Hello all,
I am travelling to Europe this summer and will be doing some shopping in Lisbon. My question is regarding the VAT rebate. I will be travelling to France after Portugal. Should I claim the VAT at the Lisbon airport on the way to France or should I claim at the France airport on the way home to Canada? some ppl are saying to do it in Portugal as it will be harder when in France and other are saying that I can only do it in France as that is when I leave Europe. Any advice is appreciated

What is the tipping etiquette on the free platinum breakfast in a JW Marriott? The server just gets coffee / orange juice and you serve yourself. It is an overpriced buffet that I would never dine in.

Will SPG Green Choice award of 500 points also triple to 1,500/night under the consolidated reward system? Couldn’t find anything in the Marriott marketing materials

US traveling through UK covid restrictions

I am traveling to Greece next week and have a 17hr layover in London. My partner is not vaccinated for a genetic health reasons. Can we leave the airport during our layover if we have negative covid tests? The info online is mixed. Thank you!

What is the most compact stroller you recommend? What is the difference ebetween using a travel stroller and a regular one?

What's the point of Delta drink vouchers when they serve alcohol on request anyway? (Even in economy)

I am about 100 nights away from reaching the lifetime grandfathered premier access, not sure if I can make it by year end. No longer on travel projects. Any tips? Any new updates from Marriott?

Planning a trip to Austin, young couple looking to move here from DC what neighborhoods should I see and or any thoughts on other cities to visit for the same reason.

Has anyone travelled to NYC recently via train/bus/plane?

Have you ever taken a trip to Israel? If so, what tour company or guide did you go with? Considering a trip later this year or next year

FYI - Just went on the Marriott website and selected the option to combine both spg and Marriott accounts. All stays and details updated. Past history to be updated in 48 hours. Get it done folks!!

🚨 Arriving home to Ohare and was approached by a guy offering taxi rides and handing out business cards in terminal 3 baggage claim. DO NOT ACCEPT RIDES FROM PEOPLE OFFERING THEM!!! Whether they ‘can do cash or card,’ don’t buy it - they’ve got you once you’re in the car. Told airport emergency hotline and they are investigating.

Stay safe and don’t get got!!

Leaving early Fri from Love Airport and returning late Tuesday night. Is there remote parking or should I Uber?

Best hotel in NYC with a decent gym?

I have just immigrated to worth, Illinois from the Middle East. I have 6+ years of experience (proofed by a certificate) from Four Seasons Hotel Amman. Can anyone recommend a 5 stars hotel with front desk supervisor vacancy?

Just hit EXP on AA for next year - should I keep flying them for work for the remainder of the year or try to get status somewhere else?

Has anyone been to the UK lately from the US? What are the Covid requirements / restrictions? Thank you!

Need single room / good pg near Deloitte USI Bengaluru. Any leads?

Also if anyone does cab pool from Marathahalli to Divyashree Technopolis, ping me.

What are the best times to go to Sedona in terms of avoiding crowds? Obviously weekdays but are there specific pockets of the year where it's more quiet and less crowded?

Has anyone gotten matched to Delta diamond from EP or 1K? In our status match program it shows platinum as the highest tier for matching. Any tricks?

Anyone traveling while working remotely? If so, what are you using for internet on the road? I've tried hotels but their internet isnt compatible.

Ok I'm a Hispanic male from a top 50 undergrad. What sort of GMAT score would I need for top 7 to even be possibility?

Anyone know what Bain in KSA is like? If I go as senior hire what will it be like?

Supply chain issues are still a problem. And Fisher and VWR (Avantor) are as greedy as ever. I’m considering looking into starting or investing into a U.S. manufacturing based lab supply company. Thoughts? Anyone work for these companies that can discuss logistics and potential challenges?

my stress level peaks when there is so much work to do and the filing day is only 2 weeks away 🙃

My doctor had me take a week off because of the chronic stress and borderline panic my situation at work is causing.

In many ways, I feel recharged, confident...and more ready than ever to quit. :(

It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

How do you count years of experience? Lets say you were a web master for 5 years. Then you transitioned into a proper UX role and did that for 5 years. Is that 10 years of experience or 5?

Figma: frames or groups?

Pro tip: live close to poorer people to feel rich. The feelings of wealth are extremely subjective and is mainly based on comparison

I'll switch to a startup as the only data engineer and will closely work with all the Head ofs + the CTO.

Any advice/books/... on stakeholder management at that level? Especially when things fail/discussing budgets/new hires etc.

Anybody can refer me for Ansys?

The House of the Dragon finale was SO good! I’m so glad they were able to redeem the franchise. What other show deserves to make a comeback like that?

I’m having a really hard time with my changing body. 13 weeks, I don’t have too many bad side effects of pregnancy or anything so I consider myself lucky (no nausea ever etc) but I’m depressed at work, my skin is completely broken out and showing new broken face capillaries, and I’m not showing a bump yet so I just feel fat and big. I don’t know where this “glow” is but I look in the mirror and literally am grappling with not recognizing myself :( it’s been impossible to find any clothes too.

Anyone hiring producers?

Poll: do you bill time spent dreaming about a client/tax return/audit or not?

Anyone has insights into whether we can claim depreciation for our “home office” due to WFH? Not an expert here but looks like it’s for self employed individuals only, but maybe the individual tax experts in this community can help everyone out a bit 🤪

Are you looking to transfer into Deal Advisory - Financial Due Diligence? PwC is hiring qualified candidates at all levels. DM me if you’re a qualified candidate (at least two busy seasons in audit or prior FDD experience) from a top 10 accounting firm (plenty of open positions nationwide looking to get filled ASAP) and I’ll try my best to help you. Please do your research into FDD prior to reaching out.

Does anyone use any draft tools that update in real time during your draft?

Utilization rate this time of year?

Just checked all the assets and realized we're close to 1M€ net worth. Most of it is on the house, don't feel rich at all.

Do we want to have a thread for vouchers to exchange?

COMPENSATION THREAD

What is your compensation? How much of it is VC, how much fixed? What benefits do you have?

Please share also year of experience, country of work and area of interest 😉

Recently joined PwC and very overwhelmed with the constant overwork and late night working. I didn't expect this to be a norm in EU. Anyone else has faced this?

What was the coolest work related party/ event you have been at, pre/post Covid?

Hi all. Trying to move from the US to France to be with my partner. Anybody able / willing to help provide insight for getting a visa and sponsorship? Which companies are likely to sponsor an American? I have a B2 level of French. Hoping to stay in ESG / sustainability, but willing to be flexible. Thanks!

Anyone could provide me with a referral for McKinsey in Amsterdam?

So, how many days left before you start the holiday seasons? What are your biggest priorities for the new year?

ADVICE THREAD

Feel like sharing advice? Which info would have changed your life if you only had known back then?

Any kind of advice is accepted 😉

Hi all, how did you solve the retirement puzzle?

As an expat, I went on the Degiro for investing at the moment, since the account can be used from all countries.

Was considering to invest also in an insurance, but is apparently not possible if you live abroad and then maybe go back to the home country.

Have any tips?

My niece is an environmental engineer, working on green energy as an intern in the Netherlands and just graduated from her Masters in Environmental studies. I’m wondering if anyone is willing to refer her to entey level jobs in her field in the Netherlands? She is proficient in English and learning Dutch now.

Anyone at the McKinsey Berlin Office? How is the culture like? Will I need to be fluent in German to join?

Do you have any new years resolution? Want to share?

Anybody in Frankfurt?

How long do you stay on holiday leave for the holiday season?

So, where are you all from and what business line are you in? 😊