Crazy! $11k for flying later / canceling. https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2017/04/09/why-delta-air-lines-paid-me-11000-not-to-fly-to-florida-this-weekend/#330b19b44de1

Going to Minnesota for a few days in October. Any recommendations for must see/do’s while there?

Spending 2 wks Belgium, Netherlands & Amsterdam during Dec with my mom. Need advice on what to do & not miss as well as recommendation on hotels. And from a country to country travel perspective...

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Just spent 15 minutes buying a flight on the jet blue app... is there software really that slow?

Looking for a girl travel partner to explore banglore city outskirts. Anyone interested?

As things start to open up fully, some of my institutional clients are sending notices that we are expected to do X activity over zoom from here on out (things we used to do in person). Clearly it’s a cost cutting measure. Anyone else feel like filing for telephonic appearance so the insurance company can save a buck isn’t going to sit well with judges who prefer in person attendance? I hope they deny all of them so my billables don’t suffer. Less travel = more desk bs I have to do to hit quota

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.

With Spring Break among us, amateur hour returns at the airports. And Summer is just around the corner. Happy fly day!

Looking for candidates for a Tableau Analytics Solution Engineer role at Salesforce. Home-based role with some travel. Ideal background: experience working with analytics technology (ie Tableau, Salesforce CRMA (Einstein), Qlik, Power BI), working with or in the government/military, and working in a customer facing role. Please reach out if you have interest or know someone who may be a good fit. Resumes welcome!

Can I afford a $1.5M primary residence with a ~$9,000 monthly payment after 20% down if my household monthly take home is ~$25,000 (with another $50k in annual bonus)? No debt other than monthly credit card bills. Am I being irresponsible? Will I struggle month to month?

I hate when airports make everyone precheck. @cvg

I’m currently in internal audit and hate it. I got a job offer to joint another practice within my firm and the work itself sounds very appealing. The only major drawback is 80-100% travel. Thoughts?

I am currently showing 800 days and 9 years elite. Anyone know if this year is included in that if I have 50 nights? Right on the border for lifetime platinum premier elite and I want it!!!

What’s the best credit card for points in the UK. I’m from the US and have the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Marriott Amex

I’m thinking about going to Vancouver that 4th of July week. Anybody interested?

I’m thinking either 6/30 - 7/4 or 7/4 - 7/8

I’m trying to decide on a hotel in the Maldives - currently choosing between the W Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives.

Does anyone have a perspective based on experience?

I am looking to get another credit card, wondering if anyone has any insights into good cards to get. I only have one card right now, which only gives me cash back. Trying to boost my credit score which has hovered around 800 for a year or so now. Is raising my score more even worth it? I’m only 22 and won’t need to get a loan anytime soon. I take my personal finance pretty seriously, have 3+ months rent saved, invest anywhere from $500-$1000 a month, net worth ~30k etc…

Looking to do a trip with parents and siblings(all in 20s) to Europe in May and only have about a week. Dad/brother love history so we’re initially thinking Italy. Any suggestions?

When traveling for business how do you find while eating out alone enjoyable or the food doesn't taste as good as being surrounded by friends and family?

Have a really good relationship with current company, but got an amazing offer and very likely gonna leave (signed the offer, waiting for all the background checks to come back). How do you tell your boss you are leaving the company (if boss is not a dick lol) and not ruin relationship?

Hi I have 1.5 year experience In manual testing. How to find job In mid level company ?

It’s snowing today and I’m not ready for it, mentally at least.

How’s the freelance market in SF right now?

Where are some good places to work remotely in Charlotte? Also are there any clubs or groups for remote workers here?

Best website or realtor o company or way to find and buy a condo in NYC(Queens, Bronx or Manhattan), 2-3 bedroom.

I am struggling big time right now. At my wits end and frustration is increasing by the hour.

I’m looking for someone in the UX industry (preferably NYC) to chat with on how to navigate going forward.

If anyone here can lend an ear, please message me or comment here and I will start the pm. Thanks everyone and have a great day!

✨What's Happening Wednesday!✨
Use this thread to share fun events, concerts, and activities happening this coming weekend!

Anyone else obsessed with the Westin white tea line? 😅

So apparently accenture is making people who are on the bench enroll into a mandatory customer service role even if you’re 100% utilized. Friend took 3 weeks of PTO and has been on the bench for a few days and he is being forced. Worst part? It’s Tues-Saturday.

Can anyone give salary insights for IR / PM / Client relations roles for associate positions? (All in, bonus/base) if personal experience, please state the type of firm! TIA!

Does HSBC HDPI provide transport facility in Hyderabad?
If yes, is it free or chargeable?

Hello,

Does DI only cater to Indian Clients? Or they have projects from other countries too?
Except the US ones
I know USI caters to US clients

Besides salary is there any additional bonuses, stock options, etc to expect as you advance to SVP and EVP?

What are typical PM title structures? I know they are a bit different everywhere. I’m building a team from the ground up and am curious what other agencies and in house teams look like. Thanks!

Ryan Murphy is the new Aaron Spelling. Big rich producer making money off of cheesy shlock. I guess you can’t take the Indiana out of the boy. Heart’s in the right place though. Bless his heart.

Any tips or tricks for CSX certification?

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

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?

MBB - how long is your typical strategy engagement?

Which major cities have the worst humidity?

Major cities that come to my mind are NYC, Chicago, DC, Boston, Philly, Houston, Austin, Miami, Atlanta, LA, Sanfran, San Diego, Denver, Seattle, etc.

Love the discussions on here especially w the perspective that anonymity gives us the opportunity to voice extreme positions and polarizing disagreements that may not have been said in normal settings

A whole country just banned PwC from auditing top tier companies.

What book have you read that was helpful for your career and/or that you would recommend? Could be a technical book, management, etc. For me, it’s a book I read a few years ago: The Phoenix Project. I never thought I would read and like a novel about DevOps but I recommend it to all my managers.

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

If my boss asks me for a straight forward task, I complete that task and always try to go above and beyond by adding in additional analysis, etc. it usually takes me an extra hour.

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

The most important question of the day, what is everyone doing for Cinco de Mayo?? #cheapMargaritas

Any book recommendations? Preferably shorter < 300

what you say about Capgemini Salesforce practice? salary, benefits? culture?

Any recs for CIPM study books?

How many of us are working with just a bachelor's degree and how's it going? How many of us feel like/have experienced advanced degrees opening more/different doors?

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.

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.

Client is trying hard to recruit me, any repercussions? I’m in California