AA flyers, in your opinion is the Admirals Club membership worth the $600ish fee? I fly weekly out of CLT.

Going to India from DCA (flights were cheaper) but I live in Houston. Flight from DCA is at 10 pm. Should I book my flight from Houston to DC the same day or one day earlier? Given the flight cancela.

What's the best luxury points hotel in Kyoto? Deciding between the Suiran Kyoto and the Ritz.

Current Titanium member, so considerations are service, hard product quality, location, and elite recognition. TIA!

First time traveling to client - are backpacks (e.g., professional looking Tumi, timbuk2) fine for carrying stuff to client site?

Any recs for short term (summer) rentals in Manhattan / Brooklyn? Asking for a friend.

Chase Freedom vs Freedom Unlimited for everyday spend?
Plan to transfer points to my CSR.
Non traveling consultant

Anyone have CPA recommendation in ATL - specifically need help handling RSUs for pre IPO company.

Anyone in BK wants to casual rides today?

I just got a new credit card. It came with a Priority Pass membership. I always travel economy, I hardly ever get lounge access. I got excited, until I remembered I can’t travel and lounges are closed anyways. :(

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

Favorite national park to visit in July/August?

Anyone have an issue with Global Entry due to govt shut down?

So the Russians are hacking our travel companies lol

Tell me what to do in Iceland

What’s big law like in San Francisco? Anyone have any insights to firm cultures or billable targets?

Vacation almost all on points. Plane and hotel covered. Suggestions for car rental? Not many Enterprise/Hertz points. Ik it's not the best transfer rate, but I have plenty of Chase points.

Is there anyone with 8.5+ experience resigned from tcs? If so, did you get any DCA hike as a retention? Pls help. I am looking for some information

Follow “FlyWithGarrett” on IG... you can thank me later.

What career path offer the most money?

Our goal is to add advisors since we are in a growth mode across the US in twelve offices. We’re offering culture, significant payouts, succession planning, and more. RSVP to Connie.

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I have received an offer from a company and I'm in the second stage of interviews with another company. I am very interested to see if I could make it through for the second company. So can I accept the offer from first company and then if second one also sends an offer then let the first company know I would like to reject? Also i am on H1B visa. Should I be concerned with that?

Who’s planning on leaving after getting their bonus?

What’s the point of having multiple awards for “craft writing” if your agency only sees you as the translator?  🙄

Hi all! As part of joining formalities, Barclays requires the document showing epfo linked with Aadhar. I have not linked aadhar with epfo. Only pan linked. Is there any alternatives available?
Also I tried aadhar seeding in Umang app, that too didnt work.

6th year of h1b starting in 6 months. Firm has just initiated GC process. How long does it typically take to file PERM and is there a 365 day rule that it should be filed 365 days prior to H1B expiration? Any exceptions to that rule.

Job recommendations for someone enjoying TAS (FDD) work, but doesn't want to be as into the weeds/details on the Company's accounting?

What are the equivalent jobs we can find in Industries? I am actually thinking of moving to industry in long term. However iam not really sure where I would fit in there. I am doing BA kinda role cont

Wonder if anyone can offer advice on which cert to pursue next? I obtained my CompTIA Security+ last year and wondering if I should go for the CySA+ or Pentest+ next. I also have my AWS CCP and will be sitting for the Solutions Architect soon as well. Currently not doing security stuff at work but would love to keep my skills going. I was hoping one of these next certs will help me finally break into a security role and love the idea of pentesting but not sure if the CySA+ is more beneficial.

Where’s my K Swiss?

Saturday Wordle 280 3/6

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Do partners at top consulting firms have better WLB?
An Associate here contemplating whether all this is worth it.
Thanks!

Any good books/learning materials on how consulting/non-product firms acquire other firms? Struggling to find relevant info. “Talent-based acquisitions” seem to be all about hr/recruiting. What are alternative keywords I should use?

What's your FB 💙 score?

I find myself struggling the explain things with the same eloquence as my colleagues. How can I improve my consulting speak? Any recommended books?

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

How do you know people like working with you? I always feel like I’m not liked

Can someone please help me calculate my Utilization? The Client Service Hours on ToD seems to be confusing. When does the utilisation for the year start? April or June?

Book recommendations? All genre welcome but I usually read nonfiction

Do mbb and big 4 do different types of work in deal making?

NYC is the place to be.

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

Rooney... can't believe I woke up at 7 am, hungover as hell, to watch that crap.

I had a Big4 joke for you but the people who are really good at telling it are being laid off due to “performance” reasons. 🤭

Is asking tomorrow for a day off for Yom Kippur (this Wednesday) a bad look? Its last minute and obviously its a calendar event that I should have seen coming and given notice for

Having my manager be my career counselor sounded like a good idea at the time 😣

Looking forward to this four day weekend. #StopHatingOnPwC

🐠 in Bay Area Tech/Prod companies: Do you generally experience that the tech folks just don’t respect the non tech ones? There is this general mindset that I will not respect you or care for what you have to say unless you code better than I do? How do you navigate this?

Are FPX projects considered under utilization? I heard something about adjusted utilization... does that still exist?

Hello folks, recently moved to industry from consulting. In my previous company, we had teams who formatted PowerPoint presentations. Suggested the same to my manager in my new job and he is keen to explore an outsourced model. Are there any companies who do this - creating, formatting, polishing PowerPoint presentations? Suggestions welcome.

How much weight does brand name consulting firms have on top MBA programs? For example, is it significantly better to work for MBB firms vs. big 4 vs. well known specialized boutique firms?