Age 28, I have decided to move back home near a new job to save money. I am sick of spending $2,300 on rent every month for a 1 bedroom apartment in DC area. I am committing myself to 1 year living with family, and saving every penny I can and putting it towards a house down payment. Will be tough living with family in the home I grew up in, and I don't have the freedom and independence of living alone, but I decided in 10 years, I will likely be glad I did. Anyone else done something like this?

Question for the group: Has anyone here taken a midlife/adult gap year or sabbatical? I'm excited (and a little nervous!) to start one soon – self-funded, between roles as I determine my next career step – and would love your wisdom: 1. What was most refreshing? 2. What brought clarity on your next chapter or a career change? 3. Best advice for someone on the precipice? 4. Magic wand, not-unlimited-budget: what's your wish list? Wins, regrets, surprises – all welcome. Thank you!

Struggling to decide whether to return to MBB post MBA or join a startup where I’d do interesting work and have a great senior title with lots of responsibility. Comp is nearly identical with equity at the startup that could be very meaningful, but I’m afraid of the risk vs. stability of MBB — how would you think through this?

Anyone else struggling to get a new job? I’ve been in consulting for 10 years and funding it very hard to leave it. It’s been 6+ months and over 100 apps with no offers. I don’t know if this is normal now days or if I’m doing something wrong.

What offer to accept: 1) AI- Lead Director level role at a small tech startup company. TC $250k or 2.) Manager level at Bain in TMT strategy for $270k. Obviously Bain is better comp and is Bain but does hands on applied ownership of AI and Director title matter more?