Working with someone that is about to go off COBRA. Not an expert with health insurance but like to be more involved. Do most of you provide advice in this area or do you point them in the direction?

I’ve started running after quite a while/ and gained significant weight meanwhile. Doing 2 miles in ~27 mins. How can I improve here on - trying to get back to 5k in less than 30 mins?

Hey guys - I have a slight pronation and got recommended should that adjust the gait so my feet are level. Have been picking up running again during lockdown and now my knees hurt

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I am looking to break our of a bedside role into a remote nursing/Healthcare related role in the DC/MD/VA area. Most job opportunities I see are for case management and utilization review but I don't have any experience. Does anyone have any advice or job leads?

Hi all, I've just been offered a role at Accenture UK and was wondering what the paternity leave is as this is going to impact my decision. Can someone please share? Thank you!!

I'm pretty sure I've been suffering from ADHD my entire life. As a POC, admitting anything that remotely sounds like a mental disease wasn't an option. Now that I'm a growntheir 35 year old man...

How much package Salesforce can offer for Technical Architect role? YOE is 12+ years. Does Salesforce has Variable pay in CTC and if any extra benefits provided?

So I have to be vegan for a while for health reasons, has anyone else been through this and how did you survive? Lol and also please share any cooking or recipe tips if you're up to it!! Thank you so much.

Health Cloud architect here. What should my next company and comp be?

It’s looking like my job is gonna start asking us to return to the office. We have an open office plan and before we wfh FT I would save all my work for my telework days bc I can’t get shit done in the office. I’m having major anxiety about them making this decision. I know I’m not alone that people don’t want to return to the office. My ADHD and the open office just makes working from the office a nightmare and I’m feeling really nervous and kind of resentful.

Hi All!
Anyone from the insurance industry based in Jakarta, Indonesia? Would be happy to connect/network over coffee

Had a really bad day 😞 I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself. Things will be going well and then out of nowhere I get blackout drunk. I am tired of feeling sick and anxious from drinking. I don’t really even want to drink sometimes but do it anyway. Blacked out last night, and still feel sick now. I’ve never shared with anyone that I have this problem, until I found this message board. I have so much anxiety that I won’t be able to get this under control. I feel isolated and sad.

If anyone is interested in or knows someone interested in practicing insurance coverage litigation (different than ID) in the Boston area, let me know. It’s good pay, reasonable hours, and interesting work.

Looking to switch to a Senior Tax Advisor consulting role at advisory firm (not B4) with no prior public or consulting experience. Have 8 years of Corporate Tax experience in industry (currently a Senior in healthcare company). New role will be mostly focused on provisions. Any ideas on what salary range should be expected?

Anyone with stage IV endo and recurring Endometriomas gone on Lupron after egg retrieval? I’m still on birth control but my doc said after egg retrieval (assuming we get a strong embryo), I’d get off of birth control and on lupron for two months before transfer. The reason I’m not getting off of birth control now is because it manages my pain.

Has anyone used an ADHD /executive functioning coach? I’ve been on meds since I was 13, but am struggling more than I think I should be with basic things. Some of my poor habits have definitely caught up with me. Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

How do you determine the value of an agency. We do mostly protection products but also a few million in advisory. The BD side seams straight forward. It’s the insurance side that’s hard

Let's talk money 💰

Why are there glass ceilings on salaries in NL?

Considering that cost of living has gone up significantly here, doesn't the market need some adjustment?

Is salary just a function of years of seniority?

I do understand the case of better WLB and social benefits than the US. Hence not a direct comparison.

Anyone who understands the market willing to share their take?

Thanks!

Can anyone recommend good investment options in Bank of America HSA account? I feel their funds are very limited compared to what I have seen from 401k and IRA. Anyone recommends your HSA account?

Max out 401k before contributing to taxable brokerage? Roth IRA is already maxed out.

Do you think commuting a federal felony would count as a "high crime or misdemeanor”? Why or why not?

Will IBM let me join with resignation acceptance letter from current company. As experience and reliving letter will take 45 days . Please advise

SO and I moved to Boston from Texas in January and I absolutely hate it here. Looking for suggestions, words of encouragement, anything to change my mind and enjoy it more!

Past experiences shooting in Santiago, Chile? Watch outs? Good experience?

What kind of role is CFO Advisory? I'm context to US GAAP. Please suggest. A captive center is offering this role.

I bought solar lights off Amazon from the US but I want to take them to my home country in Asia. Does anyone know if I’m allowed to take them? They have lithium ion batteries

Anyone else pretty terrible at managing their own finances? I have an embarrassingly little amount of cash saved.

Anyone ever asked to sign an NDA prior to interviewing? Just had a DocuSign sent over for a phone interview I have next week

I was just talking to a younger friend who goes to Cal and It seems like the kids these days hate FAANG or at least Amazon and Facebook are not desired at all. I personally don’t see too many issues working at either Amazon or Facebook because I work at Deloitte where I’m sure we have many questionable clients and worked in financial services before. Curious on whether people are thinking about the ethics of their exit company when deciding to move?

Don’t think the intensity of consulting life is for me. what’s a good, enjoyable industry exit that is 40 hours or less and decent salary? I’m still 2.5 yrs out of undergrad so options are flexible

I've been exploring exit opportunities for a few months and still holding out for the right opportunity. However, I've had A LOT of recruiters reach out to me for positions that are way below my current salary. They do the whole "your background and expertise is exactly what we're looking for" then turn around and offer a salary range that is 20k below my current level. My resume clearly says I've got 10yrs experience and an MBA. I **don't think* I should be getting offers of 80k-100k

Sometimes I seriously think China is right to crack down and control the amount of time and types of entertainment access their citizens can have.

Pretty sure the person who was supposed to cure cancer is posting in this bowl about boobs and complaining about 40 hour work weeks. And the next Da Vinci is lurking just loling at comments. Western civilization is doomed.

For those in PE why would you abandon a $250K/ year job for Bschool

How many of y'all have trust funds? What'd you do with the $$$?

Work hours change scenario: 8hours/day for 4 days per week or 6hours/day for 5 days?

I had a panic attack in a meeting today. I had no idea what to do and I feel like the others could tell something was wrong but it kept going. If you've had this, what do you do?

Anyone have luck (after getting a “pass”) by going back and asking potential employers to reconsider?

Just to be 100% clear, this entire platform is anonymous, right?

Anyone finding it harder getting managed money biz? If so, what changes or adjustments have you made in prospecting or sales approach? Thanks.

Is cold calling still a thing?

Anyone think that they've become more materialistic in this industry?

Anyone have experience doing pro bono advisory for charities? Is there a good placement agency for this?

Any ideas for creative ways to prospect to large numbers of people that require little to no overhead? I’m thinking seminars or workshops that don’t require paying for meals, mailers, or ads.

CFP study programs:

I'm a little confused on Danko - does he offer a self-study option for the coursework requirement? On his website it looks like each module has a 4-day virtual class which I wouldn't be able to attend due to working full time. Does this program also include self-study material, and the classes are just supplementary/optional? I was also looking at Dalton for self-study and Danko for test prep. Thoughts?

TIA

I'm considering hiring someone who may be required to have a series 65. How long should it take someone who is (a) smart & (b) no industry knowledge to study and pass?

Does anyone have ideas on how to navigate a smaller team environment when everyone’s roles seem to be stretched (hiring for additional people has been taking a while, not sure why). The stress causes some tension and that’s probably not great for the overall morale of the company long-term. I try to ignore and just stay focused on what I need to do yet sometimes proves challenging. I worry it might affect my professional/career growth. Thoughts on this would be helpful, thanks!

What’s the biggest point of pain for you Indy’s, that tech or other services hasn’t fixed yet?

I'm looking into the option of putting together a seminar. Does anyone know if wholesalers help cover mailings? Wheres the best place to get a mailing list for target audience?

Haha Merrill just reduced the pc payout grid by 3% for advisor below $2m in production

Have a presentation in front of a large group tomorrow and it's giving me anxiety. Will taking a Xanax help?

What types of insurance do you believe are important for a financial plan, and why? (disability, ltc, etc)

International financial advisor. I’d like to do a hypothetical proposal for client. My go to has always been JPMorgan. They now can’t do it. Anyone else?

Everyone has a different perspective on this but would love to hear yours. Someone has debt ranging say 4-5% interest rates. Do you attack debt more then investing to move towards a debt free life or do you go after investments since they return historically above that then paying down closer towards retirement. I know the latter looks better on paper but what about the psychological factors of being debt free and the guaranteed return on interest savings.

Resources on learning to practice mindfulness? I want to incorporate these methods to help me disconnect from work.

Received offers from PNC and UBS. Same position. Same benefits. Purely seeking opinions on the companies. Previous experience at EJ. Left to get away from outside sales nature and isolation.

Every other week I host an Advisor meeting for the advisors in my branch. I like to mix up the topics. What topics would you suggest or have been valuable to as you have attended similar meetings?

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?

How many of you fish took this job out of school because you weren't sure what you wanted to do?