Getting to LGA's Terminal C every Thursday gives me way too much anxiety. I can deal with Terminal B, but the extra 20 minutes in Uber stuck in ramp traffic sucks.

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Key West advice. Looking for a 3-4 day stay in February. Hoping to add this as an extension to an already planned trip so don’t want to spend to much money. Everything seems so pricey for not great value. Any recs on stays / best activities, let me know!

Got an offer as a Senior 2 in EY’s FAAS practice for $117,500 base and $12,500 bonus. Home office is San Francisco. Is this expected for that position? Any insights?

Got an offer from Microsoft for a tech lead position. Considering the San Francisco office as opposed to relocating to Seattle. How big is the SF office, are there technology groups that sit in that office? Would it be too hard to network and connect if most of the groups sit in Seattle?

Have had several stays from a random person credit to my account (somehow my number seems to be connected to their reservations and name is very similar). Am I obliged to notify the hotel program?

Which are the best forex card for an Indian travelling to UAE for a 2 months work engagement?

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.

What are ways I can spend my $200 airline credit for the Amex platinum ? I saw upgrades don’t count and I have status so already get free baggage, lounge etc.

Recs for LA & San Fran??

Fish who have traveled to Maui/Hawaii recently: the website says NAAT test is only approved test and only certain hospitals or cvs / Walgreens options (which would exclude a rapid test) any luck with a rapid test? How strict upon entry?

Has anyone tried one of those Special Experiences at the San Deigo Zoo? I was thinking about the wild about cats or the early morning experience. Just wondering if anyone has tried these and if they are worth the money?

Would you rather have 5x amex MR points or 3x chase UR points for each dollar spent on flights? Why? Company let's me book flights on personal cards and trying to decide which to choose.

What is a good/ expected salary for an AE in San Fransisco?
What’s livable?

Hey all! Looking for job opportunities! Prefer fully remote or Hybrid (around ATL)
- 2 years in Program Management (Sr PM)
- 4.5 years in Distribution Ops Manager Roles
- 5 years in Pipeline Operations/Analyst Role

Looking for a career in program management or recruitment… or anything in between.

DM me for more details and resume. Thanks for stopping by!

Is wfh available in coforge? The office in GNIDA is very very far. Is it safe to travel by own car? If by cab are these small cars or typical suvs with 6-7 drops?

Just got my offer accepted for a house in San Jose. Shopping for interest rate now:
Should I got for
7ARM - 4.25% interest rate
30 fixed - 4.75 % interest rate

Banker is recommending 7ARM but wanted to get general opinion as well.

Thoughts?

For experienced accounting professionals considering a transition into a career with solid work/life balance, a fast-growing biotech company near San Francisco is hiring for a SOX Compliance Manager and Senior Accountant/Manager roles. Roles pay well over $100k.

Generous benefits, fun company culture, and VERY favorable stock options. Message me if interested, and I will try to screen you for an interview!

Hi Fishes,
Need 11 likes to unlock DM. Thanks in advance

How do you effectively plan for retirement?

Does anyone have any information on Harper meyer in Miami? Im looking to apply as an associate, I just graduated and took the bar last week

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

Any Scimitar 🐠 or folks familiar with Scimitar? A colleague at EY just accepted a role there and claims the total comp is 40% more than his total comp at EY and he was at the very top of the senior consultant pay band as an MBA hire. The folks on LinkedIn look like a bunch of former PwCers.

Hi fishes,

Any referral for automation/ functional testing(QA) role?
YOE: 3.9
Notice period: 30 days

Happy short month

Is it a good Idea to switch after 6 months if project is not suitable or should stay for longer?

Fellow Fishbowlers,
Need to discuss an offer I got from MasterCard for Director of Product, based in Pune, India. Below are my details:
I am a multiple time founder, ran my company for 4 years, a self funded startup, so no concept of salary. My last CTC with a US based firm as a consultant was USD 96000 until Jan 2021 (I was residing in India).
I have an offer in hand from a startup for 90 LPA + 1Cr worth of ESOPs.
What number should I start with and what should I really expect? Thanks much.

I’ve been working as Project Manager, with 7.5 Years experience. Atm, upskilling myself with Product Management related contents and it’s going good.
With 17L LPA, can I expect 30L from my next hire? What would be the appropriate number to start with?

Persistent offer letter has huge component of Other Bonus, In my case it's around 8 lakh rupees... Anyone working at Persistent can tell?? If this is paid 100%(in monthly salary) or there are some terms and conditions around this?? Persistent Systems Limited

Doctor just prescribed Wellbutrin to add onto my adderall. Has anyone tried this combo? What effect did adding Wellbutrin have on you?

As someone with ADHD, have you ever asked for adjustments to the interview process (PST, case interview, etc.)?

If so, what did you ask for (extra time, or anything else else)? and did you feel like it helped?

Is there another consulting bowl? Can some one link it to me?

What are some options for a big law debt finance associate with only a year under their belt? Willing to take a pretty big paycut, I just can’t do billables anymore.

Hi fishes,

I want to know the work environment, work life balance, growth and all things about CAPCO ?
Can you please suggest?

Does anyone know what this means?
"Can anyone, other than you, claim a homestead interest in the property that will secure repayment of the loan?"
My spouse and I are applying for the loan and would like to be on the title.

Do you have any book/video/whatever recommendations for how to be a good manager/lead? I'm trying to make the transition and get more responsibility

Not thrilled about having to fly United for this engagement. No status on any airline- any ACN promotions going on right now?

Gentlemen - what's a good winter coat (brand) to wear over a suit? Looking for something classic (so no puffer jackets) that could also keep me warm in the great lakes winters. TIA for recommendations

Since we’ve all been working from home for months now, what’s the best office chair out that y’all are using for our long work from home hours? Looking to invest in a better one than my ~$150 one from Amazon.

How do you build a network with recruiters? Where do they reach out most - LinkedIn? Trying to plot escape plan

Signed the offer with a competitor, but multiple bosses tried to persuade me to stay with the planned growth opportunities in sight. Still decided to leave, and got "wishing you all the best". Guilty much, I love working with the team, but just want to get better progression and pay.

Anyone feels guilty in my shoes? Is returning to the firm a common scenario? Just worried that things might not work out in new firm

So has anyone had any shady experiences with PwC recently? I want to apply but I have heard some negative things happen.

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

West Monroe Partners is growing! We are hiring a lot in our Operations, Healthcare, and Technology consulting practices. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Any recommendations on a good home coffee machine. I like espresso and cappuccino. Trying to stay within $150

How long does it usually take to hear back after MBB final round? I think this was off cycle for experienced hires and it’s been 7 working days - should I keep waiting or move on? TIA!

Fish who have traveled to Maui/Hawaii recently: the website says NAAT test is only approved test and only certain hospitals or cvs / Walgreens options (which would exclude a rapid test) any luck with a rapid test? How strict upon entry?

McKinsey fishes: I’m now in final round of interviews. Realized I don’t know anything about the benefits package. What are the key things you like about benefits, e.g. the free health plans?

What's a good salary in CH for a Big4 for a Manager position? What benefits can be included?

Better title or more money?

To all the LEK people offering referrals... we haven’t forgot about your previous 6 month trial period BS...

What is happening at Accenture... are recruiters being fired?

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall