the offer rescinded due to going through bankruptcy almost 3 years ago . I’m freaking out hoping this won’t be an automatic disqualification, has anyone been through this same experience and gotten hired in?

Does anyone know what the base salary increase is going from Analyst to AVP at Barclays in the UK is? Front office trading role

Working at a private equity firm as an associate/analyst is similar to that of investment banking.

Did Blackstone halt recruitment and hiring? I know most firms have for now.

I got a new job a month ago in FP&A and my work ethic and motivation has drastically decreased. Has anyone experienced this? How do I go back to the same work ethic from back when I was in IB?

Have ou ever interacted with anyone in the C-suite at your firm?? What was it like?

Vice Presidents and up: Is it easy to predict which analysts just won't last the long haul?