Can we as a collective stop obsessing about points, status, status match and upgrades? Yeah yeah, we get it, we travel for work

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.

Thoughts on the Sheraton Kauai? I’m considering the offer they sent. Is Kauai a nice island?

Is there a shuttle service from DIA to Aspen? Or am I better off just flying into Aspen?

What are you guys charging? I'm thinking the initial plan at $150 per hour so ave $300-$1500 per plan. Ongoing plan 20 basis points of the AUM. What are ya'lls thoughts and what do you charge?

Is there a good website or group or reddit page for travel flash sales / deals?

With product design questions, I struggle to identify user groups. Once I do everything starts flowing and I’m confident. But the initial identification of user groups is something I find challenging. What’s your go-to way of doing this? For example, the question “design a podcasting app for truck drivers.” What types of truck drivers can I select so that I can prioritize a user group to focus on and begin identification of pain points and solutions?

Is it just me or have you also noticed that during the endless back to back zoom/teams meetings, people drift away and not take down action points?

Best small carry on? They keep shrinking the acceptable luggage size and half of the models out there don't qualify

Any tips for HireVue interviews/Delta Airlines?

Is there any way to preserve/sell a Spirit airline reservation credit? Mine expires at the end of the year. Had to cancel over the summer due to extreme delays and uncertainties.

Planning a one-week summer vacation to Yellowstone Park area. Family unit of 6, so need to rent a single, large SUV. Just looked at prices and the cheapest car available for 6 people with unlimited mileage is $3,500+. Makes the vacation almost not worth it. Anyone have any recommendations on how to get a better deal? Any discount codes? Thank you in advance!!

Hi Fishes,
Anyone working in Exxat?
Have heard very good points about the company.
Do share your views

My friends think it's cool that I "get to" travel all the time, they don't get how disruptive my job really is... #flightattendantproblems

Any recommendations of places to stay in Porto and / or Lisbon? Thanks so much for any help!! : )

Can we consider cars from the 90s to be classics?

Sub question: what's your favorite 90s-era car? Extra points for pics.

KPMG and KPMG global services private limited are different

Is this a good point?
When evaluating the IRR of a new project, the corporate tax rate falling from 35% to 20% really only helps by 1.5-2.5% points. Therefore, it won’t change inv decisions that much

Do Citius HR dont respond/ignore if not selected ?
Or does that mean i am on Hold?

What are the expectations in deals in terms of working (around the clock/during PTO) ? Is it true that culture is very aggressive at Pwc?

I have 9 years of overall experience and past 2 years with Oracle, I am in SAAS based apps, Recently I got 5 rating in the appraisal and Manager asked what is the number you are expecting ?
Any idea what to quote either percentage / LPA ?

I'll probably get shit for this. But please explain to me the purpose of letting women off the elevator first. Half of the time it's ridiculously inconvenient.

Tips for becoming more independent as you progress from junior to midlevel? I am starting to be put into the position of just having to handle things including drafting and could use some advice from others.

As the indemnified party, do you exclude Indemnity obligations from the LoL cap?

What does everyone do for their own side hustle? I’ve done some light analytics work for a nonprofit, but am potentially interested in real estate down the line

Hello everyone. My joining date is 20/10/22 in natwest.But still i did’nt get any mail regarding my joining formalities.can anyone explain me that how many days it will take to complete my pes verification.

What policy changes are expected post LTI - Mindtree merger?

Hi guys how's work life balance in EY India in technology line? What is the average working hours during normal times and peak season? I would be really glad if someone can help me with this! Thanks!

I think I’m potentially about to be fired this week in retaliation from my boss...what should I do?

About to start Vyvance, when insurance approves the prescription… Traditional stimulants did not work for me. Heard good things. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽

What’s the best savings account to keep money in? Interest rate? Minimum balance requirement? Annual fees?

How much variable pay and bonus is given by barclays every year

Has anyone got any idea when/ if we’ll ever be notified if we are “safe” I was told to expect comms today...

Currently at $200K base salary (31M) - after taxes, expenses (including vaca), and savings (maxed out 401K), I’m leftover with $30k-$40k. Is this average? If not, how are ppl saving more?

Posting behalf of my Friend.
Any vacancies available for .Net developer having 3.5 YOE and she is having 20 days notice period left. Please let me know if someone could refer her

Considering the FRM certification. Those who’ve taken it, how quant heavy is it? I have a compliance risk background and don’t have a deep math or statistics background. However, I want to expand my skillset. Any thoughts?

Do you have a monthly inflight wifi plan? You must be in consulting!

Season finale of billions... 💸 #teamaxe

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Booz employees quit boozin and leaking in secrets. 🍻🍺🍾🍷🍸

Im white, im a dude, im catholic, raised middle class, born in the USA, from NY, went to private HS and graduated from a small liberal arts college with a 3.7 in finance. CHANCES AT WHARTON/COLUMBIA??

Left a career in banking for consulting. Ended up working on M&A post merger/Documentation as I’ve experience in the field. Life is funny.

What books should I read about being a great manager?

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

Any idea why EY is not on the list of Vault 50 top consulting firms but it is on the prestigious list?

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

Does MBB do market research projects? Or projects involving market research at least?

Discussion post: I feel almost all consulting firms are the same. Mbb, big 4 etc. if you are paid enough there is probably less wlb. If there is good wlb there is not much money. Can you single out a company that you can confidently say pays very well and also has good wlb and also has good opportunities etc.?

Any recommendations for a work desk?
Not looking for something too big or pricey. Easy assembly / disassembly is a plus.
I see foldable desks going for $100. Any foldable standing desks out there?

Here's to Friday workdays!

This place is filled with weak minded people that complain too much. Be happy to have a job that's better than 99.9% of the worlds population and try to enjoy life a little bit.

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.