Anyone stranded in Detroit? #DTW

How is everyone feeling about post-pandemic travel? Have you planned anything for this spring/summer?

Hello Fishes,

I have got my L2 Dependent Visa stamped for the US through the Wife's organization and she has booked the tickets for the both of us in the next weekend. I am currently unallocated in TCS and seeking projects in the same US location as my Wife. Can I travel to the US just like that and then continue my search within TCS from there or do I need any approvals to even fly in the first place?

I am worried because of the time crunch and will be glad to hear some points on this.

Did Marriott have another security breach? Logged in via the website and was forced to change my password.

I need a new job but it seems that the job market in SAn Diego is pretty abysmal. I want to leave but only to something better. 😩

How do you find travel buddy when you are single and all your friends are married. I end up travelling solo but would be nice if I could have travel buddy

New Internal business group is now booking all travel. Old group use to add my frequent flyer number to the reservation. New group refuses to do so. No policy on this subject. Fight it /add it myself?

Hi 🐠! I’m relocating from Chicago to The Bay Area later this month, and am wondering what neighborhoods are relatively more affordable and safer to live in. Currently we are considering the following cities:
Fremont, Union City, San Mateo, San Jose. Work is in Menlo Park. Married with no kids.

Is this Offer good for SR manager?

Sr Manager offer for DFW in SAP Technology. Is this compensation good?
210 Base 40K Joining Bonus and 40K RSU
9 to 11% Bonus

The base is not changing much for me. I am Senior Managing Consultant at IBM.

Never saw IBM giving 10% bonus for last 10 years anyway. But heard Accenture gives 15K roughly to SM.

Tried to negotiate but Accenture is not willing to change base. They added 10K in RSU and Joining to make 40 each.

Read an interesting piece today via ATL about falling weed prices and lower-than-expected corporate earnings. Really curious to see how trends continue to play out

United flight, seat in first class does not recline. How best to get points?

Figured I’d give it an ask: Any fishes here do Tomorrowland? If so, are you able to share a bit on your accommodation while there? Did you camp or stay at a hotel?

My Marriott 2020 nights just doubled from 36 to 72. Probably will be corrected by did it happen to anyone else?

Where to stay in Tokyo for 2 nights in April? No more than $150 a night, on a vacation transit.

Prob been asked but how do you best use Bonvoy points. Debating 60k/night in Iceland or saving up for 85k/night Ritz in Caymans (or something like that). Generally what level to spend the points?

For experienced accounting professionals considering a transition into a career with solid work/life balance, a fast-growing biotech company near San Francisco is hiring for a SOX Compliance Manager and Senior Accountant/Manager roles. Roles pay well over $100k.

Generous benefits, fun company culture, and VERY favorable stock options. Message me if interested, and I will try to screen you for an interview!

Any female in SFO/ Bay Area want to grab some drinks/bite tonight. 30 M

How long does it take my Southwest sign-up Rapid Rewards bonus(es) to post?

Hit minimum spend on business and personal card about a week ago... waiting for my 110K points and companion pass 💦

Looking for an AE in DEN. Agency experience a must. Can mentor the technical side but must have the right soft skills, strong work ethic and motivated to build their career. DM for more info.

Anyone working in Bain SEA open for a chat? Wanted to sense check about culture

How does delta upgrades and waitlist work? Do all medallions check in 24 hours prior to boarding? What determines who gets what?

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

Looks like RSM is forcing people back to office

Hello! Does anyone know the going rate for a one-on-one media training session these days? I’m looking to work with a solo trainer, not an agency. Trainees are senior executives for a large-ish tech company. Thanks for any intel!

Has anyone gone through the Booth EMBA in the London or Hong Kong campus? I’m in my early 30s, currently in Econ consulting (v quant and technical) and would like to move into corporate (general strategy / management). Would an EMBA be a good step?

Any office dirt?

Thoughts on Peloton? I bought at $32 but recent rise make me think I should buy more...

Hi

Does anyone know good service apartment near Bagmane WTC?

Manager/Sr. Manager at a consulting firm @220k base (NJ based) vs Associate Director at a Pharma company @180k base (NC based). Which one will you pick and why? Assuming similar benefits and crazy work/life balance.

How do you guys make projected financial statements for clients that don't make their own?

Spent an hour getting ready for a top’s afternoon break, but then he canceled because he needs to make slides ...

Fishes, any openings for M.com Finance graduate Freshers? Please do help. For my friend who is struggling..

Has anyone quit without backup offer? Did you regret doing so?

How many partners love salesforce?

What is the average percentage hike in Nagarro

Any of the female consultants out there been asked what their "rate" was when having a solo drink at the hotel bar? I mean, I can't help it that I'm popular...

Hello sharks...
Currently I have 10LPA. In two days I have a HR discussion with CGI. How should I negotiate to get maximum hike like 100%. Like how to bluff HR to get maximum LPA.

Thoughts on ICX?

Hi

I am selected for Full stack developer in EY GDS. But I have offer of other companies like Optum, IBM. Can anyone give input on comparing these company with EY on technology POV. I have 4 years of experience.

Example of a time your project manager absolutely snaked you/ threw you under the bus (so I don’t feel alone in this!)?

Does this ever happen? Bill client for hours worked. You don’t go over and certainly not under since you’ve got 50 hours to hit per week. PL calls and asks you to reallocate hours to no charge....

What’s your favorite leadership book?

Thoughts on EW MBA from Booth/Kellogg/Haas. Currently SC at Deloitte and want to transition to tier 1 consulting firms

I want to exit to a GM or Senior ops director role. Currently 3 yrs in consulting, 10 yrs in ops at well-known manuf. firm, CPIM, CSCP, T20 MBA, Ind Eng undergrad. Anyone have recs on how to prepare?

When the work and meetings pile up on a Wednesday 😂🤣
Take me to Wakanda ✌🏼

What firms and/or levels get to stay at swanky hotels like Ritz, St. Regis, Waldorf, etc?? I always check the prices to see if they’re reasonable, but no, not gonna be able to drop $500/night on em...

Been seeing a guy at my client city since 3 months. I'm just out of a long relationship and not ready for anything serious. Having said that, we're exclusive and we really like each other. A few days

Everyone talks about FAANG and often times it seems like they mean “Google” or maybe fb/amazon. I never hear about Apple. What are consultant exits like there? Anyone know someone who made the jump?

I’m starting a new position and updating my LI profile. I don’t want to slight my old company but don’t want to include them in my announcement. Thoughts on wording it tactfully?

“Do you think money makes people happy?” - my Uber driver. Oh god, please get me home safe. 😬

On my flight home, I searched men’s red sweater Nordstrom, clicked on the link and it takes me to a page with men’s jockstraps. I’ve never been more embarrassed when the guy sitting next to me 👀

Looking for some material for a crash course in IT strategy consulting - books article etc. any recommendations would be appreciated

My husband wants to upgrade his work shoes. Recommendations? I'd like to find him something a little fashion forward not just a basic, boring wingtip. Maybe around $200?

Hotel bed is the best part of Mondays

Friend is coming back as a boomerang, can that person reinstate their old 401k?

Which tax service is everyone using this year to file their taxes? I’m hearing if you file with Turbo tax you are owe money back?

Does scotch/whiskey really help when you have a cold? I've heard never tried.

Who else is going to AU Live in August?