Using my Amex points towards a MacBook--good idea or not (and why)?

Any AmEx Marketing connections here? Saw some recent postings with their marketing team that I’m interested in but would love any intel working in-house there.

Regarding purchasing coins is it better to swap BTC/Coin or BTC-> USDT ->Coin

In a perfect world how much would you want to make a year to both pay off your loans and live a good life? I think I'd need to make upwards of $200k to pay off my loans, take care of my family and live a fulfilling life.

Thoughts on Jumia stock?

Thoughts on being a chindi chor to save $500k and go through the EB-5 route?

Do Big 4 partners need to maintain any level of independence in retirement?

Determining if I should buy an investment property to rent out and earn side income. For those who bought a house / condo / apartment as an investment, teach me your ways! Is it worth it?

How do you make side moneys? Any apps or websites that would allow me to do work online and get paid? Thinking about bookkeeping gigs or something similar.

Need to hit about 700$ more in purchases by the end of this month. Need em points, is there anything I could buy and return?

Happy New Year ! Anyone interested in bitcoin investment and NFT ?

Recommendations for tax filing in Chicago downtown?

I’m 30 and my spouse and I want to save a million dollars in 15 years by age 45. I figured 1,000,000/15=66,666/yr need to save. To get to 66,666/yr, need to contribute:
-401k at 19500k x 2
-Roth IRA at 6000 x 2
-remaining $7833 x 2 in a brokerage account

Does this look good? Am I missing something? With discipline 2 people can save 1 million in 15 years?

How much should i save from my salry for securing post retirement life and all general commitments before that. I'm 30 now. Assume no Inheritance. Current in hand 1.85 lpm

Is this a good time to move from pre-tax 401K to Roth IRA? We have been one income family last 4 months but I still expect year income to be in $250K-$270K range. Considering conversion for $40K amount.

Wfh setup allowances are tax exempted?

If that is the case
Suppose if I have bill of 16400+3600(gst)
When I file income tax return , will I get 3600 as IT refund?

Please excuse me if anything is wrong or kiddish in my question .... I am beginner and trying to understand how it works and improving my knowledge .

Is this an aggressive position? Would you use final regulations effective for tax year beggining Dec 16, 2020 to support a deduction for calendar tax year 2020? Proposed regulations didn't include this exception. More details below.

When you have a really good interview on Friday and they say “look out for an update pretty soon”

*Refresh* *Refresh* *Refresh*

Already mid Monday and second guessing myself.

Civility thread!

Don't mention/hint at who you're voting for. Let's try to find some common ground.

How's your day going fellow politically-minded 🐠?

Hi Fishes,

I want to know if 21LPA(15% VP) + 1.25 JB is worth to consider joining Infosys?
Designation offered is JL5B(Consultant)

I have 6.8 YOE with C.CTC as 16 LPA(21% VP).

Still 3 months of NP is pending (Received offer today)

How strict is Google about returning into the office? New York based

If I make $120k base and have 50k for down payment, what should the house price be?

Guys — any suggestions on durable loafers in the $500 price range ?

Article 13 passed, time to close the Europe meme bowl! 🤣

Is 80k cash + 20k company share a good deal for a junior dev role in the bay area?🙏

I want to learn SQL with free certificate. Any one can suggest where ca in find it free. You response can change my life

Is there any good training institute which offers placement to become a data analyst/business intelligence analyst? I wanna switch my job.

Our company is considering offering 401K employer match. We are about 200 employees venture backed company. We have about 60% participation mostly the non HCEs and only some key employees contribute. We always pass top heavy test and wpassed the 2019 ADP/ACP test. We are aggressively hiring and project there will be increase in participation, particularly if we offer the match. Given this information would it make sense to continue with a traditional 401k plan or go with safe Harbor plan?

How Income tax deduction is calculated in Mphasis payslip?

Is there any specific % or threshold values?

How has your experience been starting a new job during the global pandemic?

Booking flights for family on United and partner airline (Lufthansa). Should I put it on my chase sapphire preferred or United explorer card to maximize points? I’m not traveling with them if that matters..

Anyone has any good corporate codes for Hilton? Downtown Chicago if you need an area specific?

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

Any good books recommendation on effective client communication/business writing?

Have any of y’all tried a meal delivery service like Blue Apron or Hello Fresh for the weekends? I think I want to try cooking but never learned and I think this could be a good way. Thanks 🐠

Bain or BCG for supply chain, manufacturing and industrials, including aerospace and transportation?

Can someone tell me what happened at Olive? Interested in the company, but I see many people on LinkedIn who worked there and then left after a short time. Were there layoffs?

What would you do in this situation?
I have my last day at employer A right before thanksgiving and will be covered on their health insurance through 11/30. I am taking some time off before starting a new position with employer B in mid January but their insurance wouldn’t be effective until 2/1. I have 60 days to elect COBRA under employer A, which leaves me with 2 days where I wouldn’t have coverage (Jan30/31). What would you do in this situation? (Cont)

FAANG folks - what are Facebook/Google roles like Country Lead/Industry Lead equivalent to? Are these Director level roles? What sort of compensation can you expect in something like that role?

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

Is it recommended to get two full years of consulting experience before looking for a move elsewhere...for more comp (say to another Big 4, industry, attempt at MBB or FAANG)? Already have 8 yoe in the DoD space outside of consulting. And about 16 months of consulting exp

I have about 13 years experience in public sector healthcare doing program management and PMO work on systems implementation and integration projects. Which firms can I target outside big 4 for similar roles? Seems like most firms are doing only healthcare strategy work which is not my area of interest. Thanks.

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

Does anyone know how to change the city that you are affiliated with on this app?

Can Bama just not win for once? Already annoyed that they’re in the CFP without a conference win.

I feel like the more you’re exposed to corporate life, the more you become bitter. Many nice, genuine people I met work outside this bubble. They radiate pure kindness.

why i always have my training in Secaucus. NJ. Orientation training and new senior training. how did everyone else get Atlanta!

Have any of you sacrificed a huge opportunity in your career for family? So torn. Take a more prestigious role, more money but be away from my wife for a year. Or average role and stay together.

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.