What are some problems/inconveniences that you can actually pay to go away, with enough money?

If you only stay a year after returning what happens to the 10K relocation and 20K early signing? Are you required to pay back half or is it all yours?

I was paid a retention bonus last year which I have to return - couple of questions: Will I get a corrected W2 ? If yes, how much time does it generally to generate a corrected W2? Should I wait for corrected W2 to file the return ? (with the current comp - I owe taxes however with the W2C - I will probably not..) thoughts??

37 / 13 years / 215K / PDX

How are the areas around white rock lake to buy an investment property? Any suggestions appreciated!

Guys ..
When will final settlement take place? What will be the components of it?

Hello and happy Thanksgiving! What are the pros and cons of living in San Diego vs San Francisco? I’m from NY and looking to move to one of those locations. I’m hoping to get more info on rent, dating, entertainment, taxes, and job stability.

Do we get a pension after 3 years of working regardless of level? I was under the impression it was only for partners..

Why do people accrue prepaid expenses?

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

Can I live comfortably in Dubai on 25k a month? With wife and kid too?

I recently received an offer for 200k€ in Amsterdam. Includes travel, 30% ruling, holiday pay.

Any idea if that is enough to cover a mortgage on a flat within biking distance from the city center without over spending on housing?

(3 small kids and a non-working partner)

Which is the best brokerage to get into Pre-IPO?

On a credit file, do multiple credit cards from the same issue count as multiple accounts or is that issuer counted as a single account regardless of how many cards

Looking for advice from anyone who has a 2nd home. I’m looking to purchase another home and rent out my first. Was there any challenges I should be aware about in the financing/approval process?

Noob question - bought a call debit spread 195/197.50. PayPal is at 199 today - if I hold till expiration I get the 250 correct? Or can I exercise it now and get the 250?

What’s a good budget for rent if I’m making 138k + 14k sign on in NYC? I’ve got like 10k in student loans and about 5k in credit cards. No other obligations.

Realtor fishes, let's play a game: I share some details of some listings that we have available at my office and you let me know if we should keep them in our portfolio or make room for better properties.

How do you split income/expenses with your spouse? Wife earns about 75% as much as me. Don’t have kids yet. Do you have a joint account for everything or do you split common expenses 50-50 or in proportion to income? Something else? This has caused some contention so want to benchmark. Thanks!

What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
I’ve seen for individual: match trad 401k->match roth 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max trad 401k->max roth 401k->max HSA
For self employed: max SEP IRA/solo 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max HSA

Of course situations differ but in general?

Hi everyone! I’m going to get my master’s degree next year and want to go into biotech. I live in the Bay Area and am looking at companies like Genentech and BMS. What are the approximate starting salaries for associate scientists at these companies?

I have 3 YOE as a Software Developer. I currently work as a React/Node developer making 87k per year (I know that is pretty low, my manager will admit it) He has made it clear that I am the most skilled developer on the team, and I am getting promoted to Senior Dev. I would like to know what I should be shooting to make? I really like my job and ideally don't want to move companies, but would like some realistic expectations for what I should be earning.

Curious on some entry level (2years of experience) ux designer salaries in the Charlotte, NC area? Currently making around 60-70k.

I have 2.5 years of experience as a BI consultant primarily working with SQL and Power BI. I feel a little underpaid while currently making $75k. All of my performance reviews have been positive and I have been the lead/only BI developer on two of our largest and most public projects this year. Any thoughts on what I could ask for at end of year reviews for a salary increase?

I have got pre offer form from ey. And welcome mail as well but i didn't see offer letter anywhere. Where can I find offer letter?

Apart from firing freshers, how is the job security in Tiger Analytics.
I'm thinking of joining as a senior software engineer (data engineering)
YOE - 2

Looks like some bonus numbers are coming out for bankers, would appreciate any insights!

Having to call Marriott to apply a suite night award to an SPG hotel on a reservation you made before the merger and combining accounts proves to you how much is still SO WRONG with this merger.

What’s all the hype about safemoon?

any startups worth looking at? I think I'm done with consulting and would love to go to a SC startup that's using analytics and tech

When is external hire IBD recruiting season?

I have an offer and want to negotiate

1. London base salary but I have to absorb all the expenses (train + stay)
I am thinking to negotiate to

2. home base salary and have my expenses paid for

I know that's depends on the amount I have to travel (and potentially stay) but at the moment this is unknown. Past 8 months was just twice a month + 2 nights stay.

The only thing I know is it won't be every week, the return trian ticket is about £80-100, depends I could plan ahead.

Layoff going on in Synechron ?

Hello!
I am an LPN working for a school district.
I am located Northern Illinois. I am currently making about 34,000 yearly. I am wondering what other LPN's working for a school district make in this area or even in Wisconsin.

I lose FAR credit on 11/4 and only have 1 left (failed it in the last testing window). When's the latest I can take my last exam? If I sit for it on 11/3 and pass, then I'll be a CPA?

Hi Fishes,

I am going to start as a Big data Developer. I have an experience of 3 years in non-IT MNCs and current CTC is 5 lpa for me. What is the salary I should expect as my earlier experience is not relevant to the field. Please help.

Partners, when do you think informal communication regarding new PPMDs will start trickling in?

Looking for advice: would you stay in partner pipeline at Big 4 or move to one of the MBBs as a principal? I am hearing that with Big 4 getting into strategy more, MBBs will be obsolete soon thoughts?

Would you say being a partner is more demanding than being an industry exec?

Great discussion board

Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

Partners, what's been the impact to ongoing sales conversations? Do you think we're all screwed for the year?

What is KPMG's parental leave policy for partners versus employees (MDs and below)? Trying to plan life and figure out if it makes a difference to have a child before or after one makes partner in terms of parental leave benefits. Thanks!

I do things (late nights/weekends) that I don't think my managers/partner knows about since everything is running well - directly correlated with elected hours spent. Is it weird to bring this up?

Do partners know each other’s compensation? I see partners selling engagements for vastly different numbers b/w shorter ‘interesting’ strategy work and longer ‘boring’ transformations. Thoughts?

As a M / SM, how did you go about growing contacts outside of project work? For contacts that did not know via previous project work, how did you transition into how you (or firm) can help them?

Big4 partners, do you feel the journey has been worth it when gauging by the variables of money, family, sphere of influence, and happiness? Or industry still seems more alluring? Thanks for your wisdom.

What was the first thing you did once you become partner? I am assuming heavy pressure on selling more than what you were selling before?

What is your firm doing to develop and retain Latino and African American leaders/partners? Or is it not seen as a priority to have ethnic diversity at this level?

What’s your sales target for this year?

Exec consisting Slalom for more creative work and more diverse and inclusive culture. Any insight into partner and above admissions/roles/past experiences. Based east coast but not looking for local

Partners - absent the paycheck, do you enjoy your job? Regardless of yes/no, did you enjoy the path to getting there? If you didn't, what convinced you to keep going at it?

Big4 Advisory Partners/Principals - how much do you make in your 1st - 4th year as a partner/principal?
Trying to make a decision whether its worth continuing.

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

At Accenture, I feel that 9/ 10 MDs I see are solid business operators/ relationship developers in contrast to true value creation/ thought leadership. I enjoy creating. Ctd...

How do you identify potentials in people?