Who does your taxes? Need a recommend. Thanks.

Why so red? Any stocks good to buy now?

Hi all,

Does Here Technologies offers employees stock purchase program in India, do they provide stocks with regular offer/bonus??

Hi All, I am exploring a contract position and they are offering the below. As I am new to contracting, Please suggest which one is better Option 1: $70/hr on W2
Option 2: $80/hr on 1099
I live in the Bay Area, CA if it matters.

Thank you so much !

How many think marketcap of cryptos will reach 700 billion or more before year end?

How to transfer PF fund from hcl to epfo if i was a non pension member???

Anyone from tax can help me on some tax related queries.

Q1-Can I claim LTA and LTA cash voucher both for the current Block?
Q2- In LTA cash voucher scheme i have a total expenditure of only 50K approx so how much can i get as saving for Tax?
Q3 How the above 2 can be claimed during ITR filing?

I have more Questions but if we get replies on these we can discuss further.
This can help everyone

Any realtor recs? Looking to buy in Seattle

I just got a FAANG offer with 290k TC (8 YOE), so I am trying to rent out my place as I need to relocate, but I am not able to find someone to cover my full rent and I am depressed because I am so not investment savvy and I can NEVER EVER accept losing money in ANY SITUATION. Am I being insane?

What’s going on with the stock market today?

Target Date Fund or Index Fund investing for 23 y/o analyst? Which should I prioritize?

Is it stupid of me that I scaled back my 401k contributions 12ish months ago because the market is so high? Considering increasing again but am wondering what y’all are doing?

Should I be putting my $ somewhere else other than my bank account to save for a house?

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone suggest some good Mutual funds to start SIP for 3 years.

My hidden talent is finding houses I love that are way outside my price range.

Buy/lease now or defer to Q1-2023?

My car broke (engine seized, 10y old). I am interested in 530i ($62k price), however 3year lease is $1,000+ monthly (with $5k down). Monthly lesse payment is 50% more than bmw advertised offers (“south FL dealers are not participating in the program”)

Q to car gurus/experts- should I defer purchase/lease for 6 months? My logic, the impending recession will reduce demand and we will go back to more balanced market (lower prices with negotiation).

What's a fair share of taxes? In my view, ideally 0. But curious to hear what people here think.

Is it okay to buy a home worth 660K for a couple earning 325K TC together? The HOA and taxes for this home bring the monthly payment up to ~4.8K which is ~32% of our monthly take home after tax…we’re first time home buyers, any advise is appreciated!

What do you guys think would classify as a good savings amount by the age of 30?

All my investment is in real estate - 1 primary and 2 rental. Total 3.7 M value and 1.7 mortgage pending. About 400k in cash. I’ve 0 RRSP. Is my investment strategy terrible?

I work in deals and am frankly frustrated that those with 9-5s can get better GMAT scores with their schedules while I have to work around an unpredictable schedule at 80 hrs/week.

What certificates/training should I do in order to apply for a brand manager/marketing manager on the brand side? Almost regretting my choices since I come from a prominent pharma ad agency as an account, and it seems like most brands consider account as sales, and limit pharma transition into non-pharma industry.

Anyone else feeling less respected/ appreciated from Gen Ed teachers, you collaborate with? If so, how do you deal with this?

I have left CG 18th of last month, how many days they typically take for full and final settlement?

Does anyone have contact info for a sales rep for Google Campaign Manager? We have been looking to switch from another platform but haven’t been able to get in contact with sales.

Cross post—- 🐠 need your help. Has anyone deployed Oracle iProcure or P2P can you share your experiences and what functionality the platform is missing compared to Ariba and Coupa. Thx so much

Any strong performing seniors looking for a pay increase and potential fast track to manager? Reach out to me. Expanding the team and would love to bring in some new talent.

What was the march today about? Was it some Independence Day?

Thoughts on Zuya, re: cookieless targeting/cookieless future?

Or just ... cookieless future in general?

How to stop customer service from ruining your day?

How much do partners make in FDD compared to audit in HCOL ?

Hey guys, how much will be the salary range for a Environmental Engineer with less than 5 years experience.

Does anyone know comp for an L4 Global Account Rep role (base, equity, bonus). I’m asked to give my expected earnings prior to going into my final round. Any advice would help!

Taking Reg this Friday so wish me luck

Finally feel the need and drive to pass this damn exam once and for all .. far may 25 th any tips ?

What’s a gal got to do to get an interview with Droga5? Any CDs in here willing to check out my book?

Hi. Can I bounce some ideas for a spot off one of ya?

You’ve had a 360-campaign brief for about a week that’s essentially a brand refresh. The expectation in the first-round creative review is scripts and adlobs for each concept. How many concepts to you come back with?

I am on 5 projects right now all due within the next week-3 weeks. I feel like I’m drowning and might quit if I reach a breaking point, what should I do? Only work on the projects worth a shit? Blow off first round check ins to work on stuff that’s due?

How many of you got in without ad school? How did it happen?

A branding question. If FIFA stopped calling it the Women’s World Cup, would more of the world start treating it with as much reverence as the men’s World Cup, which is just called The FIFA World Cup?

My ECD keeps changing our work before it goes to client and it's cost us making good work. Our books are suffering because he can't get his hands off the tools. Our books are only full of spec now.

Does anybody know which are the best in-house agencies to work for? Thanks!

I’m transitioning into a role where I’ll be more hands on in production. Previously, the producers handled the budget, contracts etc. I haven’t done this in a long while so I hope I could get some answers here to be more prepared

This is a much smaller company so I imagine I’ll have to take on some of that eventually.

What are the standard day rates today for a stylist, photographer, Director, DP, set designer, prop stylist? Are there resources out there I can just look up?

Who’s the best sound designer in NY

I came across a copywriter position that I’m interested in, but one of the requirements is 8 years of experience. I’m currently just over 5 years. Would it be ok to still apply?

GSP San Fran or Leo Chicago?

Has any creative here ever tried to make the leap to leave advertising and be a film maker, photographer, illustrator, etc.?? I’m so tired of ad agencies and how draining the “creative” can be. Happiness is more important than a nice paycheck for me. Any inspiration success stories advice would be so helpful right now...

Does anyone have any experience with the agency Brand Buddy?
(Working under contract for)

I want to become an art director with zero design skills. I’m going to have someone else comp everything up for me. The ideas might be solid. Who wants to hire me?

Just had a big project killed after over a year of continuously selling it in to various stakeholders. Fully produced. Cheer me up

Are Creative Directors rich?

I have no talent for awards work. What should I do?