Finally booked SO & I’s long awaited Hawaii trip. 4 nights on the Big Island (Westin Hapuna, Kona) and 4 nights in Maui (Wailea Beach Resort). Looking for suggestions and things to do. We are going to do the scenic route for a day and go to the black sand beach. Any other recommendations are welcomed! TIA :)

Why platinum and no longer platinum elite?

Desi folks - question on travelling outside US while you're on L1B visa. I have my valid visa stamp till 2022. Do any of you know if we can travel to India in Dec and come back in Jan? Or is it affected by the Trump executive order that was passed in Jun that said non-immigrant workers can't enter the country till Dec 31? Just wondering if I leave for holidays, will I not be allowed back. Any sort of clarification you might have is helpful. FYI - I was in US before that June ruling came out. Thx

While the h4-EAD application is in process (already been over 8 months of wait), can one travel outside the US?

Anyone here ever try Tin Cup? It was recommended to me on my last flight.

Trying to decide between the following two trips:
- Portugal: Porto > Lisbon > Lagos
- Spain: Barcelona > Ibiza > Mallorca

Which do you think is better for a week long vacation in end of September or early October?

Found thread to gain status through match stream for all rental companies and 5 hotel chains

Staying downtown Columbus Hilton for my wife’s job conference and we have to use valet parking since I need to use my car to go to work every day. $40 a day, how much do I tip and is it when I drop my car off and when they bring it to me in the morning?

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

Suite nights confirmed 5 days out then get to hotel and they mention I was upgraded at check in. Get to room and def not a suite, ask and they say they don’t have any now. Worth doing anything?

Anyone know if I can fly DXB > LHR > USA (leaving this open ended) as a visa holder? With a National interest exception to the presidential proclamation.

Soooo how are we feeling about booking flights to Europe for early spring? Less so worried about getting covid as I’m boosted but more so about worsening restrictions. I’m looking at countries that have already announced they aren’t changing restrictions BUT the flights have layovers in countries that are (ie UK, France, Germany). Also wondering when to book as prices for those flights seem to be skyrocketing.

Best credit card for travel?!? And, why? Never really used airport lounges.

I have the Marriott Bonvoy, SW rewards and CSP.

I’m 6 month pregnant with a good amount of lower back pain that gets worse with standing and walking. Insanely, I’d like to take my 2 older kids to Disney before the new baby arrives. Has anyone been to Disney Land (CA) and Disney World (FL)? I’m curious if Disney Land being smaller would be less walking and possibly a better option.

What’s the best way to make the most out of 55k united miles. The miles to gift card conversion only gives me $380

United GPU question - if I have GPUs that expire on 1/1/2020, is the expiration the fly day or the booking date? Can I apply them to a flight that takes off after 1/1/2020 as...

I’m desperate to get out of town. Can’t really do Road trips bc I can’t drive for long periods due to injury. Where can I fly to that’s relatively safe and I’m not putting anyone at risk?

I am scheduled to fly from NYC to Mumbai via Paris next Wednesday (Jan 5) for a ~10 day trip. Have any of you, your family, friends, etc. flown a similar route (I.e. from US to India via Europe) in the past week? If so, what is the arrival process (Covid test, quarantine requirements, etc.)? I’ve had all recommended vaccine shots and I’m only in Paris for a 2 hour layover (not leaving the airport). Any information on this would be greatly appreciated!

So has travel to USA for Indian citizens resumed (via Canada)? Any insights from anyone?

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.

Does anyone have a similar experience? I interviewed with recruiters from two of "Big 4". Both interviews went well, and I was told the recruiters will submit my resume to the partners and senior managers for the next interviews. 3 weeks later, I received the rejection letters without the next interview. I wonder why the partners even not bothered to interview me. If it matters, I am a CPA with 3 years non-PA experience and applied for experienced associate positions. I appreciate any insights.

How has the experiences for SCs been?
Its been 3 months at Deloitte and trying to find enough reasons to stay back.

Does a C/S/TS/SCI clearance denial screw you over for public trust?

Do you use TikTok on your personal device? I want to gauge the community if the potential risks are worth using the app. I am a federal contractor but have a clearance. I am on the younger side so TikTok is very relevant to my peers, please don't shame me haha

Anyone in DFW want to do something?

Do you think this is true?

‘Indian intelligence service’ bought Pegasus from Israel, coordinated with Mossad: NYT reporter

Likes for DM Peez 😅🥰

What are your tips on convincing a fellow employee not to switch agencies? I really don't want to compete with them

Recs on good rental insurance? 3 apts in my neighborhood were broken into and I’m looking for a good but not pricey option

I'have joined Accenture a month back but yet to get staffed in project. Anyone having any position for Tableau, SQL,DWH skills in their project then please let me know. I am trying reach here because I don't know of any other platform to reach out to Accenture folks. Appreciate your response.

I’m 40 years old...and I just joined TikTok. Is this a mid-life crisis? Also you know you’re OCD when it bothers you that your username is taken and doesn’t match Insta! 🤣

Do you guys give your boss's New Years' gifts? I'm thinking of doing one since I didn't give a holiday gift but thought it maybe weird

Anyone ever quit their job without notice? Why did you do it?

someone please save me from ad agency land 😩 im a catch of a hire for a data analyst. i specialize in marketing measurement 📊

Any idea how much I should be paying to paint 1800 sq feet house interior, ceilings, trim, and doors in HCOL?

Looking for opportunities in Bain/BCG/McKinsey /Goldman Sachs.Please give me atleast 11 likes so I can unlock DM.

Question for more experienced bankers, when did you start to feel comptent at your job? For example, I am 5 months in and am still making small mistakes and getting corrected, feeling like I’m putting in the work and time but still miss things, thoughts on normal progression?

Gmail’s suggested responses makes me a nicer person..

Any consultants grounded in Chicago this week? down for happy hour at the Westin ORD?

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

Lots of us are skilled at delivery but most sales books seem to focus on the pitch and closing... What are your best resources for learning to develop and nurture strong, lasting client relationships?

So i forgot to move my 401k over from my old job a few years ago. Never done it since because I didn’t want to incur penalties. Moving job again, can I do it now?

People who get on calls and talk model mechanics, and pedantic approaches vs. high level takeaways & strategic direction are the worst. Focus on bigger picture or lose the audience. Anybody with me?

Is 108k base salary for a promotion to consultant in CMT - Oracle a low number?

So I met this new associate who is constantly bragging about being part of Berkeley Consulting while in undergrad. I finally asked him today “what exactly is that?” Am I alone here?

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

Charlotte vs Altanta to settle down? In our early 30’s and will be in consulting for a minimum of 5 years.

Confronted client today about partner forcing us to travel while client site has travel restrictions. As a result is team is remote next week. Counting down days till I get rolled off/fired now lol

Suggested books or resources to learn more about strategy consulting? Different analysis, acronyms, etc.

What do you want to accomplish in your career in 2019? After a 35+year career, I will be happily retiring 😎

Over the past 5 years I have been ghosted 3 times in the middle of the hiring process by Cognizant recruiters. Another one contacted me today. Should I mention past experiences?

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

Best business-oriented, but novel-style books with good writing, style, & interesting characters? Not really self-help/advise focused, more of actual literature with business themes/plots. Any recs?

Any recommendations for a mattress? Cheaper the better (although I’d love the Sheraton, I can’t afford $$$$)

Bird > Jump > Lime

Latteraling to new firm. Do you share your current Non-disclosure Agreement with HR during the recruitment process?

Why does it seem most people always want to switch to something else, e.g another group, another client, another company? Is anyone satisfied with the status quo?