8 hour layover in CDG. Could've easily gone to the Eiffel tower, sipped a coffee and come back. But I was lazy to get a tourist visa so here I sit in the lounge.

Out of context question.

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.

Hello! DIY giveaway on my island. Code is MWY2J.
You can find the DIYs on the first strip of beach to the right of the airport. No tipping expected


Hyacinth lamp
Grass standee
Tree standee
Peach surprise box
Peach rug
Peach wall
Peach chair
2 bamboo wall decorations
Mossy garden rock
Log garden lounge
Honeycomb wall
Wooden plank sign
Tulip crown
Lucky gold cat
Fruit basket
Log extra long sofa

Hotel recommendations for Tulum Mexico?

Can I use AA advantage points to purchase stuff other than Tickets? I am at a United Hub so I most likely won't be flying AA again..

Getting a bit stir crazy. Any recommendations for a 4-5 day relaxing trip within driving distance?

Looking for job change Mainframe resources
Exp: 11+
Current location:Pune
Visa : valid H1B unstamped(2.6yrs exhausted)
Notice :90 days
Preferred location: Pune,Nagpur
Any leads will be appreciated,TIA

Has anyone taken a stealth vacation (i.e. went on a trip but didn’t officially take time off)? Did it work out?

Spending 2 wks Belgium, Netherlands & Amsterdam during Dec with my mom. Need advice on what to do & not miss as well as recommendation on hotels. And from a country to country travel perspective...

Travelling to NYC in November for the first time and there's a reasonably priced airbnb in Central Harlem. Is that a safe area for 4 females to roam around late at night? I also read on Reddit that short term rentals in NYC are illegal...? Is that true? Should I avoid Airbnbs?

Any updates on the EO to look into H1b after the GC pause?

I am in a rut...I'm thinking about ending 2022 and starting 2023 on a high note. I have been thinking about taking a last-minute trip. Where would be a great place to celebrate the new year?

How is the ViSa nyc office ? Any perks for employees ?

How can one break into business immigration law with zero immigration experience?

Anyone have a ticket for Meduza at district this Saturday and not going anymore? It’s $57 now with fees and that’s too much. Might as well buy the VIP which is $80 w fees but that is probably a huge scam so guess I’m not going

Hi friends I have offers from HSBC as well as Visa Inc. what would you recommend to join from better career perspective and brand ?
Software engineer with 3+ YOE

For CSP/CSR, does the person getting referred get anything other than the public offer?

New to the ETRM space for renewables, finance background - any recommendations on self-taught learning? resources? learning Endur? So far this space has felt like learning a language only passed orally each generation

My portfolio has been stagnant for a week now. Last few times this has happened, market has tanked. Anyone else feeling we’re at an event horizon soon?

Dallas folk. I am replanting myself to your city and I am now starting to look into places to live at. Any suggestions on locations? Any recommendations on a good orthodontist? Anything else I should know about your city?

I did a consult with a junior planner the other day and he kept referring to how long I’d been in the industry 🥹 Just how old AM I? I feel old now.

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

Best east coast skiing/resorts within 4hr drive of DC? Looking to do a Jan/Feb trip.

I would like to hit fire between 40-50. Currently 27, 185k total comp (125 for me and 60 for partner). Like my job don’t hate it don’t love it. Does an MBA make sense? I’m guessing it could take me to 170ish with that schools I’m looking at but wondering if the 40-50 retirement range makes an mba not make sense since I’d only have 10-20 years to save vs 12-22.

Would have to finance the whole thing myself. Current net worth is 140k. Thoughts?

Hi all, looking for advice.

I'm a technical writer with background in the hardware and healthcare industry. What would be a better option for me, pivoting into software tech writing or project management.

Which one pays better/is better (any advice appreciated, must be fully remote role)

If software tech writing, does anyone have advice on how to break into a role or learn what it takes to become one?

For PM, I got a cert (not PMP) and am trying to decide which of these two I go with.

Hi everyone,
I was doing a brief overview of GMAT math, and I feel like I need to start studying math from ground 0. Can anyone provide and advice from personal experience, or from that of a friend? My goal is to get into a t-20 MBA program. Thank you in advance! Happy holidays

Boss2 (American): “Why can’t I just do THIS?”
Boss1 (American): “Because it just complicates things! Why do you have to go and throw a spanner in the wheel?!”
Boss3 (British): “Spanner in the wheel?? You’re mixing up your metaphors. It’s spanner in the works.”
Boss2: “What’s a spanner?”
Boss3: “In ENGland where we speak ENGlish, it’s the item you mistakenly refer to as a wrench.”
Boss2: “So – a wrench in the works?”
Boss3: “Yes, it’s a tool that screws everything up …like you.”

Anybody need a new quant? I'm looking for a move.

Looking for a financial advisor to help us begin investing - any recommendations? Is $30K enough to start with?

Hello All,
Is anyone joined CBA recently. Is the onboarding will be virtual or have to visit office?

Wooohoo just landed a data project! Woohoo data! Data runs the world! Hello super high utilization! Hello cushy bonus! 🙌🏽

What are some Entry Level jobs at AWS in Project Management/Implementation Consulting?

Does anyone know what base comp/bonus look like for Manager and AP levels in IQVIA’s strategy consulting practice in US?

I had no income in India and was in US the entire year. Do I need to file IT return with 0 income?

Found out today I was denied a potential job because the CEO and CFO had some argument with one of our partners and won’t deal with anyone from our firm. 😒

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

WFH location recommendations in downtown NYC??

When are mid-year reviews set to happen?

My suit pants ripped beyond repair. Is it ok to wear a suit jacket without the pants, like a blazer?

Best consulting firms to target for Supply Chain & Operations Strategy apart from MBB after graduating from MIT SCM

Best and worst industries you've consulted in? Been reading Michael Porter

FYI Today and tomorrow you can view Perseid Meteor Shower. Those in Philly or NY should go to Cherry Springs State park to view spectacular night skies and thank me later.

I’ve been on the bench with less than 10% utilization for 3wks now. I’m a first year and the past month has been slower with not many new projects coming in. I do see a few new projects come in every week but I’m not getting staffed on them. Should I be worried? Should I ask my PM if I should be worried? We’re in a pretty small group less than 20 people

Love the discussions on here especially w the perspective that anonymity gives us the opportunity to voice extreme positions and polarizing disagreements that may not have been said in normal settings

Any issues at Logan this morning?

Going to sound like a silly question, but my hotel smoke alarm chirped one time. No smoke in my room. Anything to be concerned about before bed? Travel a lot never had alarm beep.

Anyone afraid to take vacation in FY18, for fear of missing utilization? 🙋🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

Suddenly I feel self-conscious about it but is it bad that I didn't adjust my skin tone on my reactions in WebEx and slack ? Just default which is yellow .

I do believe EY is d kindest when it comes to putting people first.Thank U Kelly.Resume travel based on CDC & facts, no layoffs in foreseeable future, extending trust when wfh& personal accountability

CAIA vs CFA?

I made bacon & eggs for breakfast for my wife. Then we're going to cook together for a few hours and have neighbors over for dinner. I'm thankful for her, them, my job, you lot, and lots of wine.

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

Owe ~$4,500 in taxes for 2020. Anything I can do to reduce this amount? Going to contribute some extra money to 401k to get me to 19,500 for the year. Anything else?

MBB - how long is your typical strategy engagement?

Guys I need advice: A manager position at Uber Eats with a pay cut but a hell lot of equity in Uber or joining a boutique consulting firm in Financial Services and helping them grow with a pay increas

What are some of the perks you get as a SC @EY or @D? Work phone, food vouchers, gifts, cringe benefits from SM/Ps etc..

Asking for a friend who's is deciding between these two companies and coming from industry!