Those of you who have quit your job without another lined up or have been laid off, what do you do with all the free time? I’m in week 2 and am losing my mind. I don’t really have any fall hobbies either.

During WWII a brilliant engineer found a way to encrypt radio transmissions, which led to the wireless network we use today. Who? Hedy Lamarr (yes, THAT Hedy Lamarr, the actress). A pretty face does not have to mean a lack of intelligence!

I have just recently accepted a position as Director of Compliance at a Fin-Tech company here in Naples, FL.. My previous 17 YOE were strictly in the Financial industry. Does anyone know what the average salary is for this position? I have a sinking feeling that I accepted the role too quickly without comparing salaries. The position only pays $50k/year. That seems low to me.

I’ve practiced litigation in DC for about 5+ years at a larger plaintiffs’ firm, and am considering a switch to a defense firm. Is there any insight to how many billable hours this would require, and how much time that would actually be? For reference, the firm has a 1900 billable hour requirement and the partner said I would have “no problem” fulfilling that based on the work they have.

Korn Ferry, Russell Reynolds or Heidrick & Struggles? Which one is better and why?

Anyone else here just chooses not to eat when too lazy to cook? 😅

Growing up was rough. On my 8th birthday my dad had an accident that led to this death a few days later. He was a good man who took care of us all (I had 3 siblings now 2; lost 1 few years ago). I'm in a good place in life right now I only find myself in the last 5years shedding a tear once a while when I'm alone. It startles me because I was a tough kid who didn't cry and just soaked it all in and rolled with it. I'm almost 40 and can't explain what's happening with these tears.

Same BB58 dude that just posted...Looking to get a Hamilton khaki field mechanical...but can’t seem to pick between white or black dial...also a bit torn if I should get the field mechanical or the Field King vs Murph (as these are a bit dressier)....would be dope to get some thoughts?

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Ladies, where do you shop for versatile work outfits?

I love you Atlanta, GA. Respect.

What are your thoughts on Porsche’s consulting subsidiary? Would it compete with T2 or T3 when it comes to industrials and automotive?

Anyone have a tax accountant / CPA here in Atlanta they like?

How much would orange theory cost if you went 2-3x each week?

I’m trying to get an estimated ideal of what my costs would be when moving to Chicago. How much do you spend a month on “going out” (before pandemic)? Specifically referring to going to restaurants, getting drinks, take out, and coffee. Not including transportation.

Has anybody given nab codility test.please let me know

Would you strongly advise against going in-house right after a state court clerkship? (No law firm experience in law school either). I don’t know if I want to become an in-house forever. Would it be difficult to get a law firm job at a later time?

What’s reasonable rent for a decent 1bdr in Hell’s Kitchen? I want enough room for a wfh desk not in my bedroom

Has anyone else had both markers dry out during a CPA exam? It's happened to me both times I've taken it.

So mentally unprepared for this busy season. When i turn on my laptop i can barely bring myself to go through the motions 😔, and I’m the in-charge on a large engagement 🙃.

Does anybody else NOT have their work profile / email / chat on their phone?

I used to carry 2 phones but got an XS MAX and now just carry one and forwarded my work SIM to my personal number

Does your firm form leadership group trainings? We usually do every summer but we are starting one these last 2 months. We usually read books or watch something and then discuss. If you do them, do you think they are effective?

What type if advisory roles in kpmg are starting to focus on cryptoassets? KPMG @

I moved to private and they expect everyone in the office throughout the pandemic. I get my work done from home but am constantly called out about “hiding.” Is anyone else in accounting actually going into the office?? How am I the weird one here??

I literally almost threw my laptop. Didn't know I could be capable of such anger

How do I actually go about giving 2 weeks notice?

How do I get Spotify to work in the EY office?

What's your ideal PTO? Activity and length of time off?

Working from home because I’m sick, but feeling too sick to work. How do you charge time when you are clearly being less efficient/effective?

Not too long ago, I was promoted and received a bonus - would I have to pay back the bonus if I leave the firm?

How do you deal with people who throw you under the bus because they’re the ones who are incompetent?

So would you say Andy from Shawshank redemption was a Banker? Seems to me that the service he provided was more of a CPA.

If minimum wage is increased to $15 dollars, what else do you think will be affected? Do you think other salaries will increase, do you think there will be a jump in prices, or will there be no changes besides less people in poverty?

Have people been getting bonuses or mid year raises now? Saw something on a Deloitte bowl I thought.

Considering leaving public accounting but feeling very conflicted about it. Is the grass actually greener in industry? I’m a manager if that makes a difference.

I feel like I need a career coach because I am considering switching jobs but I don’t know where to go or where to start. I feel really overwhelmed and don’t know what I’m qualified for. And then always worried another job could be worse than the one I’m in now. Am I the only one like this? Where do you start? I can look at job postings and all but idk what I want to do long term. Especially with WFH I feel like there’s absolutely no networking or anyone to talk to outside of my team

What are you saving for?

Not going to mention the firm or the engagement but heard that a senior manipulated a PBC to agree to their work paper and was curious if this happens more often than I thought. Am I naive to be in shock about this?!