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around 80-85% I believe, 11,000 total household income per month max my 401k, wife's 403b and 457, tIRA for both, pay extra towards very small mortgage, and throw another $2500+ into taxable accounts each month. Of course we are 33 and 34 and planning on retiring in 2 years, so we are pushing hard ...

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Stay dry from the rain.

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Hard to answer without knowing current income/savings/401k information etc.

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+1 for Google Flights.

Also check momondo.com, might find a good deal but usually same/a little cheaper than Google Flights.

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Seems a little high but that's life. Even if they can do it in 4 hours they probably charge for 6 or 7 hours. Similar to mechanics, provide quotes based on 3 hours of labor then magically do the work in an hour because of their experience.

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vineviz wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:18 pm
Why are you applying for these jobs?

These positions are in different departments and will allow me to expand my knowledge/experience. That's the only reason.

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Hi Everyone, I work at a large organization and there are few internal positions (different departments) I'm interested in. Before I apply for any position, I would like to inform my current manager. He's very nice and supportive and I don't expect any issues but I'm worried that he might think I'm ...

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A VP at major bank only makes $96K? Or is this part of the overinflated title game the banks play? Both, plus it depends on the location and the specialty. I'm in relatively low cost of living area. VP of Technology isn't the same as VP of Training Development (for example) or other non technical s...

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Thank you everyone. Nice to hear others opinions, definitely not a good offer.

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Thank you all for the input. I agree this is not a very good offer. The main reason I'm considering it is because I'd like to grow my skill set...

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Please see answers below: Isn't the rule of thumb that it's not worth the move for less than 15-20% bump in salary (all other things being equal and assuming this is not a lower-salary-for-less-stress lifestyle choice)? That's true, but I'm more interested in the experience at this point but given t...

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mortfree wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:26 am
I think your age is also a consideration.

if you are early in your career versus closer to retirement...

I'm 35 years old.

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Seems like a big downgrade. Exactly how I feel about it, but it will allow me to gain experience in an area I'm not exposed to now and after gaining that experience I expect my compensation to increase by ~25% when I make my next move. But giving this is a small bank, I'm not sure how other compani...

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Current Employer: Large well known bank (Top 5) 96K Base Salary plus 10% Bonus 4 Weeks of Vacation Time VP Level Job Offer: Small Bank 100K Base Salary plus 10% Bonus 3 Weeks of Vacation Time AVP Level As far as 401K and health insurance plans, there are no big differences between the two companies....

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Glockenspiel wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:25 pm
If it's Wells Fargo, I wouldn't hesitate to move to the smaller bank, out of ethics and principles.

Agree, but I'm not with Wells Fargo.

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Thank you all for the insight. If anyone else have have an insight, please feel free to share. Overall I don't think this will be a good move, but I'm open to any feedback.

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Had the exact same issue few days ago. I tried to use Tide Original in the washing machine and it worked like magic. Before that I was using another generic brand. Also tried the white vinegar and baking soda thing but really didn't make much of a difference. Try Tide Original powder if you haven't ...

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I get people talking about "integrity". However, in this era, there is no job security (in general). Companies merge, layoff people and go under all the time. They make offers and then withdraw them. They can fire you at any time for any reason. It cannot be one sided IMO. Ultimately, you have to d...

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Hi everyone, I have a career choice that I need to make regarding a job offer and need Bogleheads wisdom especially those who work/worked at financial institutions. Currently I work at one of the top 5 largest banks in the U.S. (by assets). My role is related to Compliance and Risk Management. I lov...

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Cryptocurrency.

Prices are down now might be a good time. If you are lucky you will get wealthy, but of course you can lose it quickly as well. Very volatile!

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I'd definitely move in this case especially if my spouse stays and home and doesn't need to look for new jobs. I'd worry more about moving if the kids are older and maybe in high school. But with young kids, why are you concerned?

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OP,

From my personal experience, RUN as fast as you can and DON'T look back. Your kids might suffer from this marriage more than you can imagine.

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Buy Bitcoin and some other top alt coins. Very volatile and will definitely add some excitement to your life from my experience

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Check Whole Food if you have one in your area. They carry variety of essential oils and different brands.

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First kid? No reason to jump to a $35k to $40k minivan with one kid. First off, you won't go very far with an infant. Two, one kid and the related stuff fits in any car. Set a goal and start saving, but a big, new 7-8 passenger mini-van might be overkill with a first kid. Most discussions happen wh...

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Definitely not, home appliances usually last 10+ years with no issues.

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I like option 3. For $25K you can get a brand new Toyota or Honda and still have 9 or 10K extra.

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Don't tip

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You are still young and seems ambitious. Instead of trying to save few bucks and do odd jobs, invest in YOURSELF. Get a master degree in MBA, economic, or whatever you feel will benefit your career the most. Your employer may even pay for part of it. Look for online degrees for added flexibility... ...

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jehovasfitness wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:17 am

condoms could go into "cheaper than kids" category I guess.

Hahaha... Tell me about it!!

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If you decide to dye it, consider finding a place that uses redken color camo products. Looks very natural from my experience.

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In no particular order: Naps :D Bogleheads forum Studying investment finance and keeping up on the R/E market. Photography (professional) Naps :D Guitar, ukulele, music ATV exploring, marksmanship, prospecting Fixing up our mini-ranch and home, building. Naps :D Corresponding Globally with paper an...

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I tried a search and there seemed to be conflicting opinions from what I saw. I'm having a new HVAC system installed today. It's pretty miserably hot in the area where they are having to add some duct work, if that makes a difference. I had chicken biscuits for the workers for breakfast (it's a sou...

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This is most irritating. When I try to navigate using Google Maps, a Lyft ad comes up at the bottom of the screen which seems to completely block the buttons to start navigation. So I just sit there unable to begin navigation. What in the devil is going on? If I can't figure that out, I'll just sto...

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Since your present job is at a bank, and the job you are considering is also at a bank, is it possible for you to get the kind of experience you want at your present employer? If so, you might get to keep the title and get the experience. In my experience (not banking) my employer valued employees ...

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In talking with people who work at banks they sort of joked about the way banks use the job title "Vice President" or the variations of it and at some banks way too many people have Vice President in their job title. That's very true, seems like one third of the bank employees hold VP title. Right ...

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Since your present job is at a bank, and the job you are considering is also at a bank, is it possible for you to get the kind of experience you want at your present employer? If so, you might get to keep the title and get the experience. In my experience (not banking) my employer valued employees ...

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Currently I work in a bank as a Vice President. I love my job but it doesn't provide exposure to other areas I'm interested in. A recruiter reached out to me regarding an opportunity at another bank that will provide me with the opportunity to gain the experience I'm looking for. The thing is the n...

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Currently I work in a bank as a Vice President. I love my job but it doesn't provide exposure to other areas I'm interested in. A recruiter reached out to me regarding an opportunity at another bank that will provide me with the opportunity to gain the experience I'm looking for. The thing is the ne...

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Thank you all for the feedback. Seems like it's better to check with another dentist before doing any work.

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Hi everyone, I recently went for my routine 6 month checkup for my teeth at a new dental office and the dentist said one of my molars needs a root canal and a crown. The molar had a cavity in it and my original dentist work on it just 6 months ago. I went to new dentist this time because their locat...

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Run as fast as you can, don't even bother to think about it

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No way I would pay 80K for a Ford. That's a lot of money for a car. You should be able to get a decent car for 40K or less.

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I usually buy few once a year and throw away the ones that started to show signs of wear/uncomfortable. Same for socks. For some reason wearing underwear/socks in almost new condition makes me feel better.

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Visit Europe and South American countries. Land in one country and travel around by car/train to the remaining countries.

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I will probably try option 1 for a year or so. The offer seems very competitive especially with the singing bonus. Your partner will be out of work during this time, but may be she can use this time to do what she really love, maybe do more travel, online degree/certification or even a small busines...

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This is a personal question and I’d love to know everyone’s thoughts. I recently got a new job where I’m making a steady income and a higher income. I’ve been living at home bc I simply couldn’t afford rent before and my aunt was sick so I was taking care of her But she’s better now and I like my f...

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A year and half ago I made the choice to leave my company of 10 years to work at a sought after company in the same industry. The main reason for the move was to expand my knowleage and work for a place that had broader opportunities. The problem is I find that the work is quite slow, and that is t...

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