Best SPG to stay at in Manhattan? Anything thats away from Times Square is ideal. More towards meatpacking etc.

Airline ticket charge and expenses. Curious as to if your company requires you to use the Corprate card for airline tickets or can you use your own card? Small boutique here and use personal

Any Hilton recs in Charleston?

First business trip in 20 months. TSA agent yelled at me for nonsensical reasons. I almost cried. I was worried things would change, but they are just as dehumanizing as always. Felt like home.

Anyone been to bluebird cafe in Nashville? Worth the hype? I’ve done the honky tonks on a prior trip and looking for something new to check out

Need 6 Marriott nights to titanium (spend doesn’t matter). 1 - would any hotel manager cut you a deal? (Ie if 6 nights is 60k; let me pay 30k and get the nights and I won’t use the room?); 2 - where are cheapest Marriott hotels? I found 10k per night in burbs of Chicago? 3 - would any cheap Marriott let me run this scam remotely? (Ie call Abilene Texas, check me in without my showing up)

Has anyone taken a stealth vacation (i.e. went on a trip but didn’t officially take time off)? Did it work out?

Does anyone use their private car to drive to work from hebbal, thanisandra or places that are 20kms away? It may be an absurd question to ask considering the Bangalore traffic, but still checking if there's anybody driving down that distance?

Out of context question.

Does anyone know 80G foundations that we can donate to, who could give something worthy in return?

One example, ISKCON membership. It costs 35k, but you get stays at ISKCON guest houses domestic/internationally at minimal costs of room maintenance.

I’m in Europe on an extended trip and wanted to go to the Norwegian fjords. I wouldn’t be able to make it there til late September but concerned it’d be too cold to enjoy. Should I just postpone the fjords til I can do them in the summer?

Doing a budget travel to London for 4 days. Took a London pass for 3 days. Any other must dos while I'm there that can fall within my budget backpacking trip?

I was platinum lifetime marriott... on the spg app, i now show gold lifetime. That should show Platinum lifetime right?

Need info about Bangalore Metro. How is the availability? What is it about the purple line? Do we need metro card? Is it crowded a lot?

Can someone confirm if Marriott does not give complimentary breakfast with a points booking? Booked with 25k points and was told no complimentary breakfast..

Starting to look at exit opportunities, anybody aware of DC based opportunities with international travel? Background is analytics.

Has anyone seen any decent MQD run ideas for Delta recently? I’m about 8k MQDs from diamond. Seems the Aeromexico method is on hold until they are fully back up and running. Thanks!

Who else is doing expenses on an amazing Saturday? I noticed a $50 dinner charge. Damn you Sheraton. I hardly ate anything that night.

Does anyone have a preferred car service company? I am looking for a service that can consistently provide traveler alerts such as when car has arrived, passenger is on board, trip competed, etc. across US cities. I have found a company that will do this when I book travel in NYC, but when my Professionals arrive in their destination cities the affiliates do not offer this same feature. Any suggestions? Thank you!

I don’t get why people get so mad when planes are delayed due to weather. It’s not like the gate agent will clear up the skies

Desi brothers and sisters, looking for good resort recommendations to take my mom and dad to over the holidays , based out of bangalore and will be traveling to india with just my daughter

How do you find out who’s “top bucket” and who’s not? Do they disclose this? Also how do you become one?

Don't look for your happiness in a job or a career. You will always be chasing it. What makes you happy?

Hi everyone. I am super interested in early promotion to manager. I am a staff 1. I know this is early, but would love to hear your recommendations on how to get on track for early promotion someday?

Can anyone from EY provide some insight into their experience leaving the firm? I put in my two weeks and have a meeting with HR. Just trying to figure out what to expect.

What’s your favorite current workout? I need ideas while the gym is closed. I normally do CrossFit and have been doing online barre classes, but losing motivation. Thank you!!

Anyone have insight on Goodwin (Corporate) in London?

Have an interview coming up with RSM for a data analytics associate role. Any tips / expectations for the interview?

My marketing people - does anyone else's company have a dedicated "Marketing Response Team" (MRT Team)? Or something similar? Might be called something else at other companies and I just have no clue.

Peanuts. But that's ok because I'm compensated by 'Mother culture'

The biggest thing that messes me up is my memory. I keep forgetting that I am a Titan of Wall St.

Anyone here ever been to RCA? Is it worth it ?

Fam, planning to sign up for AASLT as my AT this summer. Ngl, not in best shape currently. How hard is it? How much prep would you recommend?

Quantum computing. Can someone through some light. Best place to learn more on this

This is the great resignation, right? Thoughts on jumping for the fourth time in seven years? I’m chasing the pay to get to where I want to be and have an offer but am getting reservations on making a move within a year. Appreciate any similar personal experience.

Recommendations on bathing suits for guys? I like the Vilebrequin / Mr. Swim style, but don't want to spend more than $50

Where to buy good quality fancy socks without paying $40 a pair ?

Ok question Socks or no socks with dress shoes?

I love it when you are given the illusion of choice 😂

You know it's a slow week when the highlight is when your comment to a fishbowl post gets more upvotes than the initial post

Hey all, can you pls recommend resources to get up to speed on Fraud and Risk management for Payments in fintech? Books /sites? I’m not in consulting anymore so no access to internal decks. Thanks!

Good books for case prep/valuation. Econ consulting, if relevant. TIA

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

What are the consequences for not hitting your utilization target?

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

Anyone in D.C. with kids-- I'm looking to buy a house and wondered if anyone had thoughts on Peabody/Watkins elementary?

Hi 🐟!! How many have been using a standing desk during this time? Are you able to stand the majority of the day? Has it helped with concentration? Thanks!

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

On the bench for a week or so before start of new project. Do I take PTO or just bill GAA. Any advice on managing utilization?

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

MBB - how long is your typical strategy engagement?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

I feel like I’m burning out and really need a vacation. I was thinking of taking 2 weeks at end of August/beginning of sept (aka taking advantage of Labor Day) to go to Asia... I just rolled cont...

Any suggestions for women's shoes that I can wear for the walk in in winter and not have to change at work?

February 22nd of 2022 will actually be a Twosday

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

Hey all, new hire here! Going to receive a $250 wfh credit; any recs on what I should get to build out my home office?