Taken from twitter: “My wife grew up thinking that having water/ice dispensers IN THE FRIDGE DOOR was a life goal.
I grew up thinking if you had a basketball hoop with a clear/plexiglass backboard, you were rich.
What are some things you thought were indicators of wealth when you were a kid?”
Curious to see your responses....

Roth vs Traditional 401k, thoughts?

Recommendations on how to simultaneously pay off student loans and invest?

I'm early in my career, managed to save $30K to invest, and want to get my hands dirty with a rental property without too much risk (e.g. no HML/flipping). It sounds like that's a tall order in the NY/CT area given the prices, not to mention whether I'd be able to get a mortgage on anything below $100K, but I figure I'll give it a shot anyway. Any advice on what you might do in my position? Am I being crazy with this idea?

Any recent grads here who moved back in with family during COVID times? How much do y’all contribute every month to “rent”/groceries/utilities? Idk, I feel like I’m not contributing enough sometimes…

Hey guys, one question. My H1B will start on Oct 1st, and I am planning to visit my home country to get H1B visa stamp. I filed my amended state tax return a year ago and did not hear from them. Does it affect my VISA or entry to the US? Or should I call them to check the status of my status tax return? Please advice

Folks that got a prenup. How and where did you get it? We have spoken to a couple of lawyers and it simply seems to be a back and forth they want to do to rack up billable hours/complicate the issue. My SO and I pretty much know what we want. We are doing it mainly to protect my SOs inheritance. Looking for the simplest way to execute this. TIA for any advice.

I tried asking this in my own bowl with no responses, so seeing if other consultants have run into this situation. I’m on parental leave, I got an offer for another firm, great opportunity and pay. How does one go about a resignation mid-leave when you would start the new job before the leave ends? Two weeks notice or just say I am not returning effective the day of the new job? Any things to consider besides potentially repaying the employer healthcare premium?

ALL BUT YOUR CHILD HAS THE FLU IN YOUR HOME? KEEP THEM HOME TOO!

Have you received the salary today? Got the mail now but no credit yet in account 😕

Kind of wild that I consider myself very lucky to make $175k a year at 26, yet I could barely cash flow the shittiest Manhattan apts without being stretched

The stock markets seem to be reaching new highs everyday and are bound for a correction. Do you think it would be wise to hold off on further investments till the market corrects the valuations ?

How do people afford to buy $1M houses in Chicago? Surely not everyone buying them is rich (which is somewhat of a subjective term). My wife and I are 30 and have a combined income of almost $300k and trying to buy something that expensive seems asinine yet people do it. Am I missing something?

Currently I pay $1900 for a brand new & modern 1BHK in the Greater NYC area. Moving to SF later this year. Any recommendations on how much to budget for SF? Will be working in Downtown area & currently got a car. I am little bit divided on whether to sell the car or move it to SF.

Looking for a good neighbourhood and ok with 30 minute commute to work.

Have you ever taken a job you know you will hate because you needed the money right away? I have a family to take care of. I don't want to be plowing through our savings for selfish reasons like my mindframe at work, but I don't want to make our lives worse by being miserable. It's a matter of really ruining some of our financial future if we don't get money soon.

37 weeks today! We are excited :)) the waiting period is weird though. When will baby come???

So. I plan to invest $100k new money and I want to know what stocks are looking the best. Esp considering future results from the vaccine...

What to do with pharma stocks like Pfizer, moderna.. doesn’t seem to be trending up..

Where in Atlanta do you live and how much is your home? I thought Atlanta was supposed to be an affordable city? In the market for a town home and it’s only getting more expensive .... single income.

Other than Airbnb, what is the best way to find month to month rental options?

Looking to purchase a birth year watch (1987) am eyeing a Rolex Datejust ref: 16234 (fluted white gold bezel, Julianne bracelet)

Any leads on reputable vintage Rolex dealers in nyc?

I worked 2m for startup company and absconded due to bitter experience from Jun'21 - July'21 , later immediately joined to another company Aug'21 to present(under notice period). Now I got offer with comcast and will moving on Jan'23. I'm bit worried because I don't have releiving letter for those 2m but all other records are clear with me(includes to company I'm currently serving notice period). I yet to reveal this 2m to my Hr. Should I tell and leave as such, Kindly pour your advice.

Best and worst recruiting firms for Private Equity

Hi fishes,

My joining date mentioned in IBM Offer letter which I received just a while ago is second week of November, 2021. However, I have 90 days notice period. It also says to accept within 3 days and a clause is written that joining date can be revised only till 5 days. Will ibm revise my joining date ? I am very anxious it's too late so I cant even call recruiter.

Please suggest.

Hi Fishes, If i extend my doj will it affect my joining bonus in ibm. Because in offer letter its mentioned as on or before doj. Thanks in advance IBM

Is it possible to transition from antitrust litigation to general litigation?

Not trying to troll per se - but if you quit you job can you still file for unemployment? Are there restrictions?

With a thousand consultants in line, you'd think someone would have come up with a better TSA pre-check process 🤔

Anyone looking to move to southeast Austin soon?

What is the rules and regulations in Ny state on having the majority of a class that are 3 yrs old and you have one 2yr old. Would this be considered a preschool room or a toddler room?

Please tell us, since COVID started:

-weirdest thing you've eaten
-weirdest thing you've watched
-weidest thought you've had.

Is it common to offer signing bonuses for product managers? I've only worked in small companies and I'm currently interviewing at a much larger company. I am expecting an offer this week, but the salary isn't quite where I want it to be. A signing bonus of 5 or 10k would make me feel so much better (obviously) but it would put me right where I want to be for salary this year. I'm taking a cut in salary to consider this new job but I like the company and they actually offer benefits

Looking for a place to park on the west end while I send off and get approval my permit since I moved here on the weekend. Any good, safe inexpensive options? Also are there any inexpensive underground parking spots that’s monthly. My building has a waiting list.

Volkswagen bowl ki sab machli marr gayi hain kya? Koi reply nahi karta yaha … ya sabko Soumi Alphons ne muh band rakhne bola hai

Do any programs besides HBS heavily utilize the case method?

Pwc or Kpmg for tech consulting?

Working on a regular desk and my laptop has been killing my back and neck for last few years. Finally spent a couple hundred dollars on a standing desk, wireless keyboard, and back/neck heating pad to alleviate the pain. Very hopeful working will be much better now.

Anyone have a standing desk recommendation between the Fully Jarvis vs Uplift V2 vs Autonomous Smartdesk 2? Leaning towards the Jarvis but the Autonomous one seems 50% cheaper, but can’t really tell what the drawbacks are according to their website/reviews

When a company convenience store charges more or equal to gas station prices, I think this is pretty much a red flag.

The court of public opinion needs a mediator 😩

How do you balance work and fun?

How do I politely resign? I was going to put my two weeks in last week, but it felt inappropriate because my boss was hospitalized. She is back from the hospital now but still isn’t feeling well. I start my new job on the 12th 🙃 I don’t want to be a jerk but this job is not a good fit for my current lifestyle.

Was hired shortly after graduating in mid-May. Any other new hires willing to talk about their experiences joining a company/organization during the pandemic? Most of my friends were either hired for big companies last summer, or have decided to put off job hunting until the market is less messy.

Has anyone here tested positive with only stomach issues?

Hi BAL has submitted my H1B on 04/24 and yet to receive the receipt number. How soon the attorney will update the receipt number?

90s music binge is so fire right now.

For those who switched from agency to client side, how did you do it?

First toilet paper, now it’s flour, yeast and baking products. Why is instant yeast 10x more expensive on amazon?! Is everyone really trying their hand at baking now? What happened to rice and pasta?

One issue with the work from home revolution will be the offshoring of jobs. I got laid off and my replacement will be from Mexico City. One time zone away and probably half my salary. It is what it is.

This is so dumb, but I hate when superiors say can WE do this...when it’s really can YOU do this

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.

For those of you without a home office: Where do you usually work? My desk is in my bedroom and I’m considering sacrificing aesthetic to move my set up elsewhere

I'm going to sleep. Good night, everyone!