just switched to fidelity for 401k — anyone willing to share their portfolio? currently around 10 years from retirement. thanks 😊

Currently in industry at 135k salary, poor healthcare, amazing wlb, a month of parental leave, work is okay.

Considering data science roles at :
return to Deloitte aim for SC in GPS
trying out EY GPS aim for SC
Gov job range is 100-120k and would need to negotiate up pto otherwise I’d for sure decline

-any perspectives appreciated

At what income level should one be comfortable to spend 2400/mo on rent in HCOL? Assuming single, no kids, no debt or major expenses.

Can you apply for a per diem tax job besides your full time tax accountant job? Both are public

Is Microsoft hiring for candidates with a healthcare background?

Max out 401k before contributing to taxable brokerage? Roth IRA is already maxed out.

Hi guys, should I buy lumpsump for coffee can investing or do SIP ? And one more question if you guys can help . At what point let say I hold a coffee can stock when should I exit. I am planning to hold for 10 years but how do I know that this stock is not relevant now or some red flag I should exit .

Does HSBC give some staff benefits to it's employees on there banking services..

How bad is reneging a week before I start? Have an offer with FAANG but the role is sales. Got a dream job with Disney in Analytics & Strategy with comparable salary. Should I stick with FAANG?

Better manager & culture & benefits at FAANG, better role & opp at Disney

How hard is everyone pushing their corporate clients to authorize nonresident assignees whose only 2020 US compensation was the value of their 2019 tax preparation?
My clients are pushing back on it this year, and I can't say I blame them. If I were in their shoes, I'd rather take the risk of not filing than the expense of filing again. From my own point of view, I don't really want to spend my time on such returns, either, even if the revenue and easy return are nice.

How to save tax for the money from freelance work? As i already have a full time job.

How will the US come out of covid19? As an outsider they seem at greater risk then others: expensive healthcare, no sick days, homeless people, people who wont stay home... Thoughts?

What stocks are you guy guys buying right now in this market?

Is now a good time to buy property in London? For investment purposes.

Thanks

Are my crypto profits taxed?

Well yes. Crypto is taxed like stocks & other types of property. When you sell for a profit, you are required to pay tax on the gains. It’s called capital gains tax.

Is the GSU price while vesting based on the market rate at the time of vesting or is it fixed based on the stock price during hire date/month?

Bombcrypto is launching their nft market place the 20/01. From 3usd to 5usd (+1.5-2usd) approx

Big4 Partners: could you provide some insights into how the Big4 pensions work. Assume one becomes partner at 40, and then retires at 50 after full vesting, how much annual $$ you get after retirement?

Anyone have advice on protesting property tax increases for a recently purchased home?

Appraised value went from 540K to 700K...

What all we get along with laptop for new joiners from citiustech?

Anyone know of adult recreational soccer leagues in San Diego? Any informal pickup leagues should work too. Would prefer something in La Jolla/north county but willing to drive to downtown!

Moving to NY in spring. 25F, single, work a lot. Not sure if I want to get a place with a roommate or live alone. Anyone have experience making this decision and have any suggestions?

Do you tip all of your front desk staff the same amount for the holidays? Or… pick favorites?

Shabbat Shalom! I’m 22F and wanting to find my NJB. If you’re in la let me know!

Anybody know any good directors based in Iceland? Cheaper to shoot there ?

So I work as an assistant manager at a restaurant for the past 9 months. I've worked in restaurants for the past 6 years science I was 16. Now I'm 22. I went to a trade school for media and film. I got a dream opportunity to work in the field making about the same or 10% more. I told myself the only reason I'd leave this company is for this type of job. Should I take the chance at this job and leave the restaurant that is on the rise and growing?

Biggest areas to focus on before BEC? I feel good about where I'm at but having issues on what to review before taking it since there's such a wide range of topics

Is it possible to pass all 4 parts in 4 months while working? Any tips?

Do infosys really allowing permenant remote option?Please help

Hi Group, seems like it should be basic format, but I just can not get it to work. a list of data and want to alternate shade (blue,white,blue,etc) each line but if I have multiple lines I want to group together and they all shade the same. I want to group by the same data in column A, and the number of rows that are the same could vary. So let’s say row 1& 2 same entry in column A(blue) row 3 different (white) row 4,5,6 same as each other different to other rows (blue) etc… help 🙏

Has anyone been following the progress of “data portability” discussions / legislation? It has been a topic of discussion among retail clients who need to comply with privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.

Fishes,

Please suggest a good credit card for regular air travel , airport lounge access with less/annual charges.

Any review on IDFC first select credit card

Europe!
What is reasonable salary growth coefficient when going from FTE to consultant?
My current reasoning is 2x as
* We get 100% parental leave for 6 months in current company
* Risk mitigation

I have never been a consultant before, what other factors should one consider?

Looking to specialize in privacy and was considering getting the CIPP/CIPM/CIPT. I already have my CISSP and CISA. Is it worth it?

GF is 32 and I’m 28. She wants kids within 2 years, understandably. I never envisioned having kids that early (more like late 30s), but I like her a lot. Anyone else gone through something similar?

Hi Fishes,

How is culture at Hexaware ? Especially there Central Bid Management or RFP team?

I can’t anymore I can’t 😭

So who else is at Hilton Orlando this week?

Has Deloitte gotten laid off yet?

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

New joiner. What should I get with my $250 wfh stipend? I already have standing desk, dual monitor, portable monitor, and good headset, not too sure what else I need, but it’s free money. Thanks.

What is happening at Accenture... are recruiters being fired?

What benefits are included in EYs frequent traveler program? How many miles or stays are required?

Can anyone actually focus on work when eating at your desk? Don’t understand the culture of always quietly eating lunch at your desk yet at other points throughout the day everyone chats instead of...

How hard is the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification? What study sources have you used and how long did it take?

Any Freemasons lurking around here!? Thinking about making a Bowl for my Traveling Brothers. Maybe to talk about how we view this unique Labor (consulting) in a Masonic context, post some inspirational messages, recommend good books, idk stuff like that...

I used to have açaí bowls for breakfast while traveling because of per diem. Now that I’m bracing to be WFH for the long run, I want to start making nicer breakfasts to make me happier. Where are the best places to get açaí? Not the powder, the frozen packets

Anyone else’s laptop log in not working?! Tried to call NSC but that’s failing too......

What’s the process for resigning on the bench? What’s the appropriate sequence of communication and should it be email vs. phone?

Hi All,

Moving out of IT consulting to Product Management side in the next couple of weeks.
The new company I will join is an e-commerce division of a leading food retail group.

Any suggestions about books/ videos that I can access to learn the basics of the product side?

how do you deal with an overbearing manager but you can’t escape them because they are also your career advisor in addition to your engagement manager? 😭😭

Do you have to be flying Delta to go to the skyclub? Or American to go to their skyclub?

@EY FSO folks: Going through an interview process, had all three interviews done (SM, ED, P), how soon should I expect to hear back from the HR/Talent team? Been more than a week since last interview

Any book recs on how to improve soft skills (ex. Communication, leadership, etc)? Doesn’t beat real life practice of course but would be a good starting point. Thanks!

I've been biking to my home office everyday so I've been wearing gym clothes and bringing a change of clothes with me. When I get in the morning how long can I sit at my desk before going to change?

Investment gurus - Appreciate pointers for resources (books, blogs, videos etc.) to read up on investment strategies. Just getting started and could use all the help. 🙏

BCG folks - any other benefits besides the major ones that I should be aware about (e.g. gym membership reimbursement, mobile reimbursement etc). I’m joining at the end of March. Thanks!