When you FIRE, do you plan on getting a part time job or starting a side business to occupy your time? I kinda want to be a bar tender just to have some fun, you know? Note: I know that wouldn’t be retiring early technically but you get the point.

Hello Fishes,

Can anyone please guide me if switching from SAP HCM to workday is a better career path? Has anyone done that?

Looking to leave my auditing position with only 3 months of experience... I'm in a relatively small firm, and my manager's micromanaging is insane... Want to go into advisory, any advice is welcome.

Any advice on getting into product management? I have 3+ YOE working as an IT service manager and I’ve seen so many companies stating they want people from “diverse backgrounds” but then soon change their minds when they find out in an interview that you don’t have very specific product management experience

Recently accepted an offer for a manager in Bizops in Ad sales for a tech firm. Curious about the growth opportunities in this area. What do folks do after 2-3 years in such roles ?

What are the best roles in big tech for someone with tech backround/software development experience ~1.5yoe with an MBA and consulting ~2.5yoe?

Thanks!!

How are hours in VC like throughout the levels? Assuming it’s better than PE but not sure how much

Any recommendations how to best prepare for CGFM exams? What resources did you use?

I’m a designer in the planning/landscape architecture dept. of a CE firm. Extremely frustrated that after 4+ years and multiple asks, I’m not getting the in-field construction experience I’ve asked for. I know that my designs could be better if I could see how things are actually built but I get slapped in the face with “I need you in the office designing/drafting” or “there’s no budget to have you go out” and then sends an intern to inspect instead. I’m 5 yrs out of college. Any advice?

Any general anecdotes about moving from a market-paying law firm to government? What was the experience like? Any regrets? How bad did the pay cut sting?

What designation does UBS offer to a person with non technical profile with 11 years of experience?

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Advice on taking the SHRM-SCP exam? I’m taking the exam tomorrow and not feeling as prepared as I should. Who has taken the SCP exam? How difficult did you find it?

Do you guys see ppl moving from a product strategy roles to product manager roles? I’m getting dinged in interviews because I haven’t seen a product through end to end implementation, I primarily work on the early stages and then hand off. I’ve been trying to shadow and volunteer on implementation side...any other tips? Background is 2.5 years in product strategy, 2 years corporate strategy, 3 years in marketing.

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

What is the CPA policy at A&M? Required at certain levels for promo? Reimbursement of fees to license etc?

Any account folks make the leap to client side/in-house agencies? I’m so over being in client service, but still love the process. How is it on the dark side?

Any insight on Willis Tower Watson(WTW) forensic practice ? Is it good to start forensic career in insurance?

When will the Hike letters be out ?

Nurses of nyc where do you guys hang in the city on your free time. Are there any places specifically that you go to as well to network?

Are there anyone here that can help with finding a job in health admin or admin position not having any luck on indeed!? I’m a New York native, I just moved to Las Vegas and I worked for the state for 12 years in New York and I came here to take care of my mom and as a contract worker for state of Nevada education. I was fired for discrimination reasons and now I’m out of a job I have a bachelors degree and applied to 123 jobs on indeed to be denied because I’m over qualified. HELP ANYONE

Hey Accenture Team!
I’m a L9 consultant based out of San Francisco, California who was impacted by recent lay off at Accenture. I wanted to understand as per WARN Act California employees are to be given at least 60 days notice, however I was only given 3 weeks notice. Can I challenge this?

Anyone waiting on a chase paymentech soc report for their audits? My client cant gey it and i need to know if there's something wrong with this report

I’ve been at a boutique supply chain consulting firm for a little over a year and have primarily been working in the software/implementations space. I’m interested in more of the strategic side of supply chain with exposure to clients in retail, CPG, and technology. Any advice and/or specific firms I should look into?

Looking for 2 to 8 YOE for lateral hire in Technology consulting roles. Folks with red hat, open shift, RPA, BPM, Salesforce CRM, big data & Analytics experience and certification, DM me for referrals.

Hi,

Can ibm pay 28.5 ctc under 7B band?

Hi all,
I graduated during Covid with a double major in business administration and business management with a minor in marketing and magically ended up in sales because I needed a job. I’m about to take a data analytics course to make an attempt to break into that field. I’m currently looking for a mentor to help guide me during this time. Also, if anyone is willing to look over my resume and give me tips on how to make it more presentable for recruiters in DA that would be very helpful. Thanks

Need to travel to Canada for some urgent work, can I do the mandatory quarantine at a friends place? He’s got an empty apartment. TIA

So where are y’all going to go after this is over?

Anyone prepping for the SHRM-CP test? I’m taking a prep course this fall and would love tips or to know if there are any study groups out there!

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

What are ways a student graduating with an associate degree in IT / cyber security can find internship or job opportunities?? It seems like everywhere requires a bachelor’s degree... hoping for advice to pass along to my brother, please!

Hi Fishes,

I have previously worked for Reliance Jio, couldn't withdraw my PF money. How can I get that now ?

I recently passed the CFE and was looking into the CAMS next. Any suggestions on how to best prepare for the CAMS? I’ve been mostly reviewing the index cards that come with the prep material.

Hi ,
Could anyone please suggest which company to join for 9+ experience guy
Hitach Vantara,
Epam system,
Netcracker technology,
CTS
Except CTS-everyone is offering good package

Would you work 11-8 shift?

How concerned are you about inflation? We have 70% savings rate and 50% of our expenses are housing / utilities of which the largest part is rent which is a fixed contract (no CPI escalation, no automatic increases, paying same rent for 4 years). No car as we are living in a large city. So if I look at the components of CPI and what’s rising I am feeling pretty „good“ about it. The one thing I am „worried“ is asset inflation but obviously that benefits me directly. What am I missing?

401k Roth or traditional 401k?

Finished Rich Dad Poor Dad and appreciate the emphasis on creating alternative cash flows (vs. just income). Does anyone have book recommendations on creating wealth? I've focused heavily on income + 'safe' investing, but intrigued to learn more.

Probably the antithesis of this bowl - but need some advice. This is for a house in a Southern metro. Built in 1960s completely remodeled in 2000s with some very recent additional remodeling of kitchen and bathrooms. Well kept house. The price will be nearly $1M, the same as something built in 2010+ with similar square footage (because a lot of the price is the lot, its a super expensive zip). Should I steer clear because of the age? Will it cost a ton in maintenance and utility bills?

How’s would your FIRE impact if market corrects 20-25% from here?

Need some budget help. Just starting out. About 70k gross, 2.1k/ month in fixed expenses ( not counting food etc), 12k of debt. 26 yo w/ no real savings

I’m a renter with 10 months left on my lease. Have an option to invest in a 3 unit property with someone who would live in one of the units. Would it be a bad decision to invest but continue renting?

Is it a bad time to buy a condo in a big city on a conventional mortgage?

Had a great covid rent deal but rent is going back to normal. I want to stay in the location, live in said condo for 1 to 3 or 5 years then move to something bigger (further away from downtown) and rent the condo, eventually for passive income

Anyone investing in index annuities? Can someone explain why this is beneficial?

Can I do 1031 exchange with the profits from the sale of a second home into the purchase of a primary?

How much can I expect in monthly social security checks upon (non-FIRE) retirement ? I think I’m reading $2,500 ish?

Need an opinion on the Vanguard VIGAX/VIGIX. I’m index riding with that fund but am wondering if I should shift my risk and go with VT or another Vanguard fund. Thoughts?

What's a good balance between types of investments for an average risk person (e.g. % real estate, % stocks/market, %government bonds, etc)?

Any investment ideas outside of the stock market? Considering farmland but wondering about other options

Learned on the day of the deadline to enroll, that my partner's employer offers voluntary participation on a deferred compensation plan. First time I hear of such a benefit/option after working for years! Any general (i.e. not plan-specific) lessons-learned, gotchas, pointers to offer as we will have to quickly decide to enroll or not?

TIA!

25 yr old here with net worth of $140k and $110k salary. Starting small but want to FIRE. Is it too early for me to buy an investment RE property (while I live in NYC myself)? I saw another post of a someone buying a $140k property with positive cash flow and was inspired to try and do something similar.

I’ve been reading a lot of FIRE books lately and want somewhere to discuss. What are the biggest takeaways from your FIRE journey/ research?

What do you estimate to be your personal functional inflation experienced over the last year?

I know the fed says 8.6%, but that number is averaged over many products normal people don’t frequently interact with.

I’d rough estimate something closer to 25% cost of living inflation over the last year for myself.

I think I need Ex bankers as friend and accountants. I need people who we can discuss deals in the swift world with from time to time. I need people with great ideas in my life