To the credit card gurus: does it make sense to drop a chase sapphire reserved to the next lower card given my situation? I already have the Freedom Unlimited, left consulting years ago so I don't travel for work, not planning on personal travel either much this upcoming year because of covid, almost all my transactions are on the CSR totaling ~$1k/month, and want to minimize expenses since I'm in school now.

Is now a good time to buy VTI?

Well, its a good thing I sold ARKF when it was $55 last year

New to preferred stocks.. any recommendations on what companies to watch out and invest in

Tax question - I was living in Chicago in 2015 and am trying to figure out if I need to claim income earned while I was in another state on my IL return. Thoughts?

Has anyone tested positive with COVID while pregnant? My spouse just tested positive and I’m staying someplace else to keep safe. But curious how worried I should be if I end up getting the virus?

For those of you who hold cryptos, what multiple of your initial investment is your current balance?

Looking to learn more about BCG opportunities with OSD/Pentagon anyone have info on positions and travel requirements for fed practice?

Pro tip: live close to poorer people to feel rich. The feelings of wealth are extremely subjective and is mainly based on comparison

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as a Data Science Analyst in Amex and would like to make a switch to Fraud detection/Credit risk modelling in future.(not in a hurry but would like to start preparing for the same)
How should I go about preparing for it? Is MBA the only course?
My current tech stack is Python, Pyspark, Hive, SQL, ML, DL(specifically NLP based). I have already done MS in CS from IIT Kgp.
I am confused mainly cause the tech stack requirement is similar to my role in the company.

I recently joined a company after being self employed. I’m on hubs’s health insurance. We have no kids. It’s United healthcare. The company offers United as health insurance. What’s the best way to compare plans? I have not been in this situation before so apologies in advance if this is a dumb question.

Saving $20K for an engagement ring by EOY. Should I put it in a dividend ETF to fund the band or is that too risky?

It’s been an interesting 24 hours. So, you know I got out of the VIX Puts at 26 with a small loss. I bought a few DIA July 15 calls at the low at a 309 strike .13 so I did better than I would. Trading the technicals now with DIA and C Puts.

Best Marriott/SPG hotel in Seattle for a quick weekend getaway?

Traveling to DC for 4 days. Looking for Marriott with parking and maybe concierge lounge functioning. Anyone use a Marriott recently they can recommend?
Open to other suggestions too. Thanks

Anybody change ur W4 status to married and then get screwed with owing taxes?

What are your top 3 favorite pharma directors? I haven’t shot pharma in a while and don’t have extensive experience in it. NY based directors a nice plus but not a must. Forget COVID, just trying to refresh my memory and look at reels. I’m based in NYC, if that matters. Budget is decent. Thanks!

Hey guys,

Currently in Saas sales for MDM and AV, but I'm getting tired of the sales side and constant budget chase. Probably also because we get few leads and I have to do a lot of building pipeline from scratch. I'm thinking about taking some online courses to try to move over to cyber security, what would be the easiest step that way career wise- preferably also away fro sales?

Best place to book an Airbnb in South Florida or West Palm beach area?

International tax senior associate- Deloitte

I have an interview with Deloitte next week for senior associate Internacional tax in California. How much salary I should expect? I am sure this question will come up and I don't want to underbelly myself. Currently I am a senior at other Big4.

For me the Mclaren P1 is the best car in the world? Which is your favorite car and why?

So the bonus at Salesforce is pretty much same 15% for everyone ?

Hi all,
Recently gone through ICICI bank debt manager DSMG interview, HR told will provide non industry matching hike because my last switch was just 6 months ago. What should be the expected CTC? Currently working as collection manager at HDB financial services Ltd, CTC-5.1, Work exp-4.9Y.

Folks - anyone purchase or lease a car under their LLC? If so, advantages and disadvantages of this move?

Joined Deloitte india in management consulting in Oct. On bench since 6 months.
Does Deloitte lay off if bench period is extended??

Is CSR still worth it? I already used the complimentary Lyft membership? It just expired. and I already used the DoorDash benefit. Their fees are going up to $550

2017 Lexus IS 200t F Sport for 32k plus taxes...? (33k miles) Yay or Nay?

Happy to refer for EY US roles. DM me!

Is there a difference between strategy & operations and business operations & strategy?

I’m a jr SWE and have successfully landed an interview with Google. It’s time for the coding and interview rounds. I’m a wreck. What was the best way to prep for this portion of the interview?

Hi
I am having around 3.6 yoe in mainframe.
I am looking forward to move to aws cloud.
Can anyone please suggest the starting steps?
Thanks in advance for your help.

For a 10 yoe , azure data engineer role which is best LTI or xebia or HCL ?

HCL Technologies LTI Information Technology Xebia

Fishes need suggestions. I have been put on PIP for bad performance. I am being a part of 6 months project and project is about to complete with backend work done. I took more time for some tasks because of not knowing the technology so they highlighted that and my senior send emails to HR to put me on PIP. What should I do ? Acknowledge PIP ? Or resign? Or let them terminate me so I can claim salary of three months as fnf settlement? Getting confused, please suggest.

Is google still hiring? I see some transitions from D to Google but wonder whether I should apply or sit tight?

What will get for frontend developer react and node 5year experience

How big is to big for an initial investment property. Theres a 20 SFH portfolio for sale by me for about a mil. Is this to big to start with initially? I'm less worried about the Financials (feel comfortable on that end) and more worried about the managerial aspect.

Thoughts on body size positivity movement?

Best and worst industries you've consulted in? Been reading Michael Porter

What are your book recommendations?

Has anyone ever downloaded a game to their Deloitte laptop?

How is every fucker priority? And the non priority people...please stand in your own peasant line, do we ever crowd your way?

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

I'm not seeing the benefit of joining a firm as an experienced hire unless you really enjoy travel. You can get a similar Client position at bout the same salary. What am I missing?

Former SM at ACN went to D as a Manager. Is that a typical move?

How is M&A right now? Is this industry currently short of work or short staffed? Trying to figure out what my chances are to get in

Think I’m being ghosted from a recruiter, would you send a second follow up email or just move on? Got good vibes and interview was over an hour confused on what happened

You know it's a slow week when the highlight is when your comment to a fishbowl post gets more upvotes than the initial post

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Any book recommendations?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

Anyone else decline Green Choice? I've realized the points aren't worthy a clean room.

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