3/4ths of my way through my flight with headset in, look over and seatmate watching video with full volume. what are people thinking?

I recently received an offer for 200k€ in Amsterdam. Includes travel, 30% ruling, holiday pay.

Any idea if that is enough to cover a mortgage on a flat within biking distance from the city center without over spending on housing?

(3 small kids and a non-working partner)

Any OTT recommendations for the weekend?

Has anyone ever tried to use their PIV card to book the GSA rate for a personal hotel stay

What benefits are included in EYs frequent traveler program? How many miles or stays are required?

Singapore hotel thoughts - JW seems nice and in a good location (Marina), St Regis seems slightly more luxurious perhaps but maybe not as good of a location and Westin has great views but is a Westin

I have an offer and want to negotiate

1. London base salary but I have to absorb all the expenses (train + stay)
I am thinking to negotiate to

2. home base salary and have my expenses paid for

I know that's depends on the amount I have to travel (and potentially stay) but at the moment this is unknown. Past 8 months was just twice a month + 2 nights stay.

The only thing I know is it won't be every week, the return trian ticket is about £80-100, depends I could plan ahead.

Coming to SD for vacation - first time! Where would you recommend someone stays? Things I’m into: food (specifically seafood), walks along the beach, markets/shopping (handmade, artsy stuff, boutiques, etc.).

Is it me or the wifi in hotels is too bad to play online games? How do you people manage gaming while traveling?

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Does anyone know 80G foundations that we can donate to, who could give something worthy in return?

One example, ISKCON membership. It costs 35k, but you get stays at ISKCON guest houses domestic/internationally at minimal costs of room maintenance.

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

Going to Miami for a day, any hotels worth staying at with a pool and near the beach?

While the h4-EAD application is in process (already been over 8 months of wait), can one travel outside the US?

I'm thinking of moving to Denver soon. Can you fine folks tell me what pros and cons the city has to offer? I like hiking as much as I like dancing and bar hopping. Seeking a balance of nature + city

Who here has jumped firms a lot? How many firms and what year are you? I'm worried about long term my resume looking like I'm a mega flight risk. I have solid reasons for each jump but just tired of jumping and worried. It's hard to find that long term firm.

Project ends soon, looking to switch over to Accenture, Strategy& etc. Anyone have any opportunities? Actually looking to travel for work for a little bit

Toronto for Thanksgiving. Best marriott/spg hotel? Things to do?

Is there a reason to get the luxury SPG amex if I got the new Chase Marriott card like a month ago?

Anyone know any biotechs/Pharma (ideally oncology-focused) that are looking for a VP (or even SD for the right TC) of BD/CorpDev and allowing for remote/travel models (if not Boston-based) or at least a Boston-based hybrid model? I know someone with good biotech/Pharma BD&L experience that is looking for a new role given the current biotech layoff scene. Feel free to share any company names with open roles or DM, if preferred.

Girls trip (mid 20s) to Scottsdale in October. Any suggestions?? Like to hike, shop, eat, relax!

If you were in a private company assistant controller position being offered $10k more to switch over to public and much better PTO days and fully remote as opposed to an in office position that I’m currently at in a Real estate growing company. Would u do the switch back to public (left public just recently)?

I'm overworked and I miss my family. I know some states are talking about "reopening" but I don't see an end to this.

Have had a couple of patients that have positive covid antibodies but their spouses don't. Please explain

How much package should I expect for SAP FICO 5 YOE.
current fixed : 20

What is considered a “large” caseload in employment litigation? I work at a large L&E boutique law firm and handling about 14-15 active litigation cases in state/federal court or arbitration. Some of these matters are multi-plaintiff and multi-defendant cases, but none are class actions. This does not include any matters I am handling in the charge stage or in pre-litigation. Not sure if that’s a typical caseload or not?

Any female fish want to grab a drink this weekend?

Where are all the cute lawyers 😍😛

What is expected CTC for lateral hires for PWC AC for the position of guidewire business analyst ? Total YOE-7..5 as BA, 2 as others.

Doed anyone have details of what was discussed in GDS webcast(EY Split) for TAX?

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Any good entertainment news podcasts? (business/legal)

Any F in the Bay Area wana have some exciting time?

Pre-requisites for Application Architect and B2B Solution Architect are exactly same, so what’s the difference between the two? Or am I missing something?🤔

Does anyone have strong rationale for why it seem like big brands hardly ever include trademark or register symbols on their logo anymore? When I was coming up as a designer trademarking the logo was a very important step in branding.

Anyone on straterra? Starting week 4 on it and have not noticed much, but I have zero appreciate and have food aversions. Would be interested to know how people deal with this / if it actually helped? I know it takes some time to see the effects,

Can I get connected to someone working in Markets. Have got a few things to ask before I start applying.

Anyone received orientation mail for Monday - Oct 17 joining?

Anyone can tell me what an airport lounge looks like?

I hate to tell all these folks wearing masks on my flight that they only help to prevent you from infecting others. They do nothing to prevent you from inhaling airborne pathogens.

Overheard at Tampa Airport: Final boarding call for Spirit Airlines flight to Atlantic City.

What's the best story you can imagine on that flight? 🤣😭

I can’t be the only person who is thrilled they are banning “emotional support” animals from the cabin of a plane.

I’m loving the resurgence of this bowl. Making me feel like I’m about to board group 1 somewhere 💕

First business trip in 20 months. TSA agent yelled at me for nonsensical reasons. I almost cried. I was worried things would change, but they are just as dehumanizing as always. Felt like home.

Saw a 5 year old in a face mask rolling around on the floor of the airport. Panic and misinformation spreading like wildfire.