Hey D.C /nova 🐠 - what are some cool/big companies to work for that’s not consulting or federal govt. (Major ones I know are capital one, Freddie/Fannie, Amazon/AWS, Hilton) . Google typically shows smaller companies. TIA!

What personalized SPG promos did everyone get? Got an email today, looking for a sense of what’s out there

Does anyone ever redeem Marriott points for gift cards? Is it worth it?

Anyone do the 15 nights mandatory quarantine in Taiwan? I need to go back for visa reasons and looking up which hotel to stay at. Thinking of staying in Marriott for the points but would love any recs! Can I use someone’s Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite contact or something? Overwhelmed with this whole process 🥲

Sheraton Saigon vs Le Meridien Saigon? Traveling to Ho Chi Minh city with my buddies in two days. Thank you!

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

The new SPG app is not intuitive at all, very hard to navigate i find.

Found a bed bug in a Radisson Red in Campinas Brazil, how many points?

Pretty sure the answer is self explanatory but first year with real status. Does Marriott status reset Jan 1? For instance if I need 10 nights for Platnium am I SOL if I stay 9 nights by Dec 31?

Staying at the Ritz and STR in the Maldives so expecting good service and reading mixed things about tipping. I usually don’t tip much at hotels (never really thought about it) but what do people do? Is there an expectation and would the amount be based on like room rate or just a flat daily per day?

Hey some help FB: had to move rooms at a Westin bc the tv was so broken they couldn't figure out how to fix it -- they were nice but is there a way I can at least get points for that and how?

Any tips on best value Marriott points redemption for a beach vacation? Preferably Europe or Caribbean, and luxury resort.

Does anyone happen to know the PwC discount codes for Hilton and Marriott hotels...asking for a friend

We’re planning to be in Kauai for a week in mid-December, but I’m thinking of extending the trip an extra 10 days. Would we have enough to do with a 4yo in tow? Or maybe not worth it to stay that long? Staying at the Grand Hyatt first week, then downgrade to Sheraton Coconut Beach.

Any Florida hotels (Hyatt/Marriott) near the beach that people recommend? Looking to avoid Miami.

Best Marriott hotels in downtown Seattle for a weekend trip?

If I book a stay in a Marriott property through a third party website for a lower rate than what’s on the Marriott app, can I still get points and elite benefits on the reservation?

Planning on staying in Japan in November for a week! Any recommendations on where to stay / things to do? Also, got some SPG points (<100k) I want to use!

Which combo on fan duel: t.y. Hilton and duke johnson or stefon diggs and josh adams?

Do SPG suite nights expire? I chose the 10 suite nights as my reward for 50 stays last year, and am wondering if I should be in a bit more of a rush to use them

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

What responsibilities should a litigation associate have by their second year?

What’s your firm’s billable hours requirement? Name + whether pro bono (or anything else) counts please

Hi all,🙏

Deloitte USI CBO
KGS Global
Which is better for Oracle Cloud ops?
TIA.

Does anyone have any advice on finding a career coach? Im at a crossroads in my career and planning my next moves. Seeking advice from a professional, experienced coach. If you can recommend anyone that’d be great! Thanks!

Anybody in Arlington (Ballston area). Where can I go running? Any nearby trails that allow to keep distance from others.

Do you ever stop and realize what you're doing/earning is more than you ever thought realistic for yourself?

I love sales and looking to get into tech sales!
I have 7+ years of inside sales experience.
Currently in real estate but want to get into a remote tech sales position.
So far I have tried applying at company pages “career page” but no luck as of yet.
Resume is pretty strong!
Can anyone refer or recommend a recruiter and/or company I should look into?
I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or referrals.
Thanks for reading and have a great week!!!

What did you think of that webcast?

Anyone at EY in Forensic Data Analytics? If so - do you like the work you’re doing/leadership/etc?

What’s a good, practical tax book to read for someone who knows nothing about taxes? I feel like I should familiarize myself with them but don’t know where to start/find the topic very overwhelming and dense even as a finance attorney. Welcome to other beginning finance book suggestions too! (Already read Kiyosaki and Ramsey)

Okay guys give me a list of things to lower my taxable income. Make yearly with wife 200k.

How are you all going about continuing to buy index funds while everything is literally green and I see people doubling their investment in such a short amount of time. Feel as I am missing so much money that could’ve been made. But VOO goes up 1% :///

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

Hi Fishes,

Do these 2 points in the JD allude to modelling requirements?

• Prepare transaction specific and marketing materials (teasers, information memorandum, pitch books, corporate profiles, and industry data and analyses)

• Perform in-depth company and industry research supporting specific client engagements and marketing opportunities

Has anyone taken the CAIA ? Any tips ?

I really feel like I should be excused from this "diversity and inclusiveness" training stuff lmao. It's about implicit bias and I'm sorry it's just not believable coming from an old white man's mouth when there are maybe 4 non-white associates. We're having these meetings 3 times this week. 🤦🏽‍♀️

For everyone in recovery, please reach out and stay in touch with your people. Isolation is a killer.

Any Perth 🐠s? I’m supposed to go back to US next week but given all that’s happening over there, I’m wondering if I should delay going back.. I realize things will get bad here too though. Thoughts?

Did anyone put a two week notice and was asked to leave immediately because you were on bench? Not leaving for a competitor

Does anyone have a set of consolidated LP questions to prep for Amazon? Thanks!

I was just talking to a younger friend who goes to Cal and It seems like the kids these days hate FAANG or at least Amazon and Facebook are not desired at all. I personally don’t see too many issues working at either Amazon or Facebook because I work at Deloitte where I’m sure we have many questionable clients and worked in financial services before. Curious on whether people are thinking about the ethics of their exit company when deciding to move?

When will FAANG turn into FAANGS to include SalesForce?

On the spectrum of functional (1) to technical (10), where would you put Product Manager and/or Owner?
Is it similar to old school functional BA role (back in the SDLC days before agile took hold)?
...or does this vary heavily by company?

2 months into a new industry role and hate it. Not the work I thought I would be doing and leadership is a mess. When applying to new roles should I put this current role on my resume?

Which firms offer Day 1 Green Card Process?
I know there is FAANG, Microsoft, Twitter... any others?
Thanks!

Anyone have insight on working at Altman and Vilandrie?

Feeling disheartened after sending out 100+ applications with radio silence back. No rejections but no invited to interview either. I feel like my resume looks good, but I have not gone the referral route as of now. 1 YOE

What does an L7 package at Google look like? (Base, Bonus, Stock and how much Sign on could I get)?

Is asking expected hrs during the offer phase a reasonable question? It's a startup and I just want to know if it's a 40 hr gig or an 80 hr gig

I love the idea of working in venture capital or start-ups, but cannot stand the people. I find the culture extremely performative, and the people incredibly self-important.

Anyone else in the same boat?

Does anyone know Deloitte’s non solicit policy? I have a former D colleague who left > 2 years ago referring me to his current company / team and were unsure of the non solicit policy. I technically reached out to her but want to make sure we’re compliant

Has anyone been able to switch (to industry ) on H1 visa? I am getting a lot of interest from recruiters but am not able to get past the initial screening because of visa.

I wanted to reschedule my hiring manager screen this week because I tested positive for covid and feeling sick with symptoms. Recruiter seemed annoyed and said hiring manager is busy for the rest of the week so I kept the original time slot. Interview is in 2 hrs and I just don’t feel like doing it esp thinking if this is the work culture

Did anyone of you leave Deloitte within first 6 months? If yes, then how did you manage the short stint during interviews?

On the resume in between jobs, what is the longest gap period that I can have without them questioning about it?

Anyone have any familiarity with facebook’s recruitment process? How much does a referral help?

I make 195 in an internal role but am applying to outside consulting opportunities. I’m an experienced manager with an mba and a cpa. How much comp should I be targeting? Thinking about asking for base of 200, bonus of 25% … reasonable? Unrealistic? Should I ask for more? I hear the market is crazy right now. Please help.