Anybody else choose this profession partially because they are aviation dorks? Flights are my favorite part of the week 🤓

This has probably been asked many times in this bowl - what’s the best hotel rewards program? I have the Chase Sapphire Preferred card and I’m a Southwest RR member. I travel maybe 25-30% of the time

Anyone have suggestions on the best way to afford to stay at a Marriott property in Honolulu? Most of the properties looks a bit pricey

How is Austrian Air and Air Canada? Solid airlines for economy seats?

Anyone have a special platinum Marriott support number or contact person to resolve a lingering issue?

Travel reimbursement…what’s the rule of thumb for when a client is considered out of town? Mileage, distance etc?

And, what’s required to be covered? Been out of the traditional consulting model for a few years now…

FYI - Just went on the Marriott website and selected the option to combine both spg and Marriott accounts. All stays and details updated. Past history to be updated in 48 hours. Get it done folks!!

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

Has anyone ever traveled to Thailand during October? I've read it's the end of the monsoon season and rains heavily. But is it still enjoyable?

Do you fly out to family for the holidays or do they come to you? We're hosting Christmas for the first time and having the entire family come to town for it. What are some can't miss holiday events in the city? Ideally accessible because my father is in a wheelchair.

Male:

Cannot find a solid backpack (gotta lug 3 laptops) that looks professional and tough enough for frequent plane travel.

Does anyone have any recommendations for me?

I'm a light sleeper who cares too much about the people around me, but I've got a flight to London next Friday from 7pm NYC time to 7am UK time, and I'd really like to master sleeping on a plane just this once and not be in jet lag hell for the entire day after I land. I'll be in premium economy in an aisle seat. I usually take melatonin before bed and sleep on my side. Does anyone have suggestions for an OTC sleeping pill or pillow that actually works, or other advice for sleeping on a plane?

Hello folks , Pune and ND offices must have the option to select between Routematic and travelling allowances. Any thoughts?

Has anyone been offered a status buy-up for 2021. ~$1700 short of United 1k this year and think my travel will increase a good bit starting next year. Think it could make sense, especially given the 2021 thresholds

I canceled my Amex paid membership as we aren’t traveling for work yet. Have 100k points to redeem in 2 days. Don’t want to waste it on target or Walmart gift cards as they have terrible conversion rate. Any suggestions? May be transfer to Emirates points as I will travel to Dubai in a year?

American has a promo listed on their app - use Rocketmiles to book a hotel and earn X000 American points. Has anyone here used it? If I book a Marriott properly, can I apply my Marriott retroactively?

Is Tokyo doable as a solo traveler with zero knowledge of the language? Thinking of doing a group trip there but adding on a few days alone in Tokyo at the beginning. I’m pretty well traveled in general and do just fine alone, but a different alphabet certainly makes things harder (if translations aren’t common). Female if that makes a difference.

Are the economy parking lots at ORD still open? Asking for my parents who will be traveling from the suburbs to the airport, and prefer to drive their own car.

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

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

Traveling to DC for 4 days. Looking for Marriott with parking and maybe concierge lounge functioning. Anyone use a Marriott recently they can recommend?
Open to other suggestions too. Thanks

What documents or proofs a company will ask post COVID to join a new company. Is service letter mandatory or only releiving letter can work

My boyfriend and I are moving from Chicago and are seriously struggling to find a place in Silver Lake or Los Feliz. It seems like there just isn’t anything available. Can anyone help? We’ve check Zillow, Craigslist and even Facebook Market Place daily.

Any superb restaurant recommendations in vail? My wife and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary and we just had our first child. Since most dinners these days entail standing over our kitchen island, want to go all out on the food. We already have Matsuhisa and Mt. Standard lined up, curious to hear about any others!

Has anyone figured out how many likes are needed to unlock DMs? 🥲

Anyone know good penny stock to invest in? I have some "play" money that I would like to invest in some good penny stocks.

How is PWC SDC external audit practice? I am Chartered Accountant with 2.5 YOE. Currently working with EY GDS as Senior and have offer letter from PWC SDC of 17.75 and offering Senior Associate 2. Any folks here from PWC SDC who can help me to decide please.

I am a Product owner and certified SAFe Product manager. Current organisation doesn’t have PM opportunities. Can I get a break in Product Management while switching to another company? Oh yes, I’m also an Insurance ( P&C ) expert. 11 yoe

Anyone with experience working at Endpoint Closing? Wondering what the culture is like

Struggling to find good workers who will stick around for a while… Is high turnover just a truth of retail that I’ll have to accept?

How do you determine whether your inability to get out of bed in the mornings is due to depression or mere avoidance of all the crushing work and stress that awaits you? Still WFH and now beginning to get worried at how late I’m getting out of bed these last few weeks and feeling completely unmotivated to do anything.

Hello Amazonians,

I am currently interviewing for Business Analyst role for Amazon, cleared 1st round which lasted for an hour. They have asked me to confirm availability for a full day. Can you please help me with what kind of interview rounds i can expect?

Which company would you choose in the Bay Area - Zynga or Fitbit? Reason?
If none is better feel free to say..

Been at the company for a year - switched teams at my 7th month mark. My annual review is coming up. How do I negotiate for a raise/promo?

What are the leaves policies in Accenture we have ? Can anyone share the leave calendar for this year in Accenture

The real walk of shame is leaving work before everyone else on your team..esp when you're an analyst

Hey all,

What's with the probation period with Deloitte India? What's the rate of termination, if there are any, unlike the other firms (who have a probation but 99.99% of the employees are confirmed at the end of probation).

Appreciate your inputs.

Thank you.

When can we change projects? Is there a time limit or it can go on for years?

With a thousand consultants in line, you'd think someone would have come up with a better TSA pre-check process 🤔

How do you guys study for certifications? I feel so distracted

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

Travel reimbursement…what’s the rule of thumb for when a client is considered out of town? Mileage, distance etc?

And, what’s required to be covered? Been out of the traditional consulting model for a few years now…

The legend got it right “Don’t trust HR to be useful.”
They have this capability of blowing up a small thing to a serious issue. It seems their lives are too boring they intentionally stimulate it.

Cold showers hit different

No layoffs at EY? Is it true, ey is “EY Nice” that they won’t event reduce ti lowest performs?

Want to warn stakeholders that their hostile, posturing emails with our main client CC'd is only going to backfire (main client ❤️ us). emails will no joke prob get some of them fired. #restructuring

Unconfirmed layoffs in PwC SAP? Does anybody know?

How long does the referral process take at MBBs? Recently got referred to one and was wondering when I can expect an answer on first round interview?

Moving from a boutique (<30 employees, MBB competitor) to the strategy practice of a Big 4. Have only worked for boutiques in the past, so I’m expecting there to be some major differences in terms of working style.

What are the major differences and ‘watch outs’ you would point out to me? Could be anything from culture, to red tape, to compliance etc.

Bartender at the hotel finally knows my name and face. Am I a real management consultant now?

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Deloitte 🐟: any outright compliance issues with a spouse owning an llc?

Just started my 10 straight days of the “no pants dance”! Otherwise known as a remote week. Haven’t had one in a very long time.

Would you rather get an MBA from any program of your choosing (all loans) or guaranteed 130K/year, 40 hours a week until you retire (no chance for raises/bonuses)?

Partners who throw their project team under the bus in front of the client <<<<<<<<<<<<