Haven’t taken a nice vacation in a while. What’s a good place (domestic or international) to plan a 7-10 day trip?

Like hiking, scenic views, diversity in food options, etc.

Was thinking Torres Del Paine national park

We're discussing the company holiday plan and it looks like my manager is going to pressure me to work on Thanksgiving this year. Late-stage capitalist america, now without holidays!

Any travel recommendations in December?

26th Sept - Advisory Odyssey
Question to Leadership of PwC India - Do you think people would visit a hotel(4-6 PM) just for high tea?
No Lunch, No Gifts?
Why have you even wasted money in booking the hotel, just for high tea? Do you think, people would care about the townhall & go?, if you just give high tea?
Seriously man! I don't even know, why PwC is even coming under Big4! Shame!!

Hi fish,
Planning a trip to Thailand for 1-2 weeks next February. Suggestions on where to stay (cities, parts of town, specific hotels), activities, where to fly into etc. Thank you!

Has anyone here actually won the diversity visa lottery? I've been playing for 7 years with no luck...

At a tech company with less than 50 people and $6 M Revenue. Our current maternity and paternity leave policy is not good for attracting talent. 12 weeks for mom only 4 weeks paid and no time off for dads. Curious to know what policy other companies have, and can you let me know size and approx rev of company?

All AA flights delayed in LGA

I recently had an initial interview for a technical recruiter position. The guy on the phone stated that this is not a 9-5 job and long hours are expected. I proceed to ask how much PTO is offered and he said that is not recommend within the first 6 months of working and the harder you work the more PTO you receive. From that conversation, I saw instant red flags. Any thoughts?

Best alternative to Hilton loyalty? And will they match my status? Getting fed up with Hilton's poor customer service.

Has anyone done their H1B renewal in Canada? What was the process like and how long did it take to get your passport back?

Will end up at 65 Marriott nights for 2018. What would you select for your annual choice benefit? 5 elite night credits or is that pointless?

Any suggestions on SPG/Marriott hotels in Barcelona for personal travel?

Tomorrow is zs holiday in India offices. So will be the salary get credited today??

Ikon or epic pass for NE skiing?

Does anyone else get super gassy during/ after flying?

Is the EY 16 week maternity pay 100% of the salary ? I was reading the FAQs and could not find anything that said 100 % of pag provided in the 16 weeks of eligible time off.

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)

Trying to get ahead of late payments & revisiting my invoice template. What do you guys use? Do you include the due date?

Should I still take L2 in Dec or push it to next May? 4.5 hrs in front of a computer sounds way better than 6 hrs filling in bubbles

Any recommendations to get through L2 FSA? The materials are so dry....

Many companies have these strict policies about what you can and cannot post on social media, which is fine and all, but the second you try to address a concern or highlight something in your workplace that could be improved, they will come down on you like the hammer of Thor.

Hi all, I’m considering a move to Chicago but am trying to understand costs of childcare. How much should I expect to spend for two kids (3 and 1 yr) in a daycare center?

Does anybody have any recommendations for podcasts related to career success, work-life balance, etc?

I’m 35 and have been single for the last 7 years. I’m a heterosexual woman. How weird will men perceive me, When getting back in the dating pool? And yes that means no sex! 🙃👀🤷🏽‍♀️ I was working on myself and healing

If your industry is severely impacted by covid, how is your leadership reacting? Are you seeing more cross-industry collaboration?

Have any of you thought of just going to another country for a while until COVID protocols loosen up in the US? We’re working remotely anyways...

Any news on vedder price? I’ve heard they didn’t fire anyone during COVID but have also heard it’s a sweatshop. Any insight to their litigation team would be helpful, thanks!

Trying to narrow down my quarter life crisis. Currently I’m looking at a UX Design bootcamp, do people actually hire from these bootcamps?

What do folks here think of working at Vanguard?

I am new to United Silver and I purchase economy tickets. Is the best strategy to check in exactly 24 hours ahead and switch my seat to an open economy plus seat?

I am done with my HR round. And said I am selected in Siemens, balewadi, but not yet received the offer letter. Its been a month now They are waiting for approvals. Any idea when will I get the offer letter.

I’m on the consulting side (FDD) and I’m curious if there are PE firms with good WLB. I’m happy with my pay, growth, and hours. PE interests me but I don’t understand why anyone would want to consistently work 65+ hours a week every week. What’s the appeal? Making double the pay? What’s the exit plan?

Looking for female occupancy for couple of months . In Gachibowli Kondapur area.

Serious question: Sheraton cancelled my reservation and I was stranded for a night last night. Called CS and my useless ambassador and they cant help and “sorry”. How do I escalate this?

Anyone in YPO? I imagine I’m not going to get many who say it’s “not worth it” but what makes it better than EO or any other org?

Question for Goggins & Jocko Fans: How do you use their messaging to get you motivated on work related activities - such as delivering quality work, finishing that slide deck or prepping for an interview? It appears that they are more geared towards motivating the couch potato in to exercising.

I wonder how Jocko would handle consulting life :)

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

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

My fellow South Africans impacted by what’s going on, my prayers are with you!

Best alternative to Hilton loyalty? And will they match my status? Getting fed up with Hilton's poor customer service.

Does a 40-hour week mean 9-5 or 9-6?

if there's no pension anymore and a significantly lesser lump sum payout, why become a partner at EY?

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

Definitely not a fan of Westin's "Eat Well" proposition. I'm working in the room at 2:00 AM and the most appetizing menu item is a cold turkey avocado and arugula wrap. I just want a burger and fries!

Have any of you thought of just going to another country for a while until COVID protocols loosen up in the US? We’re working remotely anyways...

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

What does corporate/business development pay look like in big pharma?

Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

What’s included in Amazon background check? I mean do they do drug test too?
Obligatory asking for a friend 😝

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?