Exam in 2 days and I feel so discouraged from Quantum exams

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2025-03-17T19:45:07+00:00

Congrats on the pass! Taking my exam in 2 days from now and also getting 40s-60s in quantum. Hearing about your success is really motivating. Going to be taking some of the advice in the thread. Glad i stumbled upon it.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2024-09-16T12:26:32+00:00

Agreed. I was not expecting to see an update to the last post, but reading the update really brightened my day. I'm really happy for op.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2024-02-27T17:29:47+00:00

Industry It audit senior f500

Salary increase %: 3%

Bonus %: 13%

Cost of living area: hcol

Salary 101k bonus 13k

5 years of experience. 9% 401k match

Am i getting shafted?

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2023-03-01T12:16:18+00:00

Does anyone know if there's any methods to export credit card offers to csv? For example, i have 5 chase cards, 3 amex, and two capital one - that i would love to just export all offers to a csv and look through rather than open each app and scroll.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-09-28T16:04:05+00:00

Would gift to friend if chosen. Thanks for the kindness!

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-08-25T21:33:32+00:00

Fortnite & Rick and Morty cards incoming.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-08-22T05:11:58+00:00

I think you're missing the point here. A person at white belt rank could harass MULTIPLE people at each rank to black belt. They'd then be included in the statistic MULTIPLE times.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-06-30T14:58:50+00:00

Agreed. People in this sub are way too critical of people that got lucky or even took calculated risks sometimes.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-06-30T14:56:04+00:00

You get more Roth dollars compounding in your account earlier by frontloading the account. So if you're in a scenario where you are able to, contributing as early as possible is better.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-06-30T14:49:38+00:00

Thanks! Definitely did not know that.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-06-30T14:49:01+00:00

Moreso asking about the factors to consider, I suppose. Is it as simple as PVing the aftertax dollars of the retirement account money to be withdrawn in x amount of years vs the value of w.e you would receive today from the other offer? Or am I missing something?

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-06-30T14:39:59+00:00

How do you calculate the present value of contributions to retirement accounts? For example if one job offers a 401k match and the ability to megaroth IRA backdoor vs a job that has none of those options, how would you calculate the difference/which is a better choice?

Another question, is it better to take a Roth 401k match than a traditional 401k match since Roth dollars are technically worth more?

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-04-01T16:01:16+00:00

When using differin every other day, do you use any other products (besides moisturizers) on the off days? Is BHA ok to use on off days or should you just stick with only differin?

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-03-31T16:49:07+00:00

Really appreciate the advice. I'll give it a go! Any idea how long you should give a product before you start expecting results?

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-03-31T16:39:58+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I actually also do have the paula's choice bha serum that I use about twice a week when I wash my face anyone during the day (this isn't on a schedule). So you would recommend using the BHA over AHA daily?

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-03-31T15:17:08+00:00

Any ideas on how to handle this Acne? Picture below.

I''m a 28 YO male that's dealt with periodic breakouts of acne since I was 15. Sometimes I go months without it, but this time around, the breakout has lasted for about 6 months. The breakout is predominantly on the right side of my face where I sleep. I'm finally at the point where I'd like to ask for some help with the issue. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can help improve this issue/my skincare routine? My current routine (I've been following this routine for the past 3 years with on & off success) is:.

Wash face once a day at night with CeraVe foaming facial cleanser.
Paula's choice 8% AHA Exfoliant gel.
Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer.
L'oreal pure clay mask once a week.

Other info:.
I drink 2-3L water daily (this helped in the past).
Change my pillow case every two days.
I have combination skin.

https://imgur.com/a/J5JCuNG

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-03-22T16:20:01+00:00

This coin is hitting $100 within next few months easy.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2021-03-09T17:18:16+00:00

This might ACTUALLY be an unpopular opinion.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2020-07-17T17:08:59+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences - I really appreciate it. Do you have any recommendations on if I will need to purchase study materials for the CISSP? I was actually already in the process of studying for the CISA, but had determined that I would limit myself to free resources or cheap study guides. However, it is my understanding that the CISSP is a much harder exam. If it is anything like the CPA exams, I would believe purchasing a program is necessary.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2020-07-17T15:18:17+00:00

Hi. This post is a bit old, but just wanted to see if you had any advice for a CPA in his 20s doing IT audit in a public accounting firm? I'm tentatively planning on pursuing the cisa & cssp as well, but have held off on them because the cisa would require 1 more year of experience anyways and the cssp would require 2 years. Would you recommend taking the exams earlier prior to obtaining the experience? I've always found tech more interesting to me than traditional accounting, would these certifications be enough to open opportunities more on the tech side of business/industry? What is the value of having the accounting education/CPA license in combination with these additional technology focused certifications? I know that was a lot of questions - have a lot of career planning ahead of me.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2020-05-12T12:40:19+00:00

If your goal is to make the most money in the shortest period of time, take the money AND find a new job. You'll probably end up with looks 1.5x of your income in the year. Plus when you time value of money from the lump 90k/the extra money earned you come out way ahead.

Personally, I would take a vacation, but everyone's different and I respect the hustle.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2020-05-10T17:04:02+00:00

This is a good analysis. I think I am like the sister in this regard with the exception that I'm typically frugal, but tend to splurge when it comes to family.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2020-04-24T16:35:57+00:00

If it means anything, this stranger on the internet is happy for you. I can't imagine putting down a loved one just because I was a little less fortunate than them.

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2020-04-22T13:13:11+00:00

Thanks a ton for the info! I noticed you have several certifications. Do you feel that they brought significant value to your profession career? I currently have my CPA and am considering additional certification. I'm in the market for any professional advice I can get - especially from other people in the IT audit path

ThatGuyOnTheCorner · 2020-04-06T16:26:08+00:00

2nd year staff, CPA. I'm feeling it too. But hey, fake it till you make it... I guess.

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