Getting to the rental car counters from the United terminal at IAD is such a task

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.

Is there a United status challenge?

anyone got their visa stamped in "Ciudad Juarez, Mexico "? need to know if city is safe, good hotels near consulate and travel advisory, if any..

Anyone else in ATL? We had the highest inflation increase of any city in the nation last year and COL is way up. My rent is now more than it was in DC. Anyone seeing COL adjustments? F20 not FAANG.

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?

Worth getting the Marriott bonvoy credit card with the 100k points bonus? Annual fee is $95. Already have CSR.

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

Any integrated producers looking for a full time job? San Diego based company looking for a integrated producer. Let me know if you’re interested!

My firm has applied for my L1A visa. If that gets denied, my plan is to travel to Canada and re enter US immediately on B1/B2 visa (already have valid B1/B2 stamp) so that I'll get time to figure out things here in the US (sell my stuff, handle my bank accts etc). Is it possible for me to reenter US on tourist visa?

Moving to the area for work and was wondering if I live off of the San Bernardino metrolink line, when I bring the train in to Union Station and then transfer to the LA metro system, will I end up ...

Anyone in DFW want to do something?

Best way to spend $600k Delta Miles?

I need job portal in Dubai to apply for IT jobs. Also am traveling to dubai next week. I need ur comments.

Hi Fishes,
What is the hiring procedure in delta airlines for senior Software Engineer?

Does it violate any ethical rules for federal attorneys to use services like FedRooms (specifically the leisure travel options)? My instinct is no, but I do not have a great handle on the ethical rules federal attorneys must follow.

Want to plan a 2 day trip mid October with my gf. Thinking Miami, but also don’t wanna spend more than 300-400 over the two days we’re there (excluding flight costs and Airbnb) while still having some fun experiences. Is this a viable option?

Going to take my shot on here:
Does anyone know the name of this Chinese restaurant connected to a run down hotel in DC? Supposed to be one of the few authentic places.
Best Chinese food ever.

Which credit card do you think is the best for ME consultants?

Any one knows the average salary for an inpatient pharmacy operations manager salary in San Francisco?
Thank you!

I am about to transition from being a junior partner at a large law firm (my practice has focused on private equity M&A) to Deputy General Counsel at a large-ish Pubco. I am already giving myself a crash course in public securities and corporate governance from my firm’s training materials and my cap markets partners, but I also wanted to poll the audience for other suggestions on how to become as prepared as possible for my new role please. Thanks in advance!

Let's start a thread to highlight which industries and/or companies are doing right by their employees this holiday season. Share your job title and what kind of year-end bonus you are getting. (Feel free to share your company's name if you are comfortable doing that)

Can someone advise on what would be better standard Chartered or deloitte India or EY my domain is payments Business Analyst? Priorities are of future career growth and profile weight and advantages...

Hi fishes. Could use your guidance on my thoughts for few days. I’m a Bcom graduate with no exposure to tech or IT. I have been working in retail banking and now Im in Investment banking operations. Im thinking of upscaling myself by learning SQL, Tableu. Will These be useful to move forward in my career?

Male 🐠, if you and a girl had a “situationship” but obviously had feelings for each other and it had to end for one reason or another, how often do you still think about the girl? Would she be on your mind as you try to move on?

My wife has two offer ,already confused and don't want to apply for any other opening now.

TCS- 20LPA ( 15.8 Fixed+ 80k retention bonus after each successful year of completion+ 3.4 L monthly and quarter variable pay)

IBM- 20.35 LPA (Total fixed) and 50 k joining bonus.

Yoe- 7.3 years. Technology- IICS.informatica power center.
Which one to join considering-
1. Career growth
2. WLB
3. Maternity leave benefits
4. Future annual hikes

Please suggest

Any folks out there interested in managed care jobs (National Payer) within the corporate strategy team? We have several roles open at our company.

Hey folks. I'm looking @ dir-level People Operations / PM or Chief of Staff roles. Industry agnostic but interested in one that's social impact focused or innovative.

Curious what that pays in CAD? I make equivalent to $145K CAD as an an Account Director / PM and Client Operations Lead at a mid-sized US-based PR/Digital comms company, with 6 yrs of exp managing multiworkstream teams and multimillion dolllar projs.

Grateful for any leads too. My network is US-based so this all new for me!

I've my eb3 priority date of April'19. In how many years could I possibly expect to get my GC realistically?

Hi, I am currently working as incident manager looking for job change can someone refer me. thanks!

The CW that I’d work the longest with (for about 3 years) had just being promoted to ECD on a big cool shop after very good run. Meanwhile I was just promoted to ACD at an OK medium shop after a very torturous run that almost made me quit ad life for good.

Sometimes I wonder what the hell did I do wrong.
I didn’t even think he was that good back then 😂.

He is a nice guy tho and I’m happy for him and for whoever will be working for him.

Question that could belong here or in the Relationships bowl:

How do women prefer to be turned down if the guy they’re pursuing is not interested. I know men have the capacity to deal with rejection poorly, and I’m not suggesting otherwise. But in my anecdotal experience , women take the gentle “no thanks, not interested” poorly.

Heard frm a friend at pwc that in consulting they have per diems. Is it for all practitioners and practice? Seems tight on budget.

Going to Europe with my gf for the first time in the fall for my cousin’s wedding in England. Planning on a two week vacation- what other countries, cities, places should I definitely see while there? We’re in our mid twenties for reference as well. Any help would be much appreciated thank you!

I realized today that I am the underachieving sibling… and I am okay with that 👌🏽 😂. That is all.

Amex rewards is not as well as cards like Marriott or Citi AAdvantage. Isn't it better sometimes to use your card for expenses, but report it correctly and be reimbursed?

Any Freemasons lurking around here!? Thinking about making a Bowl for my Traveling Brothers. Maybe to talk about how we view this unique Labor (consulting) in a Masonic context, post some inspirational messages, recommend good books, idk stuff like that...

For people that like to travel in style: have any of you figured out how to keep your nice suitcases from becoming destroyed at the airport?

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

What are some of the best books you’ve read about people and investing? Such as dealing with people (business psychology almost) and then investing (real estate more specifically)!

I am looking for books that give practical advice, not just big picture theory and motivation.

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

Layoffs at Walmart corporate 😬😬

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

Thoughts on exiting to public finance investment banking? This is distinctly different than pure investment banking, curious to know if any of you 🐠 have exited here and what your experience is like.

Almost 4YOE at Big 4 TAS. Seen high turnovers this year. Thoughts on the following options: FPA vs. CorpDev vs. MM IB vs. MBA to BB/EB or MBB?

Best books on leadership and self development?

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

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

I have 2 excel tabs. One has my overall budget with specific categories. The other has my actual breakdown of spending with each associated category. Is there a formula where whatever I input in my spending breakdown tab gets populated to the overall budget, by category?

Thoughts on EW MBA from Booth/Kellogg/Haas. Currently SC at Deloitte and want to transition to tier 1 consulting firms