Do you know any colleagues who took an extended period of time to just travel the world? What are they doing now?

My job has me travel from plant to plant, helping them with issues. Focus on Zero Loss, AM, FI, and Continuous Skill Development Pillars. Wanna swap some Best Practices?

Random question for anyone who has ever exchanged/gotten a replacement away travel suitcase. Is there any flexibility to get a different color? My interior zipper broke and I stopped in a store to ask if they do repairs and they said to bring it in and they’ll just replace it. I wouldn’t hate switching the color but feel weird asking for some reason

If I have a valid H1B until May 2025, will the i131 being denied have any impact on me? I need to travel out of country and I know that’ll result in i131 being denied automatically. I have filed for 485 in July 2022 and hopeful that it’ll get approved before my H1B has to be renewed in May 2025. Is there any risk of travel king out of country multiple times on H1B before 485 approval?

Traveling to DC for 4 days. Looking for Marriott with parking and maybe concierge lounge functioning. Anyone use a Marriott recently they can recommend?
Open to other suggestions too. Thanks

My friends think it's cool that I "get to" travel all the time, they don't get how disruptive my job really is... #flightattendantproblems

Anyone looking for CD CWs in LA or remote with travel?

Anyone travel to Mexico after July 1st? Specifically Cabo, Cancun puerto Vallarta? Any issues?

Anyone travelled internationally and returned in Advance Parole recently? I need my h1b visa stamped but due to delays in india I am not getting an earlier date for Dropbox. Due to family reasons, I need to travel now and traveling on AP is the only option. Wanted to check if anyone here any advice on my situation?

on a 5 hour red eye home after 7 hours at SLC! 🙏🏽 Fuck you Delta

Thinking of heading to Maui (for the first time) for thanksgiving and seeking recommendations for a hotel (considering Ritz but open to others) and things to do. TIA!!

Seeking immigration / travel advise. I know we are not lawyers but any experiences / stories would be helpful.

Can I enter the US when I have H1B change of employer petition approved but employed with my current company and serving notice period? Which company’s I-797 form do I show immigration? Do I tell them about switching jobs, etc.?

My new company lawyers are not providing clear guidance on this and suggesting against travel due to COVID in general. Thank you.

Flight from Charlotte to LAX with AA gets cancelled.. after 3 hours of delay. Have to fly out the next morning. How should I ask for voucher, hotel or airline? Currently waiting in a 100+ person line.

Had a flight out this morning on AA and volunteered my seat due to overbooking. Gate agent initially said $575, after boarding was complete she said she’s going to give me $850!

What are some essential travel items to request for Christmas/Birthday from family? Also, any recommendations on a good, sturdy, cute briefcase for women?

Has anyone had Marriott gift you the next level of status if you’re only a few nights short of the requirement at end of year?

Director of sales looking to move into a remote (WFH). The quality of life was so much better during the pandemic that I do not have an interest in going back to the way it was (current company's stance). Any ideas on suitable roles as most sales director jobs require travel?

Thank you

Any value in holding onto the CSR given the new 3% back on dining on CFU? Only benefits I see would be 3x on travel and 1.5x on redemption through UR portal

Hello all.. if we travel abroad for short time - 1 month, is there any Bond in Socgen? Please advise.

Apart from offer do we have any other additional benefits in ibm like leave encashment, travel or internet allowance, food card allowance etc.
I also see sign on bonus of 1lk, could you please let me know when and how it will be paid considering working for 1year plus ?
What is the % we can expect for yearly performance bonus which is not part of package and how is it calculated and when it will normally be credited ?

What's the best airline stock to get into before the possible travel rebound next year? Do you also get in now or Q1/Q2?

What is the entry level salary of Senior Analyst?

I had a great review and a 5.5% raise and a great bonus at my company. But I also got a new Director and a peer manager of mine left the company, so I will be absorbing her team. In addition, my director said I will be receiving 'deep delegation' from them. I don't mind more work, but deep delegation is a new term I've never heard. What does that mean lol?

What’s big law like in San Francisco? Anyone have any insights to firm cultures or billable targets?

With the various RTO rumors/fear out there and in the absence of spring/summer/fall(?) bonuses. Would you consider coming into the office more if your firm offered bonuses linked to days in the office (coupled with billable targets, of course)?

How does everyone explain their jobs to their in-laws? I need an explain it like I'm five explanation on my role and fintech in general for my family gatherings

The best decision of my life: leaving consulting and joining a young start up

Hit 120% utilization (between 2 projects). Thinking about taking off the month of December 😂😂

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

Just looked up a firm a recruiter told me about. I would be the only Latino on the roster and among the few that didn’t go to an Ivy League or top 20 law school. I don’t even know if I should bother applying...

Full stack developer required for freelancing..if interested DM me.

Okay. Possibly a stupid question BUT Imma ask anyway.

Can someone just explain how you plan out how much to bill so you can make sure it’s not a mad scramble at the end of year? I’m moving from a firm where I was lacking in any kind of mentorship. No one ever just sat down and explained the most efficient way to track/measure your hours to confirm that you are on track.

Is there just a secret excel spreadsheet that all lawyers have and I just missed the memo???

HELP.

I have created a bowl for those who want to know more about their potential new firm - ask anonymously and hopefully someone within the firm will respond! Or we can help find the right person for you! Bowl name is biglaw offer - see you there!

I am looking for the weekend jobs in the production department. I have done graduation in mechanical Engineering and my majors were lean manufacturing and statistics quality control. I am looking forward for these job. Everyone wants experienced employee. Right now I am working in custom machining workshop.

Anyone familiar with legal recruiting careers, specifically at Parker and Lynch? Thinking about making the switch. Any insight or advice is appreciated!

Anyone here use any recruiters at Springboard? How was the experience?

Has anybody tried to go out for the reserves as an officer? Most interested in Intelligence roles but would love to hear about experiences that people have had.

I’m in tax and failed REG for the second time... it was by a few points, but still. I’m not really sure what’s going on. Super bummed out but taking it again soon Hopefully third time’s a charm 🙏🏼

Have you ever went for a job and new u we’re getting the job but then see the person they picked isn’t even better than you?

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

Anyone finding it harder getting managed money biz? If so, what changes or adjustments have you made in prospecting or sales approach? Thanks.

Studying for my 7. ExamFX or Kaplan?

For advice/fee based platforms: SEI Private Trust or Envestnet as your preferred?

We get paid to be right all the time, to have the answers when other don't. I love being right. It drives me. But it's driving my relationships into the ground. Anyone have any good advice?

Anyone in the Houston area?

Any ideas for creative ways to prospect to large numbers of people that require little to no overhead? I’m thinking seminars or workshops that don’t require paying for meals, mailers, or ads.

How do you say 'No can't do' to your leadership or client?

I’ve got my 7, 66, CFP, and CIMA with roughly 3.5 years industry experience. I started a new role at the paraplanner level… is this a bit of an undersell? Or is that along the industry timeline?

What do you think of Prudential's VUL policies? Do you think their prices are competitive? What do you think of the investment options inside their VULs?

Has anyone partnered with SOFA, society of financial awareness a non profit. Gets advisors in the door at companies for purely education.?

Long drive tomorrow. Does anyone know of any on demand CFP continue education courses out there? I’d love to knock out 15 hrs of CE on this drive, if able. 🤦‍♂️🔫🤢

Best advice when it comes to networking?

Dumbest thing you’ve ever said to a prospect?

If pitching one stock was old school cold calling, what’s a new school cold call like?

Does anyone think there is long-term viability in Cryptos?

New client looking to switch from Simple to Safe Harbor 401k (needs safe harbor because owner makes 5x what employees make(dentist office )Does anyone know if there is a custodian who offers this?

CFP study programs:

I'm a little confused on Danko - does he offer a self-study option for the coursework requirement? On his website it looks like each module has a 4-day virtual class which I wouldn't be able to attend due to working full time. Does this program also include self-study material, and the classes are just supplementary/optional? I was also looking at Dalton for self-study and Danko for test prep. Thoughts?

TIA

How do you teach yourself to care less? I am always stressed and overworked

Do any of you have clients with investments over $10 million? How would you guys handle a client with this amount of money? Would you look at SMA's?