Christmas is supposed to be joyful, but every year the consumerism and financial pressure seem to hit harder.
Between gifts, travel, and expectations, December can strain anyone’s budget. How do you handle it? Cut back? Budget ahead? Or just accept the holiday premium?

What's the best luxury points hotel in Kyoto? Deciding between the Suiran Kyoto and the Ritz.

Current Titanium member, so considerations are service, hard product quality, location, and elite recognition. TIA!

does booking sick date or vacation impact utilization?

How does one tell their boss (owner of the company) that you are burnt out? The sheer volume of work is exhausting and I haven’t taken a true vacation as we are a small company so if something urgent comes to my email I feel like I must respond. I was given an additional title and more responsibilities last year as well but only a 3% raise for it.

Is there a policy preventing me from putting in my two weeks notice December 20th (Jan 3rd last day)? That would look like a week and a day of firm paid holiday and then 3days of PTO the second week.

How much $ is needed for 2 weeks in Europe? Considering that flight, hotel, and travel has already been paid for.

Hello - anyone out there? What’s your forecast for this year’s holiday season retail

I have 150k miles available in United, would you suggest to use it for next flight to Asia (15hr) or keep it and exchange for something else??

I'm graduating in a few weeks, is to weird to send a holiday gift like wine or a Christmas Card along with my resume? I haven't been hearing back from the companies i have been applying to and I'm looking to stand out.

Any recommendations for best MBA programs which offer part time/ weekend classes around Boston area. With M-T regular travel, evening weekday classes not poss. for me. Interested in General MBA (cont)

Anyone travel to a country listed at a Level 4 warning by cdc recently? You make it in and out ok?

Any next week joiners?

If yes, please comment your DOJ as Monday(OCT 24th) is a public holiday.

@EY

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

What’s the Marriott code?

I’m sorry but Ashley and Jared shouldn’t be on Bachelor In Paradise let alone getting date cards… y’all are married.. plan your own vacation together. Go home.

Just had to go to thesaurus dot com to look up synonyms for “exciting”. I think I need a vacation….

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.

Going solo to Denver next weekend for a couple of days. Planning to stay downtown, any hotel recommendations? Also any suggestions for things to do? I am not much into hiking but planning to do a hiking trip. I saw a bunch on hiking experiences on Airbnb, so will most likely do one of those, but would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

Backpack suggestions that can be used for office/travel?
Something to keep my electronics, wallet and maybe 1-2 books in

Anyone from Code Vyasa?

I am looking for a job and already on NP. Holding an offer of 23.5 LPA fixed and current CTC is 17 LPA fixed. Am I still under paid? And how much would a realistic target CTC for 9 YOE in .Net Full-stack?

I have 5.5YOE, Got an offer for 25LPA CTC + RSU 10L vested over 5 years.

Domain is semiconductor software validation, can i do better ?

Not sure what salary to ask or expect since a lot of people get paid less than me and some get paid upto double for almost the same work.

Any tips for negotiating CTC and RSU ?

In Texas & my CPA CPE hrs are due this month. The corona virus has really impacted my work/plan to finish them and I’m worried I won’t get them done. Anyone know anything about possible extensions?

How does partner comp compare across bain and bcg?

I applied for a position through a recruiter and made it through the interview rounds with the actual company and received a verbal offer, but haven’t heard back since. Am I able to reach out directly to HR for updates or does all communication have to be filtered through the recruiter?

Hi Fishes

Can anyone tell me hsbc gurgaon office address?

Done with final interview round of BCG for lateral placements and the HR has asked for a call for communicating final result. Generally they do this for communicating yes or no? Super anxious!

2 CDs have left 160over90 [Philly] in the past 3weeks.

I just finished directing and producing a short film and I’m try to secure the rights for the Christmas song “jolly old Saint Nicholas” by ray smith on Columbia records for it.

Any idea where I could secure the rights to this song for festivals and online? (I’m only needing to use 45 sec of the song)

Thanks in advance

Has anyone transitioned from being client facing to fully remote software sales? If so, what were the major differences in day to day? I'm currently on site with customers 3 days a week focused around hardware sales but have an interesting opportunity for fully remote software at a higher pay.

What will be the case if client doesn't like my performance.

Will they release me from there project before contract ends or any action in terms of termination from job will be taken by client or Nagarro.

Just wanted to know, has anyone went through this kind of situation???

We’re looking for a writer Senior to ACD. The position is client side and would start as a contractor. Based in Atlanta, but are interested in anyone on the east coast. Hit me if you’re interested

Anyone know of Senior strategy positions open in SF or the PNW?

For the Partners and really anyone in a leadership position: how do you motivate your people to take initiative? i.e. inferring next steps and taking action without waiting to be explicitly told to

Looking for experiences/opinions on A/C options for old houses. E.g., high velocity ducts vs ductless mini splits. Seems like mini splits are way easier and possibly more effective...but seems like an eye sore. Or... is it just what a contractor thinks will work given your house? Curious what everyone thinks!

Is a sloped floor of 1/2” over 10’ noticeable? I have to make room for conduit and cannot trench in my current place

Anyone ever register an expensive car in Montana under a LLC to avoid taxes?

Is it a red flag if a company told me they want to make me an offer but are taking a really long time to actually send me an official offer?

My bank makes you fill out a form if you want to work in the office for each individual day. It’s largely empty from what I hear. What are the risks if I were to go in and “borrow” an office chair for my new apt? How about a monitor?

Former consultants, is the life on the other side really so bad?

Curious how people manage health/exercise schedules if you are working pretty much the whole day?

When you realize the greatest value add you can bring to the deal today is picking up everyone's lunch

Opinions on headshots? Should I get one?

How does one get into trading from positions elsewhere in the bank? What would impress you most about candidates attempting to do so?

Looking for a pair of stylish but comfortable shoes for the weekend grind. What do you guys wear?

Finish strong tomorrow. #Bankerproblems

A $1T valuation is fine, but Tim Cook should be fired for the value loss that came from actually producing products, being famously boring and not losing his mind on social media.

My breakfast consisted of one giant spoonful of Nutella.

What are some of the nice things that your SO do for you?

Got negative feedback about my email tone. Was told some of them requesting items were too "blunt" and borderline rude. Since when did our jobs become a non-contact sport?

Are there any Mexican restaurants in NY?

Roth vs Traditional 401k, thoughts?

What do you guys think about municipal finance

Is employment data really one of the most accurate indications of the economy's direction? I'm not sold.

Any good stories from 2008-2010?

Transitioning from line of business familiarity (understanding financial statements) to... real(?) Finance (bonds and cap markets and other debt sales) any advice on books or resources to learn really from step 0?

Anyone here belong to the NYAC? Thinking of joining what are fees like for monthly dues? Do you like it?