Post a pic of your home office setup! Let’s show everyone who’s creating back problems for themselves!!!

Found a good looking Herman Miller Aeron, used on CL. Worth the 400 bucks? Do not have a proper office chair at the moment

BCG fishes: If you make a temporary transfer to another office for 12-24 months, will your salary (& taxes) come from the home office or the office that you transferred to?

Looking for a home office chair…I need something really ergonomic/comfortable but given the visibility of the office in the house the wife wants something stylish. She keeps calling all my ideas ‘gamer chairs’ even though they’re definitely not. Anyone have any chairs they really like that may be worth looking at? I feel like I’ve looked everywhere (Steelcase, Herman Miller, humanscale, Haworth, xchair, etc).

Anyone found an affordable adjustable standing desk they like? I have an iMac and a laptop is like to be able to fit on it.

Hi everyone! Does anyone have suggestions on a good standing desk or ergonomic chair?

Is there any one time home office setup allowance still provided for recent new joiners?

Where can you buy a good office chair and sit/stand desk near Toronto? Getting them shipped from the US is mad expensive.

Got an offer as a Senior 2 in EY’s FAAS practice for $117,500 base and $12,500 bonus. Home office is San Francisco. Is this expected for that position? Any insights?

What’s your favorite WFH footwear? Any recommended brands for a chilly home office?

Favorite office chair?

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

1099 or w-2 ? I have been given the option though the company prefers w-2. It’s a day rate booking couple of months or more (no end date). I already have 1099 from similar company this year and am leaning towards 1099, but I don’t want to be difficult. I do take home office deduction and they are not supplying any equipment. Suggestions?

Hi everyone! I'm looking for a freelance or home office job as a paid media analyst or any jobs in the Digital marketing environment.
I have experience working with big clients and manage significant amount of budgets. I've knowledge of Meta business, Twitter ads, Google ADS and analytics, about WordPress and Seo strategies.
I really appreciate any help!
Thank you very much!!

Joining Deloitte in 2weeks. What Deloitte send laptop, do they send extra monitor, keyboard and mouse? Or does it need to be purchased using $1000 productivity subsidy? And do we need to use Amex card to purchase and then reimburse?

Damn I miss my life before the pandemics (the home office part can stay, though).

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

Have you ever tried to bring about a change/stood up for something at home/office etc. Did it succeed/fail? How was the experience?

How to avail Sabbatical leave in Accenture

Does the employee get both the employer and employee contribution to PF or only own contribution to PF?

Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

3rd year advisory SA with Mba @ 122k, high cost of living city. Am I on the higher end of the cap?

Buying a house for ~900K in one of the Boston suburbs - my household income is ~230K. Am I stretching too far?

My wife and I are moving to Boston from overseas (we’re from Italy and we’ve recently won the diversity visa green card lottery).

We are looking to rent a 1BR starting in January, ideally for ~$3k/month. I’ll be working in the downtown area.

Do you recommend we go for a serviced/luxury apartment (e.g. Montaje, 345 Harrison, etc.) or hire a broker to get a “normal” apartment?

Any managed buildings recommendations within our budget? Also, what are some good brokers we could work with?

Thanks!

Any recommendations for couch and rug cleaning services in Back bay area? Thanks!

Anyone have an OB/GYN rec in the Cambridge/Somerville area?

Any massage recs in downtown/Back Bay/Southie? Looking to go with my roommates to treat ourselves, but I also have some upper back/neck pain. Is massage envy any good or are there better options that aren’t crazy expensive?

Hello. I have a job interview coming up. When asked the question by the interviewer, “Why do you want to leave your current employer for us?” What is the best answer?

Anybody work for liberty mutual remotely in a non-phone position in claims? I’m in CL claims intake but i hate phones going to stick around until i Can get away from the phones!

Where can I take Accounting ethics class online in CA?

Did anyone else receive an email saying a coworker invited you to join? I can’t seem to figure out who invited me.

Has anyone let their counselor know they plan on quitting prior to give your notice?

Been with tech consulting for 5 years but no growth - total YOE 11 yrs - in the area of risk and regulatory consulting and implementation - not too many quality calls during this pandemic- seeking inputs from forum fishes and if anyone is interested in referring to Industry or consulting firms.. thanks !

Pro forma or proforma?

Colleague has put in his resignation. They are offering him whatever he wants to stay including 4days a week work from home. He’s not bluffing and plans to leave. However, at this same time I was asked to begin working as a supervisor for the engineering team and I would get a promotion at the beginning of the year. I have been supervising and managing our team of 6 for months with no extra pay or bonuses. I was told yesterday that raises will be light this year. Yet today they spare nothing.

How do I become an MBB employee? Is it possible to gain experience at big 4+ACN and then get referred in??

Losing motivation and drive as time goes on , and I’m only 27 . Nothing I’m passionate about and money just seems like it’s ever enough ($160k total comp) . I was lucky enough to be making that much at McK while solving social problems within education , Econ dev , and public health

However , social good isn’t pleasing my soul neither is the income . I’ve switched jobs to healthcare where I’m impacting people’s physical and mental health . Still no passion / drive

I feel lost / bored :(

To those voting for trump: aren't you afraid that his plan to "undo regulations" means a good number of us will be out of work if he wins?

Non-Fiction book recommendations please?

Looking to switch firms and a Deloitte S&O recruiter randomly reached out to me on LinkedIn. Says he wants to have an informal chat. Any tips or advice? It'd be awesome to land this position.

Would you take a 15% pay cut to work for MBB vs. getting a 20% raise from FAANG?

I am now working in middle management for a retail product company.

When you realize making 6 figures doesn't mean you don't act as an admin assistant

What new perks do you get when promoted to manager?

Almost 4YOE at Big 4 TAS. Seen high turnovers this year. Thoughts on the following options: FPA vs. CorpDev vs. MM IB vs. MBA to BB/EB or MBB?

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

I want to transition to working abroad. Im a data scientist. Any advice on finding recruiters or companies looking for international work? Hoping for Dubai, Japan, China, or Europe

I’m so depressed, have been for years, and don’t see it getting better. I’ve tried everything from therapy, exercise, psychiatry, journaling, self help books, healthy diet, etc. what else is there?

Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

Best resources/books on getting personal finance in order?

I got a covid drive thru test in July and now the medical provider sent me a $700 bill for that and my Uhc insurance has rejected this. I know healthcare in America is screwed up but did not realize the extent of this. Does anyone know what my options are? I thought covid tests need to be covered by insurance under CARES act

Do you volunteer? If so, what do you do and when (Saturday mornings, etc.)? Looking to get involved in something and curious if/what people do

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.

Would someone who took the GRE and got into a top 30 program mind sharing their story? Scores/what program they attend or attended/years of work experience? Trying to decide between GMAT and GRE.

Hey FB fam. I’m putting together Financial success resources. If you have any books, articles or podcasts in relation to personal investments or real estate you recommend, please feel free to share 🙃

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?