My husband and I are young professionals, with a newborn, looking to buy a home in Los Angeles. I work in Century City. Where are young professionals with families living in LA these days?

I stopped contributing to my 401K for the last three months in order to pay off credit card debt. I am 28 and have about 68K in my 401K. Was this a smart decision? I want to get out of debt as quickly as possible and I have no student loans or car debt.

How much are people paying for renters insurance in Bay Area, specifically East Bay?

Drop your insurance company names, if comfortable.

Will Amex restricting guess access for Centurion Lounge actually make any difference?

I can see short term changes but the way Amex has been aggressively marketing Platinum card, we just will have overcrowding of primary card holders 🤷🏻‍♂️

What's next, everyone has to spend min. 50k a year to get Centurion lounge access or pay per visit.

I have an issue: just been informed by compliance I have a violation. Using a brokerage restricted and at this point I am at a loss. I sold off all my stock just to comply. Then put the only stock I kept with the broker, the other one is my wife’s employer 401k savings broker. The instructions say they will reach me within 90 days for next steps. It also says there may be financial penalties.

What should I do? I replied the email immediately asking for help. I am a new to Deloitte and the US

Thoughts on buying nft from meka? Good flipping opportunity in the future?

Looking for a panty dropper used car for around 40k. What would you suggest? Considering a wide range of options from x5 to F type

I just joined the bank and was wondering what the deal with the Health Care savings account is. It looks like a flex account rather than an HSA?

Currently on short term disability in CA and trying to figure out what the tax situation is. It looks like they don’t take out taxes, so should I set that aside? I can’t find any info on whether it’s tax-free income but I definitely don’t want to assume incorrectly

Anyone investing in index annuities? Can someone explain why this is beneficial?

How many think marketcap of cryptos will reach 700 billion or more before year end?

What are ways I can spend my $200 airline credit for the Amex platinum ? I saw upgrades don’t count and I have status so already get free baggage, lounge etc.

529 prepaid tuition plan: Anyone here who has purchased this? Would be great to discuss pros and cons. I’m thinking about this using Illinois Bright Start 529.

Nifty 50 index mutual fund vs Nifty ETF ? Which is better ?

Zscalar . Is ESPP mandatory to choose if mentioned in offer letter?

Hi folks,

What do you think, is NPS a good scheme of investing in comparison of Mutual funds, stock market and ppf?

How much do y’all spend on rent

Could anyone recommend a set of indices that are publicly available and is a good predictor for consumer spend in home renovations ?

I thought that getting back to my regular walking regiment after busy season would solve the weight gain...it's not helping

It's really strange to me how radiation can both cause cancer (melanoma) and also be used to treat various cancers

What do you guys think about consultants that charge agencies for their services? I’m new to the model and curious if it ends up being worthwhile?

If I joined verizon in June / July 2022 would I be eligible for hike in Jan 2023 / March 2023 ? What's the hike percentage like ?

Is the Products and Technology group internal? Any insight on what that group does or where life is like inside it?

It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're super grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

What is the work that an Associate Consultant does in the Deal Advisory team? I have an interview for the same role.

What is a decent annual billable requirement? Also, billing tips are appreciated. For some reason I am really struggling. Am I self sabotaging?!

Do you know anyone who was hired by their parents?

Hello folks,
I would like to know how is it working like with value labs? Does it care about employees?
I would really appreciate if anyone who has worked and is working with values give me some insights!!
Tia

Hi, I am looking for a job change.I have 2years exp in SAP FI and overall 5 years of work exp.Could anyone please help with referrals?

Hi all , looking for thoughts on best company for sfcc. Is company like Deloitte better or a web agency ?

Hey fishes,

Anyone recently joined LTI as senior data engineer P2?

Man, i need to talk you, plz respond

Guys suggest how should I try for product based companies I mean don't find any details in naukri how should I apply kindly suggest?

Java developer
6yoe

Does anyone have advice for job hunting? I’m 25 and work at CNN currently. I’m trying to progress in my career but there just doesn’t seem to be any opportunities. I’m trying to keep myself motivated but it’s tough to get no responses or plain rejections.

Hello UST folks,

Those who don't know we have got the access to "Udemy Business". Earlier it was not allowed, now we can use the Udemy for all learning. I am happy and wanted to share with you all.

Favorite office chair?

Has anyone newly moved to LA from outside of CA? What is your practice area and did you take the CA bar before or after you moved (what would you recommend doing)?

Anyone's firm hiring in LA?

Century city > Downtown

Has anyone recently lateraled from one Big Law firm to another? If so, did you get a signing bonus?

Which offices are doing a return to office push in LA?

Help! New to biglaw in LA and wondering if it is the norm to gift $100 per class year to secretaries at the end of the calendar year.

Any insight into hours/culture at WilmerHale in LA? specifically in lit.

Obligatory financial info post. 1) size of firm, 2) billable requirements, 3) salary, 4) bonus, 5) quality of life, 6) debt, and and 7) family/married/single. Go!

Hi, I’m pregnant and interested in lateraling in LA after my maternity leave. Would anyone know if any of these firms are supportive of new mothers and/or have a substantial representation of female partners? I’m in a specialty group in corporate. Latham, Gibson Dunn, White & Case, Mayer Brown, Troutman Pepper, and MoFo

Thoughts of taking a position at a small firm who practices Applicant side WC...good/bad time to take this position?

Are there firms in LA that are known to have good work cultures? Thinking about moving to LA from NY.

Sixth year lit associate looking to lateral in LA. I followed a partner to my current firm when my old firms LA office dissolved, but it is not a good fit. Anyone know of big law firms here that are hiring mid/senior level associates?

Just saw that DWT in LA has an opening for a junior commercial lit associate position. Anyone know salary for a 2nd year? I had a good call with them before they had any junior positions open. Following up now. Tips/recs/advice welcome. Big move coming from ID

Anyone have any insight on Milbank Century City’s culture, facetime (pre-COVID) and general work environment?

I am a third-year associate at a LA lit boutique. I am currently on bereavement and it has been a week. How long is too long to be on bereavement until my firm is like uhhh, you coming back now or...?

COVID-19... Curious what LA BigLaw thinks about the possibility of Diploma Privilege or a postponed bar exam here in CA? NY decided to postpone despite significant potential consequences (see thread)

M&A lateral here - any insight into Latham, Gibson or K&E?

Are firm offices in LA closed due to COVID? Or are associates able to voluntarily go in?

Is it possible to lateral from NY big law to LA as a first year?