Detroit fish.... expecting delays/cancellations from DTW tomorrow??

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?

Used to be EXP on American, haven't flown them in a while and now no status. want to use miles for a flight, but they're charging $75 processing bc it's within 21 days. Any way around this?

Anyone want to plan alt travel for the weekend of 18-22 July?

Best late night car service in town (that isn’t lyft or uber)?

What's the average cost you've spent on a vacation between the travel and stay over the past few years (cost per person)

International or domestic?

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.

My PTO was approved for the Thanksgiving & Christmas weeks but I’m totally clueless about the vacation spot given the pandemic situation. Requesting your recommendations. Warm places preferably! Thinking of Hawaii/Keywest

Sheraton Saigon vs Le Meridien Saigon? Traveling to Ho Chi Minh city with my buddies in two days. Thank you!

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

When are the usual trips to france done in Airbus?

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

I quit my old job but am working PT for them till they find a replacement. Apparently they could not get a refund on a flight they booked me and my manager is asking if (not me, but I can see it in Teams) I can reimburse for the ticket. It’s $800, anyone know if this is legal?

I’m relocating in two weeks, which requires flying with my cat. I’ve never flown with a pet in-cabin before. (U.S. domestic flight) I already have a vet appointment booked for the vet certificate. Anything else I should make sure to do before my trip? Any tips from those who have flown with a pet before ?

Thoughts on the proposed JetBlue -Spirit Merger?

I used to be a big fan of Jetblue(nyc based), but lately I feel like the airline is just as bad as the low cost ones. Old aircrafts, canceled and delayed flights. I can see why it’s important for JetBlue to have this merger for their relevance in this field.

Flying on Saturday to go to Tampa, Florida for a week. Just saw news about Fred. Not really sure the nuisances of tropical storms. Should I be avoiding travel or just expect to be rained out this weekend?

Advice on which Greek islands to visit in September? Santorini is in the list, but I can’t decide on others. Which are your favorite and why?

Anyone find a reasonable flight around Thanksgiving? I’m looking for somewhere to go over the holiday for 5 nights or so.

Any insider knowledge of EY modifying the frequent traveler program policy now that most travel will be reduced?

Thoughts on the Sheraton Kauai? I’m considering the offer they sent. Is Kauai a nice island?

Any solution architect want's to share the journey?

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

Anyone at Eugenie Terrace been successful in re-negotiating lease rents down or getting money back for closed amenities?

Been Interested in working at a FAANG for the past 5 years. I am a Certified Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Product Owner. I never see many roles in those areas at most FAANG companies ?? Can someone help me out ? Is it a different title at those companies and are referrals needed ??

Was anyone else required to submit a writing sample? Can we use subheads like a business whitepaper format or should it be a narrative essay? I have my Loop early next week

Are there layoffs happening in Deloitte USI too? If so, do you know which practices?

Has anyone successfully moved out of claims into underwriting? I have been doing worker’s compensation claims for about 9 years now as an adjuster. I would really like to get into underwriting but have not had any success so far. What are some other roles I can transition to?

Salary Benchmarking :

What are the pay levels for a Senior Consultant or equivalent positions across different management consulting firms in India?
(We join as Consultants in Deloitte post Bschool, and it takes 2-4 years to get promoted to an SC)

I can start. For most people, Deloitte USI pays 25 - 34 LPA (Fixed) + 10% variable

Hello friends. Need your advice. I have an Indian director on my team who is great in every way but he constantly skips his articles in spoken English. When he writes they are there. For example…

Worth buying a linen blazer for the summer or just getting a super fine wool (s110 or s120) blazer for all seasons?

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I have Cognizant offer 25 LPA & EY 29 LPA
YOE 9
Does cognizant match the counter offer?

Also while negotiate counter offer it requires share complete offer latter? Instead of screen sort of CTC break up

Public finance exit opps?

New grad students have started asking about my experience in the program. Should I be honest and tell them how horrible it was? Or avoid the question and let them form their own opinion?

Just did the 60 min Beyoncé Bootcamp on the Peloton Tread and I thought I was going to die a few times. 😅

Hi, I'm currently clerking at a federal court and moving to Chicago after my clerkship. Anyone from Chicago or have knowledge of the legal market and would like to connect?

What is IBM CIC salary range in Leeds for band 8?Any insight into CIC UK salary will be helpful.

How's Major Players for recruitment in a strategy role? First time to look into UK-based roles, so I don't really know who's a good recruitment firm

Who else is working Monday-Thursday this week?

My current firm didn’t require a case interview. Would like to leave soon, but want to have my ducks in a row. How can I best prepare for Big 4 and MBB interviews? How did you all do it?

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

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.

Anyone here go from a federal consulting practice to Microsoft Federal? Interested to hear about the work and differences between the two spaces.

For a non-tech person who is moving to AWS, what certification would you recommend to learn more? I’ll never be a solution architect, I’ll be an L8. I just want to learn more about the services, offerings, and think a crt could help. Cloud practitioner / Solution architect / other? Avg study time ? I want to learn more and at a director level (L8).

Can Bama just not win for once? Already annoyed that they’re in the CFP without a conference win.

Thoughts on getting a CAMS certification as a Staff/Senior?

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

What is the base pay range for an associate principal at Hackett does anyone have an idea?

I saw a dream that project let me go! I was so happy in my dream! and woke up to this reality- been on this public sector client for 16 months and 10 more months to go. Arrrggghhh..

Entered tier 2 (ATK/OW/S&) ~1 year ago. Currently ~30. Being poached by MBB. Stay put and chase promo to manager? Or pursue prestige... and start over...? #30

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

Got a role at FAANG that would be $5K more pay than mine, similar bonus and around $15K per year stock for 4 years. Same location. Is it worth pursuing? I'm in Big 4 Consulting.

Recruiter: How soon would you be able to start?
Me: If you’re ready with an offer, I can have my bags packed after this call.
Recruiter : *laughs for a good 45 seconds*

Pick me. Choose me. Love me

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.