Chances of flying out of DCA today?

How is AirBnB ethical when its business model exists through legal arbitrage? It has functionally created rental property service without being subject to the same taxes and liability insurance of a regular hotel company due to the dubious claim of “It’s on the web.”

Any female fish in Downtown SFO, want to grab a drink and bite? 30M here

Anyone know which management consulting firms have the best office culture in San Diego?

Staying at the Ritz and STR in the Maldives so expecting good service and reading mixed things about tipping. I usually don’t tip much at hotels (never really thought about it) but what do people do? Is there an expectation and would the amount be based on like room rate or just a flat daily per day?

For anybody who has flown from the LA to the Maldives – what airline did you fly and did you like it?

San Francisco here

Is it a red flag when a recruiter talks about unrealistic benefits like getting a chance to fly to another state just to visit the client HQ all expense-free? Or is it really a thing? Let me know if you have experience like this.

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

I am in US and traveling to canada for a week with my family(have babies). Do I need to buy medical or/and driver’s insurance? TIA

20-hour layover in Shanghai. 5:30pm - 1:30pm. Mid November. Solo traveler. Any recommendations?

Are there any nice tourist towns on the chesapeake bay that are worth visiting?

Planning on staying in Japan in November for a week! Any recommendations on where to stay / things to do? Also, got some SPG points (<100k) I want to use!

Any Florida hotels (Hyatt/Marriott) near the beach that people recommend? Looking to avoid Miami.

Planning a 10 day trip with my sister to Hawaii but not sure which island to pick. Which one do you recommend between Big Island and Maui?

Grown ass man sitting behind me on flight watching a tv show on his iPhone....WITHOUT headphones. May actually murder him.

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

What’s the culture like at Ogilvy San Francisco?

In my company, we have a staff of customer support agents to resolve user concerns, but they prefer to complain on social media and never call the number we give them. Should we transfer the agents to the Social Media platforms or insistently try to get them to call us?

Anyone have any suggestions how to break into in house counsel from Big Law?

Any tips on how to better define my jawline? I know genetics plays a big part, but besides that any help? Fairly lean, 11-12% body fat, but still don't have a well defined face. Male, 24.

How much protein do I need it intake to grow muscle? I rather not gain fat. I am 200lb.

How is hexaware technologies in tes of job security and projects?

How is RSM’s accounting advisory group?

How to get sap server access for training purposes

Does anyone know the average salary for a senior consultant in finance with 5 years work experience in the LA area?

My annual perf discussion is monday morning. I work on a tough team for a tough place. I think Im a pretty good/almost high performer but only around 3 years and my boss seems to still act like I’m brand new (lifer boomer). I try to tell myself he has 6 direct reports and has to do this with everyone, Im no more or no less special - but I hate these convos and negative feedback even when most of it is unsurprising/fair feedback. Any tips? Just need to get through it! HR people are not immune!

Man PwC PEVC is poaching KPMG Strategy folks like crazy! Recruiters are swarming the DMs out here. Does this mean that the good natured roasting that KPMG Strat gets is just for jokes and in actuality we’re actually well respected professionals? I’m actually very impressed with the practice and everyone I’ve worked with and I feel as though clients really gravitate towards us as well given the positive numbers this year. Jw what our true reputation is out here on the streets is all

I'm the hiring mgr for designers in my org. I recently discovered pay band information given to me by the HR generalist I'm working with on hiring was outdated and updated bands had been released over the summer (prior to my hire date). The outdated information had led me to believe a prime candidate was out of range. Aside from incompetence, can anyone think of a reason why HR might have withheld information about the pay bands? I assume mgrs see the full monty when it comes to pay...right?

Very new to this app. I start my new role as a contractor in the new year working for a large Global financial institution. Inside IR35 paying £900 pd. Looking to connect with other security contractors/consultants in the UK!

What’s the best argument for asking for a promotion/raise? It’s the first time I’m doing that. I feel that I have a lot of responsibilities compared to when I started.

How do i find out if I will be happier divorced or more unhappily staying married. 2 kids; 2 & 4 YO. They don’t hear the arguments after bed time and don’t understand the bruises yet but I know it’s just a matter of time. It would be so much harder not seeing my kids everyday than living with the pain, loneliness and lost friendships. But I’m tired. And so sad. Lost. So alone. Does anyone have something that turned it around? He changed? You changed so he did? Ayahuasca retreat maybe?

Anyone have their CCIFP certification? If so, how difficult and time consuming is the process of getting certified?

Are we seeing another repeat of Ellen’s downfall with James Corden? Seems information about his questionable behavior keeps coming out.

I recently started working a side gig to supplement my income. It's tiring but I felt I had no other choice. Has anyone else here started working a side gig too?

Me: 4.5 years in audit, Big 4, interviewed and accepted an offer in industry. You can let me know if your background differs and I can help tailor my responses to you.

What are the companies that pay well for Data Analyst, Business Intelligence roles, say above 30 lakhs. I know of Amazon and Uber.

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

Gals, which would you prefer - oval 1.5 ct H ($8800), or oval 1.2 ct G ($5700)? Both brilliant, SI2. I could do the 1.5ct G but raises to 9900, and not sure it’s worth it.

My girlfriend likes dainty (doesn’t like flashy). I plan to put it on a thin gold band. She has a small sized finger so I think either will look nice.

What Time Zone are you in?

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

Kind of down. 😞I applied to 6 schools last year after taking Gmat 5 times n still scored under 500. Switched last min to GRE(2ce)in hopes it would be better but wasn't. Plan to apply this year but...

Since the firm has clearly abandoned the practice of matching its peers (e.g., BCG/Bain) in terms of benefits, would love to hear some of the benefits provided by our new peers (Big4)? ....

Good or bad time to head out on parental leave?

Have the Big 4 raised their initial post-MBA salaries to somewhat match the recent MBB offer changes?

Trying to decide between an offer at Deloitte and a counter-offer at Booz. Deloitte has the name recognition and better benefits but I have a really supportive team at Booz and good work-life balance. Any insight is appreciated! I would be starting at Deloitte as a Consultant in GPS. Currently a Senior Consultant at Booz.

any fishes in Memphis, TN ?

Any bets on the likelihood that I'll have an awkward run-in with my ex-FWB at the airport Monday morning? 🙃🙃🙃

Amazed to see how insecure/threatened these SMs feel when they figure client values ur opinion as well!

What's the average SM salary?

8AM Sunday Scaries 😬

Senior tech consultants in Toronto or Canada in general - how much of your paycheck goes to tax, pension, etc.? Do you mind also sharing your income or range?

If I end up quitting after maternity leave, do I have to pay back any of my leave benefits? I guess I could ask HR, but wouldn't want to throw out any warnings.

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

Planning on a weekend road trip/get-away on Nov 18th weekend starting from DC with my SO. Planning on driving south and seeing shit. Any suggestions?