Anyone else feel that MDW is a pretty solid home airport? Breezy security and less traffic than ORD. Would never want to be stranded here but functionally I don't mind it

Moving to San Antonio in January! How is the job market for program management and data analytics?

Best areas to live in if have to commute to DTLA two days a week and partner has to travel to Riverside next year? Ideally we don't want to move twice. Hoping to not have longer than 1 hr commute with traffic in either direction. Please be kind I know LA traffic is horrible- I don't need a lecture about how bad it is lol

Hi fish,
Planning a trip to Thailand for 1-2 weeks next February. Suggestions on where to stay (cities, parts of town, specific hotels), activities, where to fly into etc. Thank you!

Anybody know salary range for VP Operations for GS in SLC?

Anyone know a way to get a cheap flight this coming festive period?

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.

Oh boy, they just paged “Mary and Joseph” in LGA C....

I have been on a local client since forever and now considering to travel to work on projects I like. Can anyone tell me how miserable or fun traveling is?

I recently graduated with a masters degree in Data Analytics from University of Texas at San Antonio with a CGPA of 4.0. I am also awarded distinguished graduate student award for great academic standing and leadership skills. I have worked in india for 3 years for Uber and Amazon as Risk Analyst and quality specialist respectively. I am currently in my F1 OPT and have 30 days left before I submit my offer letter to USCIS. I can share my resume and any help is really appreciated. Thank you!

Hey San Jose!

Any F 🐠s around?

Extension of Marriott status!! Rejoice!

Looking to refer a friend in the Las Vegas area to an independent advisor for term insurance and basic retirement planning.

Thinking about a trip to Thailand for my anniversary. Any thoughts on how to organize it? Prob late April timeframe for a week or so

Looks like I lost 12 nights and points / nights are not combined with Marriott yet

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

Have an amount of Marriott points I would would like to use to buy United miles.

Any advice on carrying out this transaction?

What’s the best points system for people traveling in Canada? So far I only use Bonvoy and Aeroplan.

Going to Jamaica in December. Please share some recommendations for where to stay, activities, places to visit, where to eat, etc.

Planning a 10 day trip with my sister to Hawaii but not sure which island to pick. Which one do you recommend between Big Island and Maui?

Firm announced flexible come and go as you see fit approach to coming back to office. Partner I work for said I need to be in office 4-5 days a week anyway. Thoughts?

Hi Fishes,
I cleared LTI all rounds and in HR discussion we came on mutual agreement for 16lpa .I have 7 years of experience and they gave me Specialist - Data Engineering(P3) role. And we agreed I will join with after 60 as I had to serve 60 days notice period. I was waiting for offer letter and when I received the offer letter I was shocked to see that CTC mentioned was 14LPA and joining date was only 15days from now ,which is way early.
Continuing the POST (++)

Any idea when is the noida office starting to function?

What policy changes are expected post LTI - Mindtree merger?

Experienced HR Rep here looking to pivot companies. Anyone have any recommendations or can help get my foot in the door anywhere?

I’m looking make a transition internally but fear the comp will not be competitive as if I was an external candidate. Any suggestions to negotiate?

Looking to see if there is interest in starting a small social group for coffee chats, activities (outdoor, indoor). Strictly social!

Relocating from the west coast in late spring. We have three kids under 6. School system is important to us. Thinking relocating to the Lake Norman area or Fort Mills. Pros and Cons. Looking to purchase a house and sq at least 3250-3500 min. Any advise for the area.

I'm updating my resume for the first time in 3 years and I'm struggling with how long it should be. I can get everything on to one page, but if I want to elaborate about my experience, it's going to be 1.5-2 pages.

How is WLB in Samsung compared to Intel.

Hi Fishes

I am applying for a BA role at Globallogic. Can anyone help with a referral?

I ve been in Houston for like 8 months now. I am introverted, and I live by myself. I literally have no friends here outside of the folks I talk to at work.
I need help.

Fish I need some help and advice. I fell off the wagon last weekend (sober two years and change with alc) and I cheated on my SO of three years. We live together and she has been by my side through

So my ex from 10 years ago called and apologized for being an ass. He spent over an hour going through details of our relationship and sincerely apologizing. We’re obviously much older now, but I’m just so cautious. He wants us to date again. Have y’all ever heard of something like this?

Can anyone offer advice around working with UAE government committees? How they make decisions, allocate budget and deliver? For example.. a multi-ministry committee set up to spearhead the digital agenda within government. Thanks in advance!

Any on Forward for Health Care?
New here to Fishbowl so first post.
Interested to hear if anyone is using Forward for their primary health care service?
Thinking about joining.
Interesting subscription based cost model but basically pushing interactive, team based approach to long term health care with a good blend of tech and analytics built in.

Curious to hear the story of anyone that has overcome or going through cocaine addiction. Given that people in this bowl make enough money to support such an expensive habit. Take me through your story - how bad did it get in terms of daily consumption and total money spent? Please share if comfortable.

Books to learn more about how to drive sales in consulting? Any recommendations?

Is 110k enough to live in Oakland CA without struggling? What’s the number?
Single F🐠 considering an offer in industry

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

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?

Fam, my mid-30's brother just moved to Toronto from the mid. east. He is looking for a place to share as a room mate, and any leads in banking (experienced forex trader & currency risk manager). TIA.

Best books to study for case-study interviews? Or methods people have used? Coming from the consulting industry already but not a pure strategy role so need to catch up to speed fast

What’s wrong with me? Sometimes I miss the long hours, the mind games played by partners & coworkers, and the constant lies from leadership. Am I a masochist or have Stockholm syndrome?😢😭

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?

Does anyone travel with an XBox or PS4? How difficult is it?

Would you take 2hrs out of your work day (drive + time waiting) to appeal a $70 parking ticket that you have proof you paid the fee on via ParkMobile?

Does Deloitte official can get paternity leave in his 1st year ? If yes, for how many weeks he is eligible ?

Are MBB and Boutiques doing this massive hiring blitz with double referral bonus etc like the big 4 are? Or did they not fire all their people last fall?

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

90% utilization, great snapshots BUT no relationships with the partners in my practice + currently on beach. Everyone I've worked with is shocked. Was told there were HC quotas. Not meritocratic.

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Where should I go for dinner?

PwC parental leave benefits?

I’m interested in consulting for the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. What cities would be the best base for me?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?