Anyone that has got AMEX Platinum in Dubai? Could you share your experience?

Recommended parking / mode of transportation to the open this weekend?

ZS associates is hiring across roles in North America (NY, LA, Chicago, Boston, DC etc). If you’re interested in a consulting or an analytics role at ZS feel free to DM me. Also happy to answer any questions you have about work, culture, visa etc . Every ZSer will tell u the best thing about ZS is it’s people

Hi everyone ,

I hope you are well.
I currently live in London, United Kingdom, but I’m thinking of moving to the US in January.
I haven’t been to the US before, so I don’t know much. I also intend to work whilst I’m there :).
How does the US visa work ? Where in the US would you recommend to a black woman that’s scared of guns ?
Looking forward to hearing back xx.
Thank you :).

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

Would you ever work in a hotel? I've heard some weird stories but being a tourism graduate, I know that this will bring me some great opportunities in the future.

Thoughts on robo advisors? Using Schwab intelligent portfolio (no advisory/management fees) that invest mostly in low cost ETFs. Wanted to ask others thoughts/insights/pointers from others that I may be missing/may be overlooking. Thanks!

Spirit Airlines or Jet Blue...

Any ideas on refinancing student loans for an international student without a co-signer. SoFi doesn’t let you refinance on H1B. And Prodigy is not an option if you’re in CA

Amex is offering me a complimentary Gold card along with Platinum ($550). Is it worth it?

When a VC invests money in a company, does that company then need to pay taxes on the funds they receive?

I got interview from UST global for Onsite position with L1 visa ., Now my CTC is 16.3 LPA with 10 YOE in Java, Springboot microservices.

How much I can expect now? To get maximum package.

I get credit alerts from Experian/ TU & was told two email addresses were found on the dark web. Have been hit w fraudulent charges in FL via Chipotle app; rec'd email that said sender knew my password (was partially correct) & was going to send nude pics of me to my contacts; rec'd email from Best Buy about my email being used to reset my pword (don't have BB acct) & today was notified of a declined transaction in Canada (I'm in TX). Besides changing pwords/ replacing cards what should I do?

For those who save a lot of money or have received a large inheritance. Such as someone who doesn't owe a mortgage or have any major expenses, or owe any debt...

What are you planning on doing with the money? I have 200k indexed along with money in my retirement and I spend on average about $500-700 a month total. I am saving about 3k a month between retirement and brokerage.

How much is Sodexo card amount in BNYm. And can we claim Wifi Amount also ?

Salam, I would love to hear how you all contribute to your 401(k)s and what they’re looking like right now .

Best hotels with a lounge (ie included breakfast, dinner) in the Bay area? Preferably around Palo Alto

If you had to fly out to SF from NY for a client meeting, do you bill for the travel time or do you just eat the 12 hours?

I don't need my laptop to work. I'd say 70% of my time is not using the computer to do production, but the creative process, thought and planning that happens before that. Pen & Paper = cool new tech.

How important are portfolios for creative strategists? What exactly would you put in one?

Hi work in Michigan as a NHA. Left a large company because if no growth for another one who claimed that did been there 15m and want out seems like it’s the same all over? This is only my second job in my entire life 🥹

I’m a SDR with 2.5 years experience looking to move up a notch into inside sales (those that allows closing of smaller logos) or CSM/renewals. I’ve been on a job hunt for the past 3 months but didn’t seem to find something suitable.

I’m looking for a job desperately because I’ve just resigned from my current company (bad move on my end).

Does any one knows of any companies looking to hire for those roles? Would appreciate any help I can get 🙏🏻

Biggest stereotypes about working in diversity & inclusion....Go!

Hi all,On Monday I cleared my second round of technical interview with client, then on that day itself recruiter sent me message on indeed chat that client has informed to hire me & recruiter asked did I have salary discussion with them? & recruiter asked me if I can reduce my notice period from 90 to 60. I wrote message as per rules no. So he said he will check with client if he is ready to wait for 90days & will get back to me.He hasn't yet. So what should I do further? Shall I wait

Lot of people out there claiming to be marketing wizards and selling courses or other scams, who should we definitely stay away from?

Random question for Rolex owners: Do you get the “is that a real Rolex?” question a lot? What do you usually say? Any notable stories? Fortunately for me, “is your GS real?” is not a thing.

Hi All! Here looking for work in Healthcare Operations/Project Management. Open to FT physical position in South Florida, as well as hybrid or remote positions within the US. Looking forward to networking.

Any Deloitte fish willing to shed some light on Deloitte's Value Creation Services (VCS) (part of M&A advisory). Potentially interested in making the move from strat. arm of other big player.

1) what type of engagements realistically make up most of the work?
2) where is VCS positioned within the org?
3) how does VCS within M&A advisory relate to work done at e.g., Monitor Deloitte?

Thanks.

9/5 check-in: What are you all doing today?

For me- treadmill, chest and triceps.

I need guidance. How do people deal with narcissistic in laws?

Are dudes expected to carry the conversation on dating apps? Or is it just me?

Hey can you list me some major e-commerce channels to sell a product. I know Amazon and similar, looking for other

Who is getting 18.c on November 5th?

Interviewed for USC 3 weeks ago, has anyone heard back yet?

WLB thread: what are you average weekly/daily hours and do you often work weekends? (e.g 1/4 of the year) Also your consulting firm rank (T1,T2 etc)

Saudi Arabia just slashed/postponed some projects in Vision 2030. Is it gonna affect the major firms in the ME region?

Given that KSA announced today that they believe it’ll take between 4 months to 1 year to deal with the virus, does this hamper all KSA projects for that timeframe?

As a consultant from the US, how hard would it be to get a job in Bahrain willing to sponsor my visa? I have 1 yoe in cyber.

I think we should create a compensation thread in this bowl. It would help a lot of people who are planning to switch companies/jobs or who are moving to this region. Just a thought, since it’s one of the most common questions asked here.

Got an offer for 180k + 40k bonus for a SC role in Dubai at a T2/T3 shop. Is this competitive?

Hi All, appreciate if anyone can let me know if Accenture is recommended in the region.. KSA based. Are they considered prestigious and pay better than Big4? What about WLB and benefits? Thanks!

Can showing signs of wealth limit your chances at a promotion ?

All of a sudden my pay seems not that great with the current inflation of rentals. How’s everyone managing it? Are companies trying to compensate in some shape or form?

Just as a reference, the apartment I wanted to move in went up from 100k to 150k in just 3 months with only one flat left. 🙄

If I’m looking to move to Dubai in September, when should I start applying for roles? Might sound like a silly question, but I’m unsure how long the process typically takes and how long an offer would be honoured for. Thanks in advance.

Anyone from EY parthenon Dubai who’s willing to chat and guide me on the process there.

What are challenges to get back to NA after a few years in the Middle East? Would NA take you back after a few years away from the region?

Hi fishes, what is the % of your salary that you save per year?

Hi All- I’d love to hear from the community what the focus areas are for Tier 2 firms in the region Are there certain sectors the various firms specialize/ focus on? It seems like everyone focuses on public sector and tmt. Currently interviewing at a few and would be great to get some feedback. Thanks!

Hi fellow fishies,

I'm currently enrolled in the Master in Management program at INSEAD and am trying to find a position at the Middle East, preferably Doha.

I participated in a public sector project when I was an intern at EYP and the experience brought up my interest, thus I’m very interested in working in the Middle East, for there are lots of government project opportunities.

It would be great if anyone currently working at Doha can offer me a coffee chat. Thank you so much!

Good morning! Any freelance Management Consultants here up for a chat? I’m interested in learning your story and getting some insight!

Now that travel is back, seeing a steep decline in work life balance in the region. Agree?

What is life like as 1) an expat 2) a consultant in Dubai and the differences from London? Favourite and least favourite things?