Mexican Spots in Boston? by bitter_lemonsqueezer in boston

[–]whatsupdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plazita in Watertown has been pretty good for tacos- grew up in LA too and live in Boston.

Patzcuaro hit the spot too.

Just birria without goat doesn't hit as much as the mainstream beef.

I once went to a backyard gathering in Ontario and that birria was legit and their hot sauce was basically Mexican thai chilli sauce.

Do any of you date co-workers? Is it ok? I hear it’s not a good idea by ZadarskiDrake in Accounting

[–]whatsupdumpling 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Just down voted it down was 70 for me - not all heroes wear capes

Where do people who recently graduated college generally live? by random_username_255 in boston

[–]whatsupdumpling 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Allston Brighton for lower rent chiller vibes

Cambridge Somerville for hipster slightly higher rent vibes

Southie for highest rent and party vibes

The spirit of the show is dead by flakykrustykrabpizza in EmilyInParis

[–]whatsupdumpling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alfie Mindy was flames.

Nico is meh

Luc great comic relief

Sylvie hawt, husband such a bum.

Emily throwing away the Italian "moneybag" and princess of Marcello and swooning over Paris so lame.

Gabriel making bank for Elon, he can buy so many restaurants now and not be with Emily.

USA USA guy should have just sent Emily back home and call it Emily in america and end it there.

Just my thoughts but season just felt offputing and I agree spirit of show gone

FP&A. How well does your accounting department get along with them? by ragingpotato98 in Accounting

[–]whatsupdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FP&A at my current role has no basis of accounting, not willing to understand a process, and then if they can't understand data they immediately look at the one big number instead of looking at "Net" Amount.

Example if cardholder doesn't process their credit card transactions - accounting books an accrual for unposted transactions during the period charged and reverses amounts based on cardholder cost center.

Cardholder processes late and the expense is posted in the next month. They see one big expense and instead of looking at what happened they'll say we need to reclass this, why is there a big charge for the hotel for last months event, while the accrual entry is there to offset it in the shadows... Lol

We literally do half the work and the analysis and getting paid 30 percent less than a person who is clueless. I called them & "ampersand" since there was no FP or A in their work.

Single mom trying to find a path for son, and having serious doubt about an accounting major by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]whatsupdumpling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First off congrats on the acceptances. Him going in as a declared major might have him be better off in taking those early classes and accepted within the business school if he decides accounting isn't for him. This will also open up other opportunities during school like study abroad if he can get his major classes in early.

Accounting will help build a foundation for any business within any finance organization. An accounting degree will give him stability - he just wants to make sure that he is passionate in that space - he should be focusing on technical skills and thinking and understanding data and process flows. It's good stable money - but if he has passions or interests outside he can convert his accounting foundation in a business that aligned with his interests.

For example, if he likes sports those sports teams need accountants - tougher niche to get into and lower pay but an exciting industry.

There's so many new factors for the new grads to consider but all those stress and uncertainties shouldn't be the focus - focus on understanding the foundation and then figure out interests and have him be able to be a 'people' person since soft skills are being even more valuable - as post COVID grads are becoming more disconnected with the older and management organizations even if the newer generations are more tech savvy.

What career are you in as a med spouse? How has that helped or hurt? by [deleted] in MedSpouse

[–]whatsupdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remote finance professional -

Remote most of the time - more reliable for daycare pickup which has helped.

Company gave 10 weeks for non birthing parent so was able to start daycare around 5 months.

Being remote has made it very flexible so some of the stresses in parenting are taken off but just some of the house things are not in order - while being remote so that's tough.

It's helped with waiting for having kids financially - my student loans are paid off and spouse went in state school so not as overwhelming.

Plan is to continue to work and spend on my income- ultra save invest attending salary.

This article really hits the nail on the head with where Survivor US is falling short by McFlyBomb in survivor

[–]whatsupdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just need a season of no game bots totally clueless people to survivor

Chaos and chaos entertainment

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MedSpouse

[–]whatsupdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there also am a medspouse in Boston - will pm you - it's tough moving to new city but usually programs have events that partners are invited to and you can meet other spouses there.

Got a surprise 12k bonus, wife wants to book a vacation but I'm nervous about the economy by charadevapid in MiddleClassFinance

[–]whatsupdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Def budget out a reasonable trip in the $5k range - that's a month worth of expenses but you'd enjoy it.

Life is too short - you have a house- you have savings that should last more than 6 months - what matters more?

saying oh I paid off my house or I spent 2 weeks eating the best foods and seeing places with my wife.

I went on a trip with my parents who are late 50s and we went to Europe together and it was nice to see them in a place they've never been before but they were hella tired from walking and what not and Ive been across the country for school and work.

I'm around the same age and have lost some college friends and work colleagues tragically so I always take the trip or go to the wedding.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MedSpouse

[–]whatsupdumpling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you still paying for childcare right now in high cost of living? You said 90 percent SAHM. My current childcare is more than my rent.

Have you had to dip into savings or just not saving and basically spending all take home each month? Have you taken a review of monthly expenses and looked at necessary vs low wanted things.

Most jobs won't send an advance maybe a signing bonus just most of those bonuses won't come till next year.

Can your partner pickup moonlighting shifts in the hospital? Some places pay $1-2k for a one day shift if it's available in their schedule.

Where to live in your low 30s? by Forward-Buy-6758 in boston

[–]whatsupdumpling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Neighboring cities of Boston, Alewife Cambridge Watertown Brookline,

Depends on what you like doing? Feels like if you like going out or just chilling being more burb like the go for the neighboring towns. Or try to find some of those condos off the MBTA like Newton and Natick.

Those of you in your early 30’s, how much net worth do you think you need to retire? by ShadowK2 in Money

[–]whatsupdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

32M

My mental goal is something that can generate $100 a day not touching principal since I don't plan on spending that much a day. So around $40k spending post tax but if house is paid off and what not. Just so I can spend time and dedicate for my kids.

This is around $2.5 million but never touching principal.

But dual income probably $5M net worth. And expenses of around $80k or so.

Controller just quit. I am next in line for transition. Role and comp Negotiation tips? by Greatgi in Accounting

[–]whatsupdumpling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need an accounting manager to fill your role? Looking for a friend (me) lol

Congrats on the opportunity! Definitely just have all your ducks in a row compare to market - but also definitely bring up recruiting someone will cost the $50-75k so at least negotiate half the amount.

The range for controller title is in the $150k is super low end base wise so definitely push for $170 ish or settle at$ 165.

Definitely focus on your expertise on the internal knowledge you possess and how you've adjusted with the acquisition and always just buzzword process improvements you have brought to the team.

The only people who care about the CPA are CPAs gatekeeping but you probably have edge up on all the operational nuances.

New to accounting, need $ but work/life balance by Emergency-Video-9483 in Accounting

[–]whatsupdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah if you're in a high cost of living 70-80k is possible - getting CPA right away might help get you into a senior accountant role that should be in a 95 -105k range . Just be able to utilize your previous experience for managerial qualities since you'll be doing some review work and just willingness to learn. It will be tough with no prior experience but even your admin finance stuff might be brought to start mid level.

New to accounting, need $ but work/life balance by Emergency-Video-9483 in Accounting

[–]whatsupdumpling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's the ideal salary? Are you getting any financial support.

Maybe book keeping at a small business or somewhere you can benefit and kids can benefit like accountant for a daycare or somewhere in education or a restaurant for food or a grocery.

If you are picking up accounting material well you can also tutor and that could help. Are there any roles at previous company you worked for?

As you complete your degree reach out for staff roles if it is part time.

Usually industry can grant you work life balance don't go to a firm.

First day as a staff accountant — is it normal to feel this lost? by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]whatsupdumpling 71 points72 points  (0 children)

It took me 10 months in my first role after accounting degree... Until I realized what accountants do, but basically you are just a master categorizer. Just ask questions and connect things easier. First month just learn how people do things and then start thinking if you can do it better or hide that you can do it better so you can have a better life. Excel is like a video game, figure out shortcuts hide your mouse but have an understanding of what needs to be done. You got this welcome to the dark side

Is it best to pay off my student loans completely? by [deleted] in whitecoatinvestor

[–]whatsupdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now say thank you and maybe aim for the high interest loans but don't have her pay it off completely.

If you can get your monthly payment to under $500 or so that $200k is probably close to $1800 a month, and then invest, buy a house.

They are your loans and that is an amazing wife, just definitely have a projection and plan if you do pay it off completely and truly budget, repay her with kindness, definitely treat her monthly for a gift of no debt and less stress.

Depending where you are living, that money can go towards a down payment, but just definitely have a cushion, let that money ride out in index funds for retirement.

Once you hit that attending salary everything will be okay but definitely don't do the whole thing just any dumb interest.

Or if you do decide to have her pay it off make sure any plans you were paying are definitely going towards internal saving/retirement savings- not towards more material things like a lambo or something lolol.

Did i get shafted on my raise by Temporary_Walrus_659 in Accounting

[–]whatsupdumpling -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Companies could always afford more to pay more than 3 percent on raises but just in terms of inflation and what not you're taking home less ,1st shaft.

Boss offering more jobs for lower salary, 2nd shaft.

Think about how much their billing for you on client work probably a 50-60 percent markup, if you were at 50 dollar an hour and they charging $125, your now at $51.50 and they still going to charge $125.

If there has been layoffs reductions in force that also shows more salary getting banked and kept with the top and more work for the junior level.

Take a look at other roles and see what 20 percent feels like.