US Lawyers in London: how are you doing your taxes in US and UK to avoid double taxation? Do you use an accountant?

Is it mandatory to have 20% down payment for home? Can I do less than 10%?

I’ve been trying to buy a home in the suburbs out west for the past few months; Covid-19 has obviously put a hold on those plans. There are several homes popping up these days that have been selling same day, before my broker can even mobilize. (Cont)

Hey guys, Im 25 and I have about 35k in the bank, 21k in retirement, 41k personal invested, 5k in crypto. No debt. Is it smart to invest more during this down market or save for a house/wedding or something else that’s smarter?

Has anyone heard of Steadily Landlord insurance?

Thinking of buying a rental property in the gta. How likely is it that it won’t get rented out?

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Make 6-8% monthly passively

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Anyone selling puts? Which stock?

If one has a 401k (pre tax) thorough their employer and an independent Roth IRA (after tax), is investing in a Roth 401k (after tax) a better option if the employer allows it? Making a little under 100K for reference

Full form of NIFTY : No Income For This Year

Looking for NJ neighborhood with short commute to midtown and good schools. After some research, considering to buy a $600–$700k condo or townhouse in south Fort Lee, NJ or Edgewater, NJ. I am bit worried about floods and poor air from GWB. Any personal experience with the hood or alternatives? Also how is the quality of schools?

When do you know you've toured enough houses and should pick one from the list you've got? I've seen probably 15-20 homes, and put in one offer. How many homes should you tour minimum, and how many offers did you put in before you closed? I don't want to be too hasty and choose something just because, but I also think continuing to see homes isn't really making my decision any easier. Thanks!

Anyone with experience in the short term rental space willing to connect?

I was in the market for a first time home in New York but the market and rates got too out of hand. Recently pivoted to a few out of state options for an STR and would love to learn from someone who's set one up.

Thanks!

I’m traveling to Europe in a few months. With the euro and dollar at equal value for the first time in 20 years - does it make sense to buy euros now and hold them?

My husband quit his very well-paying job in February to become a freelancer. I was fully supportive of this move because he was miserable at his job. He is hustling and trying to find work but it is slow. We are depleting our savings and I am stressed about our financial health and feel like retirement is getting pushed further out. I am struggling not to feel resentful. I don’t want to push him back into a career he hates but also feel like part of being an adult is making hard decisions.

Moving to SF soon. Should I sell my car or will I need one?

If I was a student for half of last year and received a signing bonus of 10k (base salary of 80k), what sort of tax refund or additional owed should I expect in NYC? (Small brokerage but didn’t sell)

Boutique partners: do you have the opportunity to buy more shares over time?

Damn LIBOR rate up again...

Did any of you take the GMAT (no matter how long ago) what did you get? And if you applied to b school where did you get in?

What kind of questions can be expected in client interview for Testing profile in TCS(Manual+Automation,YOE:3.5)?
What is the difficulty level ?

Any US qualified attorneys apply to practice in Ireland or other EU country? Any advice for trying to practice in the EU as a US attorney?

Hi,
After technical rounds, HR asked me to submit the documents and BGC related forms. I sent the all documents, it's been one week and no call back. Usually how much time they will take ?

If anyone out there is looking to join PwC and looking for a referral feel free to DM me! We're hiring. Happy to answer any questions you may have about the firm :)

I have 5 years in insurance sales experience, how can I break into tech industry through customer Success?

Any one has specflow dumps for CCA exam?

How's the growth for Java dev in AC Bangalore. Joined as an Associate in IET with YoE less than 4. How good are the projects and chances to work on good tech stack.

Anyone in tech recruit in Vietnam? What platforms are great for engineers? LinkedIn doesn’t work well there.

Help please! Are my salary expectations out of line?

I have 3 YOE, offered role in slightly different domain than Im currently in...was offered 70k and was asking for 85k...they won't budge and I don't know what to do

When will they release a list for FY22 Progressions?

Digital agency folks who moved to client side, is it really that good? Are you satisfied with the depth of work you're doing n would recommend to other analysts ?

Looking for a referral for an opportunity in Capri holdings / Michael Kors. Please reply or DM me. Thanks.

For being such a liberal place, fashion is so conservative in SF, in the sense that everyone dresses casually exactly the same way

We just picked up our wedding rings and I don’t wanna take mine off! I keep wearing it around the house 😍

Is blogging still worth the time invested?

Hi Fishes,
Just wanted know if anybody here has done Masters in Supply Chain. If yes, then i would really like to know your experiences and thoughts about it.

Folks: what are your thoughts about Taylor Wessing? I focus on VC and M&A work and TW seems to be a good fit but I don’t know how they’re viewed in the market and what the pay is. Any insight helpful!

Best magic circle firm?

Does anybody have experience working with Fried Frank? I have an interview with them for a Funds NQ role and they seem like a great fit, but I just wanted to see if anyone has any inside insight.

Leaving my (London, big US) firm; HR has sent me various confirmations they are asking me to sign “before my last day”: I haven’t taken any docs, am aware of my regulatory obligations, don’t have any claims against the firm, have returned everything I need to return etc etc etc. This feels like an obvious try-on: the firm isn’t paying me anything to sign, my reg obligations are unaffected by it etc. How do others manage these? Just walk out on last day?

Has anyone here ever worked offshore e.g. Cayman Islands? If so, what are your thoughts on working/living there?

Any thoughts on Latham in London? Considering a move out of MC and hear they are very strong at Finance. Also any insight into base pay bracket for 2PQE?

Thoughts on Kirkland’s disputes team in London?

Are BigLaw hours in London really that bad? Would an MC firm be a safer option as a foreign qualified lawyer looking to make a move.

What are peoples opinions on work from home? It seems to be an unpopular opinion but as a junior I despise it. I work 3 feet from my bed, I find the barriers of a phone/email between me and a senior to add a huge amount of stress to my life and I think it’s stunting my career development at my firm because I can’t build relationships as effectively. I’ve never at all had mental health issues before but now am really starting to feel burnt out and anxious most of the time. What do you think?

Hello, I am a big law associate in the US looking to relocate to the UK. How difficult is this to do? Can this be done?

To those who were NQs in 2008/2009 and didn’t get retained - what did you do? Did you paralegal? I’m a fourth seater really struggling to find anything as literally no firms are recruiting NQs right now.

Starting as a trainee at large international (but UK-HQed) firm soon. Does anyone have any general advice on seat planning?

Does anyone have insight into Google's commercial counsel roles in the UK? E.g. department structure, compensation, typical work day eyc

If anyone is considering a move to CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang hit me up for insights/referral

Self-described ‘aggressive litigators’ are insecure lawyers compensating poor technical skills with unjustified pressure.

London folk, question for you: do firms and offices in London not recruit candidates directly? I hardly see positions advertised on the websites of these firms but there are vacancies that they seem to recruit for through recruiters. What’s the deal here? Does it make sense to approach firms by yourself at all? Would appreciate any insight I can get on the matter. Thank you!

Any thoughts on Sidley's London office? How sharp elbowed are the associates and how much do partners genuinely try and help you develop a career? Bonus points if you can provide insight on how the corporate and finance departments work with specialists on transactional matters. As a final ask, are they genuinely into D&I and flexible working efforts or is this predominantly lip service? Thanks in advance!

I’m a 50 year old attorney at a very reputable law firm in DC. Have dreamed of working in London- taking QLTS to become solicitor- but wondering- will there be a job? Worried about age discrimination!

I'm moving from Scotland to London in September, looking to buy a flat, what are some nice / ok areas within 45 minute commute of Paddington?

Looking around the £300-£350k mark.

Obviously viewing are tricky just now so would prefer to avoid any areas that are overly...stab-y from my search to save some time.

Let’s kick things off! What practice area and firm type are people at?