Picked up yesterday. Lot of fun to drive

I work in a firm that is known for litigation defense. I’ve been developing my own plaintiffs practice as well. I am able to pay the bills with my hourly defense work, which gives me time to focus on a handful of high value PI case a year on contingency. I was recently negotiating a case and was told part of the reason the claims rep/OC was jerking me around was because they didn’t see me as a plaintiffs attorney. Is there any way to change this perception or does it just come over time?

Imposter syndrome is the killer of all ambition.

"Whether you think you can or you can't. You're right!" - Henry Ford

Just a little reminder.

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

Anyone up for practicing case coming weekend?

Hi everyone,
I am a new joiner @ Coforge, joined on Nov 15th and still waiting for project allocation. What is the resource pool/bench policy for a new joiner, can anyone please help on this?

Questions about job hopping-
My average tenure at a company is ~1.5 years (with ~11 YOE), but each jump I've made has yielded progressive/tangible career growth.

I'm concerned after my most recent jump (went from a product director to a head of product position at a different, smaller company after only a year) that I've kind of poisoned future career prospects at larger companies.

Any insights on whether this type of job hopping is a complete deal breaker for potential HMs?

Currently job hunting with sponsorship to Canada, AU or anywhere. I am a Software Engineer based in the Philippines with 17 years of industry experience. I'm currently leading a team in a fintech company. I'm technology agnostic and have worked with different platform from smalltalk to react, I can work both front and back end. Please PM me if you have any opening and can accomodate me. thanks!

What is the courtesy of withdrawing an offer you already accepted?

Thoughts on long-term (5-30 years) fate of the market for consulting in London? I’m considering a move from outside UK but some have argued that London market is “just a fight over the increasingly diminishing pie”, despite the temporary uptick in consulting work now to deal with corona& Brexit. Perhaps I should hit Asia or US.

People who live with housemates / have a garden. Does it get noisy / do you find people in the garden earlier than (we) finish, that distract you from your work?

Also, living how is living next to a secondary school? Noise / traffic etc?

Thanks

Describe what the unicorn frappucino tastes like. I'm tasting a mash-up of sour patch kids and cotton candy.

RIP Jeff Immelt. Not sad to see this guy go.

Had a serious debate with a hipster last night. Was there anyway for America to get all of the idealistic benefits of Bernie Sanders without losing half my paycheck? Solve that and i'll feel the bern

What does the long-term career progression look like, both salary and title-wise, for someone looking to get into FP&A-type roles? Can you at some point land roles that involve financial/corporate strategy? One test away from getting the CPA and looking to get roles outside of standard corporate accounting.

What is the salary hike you aim for when negotiating compensation with a new company? I’ve talked to a few and ultimately passed because none of them are meeting the 30% increase I’m looking for. Are companies already starting to be stingy again or am I looking in the wrong place?

Would you categorize this industry as diverse? I was just reading an article on USA Today that centered around the lack of diversity in finance, especially in positions of power. I’d have to agree with them based on what I’ve noticed.

Anyone here have experience / know anyone who did the Luxury & Fashion Retail MBA @ NYU Stern?

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

Considering pulling the trigger on a 2011 BMW 328i (e90), manual, around 80-100k miles. What should I budget yearly for regular maintenance/repairs on this type/age of car?

Step yo game up BMW! Your interior hasn’t changed in the last 10 years. Mercedes running laps around you

Which would you pick:

Range Rover Classic (c. 1992)

OR

Hummer H1 (c. 2003)

Any idea why the new M3’s got the hideous grill yet the new 3 series don’t? I feel like all past M3’s had the same body as their non (pure) M counterparts.

What are some of the things to keep in mind when leasing a new car? What are some add-on that can be negotiated on?

Is it possible to buy a new luxury German sedan car with 30k budget?

Going to Italy end of October, planning on visiting the Lamborghini and Ferrari museums. Which Ferrari museum is better? Modena or Maranello? Or is it worth it to visit both?

Will be in the market for a car in a month or so - narrowed down to Mazda CX 50 Turbo but the BMW X3 is only around $5k more compared to the Mazda Turbo trim I liked. Torn between these 2, would really appreciate any advice/insight in making this decision in regards to longterm ownership, rate of depreciation and maintenance.

Has anyone made the move from a modern vehicle to buying something older and less practical due to their decreased commute or need for a vehicle due to covid? If so, what’d you get and are you happy with the decision?

How to best calculate the loss of value(diminished value)to my car due an accident? Insurance agency quoted a really lower amount.

Can anyone share hands on/ownership experience with a CX-30?

Anyone have experience with the 2014-2016 Audi diesel sedans ?

Nissan Frontier S has 99% residual on 18 month lease. I really hope other oems follow Nissan. 😂

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

Whats the most reliable among german cars? I am worried about paying a lot for maintenance and repairs but also dont want a japanese tin can

Been seeing a lot of gt500 slander in this bowl what’s up with that 🤔

Can you drive a McLaren 570s in winter in nyc?

What’s the comparable Audi to the bmw 540 and which one (Audi vs BMW) is the best bang for the buck?

Alright auto fishes, I’m in the market for a entry level luxury car. Open to used or a lease. I don’t plan to use it as a daily driver, live in an HCOL. Only restriction is that I’d like to keep my monthly costs at no more than $600-$700/month (including insurance, financing / fees, etc; have a parking spot already). Doesn’t have to be a European badge. Thoughts?