BCG Fish: Starting in a month and curious about expense policy + credit cards. Does everything have to go on corp AMEX now or can flights/hotels go on personal? TIA! Boston Consulting Group

Deloitte guys - Serious question.
How is Analytics & Cognitive doing at D? I have an offer and I am not sure if there will be layoffs again. I am on work visa so will be difficult.
Role will be for Google Cloud & Analytics. Current job doesn't suck much though.

Planning for a 7-10 day family (kids age 5 & 9) vacation to UK during Thanksgiving. Looking for guidance on weather during that time and activities that would be appropriate that time of the year.

Recommendations for bachelor party destinations aside from Costa Rica and Mexico City. Preferably under 5 hour flight time from Atlanta outside the US.

Travelling from USA to India; Customs!

Items carrying IND-USA: (Personal items in use)
1. Macbook
2. Apple Watch
3. iPhone

Items planning to bring from USA including the above mentioned items:

1. One iPad
2. One Apple Watch
3. 2 iPhones.

Is it okay? Is it a risk? Will I have to pay customs?
Any advice?

TIA

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

Would you expense a speeding ticket on your way to an IR?

I am an SC on L1 B individual visa (valid until 2021 without any extension). Up for manager this year, will know in 2 weeks. Transferring to USA firm this year. What is the process, timeline for GC?

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

Went back home to renew my visa. The interview was good, but been waiting for more than 5 biz days for my passport. Who should I contact this time? Should I be worry that it got lost?

Going to India from DCA (flights were cheaper) but I live in Houston. Flight from DCA is at 10 pm. Should I book my flight from Houston to DC the same day or one day earlier? Given the flight cancela.

Any suggestions on SPG/Marriott hotels in Barcelona for personal travel?

Any star alliance status match delta platinum?

Is taking the bus to work as convenient as taking the tube? Thinking of getting a place that by bus has a lesser commute than train but worried about traffic, frequency, etc. of the bus. Basically 20 mins bus vs 27 mins tube? Thanks!

If you bought a United Flight with miles can you change your flight and book with cash? I don’t have enough points for flight I want to change to and app is only give me miles option

Does CSR earn 3x points at bars on drinks?

What is your credit limit on CCR? We're going through some life changes (wedding, rings, travel, etc.) and was recently surprised to find my credit limit is only $30K even after being a solid customer. What are the ways I can get an increase in the credit limit?

Traveling to Montreal tomorrow, any recs for food / sights / etc.? 🙏

🚨 Arriving home to Ohare and was approached by a guy offering taxi rides and handing out business cards in terminal 3 baggage claim. DO NOT ACCEPT RIDES FROM PEOPLE OFFERING THEM!!! Whether they ‘can do cash or card,’ don’t buy it - they’ve got you once you’re in the car. Told airport emergency hotline and they are investigating.

Stay safe and don’t get got!!

Help! I recently purchased a wanna get away ticket through Southwest for a business trip that was about $850. I was asked to cancel the trip due to other work issues in my local area. As luck would have it, there's a strong possibility that I landed a great new job and they need me to start right away. The credit is under my personal rapid rewards account. Ideas to help me avoid writing a big check to my company??

Has anyone taken the CFE exam? How did it go? Was it hard? Gow did you prepare?

Forensic tech vs non tech..go!!

Decided that I’m leaving audit today. Trying to understand the full range of opportunities in forensics. Will have my CPA and CFE. So far, I understand that there are client-serving firms like FTI and then the B4 will have forensics arms as well. What are some other forensic accounting roles? Pros and cons? Better than audit? Honestly just looking to learn anything.

Now that it’s officially peach season. Best peach things (fresh peaches, peach drinks, etc.) and where to find them in ATL?

Hi Team,
I have worked in a project for more than 1.5 years now for a non scripting tool. Feel no learning and skill enhancement here.Can I get my project changed. QA Automation. Will there be any consequences if I do so?

Started at my first agency 3 mo. ago. I’m doing great work on exciting clients, but I often feel uninspired and drained. Is it growing pains or is this the wrong industry for me? How will I know?

Any Type B people in account? The teams I’ve worked with have primarily been Type A people. As a Type B person, it’s stressful for me and makes me feel bad for being Type B.

Breakfast food is so much better and energizing at lunch (11:30 - 12:30) than it is early in the morning.

Hi,
How does the sapience ibuddy tool work ? What if I'm not able to clock 8 hours ?

I have the opportunity to exit to a Product Manager role at a PE-backed software company (noname co w ~$5-10B rev). Pay is at $150k base. Seems like an interesting industry. However, I kind of just stumbled on this and am apprehensive about leaving BCG after just a year out of undergrad. I’m also unsure how stock grants play out when working for a portco. Does anyone have advice for how to think about my next move?

does anyone know what Georgia Pacific pays?

Planning on telling my parents about my white boyfriend this weekend…. Any tips or words or motivational words please

How much time does infosys takes to release offer after asking for documents

Sunday scaries, now with a side of UEFA Championship

Anyone know how much equity research associates at JPM/Citi/GS make in NYC? Assuming a typical finance degree background

Anyone out in Philly? 25 M Here

Does anyone know of any consulting/advisory companies hiring?

Affordable PG for Boys

Shared accomodation available in 3BHK
Location: Pimpri Area (Pune)
Landmark: Pimpri Station Rd

*DM for details*

Rent: Rs.3500 per bed/per month
Deposit: Rs.5000 per bed

- Fully Furnished
- Direct Owner
- Car & Bike parking available
- Standalone Building
- Electricity bill will be shared equally among all tenants
- Rs.1000 to be paid by tenant for notarized agreement
- Maid charges (for cleaning room) included in rent
- Max 3 people in 1 room

So I've been waitlisted for a BCG R1 interview and was wondering if there was anything at all that I could do to improve my chances of getting off the waitlist?? Don't have any offers to leverage...but did get an R1 from McK

Is there any difference in the interview process (including evaluation) for generalist vs. specialist positions at McKinsey right now?

What was the signing bonus for MBA hires that just received offers this fall?

I applied to MBB in December while working at a boutique but did not get an offer. I lateraled to Tier 2 firm, but looking to interview again. How long should I wait until applying again? Is there a freeze time?

I’m curious. What would you say is the best industry / sector for…1. WLB, 2. Great people / team, 3. Exit opp’s., and 4. Overall (mix of the above). Goes without saying the obvious “it depends on office, team, project, client, etc.” So this is an ask for general observations.

@Bain folks (London office) - What is the salary for Associate Consultant (Experienced Hire) after the recent hike. Is it same as AC (Graduate hire)?

I have 2.5 years of experience.

Re-invited to interview at BCG but also want to cast a wide net and apply for Mck and Bain. However got rejected last year this time at the resume screen stage. I’ve changed firms since I last applied (to a well known boutique) - is this sufficient or am I still frozen?

What are M7 MBB recruiting timelines ? Considering applying right now to MBB, but if I get rejected I’m going to do an MBA, will I be blacklisted from applying for summer internships if I get rejected this fall ?

3 YOE, including 1 in consulting. what level would/should I aim to join McKinsey at? Currently a C at Deloitte.

What do you think would be the best office & sector to work in ?

Anyone want to run Bain-style cases with me?

Moving from T2 to McKinsey. How do vacation requests work? I have family and friends getting married this fall in weddings delayed because of covid, but I’ll just have started so wanted to get a sense of how realistic taking vacation this fall would be and how to approach taking it (e.g. mention to HR, staffing). TIA!

how many YOE are needed to come in as Consultant at BCG with no MBA?

Could someone send me the link to the BCG bowl? Didn't come up in search

Got offered a role at a Middle East office at BCG - haven't accepted yet.
Anyway that I can transfer to a north American office (my current location) before I join? SO can't move to Dubai and while applying they didn't interview me for my current location just for the Dubai one.

I understand this may be a big ask, and I'm happy to interview again if need be.

Is exp hiring easier than through college/mba? I assume there might be less competition but more self selection and less spots