Curious to know which airline frequent flyer programs fellow LAX travelers have status with. I’ll go first: Delta Platinum, Alaska MVP Gold 75K, and United Silver here

What's a good base salary to live comfortably in the San Jose area for a single person? Thinking about interviewing/moving out there from East coast but seeing the rents is giving me sticker shock.

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

I just got a new credit card. It came with a Priority Pass membership. I always travel economy, I hardly ever get lounge access. I got excited, until I remembered I can’t travel and lounges are closed anyways. :(

Has anyone gone to the Canadian/Montreal F1 Grand Prix? if so recommendations on places to stay and where/when to get tickets

Are you a PA in the San Francisco Bay Area? If so, what is your specialty and salary?

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

FYI - Just went on the Marriott website and selected the option to combine both spg and Marriott accounts. All stays and details updated. Past history to be updated in 48 hours. Get it done folks!!

Best top 3 ranked GTA games in your opinion? Recently read an article that said San Andreas was the top dawg.

I like my job and live in a cool apartment in a cool city. I travel a lot, I have lots of savings, and I can afford virtually anything I want. I set and meet small goals (ex. run a 10k) regularly...

Moving to San Antonio from Austin. Will be In Office 3 days a week near Sea World. Married with a 1 year old and active dog. We love good food and being active... Where should we live? Any other suggestions. As a reference we lived in the 04/Soco area for 6 years.

I am going to India for a month. May have to change my return date. Any suggestion on what insurance/other option to reduce the ticket update cost impact.

All the reimbursement and other stuff which goes to partner for approval , does partner actually sits and review all those and approves it or does he have any secretary or assistant to approve all that.

Currently 4 expenses(1 internet, 2 Cab, 1 Flight) which are awaiting partners approval and I am really concerned if he's gonna come shouting at me 😂

Any recs for Belize? Going around early November and staying at Victoria House

Any recommendations for good last minute ticket deals for Orlando Disney and Universal theme parks?

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.

Headed to Rome, italy in mid September for a wedding and planning on spending 2 weeks in italy. I would like to do Sicily and Positano but i have no itinerary yet so any recommendations are very welcome! Thank you!

Has anyone newly moved to LA from outside of CA? What is your practice area and did you take the CA bar before or after you moved (what would you recommend doing)?

Anyone own Loro Piana Summer Walks? What is your review of them?

Hi Guys,

Do Amex provide relocation expenses ?

Recent cases of PERM approved within 5-6 months? Submitted in early June, hope to get approval by EOY.

Doctor rec’s? I was in DC before and I used to go to Whitman Walker, an LGBT focused primary care clinic, clean, efficient and friendly, and they understood the LGBT needs, like PrEP, very well, which is mainly what I need from my PCP. Is there such a thing in NYC?

I desperately need help/guidance from someone, I tried going to some therapists but they just emphasize antidepressants.

Below are my thoughts rn: Man, I’m 28 and such a bum. I work a job I hate, I have no social circle. I have never had a gf. All these things are so challenging because I’m autistic. I can’t change that. What’s the point of living when society treats ppl like me like I don’t matter. Maybe I should just take a bunch of sleeping pills so I don’t have to deal with life anymore.

Oral surgeon recommendations in the area? I need to get my wisdom teeth removed.

How much do you actually work per day. For me it is an avg of 3-4 hours

Can anyone let me know how easy it is to apply to a consulting firm in Dubai directly coming from London? I am currently working at a T2 strategy firm in London and my partner and I want to relocate in ~1.5 years. My firm does not have an office in Dubai whilst my partners firm does. Is it possible to apply straight (rather than moving laterally in London, waiting a few years then transferring?) interested in MBB views too. (I would have roughly 2.5 YOE by then)

Hi Fishies,

How much can i demand for having 3.5 Yr in Java, Springboot, Microservices knowledge. Current ctc is 11 LPA.

Anyone in here aligned to people analytics at PWC? Got a recruiter reaching out about it. Anyone willing to share your thoughts, the work you do, the team, the clients? Etc

Hi Fishes,

Anyone from IBM. I need referral in IBM for below position.
Middleware - Service Delivery Specialist. Please ping me if anyone from IBM

Anyone here from NatWest group Bangalore ? Need some advice before joining. Please let me know in comments so that I can DM you.

Anyone here work for Microsoft Consulting Services willing to provide some insight on the day to day and/or comparison between tech consulting at traditional consulting firms? Looking to transition and wanting some more info

Moving to Bay Area from NY, office in Sunnyvale. Good places to find apartments when you dont have a car and can walk down to places to eat, coffee etc. Any insights will be helpful. Thanks!

What are some things that are helping you avoid burnout recently? I've been spending a lot more time outside, blocking off my schedule more consistently, and even taking extra days off. Slowly I'm starting to feel more like myself!

How do I connect with a PPD after a team dinner without seeming douchey or like a suck up? I basically want to say thanks for everything, holla at your girl, but I can't figure out how to word that.

Is it recommended to get two full years of consulting experience before looking for a move elsewhere...for more comp (say to another Big 4, industry, attempt at MBB or FAANG)? Already have 8 yoe in the DoD space outside of consulting. And about 16 months of consulting exp

I have managed and implemented Oracle projects for the last 10 years. I am a PMP, CSCP and PSM certified. I am looking for a change with a salary of 150,000.

Any recommendations?

Now that United's market cap has dropped 600M, maybe we can all agree that regardless of who was at fault, United should have handled the situation far differently.

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Know this may be a long shot in terms of actual responses but:
@PPMDs, what are your thoughts on the current/impending COVID specific layoffs at your firm?

E.G. Glad for the opportunity to reduce the headcount of mid performing SMs with little/no chance of making PPMD? Sad to see a firm you’re a part of undergo such unforeseen circumstances?

Best GMAT prep??

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

Actual snake fell out of an overhead compartment on flight to Mexico City. Samuel L. Jackson was not onboard. Article link in comments.

Is there any advice for networking into projects when you don’t know many people at the firm yet? I always to help on BD work when I’m on the bench, but it never turns into any billable work. Every time I have talked to a partner/senior manager I was told I don’t have the skill set they’re looking for, but I don’t know how to build up from there. Feeing very lost but I want to improve my approach.

Season finale of billions... 💸 #teamaxe

M7 business school acceptance rate for Deloitte? Are any numbers or informative articles published anywhere? Especially separated by GSAP and non-GSAP?

Planning a babymoon with my wife. Shooting for April-May and looking at Hawaii (Maui or Big Island). Hoping with the vaccine and travel precautions, it'll be okay, but we're also prepared to cancel.

Any recommendations for hotels there that you've liked? I figure the Ritz or Four Seasons, but would love some opinions from those who have been.

Downsides to Robinhood? $0 trading fees seems to good to be true. What's the catch? aka if it's legit, why wouldn't everyone use it?

What is your favorite drink

Which cryptocurrency should I invest in ? I’m heading Ethereum but wanted some input from fellow Fish.

I didn’t know I have been given access to this Bowl. Welcome to me

Such a ridiculous disparity to read headlines on CNN & Fox and then to read them on The Economist. Why do we tolerate such blatant stupidity (Fox and CNN)? I underestimate the media’s nefariousness..

Does McKinsey New Ventures sponsor people for MBAs or not?

Thoughts on Wealth Management as an industry? Offered a role to work under a senior FA and eventually take over the book (~$800M AUM and growing). It sounds great, but I am worried about the disruption this industry is facing with Robo advisors and other low cost, DIY options. I’d want to make sure the clients stay through the transition, and I don’t want to join a dying industry. Thoughts and advice?