Any tips for for Bangkok & Saigon?

Do they actually enforce the 2 hour parking limit at golden gardens park? So I know whether to rush back to my car lmao

Any fellow fishbowl consultants staying at the Beverly Hilton and up for a drink or two?

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

Does anyone know if Uber drivers can see if we are sharing a ride with someone? Not splitting the cost, but having someone else watch your trip home?

Trying to get a hotel in Sydney for NYE. I'm far too late aren't I?

Best/Quickest way to get United lounge access?

Places to stay in Iceland that aren’t hella expensive? Also, any suggestions on ways to save money when there?

I have an 8 hour layover in Madrid. Never been there before. Is it worth leaving the airport and doing something in the city? Any tips on what to see in a few hours?

I’m F traveling to Delhi for the first time with another F friend. I would like to tour Delhi and Agra over 3 days. Looking for personalized services as I’m interested in visiting specific spots in Delhi. Appreciate any tour services recommendations. (Safety is our biggest concern.)

Best place to live considering weather, cost of living, & job opportunities for a young family? International is fair game.

I'm a British Airways Gold member but want to start earning status on American - if I attach my American Frequent Flyer number to an upcoming Iberia flight - will I still be able to Enter the BA lounge?

I’ve been to Maui a few times before but never with kids. For anyone that has done the Road to Hana with children, which stops would you recommend? children are 11,9, and 5.

My flight is at 6:45am tomorrow Im in the north end - will uber/lyft be available at this time??

My PTO was approved for the Thanksgiving & Christmas weeks but I’m totally clueless about the vacation spot given the pandemic situation. Requesting your recommendations. Warm places preferably! Thinking of Hawaii/Keywest

I have 2 Cathy pacific business class seats on hold from NY to Vietnam via Hong Kong in December through AA miles. If I need to cancel, will I get my aa miles back even with it being booked on a partner ?

Serious question: Sheraton cancelled my reservation and I was stranded for a night last night. Called CS and my useless ambassador and they cant help and “sorry”. How do I escalate this?

Need to recommend a hotel to my family who's visiting from the USA in a couple of weeks. They like to stay in local boutique type places and BnBs, not chains. Any suggestions?

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Staying at the Ritz and STR in the Maldives so expecting good service and reading mixed things about tipping. I usually don’t tip much at hotels (never really thought about it) but what do people do? Is there an expectation and would the amount be based on like room rate or just a flat daily per day?

Any orthopedic surgeon recommendations in Chicago? Also Family Dr? Lincoln Park area.

I’m from amsterdam and would love to work in the US for the experience. How hard is it t get a European in the US? Does this happen allot? Or is it just not worth it?

CD in New Orleans. DM me for details.

If you have a child during your first year of employment at your firm, are you eligible for the firm’s full maternity leave benefit? Or only if you have a child after your first year anniversary? TIA.

Joining Google in few weeks and my side gig these days is researching 529 plans for my almost 1 year old. Does anyone know if Google offer & contribute to any 529 plans? If so which one? I see it listed in benefits section of onboarding site but looking for the plan name at the least.

I have been assigned to HYD office, but post January can I work form the Kol office ? Till its hybrid D USI Tax

What agency do you work at and how many productions do you go to in a 1 year period?

I don’t have washer or dryer in my new place . I live bear highland park . I want to pay someone to do my laundry . Please recommendations 🆘🆘🆘

For those who've done Lasik in Chicago, any recommendations? I'm debating between LasikPlus and Kraff

Hi Fishes,

Which one should I choose as a Software Engineer with 8 YOE:

Mckinsey Knowledge Centre-31 LPA Fixed + 2 LPA Variable + 1L JB
Smart Energy Water- 36 LPA Fixed
Coforge- 35 LPA
DMI- 34.5 LPA Fixed+ 3.85 LPA Variable
Connectwise- 38 LPA

How many hikes are there in Wipro every year?

I use timers to keep track of my billable hours, but many senior associates and partners have told me that they just estimate their time. What’s the best method? How do you even accurately estimate?

Is there such thing as making healthy pasty? I’m getting whole grain pasta but getting healthy sauce is the hard part. Any recs?

What details to be shown in offer letter when asking for counter offer during salary discussion ??
Is the company name required to be shown or can that be hidden?

I am going to have HR discussion with FMR today.

Already holding an offer at 21 LPA (all fixed)

How much should I ask for?

Tech stack - Python, AWS
Yoe - 5+ years

Visiting some banks in NYC January 7-11 for tours and on site info sessions (my university’s finance career trek for aspiring wall st’ers) and would love to meet with some of you for coffee/chats

Anyone stayed at the Sheraton Los Cabos? Or recommendations for any other Carribbean/Mexico SPG that's 12,000 or less per night

Any fellow fishbowl consultants staying at the Beverly Hilton and up for a drink or two?

Anyone know of any consulting headhunters?

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.

Does MBB have a black tie +1 holiday party in hub cities?

Best consulting companies in the social sector?

Me in an email to the client: "...I made some minor layout changes"

IRL: "I reformatted your visually impairing deck"

What are some of the best savings accounts you know of?

BCGers, any chance to apply again within 12 months period after getting rejected? E.g. use another email address?

Looking for SUV with Budget around 35K in Chicago; leaning towards luxury brand though still open.Which one is better 1. New or Used one?2. Top 5 brand with model?3. Buy before winter or after?

Any one ever think about doing law school instead of MBA?

Thoughts?

Currently in M&A Strategy

Does it drive anyone else nuts that the clock icon on T&E only goes to 10? I noticed it and can't unsee 😐

Does anyone have a good spreadsheet for estimating the value of donations to places like Goodwill? I made a ton of contributions and need to itemize them for taxes. Thanks!

Serious question: Sheraton cancelled my reservation and I was stranded for a night last night. Called CS and my useless ambassador and they cant help and “sorry”. How do I escalate this?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Marriott already hitting me with the check in notification for Sunday night. Where did my weekend go

D🐠 How green is the kool aid?

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

Deloitte folks - what's with the new structure? Is the monitor team pulling folks from S&O for staffing?