FYI: TSA Pre-Check @ ATL is bananas, never seen the line this long...

Travel reimbursement…what’s the rule of thumb for when a client is considered out of town? Mileage, distance etc?

And, what’s required to be covered? Been out of the traditional consulting model for a few years now…

Tumi Store in Mcnamara Terminal (DTW) is closing everything is 20% off.

Planning to go to Mexico during thanksgiving with husband. No idea where to go. Recommendations? Doesn’t have to be resort / beach.

Where do y’all work? I work as a consultant at a big four in San Francisco. Looking to move to phoenix but am trouble finding consulting firms that operate in the city. Any recommendations?

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?

Best New Years trip for two

Anyone know of a fast track program for status on American Airlines or is it just the challenge you have to pay for?

Hey Accenture Team!
I’m a L9 consultant based out of San Francisco, California who was impacted by recent lay off at Accenture. I wanted to understand as per WARN Act California employees are to be given at least 60 days notice, however I was only given 3 weeks notice. Can I challenge this?

Might have to relocate to San Diego for spouse’s role. Anyone know about shops there? Or any firms that have a presence in SD?

I have 7-8 days in Spain. Never been, like sightseeing and food. How would you divide the days across Barcelona, Madrid, San Sebastián, and Sevilla? (Or is there something better?)

Anyone traveling again yet or received communication about when you’ll be back on the road?

Brisbane hotels - Hilton or Sofitel?

Taking 8 days off in DC/Jan (over New Years). I want to do some hiking, but not sure where I want to go. Based out of DC. Any recs?

I have 5 days outside of Paris , where in France would you go if you were to travel by train, what about if you drove?

I'm in Texas and its hot. Looking to get away for a few; does anyone have long weekend (3-4 day) trip recommendations? Ideally cooler climate & thinking more nature v. city.

Can someone explain the LTA policy? What happens if I don't claim any travel bills? Can I claim it as a taxable component monthly?

Anyone stay at the W Costa Rica? Planning a trip to Costa Rica and trying to decide between that and the all inclusive Westin right next door.

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

Can we use the EY Travel portal to book personal hotels?

I am going to be 15000 PQM short to retain Gold on United. What are my cheapest options outside of international travel?

Everyone likes me because I'm a doormat with no boundaries. I do anything and say anything to make people happy. I will think what you think I should think. Will you be my friend?

What the likely impact of MIFID2 on Equity Research?

Tell me about the time you accepted a new job, called your manager to resign and once you did it, you felt like it wasn’t the right decision to leave.

Does everyone have a refrigerator from the mid 2000s in the garage that they use to store drinks? 

Anyone taking SSRI and Bupropion at the same time for ADHD? Diagnosed as high functioning ADHD with anxiety. Curious to see how this combo has worked for you. Day 3 on it and not sure if I’m feeling a bit of placebo or if it’s actually helping my focus.

Hii Fishes,

Please help me choose
I have 2 offers

1. Shell - Role DevOps Engineer tech stack is azure
Ctc 28 fixed 4 variable and 4 jb
2. Amazon proserve - Roles DevOps Consultant
Requires 50 % travell also tech stack is aws
Ctc 24.5 fixed 6 jb 9 rsu first year

Please suggest based on hikes growth and work life balance

My background is in azure cloud
YOE 6

Have 50k in brokerage to put towards buying a place in Atlanta. Young 20 something who's lease is ending soon

Roth IRA and 401k are well funded but don't want to pull from there.

Should I buy and rent the extra bedrooms to friends, or stay renting and put savings in stock market?

What is the potential contract rate or full time salary for a python full stack developer in Toronto ?

What can I be doing in my current entry level tech consulting job to make me a great candidate for promotions/raises or changing jobs in the next year or 2?

1. Can anyone please share their views on WLB and growth at EXL Analytics division?
2. Range of salary for Lead Assistant Manager Position?
3. Also, does the company provide any on-site opportunity as well?

What courses or certificates would you recommend for someone who wants to learn how software works from a top-down approach?

My main goal is to understand how everything is connected, and why something is needed where it is needed.

Any tips for having to attend a team lunch and a separate happy hour while fasting? Outside of Ramadan happy hours aren’t awkward bc I’ll just drink soda or something. However, now do I just sit there and stare at them when they are drinking/munching on their lunch ? 😂

Anyone in canada get their bonus info yet? Happy with the outcome?

Does buyer have to share appraisal with seller? Can seller request it?

How is the Work Life Balance and growth in Axtria? Is it a good place to stay for a slightly long period( like 4-5 years)?

what is NP in Axtria?

Introverts, what do you do on the weekend? I find myself wanting to decompress and do something low key 90% of the time.

Have McK phone case coming up, has anyone had feedback on why you haven’t passed? Looking to avoid missteps.

Anyone going to Santa Con?

Hi friends, I have few queries. Can you please help on this.

1. Can UST revise the offer they made if I show an counter offer? (They offered 16 lpa but now I have another offer with 25 lpa)
2. How much days it take for them to revise it if they accept the counter offer?
3. Is it recommended to join UST?

YOE- 07 Years
Skill- Test automation

Starting at Deloitte in a few weeks as a Specialist Leader. The 401k match is only .5%? Why so low? Does it ever increase?

Started my first job out of college ~1month ago and am only at around 50% utilization. Before I fully ramp up, what would be some good skills or certs to work towards? I’m working for my firms management/tech practice and am also open to expanding my coding skills (currently pretty basic)

How bad is it if when I quit , upon asked why I'm quitting, I say that it's because my therapist told me so? I know it's not the most professional thing to do but I would like to be honest and (cont)

How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

If I get laid off, I have a previous colleague that started a cybersecurity company. I would love to get involved on the business side of it. Any pointers on skills that are attractive in this realm for a startup? Would be mostly (if not all) federal defense contracting clients. I’m currently in Deloitte’s cyber risk practice but my background and passion is in accounting and finance, and business operations. Graduated in 2017 so still early career.

Best consulting firms for defense companies? What credentials do they look for?

Feeling lost in my career (10 yoe, 9 in consulting). Anyone feel this before and how did you get through it (career coach, books, etc)?

What are some tips or pieces of advice that have profoundly changed your career for the better?

What are the best consulting firms in the capital markets and/or investments world?

Looking to move to BCG as an experienced hire, anyone have any tips or advice?

Top consulting firms in the Aerospace / Aviation,l or Defense / Intelligence spaces? Looking for business or tech strategy jobs here

Discussed an idea with a friend because she had a potential interest in that area , we are thinking of doing a partnership. What are the implications of doing business with a friend? Any experience ?

Top consulting firms in the aviation / urban air mobility space?

How do I become an MBB employee? Is it possible to gain experience at big 4+ACN and then get referred in??

Any good accounting places to go to get lower taxes as a single filer?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

HAPPY NEW YEARS FISHIES!

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?