What's the best thing that you're doing for the holiday break?

Hey folks,

Anyone going to Vizag in the upcoming holiday week from Pune?

For folks on flex/unlimited PTO- how have you structured your parental leave?

Hi Fishes, How to apply sick leave and see the holiday list in Accenture?

The busdriver told me to have a nice day and I almost said "thanks for shopping with us." I think I need a vacation, LOL

I work for a CPA firm, 45-50 employees, and we're looking at expanding our benefits package. Right now, we only offer 2 or 3 weeks vacation, 1 week paid sick time, healthcare, 401(k) with profit sharing, and Life/Long-term disability coverage. No dental, no parental leave, no ST disability, no EAP etc.

Could anyone else in this industry, or in another professional services industry, weigh in on what benefits you offer and which ones are most popular?

Thanks all!!

Is it unreasonable in TAS to ask for 3 weeks of PTO off if I’m giving like 4 months notice? I have my personal reasons for it.

I'll start - How much do benefits factor into your job search and deciding on an offer? For me, the vacation is critical, and it reflects the extent of the agency's culture of trust.

So who is offering to host the holiday party?

I started in the industry in 07 for an institutional trading desk and then the recession hit and I got out of sales for management. I was in insurance sales for 2 years prior. 15 years in, I am 100% burnt out and currently taking a 2 week vacation. My wife and I are discussing moving to a new city to get a fresh start but I don’t know if I want to continue my MD path or to leave the industry all together. I’m seriously considering using cash/loans to buy a small company and run that. Thoughts?

With most opting to road trip/drive as vacation alternatives during covid, what stocks do you think would benefit?

It�s that time of year! Share your best holiday party stories.

When is it worth it to take a pay cut? Received an offer from a startup today, the salary they are offering me is 30% below my current salary - offered them my range during the interview but they stuck to their initial salary when they sent me the offer. No 401k, no WFH, but they have unlimited PTO. They are also offering me 10k shares of common stock (25% vested 1 year after the date vesting begins and the remaining on a monthly basis over the next 3 years). How does this translate to $ amount?

How long do you stay on holiday leave for the holiday season?

How many vacation days do you get?

What's the longest vacation you've taken and where did you go? Thinking about capitalizing on my unlimited PTO and want some ideas.

How much does a consultant at Deloitte Netherlands make per annum (inclusive of bonus and holiday allowance)?

Is having an offer at another firm the only way to get a retention bonus? I’m still on pace for over 2900 hours for the year (5th yr in debt finance) and to be honest, a strong associate (currently enjoying life on 9 active matters...). I like my firm and my work, but I know I’m leaving money on the table by not looking elsewhere. Has anyone had success with these bonuses? While I’d gladly take a one month vacation over money at this point, I am trying to buy a house and extra money can’t hurt..

Is it reasonable to ask for three weeks before joining a new company? I was thinking a two week notice and a week vacation to take a breath. What do you think ?

What are the most common side effects you felt / experienced during stims?

I am a 2022 graduate, I was going to join ThoughtWorks as an FTE in November after 3 months of internship. But 2 days before joining as an Intern they informed us that they would extend the internship period.

I rejected other offers because ThoughtWorks provides good learning opportunities but after yesterday's call, I am regretting the decision I made.

If there are openings in your company please share them with me it would be a great help.

Hi Fishes,
Is it ok to share the salary breakup along with company name to another company for counter offer documentation purposes?

Any openings for Project Manager... please DM me ... I am currently working with Ey

Spokane, Wa - any one have experience hiring a camera op in the Lilac City? Need to have an off camera interview set up...North X Northwest is on radar and interested in expanding the search. Thanks

Anyone studying in Seattle who wants a study buddy?

Can any1 from EYP refer me for a position in Ireland?

If you or anyone you know needs an award-winning, strategic, conceptual, creative copywriter, my schedule is opening up. From TV to websites to social content, if a brand or business needs ideas and words, I’ve got a few.

ZS APs, what is the base salary & target bonus at your level?

Have you ever been passed on for a role by someone who is less qualified and has done less than you in terms of side projects related to the new role ? Seeing this happen over and over again can be crushing, and I'm doing my best to keep doing more projects and build my portfolio, and I try to stay as positive as I can in interactions. What are you advice for how you coped in this type of situation?

I need an alternative to syncron eyes to capture screens on desktop computers in my com sci class. We are getting windows 10, and I’ve been told it doesn’t work.

Anyone starts their ivf stims more than 3 days past their period? Any success stories?

Anyone working in TIAA GBS, Pune location.?
I have received the offer and want to know more about company culture, work life balance etc.
Would be joining in mid of January 2023.
YoE - 7 years
Offered CTC - 25

Petition to change this bowl to Accountants who Exercised

The same weekend Black Panther comes out, I'm being asked to replace all the dark skinned people in the cast with white people.

I had my best year of earning. So my accountant advised that I get married to lower my taxes.

Any good immigration lawyers specializing in marriage based GC in the New York Jersey City area? I work for a startup and my company wants a quote on what the whole process is going to cost.

What do some of the bigger BD’s charge for stock trades? I have a client who just came over from Wells and asked to buy 500k in a single stock. Not sure what to charge?

What would you consider a starting salary range for an individual with 10 years experience in the industry and a CFP certificate of just over a year?

What part of your job do you wish an assistant would do?

How do you make your office seem more inviting? Just moved into a new space and looking to spurce it up

Do any other women (or men) constantly experience people assuming you’re an assistant ? It seems like being a young female people assume you must be the advisor's assistant. How to do handle this?

Who here meal preps at the beginning of each week?

Can some of you experienced folk recommend some good books for rookies? What are your favorites for investment strategies, marketing, selling, etc.?

Dumbest thing you've heard a client say?

What kind of ways of teaching have you found effective for interns/associates?

Is there a demographic of clients you actively try to seek out? If so, what?

Hilton getting sued for espionage is the Cold War we needed in 2020. Acc right now is not a bad time for bad press considering the industry is in the toilet anyway

Best marketing books/videos for a brand new advisor that is building their book from scratch?

Performance reporting software ?

Going to talk to a CPA but curious how many of you take the home office deduction? I do most of my work at home but meet clients at an office in a high rise. The IRS info isn’t clear if I qualify

Wtf happened to the market today?

It�s that time of year! Share your best holiday party stories.

Are there any companies that sponsor candidates to pass series 7/66 for a small fee instead of employment? Like a independent contractor type of situation without bribing over a book of business?

Any advice for starting to get back in shape? I used to be in good shape, doing orange theory all the time, but stopped going. I haven’t worked out in months besides walking.

How do you mentally escape work when you're not there?

Anyone have success charging an hourly fee for financial planning? Considering making a jump into it, have cfp designation, but am mostly commission at the moment. Won’t be a total switch.