Going to training in Palo Alto, flying from Dulles. Is it worth laying over to get to San Jose Airport, or better to fly direct to SFO and Uber to/from Palo Alto?

Solo trip to Puerto Rico. Any recs? Thanks fam.

Thinking about a trip to Thailand for my anniversary. Any thoughts on how to organize it? Prob late April timeframe for a week or so

Does anyone have the corporate codes Google docs for discounts on hotels and rental cars?

For the 🐠 that have traveled to Egypt, can I get some recommendations on tour companies? I’m traveling with my partner (two females) and would like to have something arrange. 🙏

Anyone ever stayed at Westin Tokyo? Is the concierge lounge any good?

Best resort in Bahamas? High pref for all inclusive

In non pandemic times - how bad is the commute to airport from Greenlake, Ballard during rush hours?
Also - West Seattle to downtown when the bridge is back?
Exploring neighborhoods to rent and was looking for some post pandemic possibilities.
Thanks

Help! I recently purchased a wanna get away ticket through Southwest for a business trip that was about $850. I was asked to cancel the trip due to other work issues in my local area. As luck would have it, there's a strong possibility that I landed a great new job and they need me to start right away. The credit is under my personal rapid rewards account. Ideas to help me avoid writing a big check to my company??

Thirty some female looking for a friend and travel companion. I am a no nonsense kinda person and just looking for Pure friendship /(buddy) with someone who lives and likes to travel (no benefits , no relationship, no BS) . Visiting nature spots in the US and around the world is on my bucket list. Idea to have a travel pal who also has similar goals. Not looking for relationship or any sort of dependency.

My friend and I were hoping to do a quick getaway to warmer weather this weekend (we live in Maine, so we're already freezing)! Our usual getaway is a quick trip to Florida but that's obviously not happening this week. Any suggestions for an awesome warmer place on a budget?

Is it just me or Marriott is actively trying to kill the SPG brand. Have been trying to reach SPG platinum customer service line - 3 attempts so far, each lasting 30 mins, no success yet.

What hotel branch should I become loyal to? New joiner to consulting and was going to commit to Marriott but heard it’s getting bad..

If I book a plane ticket for my family member (not a trip I’m going on) through Delta will they get my status perk (priority seats and boarding zone)?

I have to leave tomorrow morning for a biz trip and my 3 year old just asked, “Daddy can I go to San Francisco with you?” 💔 How do you work/life balance THAT?

Are u supposed to tip the luggage carrier/ outside agent the airport? this is the guy who is outside your terminal, he prints ur tick, tags your bag and sends u on ur way. No, right?

I have some 400k delta skypesos and would like to go to asia next year. How should i use it well?

What should a commercial claims account manager be making as a salary ? Handles asbestos claims only. Works for a TPA handling claims for 4 carriers. Law degree with many years trial experience as in house ID but for personal lines. This is first job handling commercial claims

I’m relocating in two weeks, which requires flying with my cat. I’ve never flown with a pet in-cabin before. (U.S. domestic flight) I already have a vet appointment booked for the vet certificate. Anything else I should make sure to do before my trip? Any tips from those who have flown with a pet before ?

Anyone wanna pay for my vacation to Disney world?

When are reviews? What does everyone have prepared outside of contributions PPT and PA tool?

What should be designation and salary for cloud architect with 15+ years of experience with 8-9 years of relevant experience in cloud

Hi,

I have opted new regime and no HRA is claimed and now I want to change it to old regime and file returns .

What kind of documents i need to submit for HRA while filing returns . Is rent receipts enough ? Or do we need rent agreement also ?

What format of rent receipt is better for 1 year ?

Does anyone know the average salary for a senior consultant in finance with 5 years work experience in the LA area?

Does anyone have a part-time data gig on top of their job that they like? I've done a little teaching before and it's really fun.

How many bonuses come around in a year at the average law firm? Number of occurrences more importantly, but y’all can provide amount too if you like

Does anyone work in a very volume based area of law (i.e. insurance defense, workers comp) but have partners who are perfectionists to an absurd degree? How do you manage to get your billing in when everything always has to be revised?

Exit opportunities for two years financial services?

Annual review coming up. Looking for suggestions for asks…

8 YOE, Current 125 base, TC ~140.

Median base for my title/geo ~170 (mean ~166, 0.75 ~226).

Certs: CIPM, M365 Security Admin/Architect, AWS SOA, AN, & Security.

Vet, Inactive TS.

Highlights of the year: flew out on 12hr notice to evac E Europe-based employees & families, plugged 3 exposures before they became breaches, built TVM/privacy program from scratch, onboarded new CNAPP.

(-) Still a student (GIB: BA/MS expected ‘24)

What is the approximate package offered in a product based company to "Software Engineering Manager" with 15 years of total experience ?

Hi, is there a buyout option in TCS? Is it possible to reduce notice period to 30 days ?

Received less salary this month also. (Same amount as last month)
Why is this happening? Too much tax 🥵

Can anyone tell what can be the salary for a senior analyst in the EY GDS with 5yoe ?

Any agency looking for a senior art director?

Just had year end discussion. Not at all happy with how it went

Hi All,

Need suggestion regarding which company is best among below 2 in term of job security and work life balance.

Society General
Daimler truck innovation center india

I am having doubts regarding shifts in project and job role in Societe General.Can I ask these questions to HR or it will lead to closure of my candidature as they might feel he is having issues with this?

Not sure which is worse. Attending training in BFE in Illinois and staying in a closet or being forced to share a room with a rando at training

At PwC(S&) are evaluations (career roundtables) driven primarily by utilization? How much do reinvest and snapshots play?

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

Does anyone have the corporate codes Google docs for discounts on hotels and rental cars?

25 and not sure business is for me. Thinking of going into specialized medicine but don’t want to be naive, as I know it is long and hard, with no financial rewards until late 30s. Thankfully I have the intellect. Any advice?

What makes a good consultant at each level: Associate, consultant, manager, partner

Anyone single but have a king size bed? I just purchased a new king mattress but now feel weird about it. Help me not feel obnoxious and say this is fine. Lol

Here's to Friday workdays!

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

Anybody thinking of not voting in November but also feel it's not exercising a constitutional right we've been granted which makes them feel awkward? I don't like either candidate and am conflicted

If I need Friday 4-5pm to go to a doctor's appointment, do I need to set a meeting invite to my manager in order not to be fired?

In the end, consultants are just like Pokemon. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. Like for me, I'm really good at public speaking. And my weakness is definitely fire..

Approached by Amazon recruiter to interview for an entry level role. Is it worth it? Recruiter said the hiring manager likes my profile but I lack some “product/industry” knowledge and she can’t match my YOE. I’m at 190 (210 TC).

Looking for non- fiction book recommendations. I just read Shoe Dog and loved it.

We use Deloitte India for a number of parts of our delivery. Recently I have seen some unethical practices that violate labor laws and do not align with Deloitte principles. My manager says it isn’t my problem as they are a vendor but I can’t help thinking I have an ethical responsibility to do something. Any advice as to how to approach this without being fired?

Anyone has any good corporate codes for Hilton? Downtown Chicago if you need an area specific?

Hello! I’m going to BSchool in August. Any recommendations on books / websites / videos to be more prepared for management consulting interviews?

Dialed in for an 8 AM call in which the only other person that dialed in was my Manager. The 2 others on my team didn't and Manager says we'll reschedule for 9. Why tf didn't we do that to begin with!