What things *can you negotiate when purchasing a new car? What things *should you negotiate always? Any differences in negotiation approach when buying used? Seems like I can afford considerably less, given the current interest rates 😭 Currently financing a car at 1.9% and it's killing me to buy, but I've had nothing but issues with the used car I bought.

Boston friends - what’s the thoughts on CTP?

For the past 2-3 years, I have obsessively tracked my net worth/income trends/investment performance over time. I checked my trends just now, and OMG I hit the 300k net worth mark right around Christmas. I guess I haven’t looked at my dashboard for a month. This feels so cool. I want to shout it from the roof! I can’t really brag about this to my friends, so I’m sharing here! 🎉 🎉

Sanity check. I like a nice lifestyle. Currently make 350-550k with bonus. 53 years old. About 400k in brokerage. Another 1.9million in retirement accounts. House worth 1.2 million with loan of 625k. For retirement pension will be $2400 per mo which goes to my wife if I die for life. Another 3800k Per month estimated from Social Security. I plan on working another 10 years or so maybe less once the kids graduate college. I am this will be out in 2024. What should I be doing or thinking about? 

AMZN buy more or hold?

Have about $15-20k to invest. Want to mix it up between short term and long term investments. Any ideas or opinions where should i put it?

How much money do you have saved up?😳

Off topic

Is there any low interest or interest free loan policy available in thoughtworks?

Current employees, please comment...

So, Partners... What's your spending breakdown like? Curious to see what expenses y'all have. # of yrs as Partner may also help.

Thanks for sharing! Again, just for fun and curiosity.

What is everyone’s top 1 or 2 favorite books on personal finance? I’m always looking for a new one to bring into the fold of what I’m doing

Roth or traditional 401k? I already have some in roth with previous employer.

What’s your target retirement number and at what age do you plan to retire?
Of course I know it depends on a wide range of factors, but I’m curious to get a sample from this group.
Mine is $5M at 55.

Is anyone aware if we are eligible for pension component?? I know D does have for Core Consulting model.

Looking for a good personal finance or similar book to read. Any suggestions?

Is it still worth buying Tesla stock? Especially after rising so much since year start?

I'm being interviewed for Senior Analyst in hsbc. Can anyone help me with the tax saving options available with HSBC? Like self education, communication, meal vouchers etc.

I may lose a job opportunity because of my credit history - what can I do?

Started in *May* - Prior to signing everything, I expressed concern to the recruiter about the credit check. Honestly, it’s not great but it’s not terrible. The recruiter told me many times to not sweat it because it the background check was the main thing. And that we could talk through anything on the credit report. Now HR is telling me they may rescind the offer pending review. I’m crushed. What can I do?

Has any one went from reinsurance back to insurance? The money is great and all but the W/L balance isn’t. Has anyone else felt the same?

Catch BPCL Rs.58 dividend with record date of 16th September

Hey can anyone refer me for Agoda careers? I’m very much interested in working with them any leads would be highly appreciated :)

Hola mi gente ! 🇲🇽

I have recently given interview at Infosys for senior lead analyst role. I have submitted all the documents. It’s been 10 days I have not received the offer letter. Could anyone tell if it usually takes this much time to release an offer?

Software Testing/Quality Analyst:

My wife just moved in with me in Delhi and she has been working with a Product based company in Hyderabad, while we were fine with her working in the current organisation, now they have decided to call back all the staff to HYD. While we want to settle here.
Can someone pls help us refer her on the below profile in Delhi/NCR:
Selenium based automation testing, hands on experience on manual testing, total experience 1year in April’22

Kyle, Texas - anyone know a decent spot for apps and a nicer happy hour type setting ?

From the moderator, for discussion.

Should white males be concerned that current focus on diversity will lead to negative results

If Yes, why and under what conditions
If No, why not?

I’m a Producer/PM/Account Manager at a small production company in Seattle making $65k. I’ve been with the company for three years now. For wearing so many hats, should I be making more?

It has taken me well over a week and a half to feel like a human again this break. 3 days left and I feel simultaneously like I’m getting shorted and grateful that I had the time to have my breakdown off-the-clock. When do you go back and are you feeling ready?

Hey guys! What is the standard CTC for a non-qualified in Big 4 currently with 5 years of experience?

Welcome to the bowl. Lets keep the topic of discussion around Bristlecone and have respect for everyone

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to know what are all skills needed for 5 years Java developers , who's appearing for Product Based Companies interview in a coming week apart from DS, Algo, Java, springboot and microservices these are I already know. Currently working in a Service Based Company.

Thank you.

So, where are you all from and what business line are you in? 😊

people with cybersecurity, cloud security , cloud infra mgt, app development (all Languages), devops, agile, scrum, SAP, Salesforce .. looking for a referral in Accenture. Dm me.

Hi Fisher...

I am looking for job change in technical support.

Please let me know if there is any openings for this.

Derek Jeter HOF but not unanimous

Hi,
Anyone has an idea how Cloud Engineer AI job is different from Cloud Migration Consultant - AI/ML job at Google.
I have an interview for Cloud Migration Consultant job.
Thanks

Any old Land Rover Range Rover P38 fans on here?

How reliable is Lexus and is maintenance outrageously expensive? Considering an RXh at some point and I’m hesitant after being burned on crap reliability and expensive repairs with Audi

Audi Q3 vs BMW x2 - opinions ?

Hey, I’m thinking of getting a Mazda CX-5 2022. Is it a good car? Is it worth the price? Any problems I’ll run into in the future? Please talk about it! This is my first car and I’m super anxious and need to make a deposit soon! Thanks. Is it expensive to maintain?

Selling my 2020 MB E450 in excellent condition and 14k miles. DM if interested or know someone in the market!

Hi y'all! Looking for thoughts on if this a good deal?

Toyota Camry hybrid for 23k with less than 50k miles on it. 2016 model.

So squirrels decided to eat my engine harness (thanks Honda for your eco friendly wiring).
I got it fixed but the acceleration still feels sluggish even when slamming the acceleration on sport mode. It’s a 2017 Honda Civic turbo and used to have a pretty fun acceleration. Any ideas what could be the culprit or where to look? Things like bad ECU/ messed up turbo/ air leak?

On the market for a car that can fit two car seats and a grandma comfortably but still fit in my tiny city driveway. Any ideas?

Looking for a used AWD SUV ~$20k price point, what would you recommend? Ideally 2012 or later with under 100k miles. Reliability and low lifetime maintenance costs are number 1 priority. Plan would be to run it into the ground eventually, not resell. Third row seating is a plus but not a requirement. Live in Colorado.

Any recommended auto repairs in the East bay, CA? Need some touch-ups before turning in my leased VW GTI

My lease is up in the coming months on my current vehicle. Wanting to upgrade to a Tesla Model 3. Will be able to put down around $10,000 down payment(don’t have enough saved to pay for it all in cash, and need a vehicle). Don’t really want to lease and thinking I want to buy new, but would be interested in hearing about people’s thoughts on buying used? Or other thoughts around the needing a vehicle but not having enough to buy it all in cash?

Hey guys, any idea on where to go for audio system diagnosis for Audi in NJ/NY area?

The maintenance contract on our 2017 440i is about to be up. We are looking at getting a porsche. 944 vs a 2008 cayman? Fun, low maintenance, not too ostentatious. What you do and why?

PHEV (specifically, RAV4 Prime) yay/nay?

Expected use case:
Family car
Low mileage (<10-11k / yr)
4-5 days a week expecting less 30 miles per day
Weekends 100-200 miles altogether (occasionally)
Rare road trip use (1x or 2x / yr; <300 miles one way)
Have garage (to charge at home)

Chief Concern: "Best of both worlds" in engineering can mean compromises and complications, which can mean non-resilient/unreliable. But I'm no gearhead, so not sure if I'm making massive incorrect assumptions.

Looking to buy a new family car. We have 4 kids and 2 dogs. Our current car is a Sienna but was hoping to get out of a minivan and into an SUV. Any thoughts on the best and biggest SUVs out there?

Planning buy Audi Q7. Dealer says there are no rebates and offering the car at MSRP. I know we can get it for much lesser. Any tips about negotiating?

Thoughts about the MINI Countryman SE? Thinking of buying used 2019 model

Thoughts on Mazda CX-30 2021? Or just the brand in general? And anyone in SC Bay Area selling?