What funds do you choose in 401K? I selected only the Vanguard Target Retirement and dont know if the portfolio is diversified enough. Thanks Fish Fam!

What’s the best site to put your condo on rent other than Kijiji & MLS?

My new total base number on comp statement is less than the old number*(1+merit % + promotion %). It's 41.4 dollars off. Shall I report up? It's not a lot but I can buy my kids two stuffed animals!

Hello Fishes, there are few questions hitting to my mind about PWC AC, can you please help me clear this.

1. Benefits included and when does my eligibility start at PWC

2. Other perks(telecommuting perks and stock options) at PWC

3. vacation time and sick leave at PWC

4. Bonus compensation (Yearly / Mid year Bonus, Joining Bonus)

Thanks!!

I’m 26 and have ~40k sitting in my savings account. Annual income 140k. Maxing out 401k. No debt. Planning to invest 25k but don’t know where to start. Should I get a wealth manager? What is the best way to approach this?

At my current freelance gig, they hold 47% of my gross paychecks for taxes. Is this normal or way too much?

Any twin toddler parents? I have twins (2 years old) and i am unable to figure how i would get them into college. With the current tuition costs and living expenses of attending college, i feel i can either buy a house or get them education. Any advice on how to plan savings?

I just want a decent house on the west side/Culver City/Mid City area of LA, that’s less than $900k. Is that really so wrong?

I'm interested in buying a new Honda Civic exl with Honda sensing, I'm getting a rate of 23k..any good deals out there saving on tax rebates etc?

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what is the component called other allowances and reimbursement 1 and 2 ? for what purpose its used ?

Is it normal to sign a bunch of disclosures for a Wells Fargo rate lock? Will I have to pay anything is I end up not using wells ?

Would switching from S& to LEK boost, hurt, or not change exit ops to PE/ PE ops/Corp dev & strat roles? Also looking at benefits of not having independence and utilization requirements. Thanks!

Question about health insurance. Since some of us are at the age of more preventives, such as colonoscopies and mammograms, are PPO plans the best option? Does anyone have an HSA? Do you recommend it? Yes or no? Thanks!!

My parents are coming to US for 5 months. Any recommendations for health insurance ?

Does anyone use the fidelity app? How can you change it out of dark mode? I can’t figure it out for the life of me.

For those that work at big4, does maternity leave benefit only kick in if you’ve worked for the firm for at least a year? Or does it apply immediately?

Not mad that student loans being paused means I can use the money for Christmas. Are you still making payments during the pause? Or are you saving the money for something else. My christmas present to myself is a spa day!

Places to stay in Iceland that aren’t hella expensive? Also, any suggestions on ways to save money when there?

I am getting a 3% interest rate on a jumbo loan with 20% down on a $850,000 single family home. The ball park in July was 2.65 - 2.75
Checking if folks are noticing a spike in interest rates or if I need to look for another lender.

Anyone have slow months where you burn through a lot of your allotted pro bono/professional development hours to keep hitting minimum daily hours? The past few weeks have been like this for me. Should I be concerned (I.e., will this reflect poorly on me, come review time? Will I have dug myself too much of a hole if I keep burning my non-billable hours?) I’ve been asking partners if I can assist in any projects so I can fill my plate, but I’ve only gotten small (4-6 hour) tasks handed my way.

Is it possible to get your notice period shortened from 3 months.i have 15 carried forwarded annual leaves from last year.

Is McKinsey Middle East not growing as fast as some of the other firms (BCG, Kearney, S&, …)? Haven’t heard of many people interviewing of late, especially for the UAE offices

Has anyone found a co-founder(s) for their new venture ideas from this group?

Hi there. Anyone willing to refer for Ops M&A roles at KPMG? Thanks!

Searching for Abinitio Support roles.
Current technical support lead in TCS with total 6.10yrs exp. Relevant experience 4+.

Pls share opportunities.

I got an offer in UBS pune with 20 lakh fixed CTC for AO role, plus 80k shift allowances + 2.5 lakh relocation.
Also have an offer from Capgemini Pune for Manager role 26.75 lakhs ( 24.2 lakh fixed + 2.5 variable).
YOE - 13 years. This is my first switch.

Current location Chandigarh, UBS asking for joining in Pune office, Capgemini asking for Remote joining.

What company shall I choose. Please advice

Need advice on salary range for a role I'm interested in. Change Management Analyst role in HR at American Express. I have 3.5 years of experience, mostly in the CM space. Is 98K too high/low? (NYC)

Anyone make the move from consulting at a Microsoft partner to consulting at Microsoft? Is it common among functional folks or more so for technical (D365 functional consultant here)?

Hi EY people…who is the 401k provider for you? Vanguard?

What are the companies I can switch from Eli Lilly? Can I try for product based companies like Amazon and Uber?

Does anyone have a Shopify store? Looking to do some customer research for a personal project in case anyone is willing to help out. Serious responses only.

I’m looking for some ideas for informational texts beyond just an essay. My students will be comparing the theme of a short work of fiction with the central idea of a nonfiction text.

How is living in the west Harlem area?

What is the BI tool used in J.p. Morgan? Any BI analysts here can confirm?

Last night my 9yo said, “wow mom, Idina Menzel is 48 but she looks way younger than you!” (I am 38.) Then I put makeup on this morning and she said, “well, you look nice but you still look worn out...

What movie title would you use to describe your current job?

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

Best home office chair? A bit late to the WFH game and just getting set up

Google keyboard for iPhones is pretty cool, but mega annoying in the wrong hands.

Who here actually owns a car and what kind of car is it?

Which firm hires the dumbest people?

Tip for anyone taking the CAIA exam, get UpperMark. Was using willey and was abt 1/2 complete and borrowed a friends test bank … night and day much harder and honestly was more like what I expected

Received an offer from JPM for a branch manager position, but afraid of getting the offer rescinded due to going through bankruptcy almost 3 years ago . I’m freaking out hoping this won’t be an automatic disqualification, has anyone been through this same experience and gotten hired in?

Does anyone here know of a good resume/cover letter proofreading and optimization service? Looking to get mine professionally checked and would greatly appreciate it if anyone could share their personal experience. Thanks!!

Is there a difference in value between pursuing an MBA at an accredited, but not ivy, and a certification (business analytics or CIA)?

Does one provide more value than the other? I've heard the MBA's shine is dimming and don't want to waste time if a certificate can do the same for me.

What can I do during downtime throughout my day to prepare me for investment banking? I have a while until I am eligible to move internally but I want to be prepared when the time comes

Best gadgets, accesorios, etc. for traveling? What are the things you always take with you when you travel?

Has anyone else turned down a tech job for banking? It was a hard decision but ultimately, I decided that the experience and training I'll get here is second to none. Hope I don't regret this decision

People interested in B-school: what are your top schools and why?

Anyone know what other fishbowls are like?

Lady Fish, I'm looking for a light weight, professional jacket to wear this fall. I haven't found anything that's caught my eye. Do you have any recommendations?

Please help. I am a top producing financial advisor (mostly insurance) and I hate my job. Im so sick of feeling like all I do is prospect for clients to sell whole life to. I have a series 7 & 66 and life and health. I just want to do something in the financial world. Whether that be actually advising clients, investment banking, or anything. I’m 25 years old and have a year of experience. What are some options?

Does anyone know what the base salary increase is going from Analyst to AVP at Barclays in the UK is? Front office trading role

Looking for a great espresso machine – willing to pay whatever as long as it lives up to its hefty price tag. Any recommendations?

Any insight on CAIA? Difficulty and whether it impacts salary?