Can we status match for United to American ?

Starting as an SM in S&A on the strategy side in the next few weeks. What does travel budget generally look like? I understand first class flights are a no go domestic which sucks, but hoping hotel and food budget makes up for it. Also, does Deloitte pay for platinum Amex or is that out of pocket?

Are there any delta promotions going on right now?

“At dinner John (client) said I have nice legs, grabbed my thigh, put his arm around me & invited me to his hotel. Seems inappropriate.” Boss: “Well we won’t be taking him to dinner again this year”🤯

Anyone else think we see a pop in marine retail I.e. ONEW. Thinking more people find ways to vacation at home and we see a spike in boat sales

How is Austrian Air and Air Canada? Solid airlines for economy seats?

ACN 🐠: how many hours do you average per week and how does that vary by grade? Also, has travel to Riyadh resumed? TIA

Anyone stay at the W Costa Rica? Planning a trip to Costa Rica and trying to decide between that and the all inclusive Westin right next door.

Alaska to join Oneworld!!!

Experiential Marketing position, remote w/ some travel and 5 years of experience. Any idea of salary range?

I have booked my h1b visa appointment in sept. Does my visa date effect due to travel ban until dec 31st . I am hoping I could get stamping done and enter US after travel ban gets lifted.

Best place to book an Airbnb in South Florida or West Palm beach area?

Monday Status Report: Flight upgraded to first ✅. Aforementioned flight delayed 1.5 hours ❌. Partner canceled 6pm meeting ✅. Hotel upgraded to a suite at the Ritz ✅✅. Not bad for a Monday, not bad....

What are currently the best Canadian credit cards for travelers? Looking for Aeroplan or bonvoy points or companion tickets

Visiting Toronto in September, I've been there many times and have had a good time, though I've never fallen in love with the City. What are some of your suggestions for visitors beyond St. Lawrence market, CN tower and distillery district?

Also any recommendations for Prince Edward County? Favourite restaurants, wineries, towns and view points?

Would love to fall in love with Ontario this trip :)

Thanks!

Apart from offer do we have any other additional benefits in ibm like leave encashment, travel or internet allowance, food card allowance etc.
I also see sign on bonus of 1lk, could you please let me know when and how it will be paid considering working for 1year plus ?
What is the % we can expect for yearly performance bonus which is not part of package and how is it calculated and when it will normally be credited ?

Free transportation to/from sap sdc from any location of B'lore to all employees ? Is it true or some hidden charges/any condition ? Please advise

As I see KPMG Global Services office is not present in Kolkata, is there any chance of having KGS office in Kolkata in near future?

Best everyday bank account and credit card in Australia for an expat couple?

I‘m moving to Australia with my partner and we don’t have a bank account and credit cards yet. We basically need the bank account only for everyday finance stuff (local payments, debit card, etc) and we‘re looking for some credit cards with good international fees and ideally a reward program to collect some points for traveling.

Monaco GP 2021 PSA: Marriott Le Meridien hotel in Monaco just opened up rooms on points for the Grand Prix weekend.

I'm currently a property accountant with an MBA in finance. I desire to earn more income considering my credentials and experience. I currently earn 93k and striving to get to 150 or even 200 to be able to live the way I want to live, pay for good schooling for my children, eat organic, travel etc. Even to buy a nice house in a great neighborhood is at lease a million. I'm looking for salary comparisons and recommendations to reach my financial goals

I am a BSc IT Graduate who's been working in BPO for almost 5 years.
I was planning to make my switch to Data Analytics, is that a good choice?

Can this previous experience of mine come in handy, if i have to switch to BA or DA?
My Current CTC : 5 LPA

Would i be starting as a fresher or can i be able to milk this experience of mine to switch to this new role?

Hi fishes,

I have completed AWS sysops Administrator Associate certification and looking for a job change now having total experience of 5.5years into monitoring, troubleshooting with AWS.
Is it the right time to change ? Am scared since recision is going on.
Kindly guide me and help me on how much salary I can demand.
Current CTC : 6lakhs

Consulting is a serial offender for crazy decks. Is anyone else fed up of being asked to format other people's messy ugly decks 😑 like seriously it's not that hard, I'm not your personal DTP.

Hey! Anyone have any rental apartment/building recommendations in D.C. (1 bedroom)? Also open to Silver Spring. $1600 budget but open to going a bit higher.

New bowl and new fish to this bowl. Small number of us now but with the consulting practice growing more will search this bowl. Drop your city level to get things started! I’m a Principal Consultant in Charlotte, NC

Should you mark that an Employer should not be contacted if asked on application? EEOC Discrimination COMPLAINT FILED during Pandemic. Contract was not renewed!
Are past employers contacted without being listed as a reference?

Thoughts on STOs? Personally find fractionalization of assets pretty interesting.

Any recs for a solid men’s body wash with a good but not very strong scent? Tired of Axe and other mediocre brands. Like the Kiehls at equinox but don’t wanna drop that much $$ either

Salam, Ramadan Mubarak! Anyone trying to maintain some level of strength training during Ramadan? I know it’s ideal to lift after iftar (maybe after dates/water + magrib and before dinner) but wonder if it is doable to squeeze in a 30-40 min training session right before iftar (for time saving purposes)?

Hi All, need your advice!
How often is it okay to switch organizations? I know this is entirely specific to a particular situation /circumstance but just wanted to know, how often should one change companies, without coming into scrutiny for the same?

My situation: after working with an organization for over 7 yrs, I've switched from the next one in 1.5 yrs and about to switch again after completing 1.2 yrs in my current org.

Skill: SAP functional
YoE: 10

What is your understanding of the norms around whose names end up on a brief/complaint/motion papers etc.? I’m a midlevel at an AmLaw 20 firm and have twice been the principal drafter of something only to be cut from the signature block. The associate senior to me is on it despite having done far less of the work. And it’s not because it required a rewrite or something. The filed product is 80-90% my work. Am I wrong to be pissed off about this?

Another in my league has Kelce who I really want bc I have mahomes and a not great TE. Of these WR/RB would any be worth offering (maybe plus Steelers D bc theirs is terrible): Swift, Williams, Samuel, Robinson

F*****-up story…please be constructive (but also open & direct)
With my wife for 14 years, 2 kids under 8y - both under a lot of pressure bc Covid/work/private life/… and have been (unconsciously) running away from our couple not working “since a long time” (dixit my wife). We want to try and fix it, but I also met someone new (not sure if she would even want me) and wondering if it’s worth fixing it (since we are trying/running/avoiding it for years) - just worried about the kids…any advice

I am so sick and fed up with some of the older clients at my job. I know it's my responsibility to take care of them, but they're just so sexist sometimes.

Women in PA - talk to me about times you’ve felt marginalized in the workplace

In the beginning of the month I started working at a new place for a promising client, but realized the team is absolutely disorganized and no one is willing to do much. I haven’t gotten onboarding from my team and no one takes notes... is it bad to start looking again?

How are you supported (or not) in your school as an LGBT person?

Currently out on parental leave and will be putting in my notice. How much notice period should I give? Concerned to give 2 weeks as i might be asked to leave next day due to already out on parental leave. Thoughts?

Any more artsy / musical / etc etc people out there in this consulting world? What made you decide consulting over doing what you love? Want to see how many of us realized we really do care about...

Hilton head or Myrtle Beach for a family of four (2 kids). Is Hilton head worth the premium? We plan on staying there for a month and just wanna be close to a beach. Safety is important.

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

Tell me WHY does it take 10 business days to unsubscribe from a damn email notification...

Planning to go to Japan in a few weeks and now all the talk of nuclear war has my family telling me to rethink my trip. Would you be concerned?

When conference goers come into the Sheraton lounge and are *blown away*

First year in consulting, is it worth purchasing a car this early? I’m living at home and about a 45 minute car ride away from my home office. Any suggestions? What have you done?

This is the second Four Points I've stayed in that has "Never Gonna Give You Up" on the lobby music playlist #rickrolledagain

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

Considering an offer from EY but y'all seem pretty unhappy. Is it really that bad?

I want to do PD but also just want to get utilized.

Anyone in a DC area commercial office that's hiring? This federal work is killing my soul.

Can someone help with the base salary range for a 6+ years experienced finance professional with FRM and CFA certifications in Big 6 firms in Advisory practice?

Also, what should be the expectations for joining bonus during the current times?

Is it not a good idea to look for a new job in the current/anticipated future economic state? Don’t love my job and want to make a move but not sure if I’m taking a big risk if the economy takes a downturn soon

Hi, I am a PhD student and I have recently started preparing for consulting. I have gone through basics of framework and have watched few YouTube videos. I am at the point where I am seeing diminishing returns by studying more books. Anyone willing to help or are there people in the same boat? Would love to connect with potential study/case buddies! TIA!

May be this is off the topic..
One of my friend who is a doctor & is an international med graduate. He passed his United States Medical Licensing Exams with above average scores. He has applied fr the match last yr & was nt able to match. Match process costs around USD10k; this year he is applying again after borrowing funds frm different sources bt he is under tremendous pressure to get match. I feel his pain as he has studied for 10+ yrs and is struggling to match nw. I m nt sure hw I can help

The Oscar snafu definitely simplified explaining to Uber drivers what I do for a living 🙃

Local project life. Pros: no travel. Con: suit meetings on Friday ...