Hey folks! I’m from Pennsylvania. Are the cherry blossoms still there if I plan a trip to DC this weekend?

Catch flights, not feelings

All flights are cancelled, due to COVID.

Consultants: *grabs a bucket of ice cream and calls ex*

Traveling to Italy for 1 week. Is it better to get the int'l data plan or get a SIM card when I get there?

Thoughts on airline stocks? Good time to get in?

Help I am starting a travel project soon. What should I sign up for? What airline and hotel should I book?

Any Vietnamese fish got H1B stamp recently? Mine is only valid for 1 year which I'm wondering why. Not having to worry about renewing it every year when I travel abroad is nice :(

Is it 72 hours within embarking travel to India or 72 hours prior to landing in India for negative PCR test? Need to book but want to be sure.

I’m debating a trip to Phoenix the last week of July/first week of August. I keep reading about this being peak monsoon season and PHX expecting a lot of storms. I’m wanting to hang by the pool and do some morning hikes. Should I post pone my trip?

For my colleagues that travel a lot: Tumi or Briggs and Riley?

Anyone know the best way to get from Lisbon > Faro > Seville > Madrid? I was planning to rent a car but the fees are insane for one way and other country

so Qatar air biz > emirates biz
- Q suites (no masks)
- better amenities kit
- unlimited desi chai

Emirates:
- pick up / drop

Starting as an SM in S&A on the strategy side in the next few weeks. What does travel budget generally look like? I understand first class flights are a no go domestic which sucks, but hoping hotel and food budget makes up for it. Also, does Deloitte pay for platinum Amex or is that out of pocket?

Hey all! Need a couple book recs for an upcoming beach trip.

Looking for a great non-fiction, relating to travel or world history (not just one moment in time). Could also be about the marketing world or memoirs of a business leader kinda thing.

Fiction wise I also like fantasy, paranormal, and romance. Some fave book series are the Black Gryphon from Mercedes Lackey, Game of Thrones, and From Jamaica Lane series. Similar books?

Best credit card for travel?!? And, why? Never really used airport lounges.

I have the Marriott Bonvoy, SW rewards and CSP.

Help! Need an intervention - what are your proven secrets for managing receipts when travelling? I'm in paper hell...

Has anyone ever flown Silver Airways? Reviews I’ve seen look horrible but the regional route I’m looking into has limited direct options.

If anyone is interested in a referral code for a Chase Sapphire Preferred card go ahead and comment so I can dm the link.

Great card for travel, points come fast and great perks for travel.

Hoping to help anyone!

DOGE to the moon?

26 F Gujarati, looking for someone in Chicago!

Anyone wanna FaceTime ?

Any gyals in Toronto?

I just accepted a VP role in-house and am about to have four direct reports and a team of 10 people working under me. Some of these people are way more experienced than I am, and I’m feeling very imposter syndrome-y. Any books or podcasts or recommendations that might make me feel more prepared?

Senior Research scientist with more than 15 years of experience in teaching and research looking for ne opportunities to explore a career offering g professional growth

How many of you took pain killers before your covid shots?

Hope everyone is doing well! I have graduated in information systems management and currently looking for an associate level position in cyber security! I’ll really appreciate if someone can help me to break into cybersecurity. Getting the first job in cybersecurity seems one of the hardest part. Thanks a lot!

Why doesn't my wife get that it's just me and the great dane now. She making this awkward wanting some room in the bed.

What is considered a good day/hourly rate for a freelance senior motion graphics designer in LA?

anyone leave consulting to do something radically different and loved it?

Anyone else feel restless - I'm happy with my job / money but this restlessness surrounds me, want to do something else, something creative, something bigger than a job...

Does anyone have experience taking the Marketing Management and Digital Strategy Graduate Certificate at Harvard Extension School or other certificate? Thoughts?

My skin has always been a little dry. I’ve used plain coconut oil on my face for years (as a moisturizer) but recently stopped because my fave would just get red after application. Not itchy but I definitely felt like my skin was reacting. Any suggestions for non-acne related calming face washes or moisturizers?

When it comes to the digitization of healthcare, how important is it to have tech exp vs. healthcare exp? I understand it’s ideal to have both, but healthcare seems so far behind other industries. Is it better to go into tech for a few years and then go back to healthcare and try to become a change agent?

how do we successfully and organically meet great people & partners 😵‍💫😭😪

@BC what do you think about SHOP puts?

3/23 Thread (General):

I’m moving to the DC area for a new job and wanted to see if anyone had suggestions on where to live in DC (neighborhoods and apartment buildings if possible). I’m thinking Adams Morgan or Logan circle, but open to suggestions. I’m a female in my late 20s, enjoy going out for a few drinks / dinner, working out, hiking etc. Budget is less than $2k per month and I’ll have to commute to Amazon in Crystal City ~3 days per week.

Shoutout to VA for enduring a tornado so DC could have this incredible weather

1. Why does this bowl even exist?
2. Who would rather just turn this into a Dating In DC meme page?

Who trying link and be friends?

👋🏾! What are some insights that can be given to 27 F , African American / West Indian, looking to relocate to the DMV area. Figured DMV is a great place for networking, political science / IR student, but enjoys the education and event coordinator world, AND enjoys good food .

Hi y’all, I am a fishbowl newbie trying to DM with new connections—can you kind people help me get to 11 likes so I can do so :)

DMV employers with reasonable hiring programs- What large employers in the area who hire mid-senior level tech-adjacent consulting talent have the most reasonable hiring practices? A friend of mine tried to refer me to a job and their recruiter told me to expect anywhere from 4-9 rounds of interviews before a decision is made. F that! Please share your own experiences- what employers do this, and which ones recognize there comes a time when you’re just wasting the time of your potential recruits

Referred to BCG and McKinsey and needing to run a couple cases in the next two weeks, mostly over weekends. Anyone willing to help me out??

I had a lot of experience with this but am a little rusty. 😅💖

Best way to find an apartment in DC?

I’m the Affiliate Chair for for the DC Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and looking for a few volunteers for leadership roles helping the affiliate grow and raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. Message me if you’d like to get involved!

What are folks looking for in this bowl?

What're people doing these days? I just moved to Reston and am working from home so feel like I'm completely disconnected from what's happening in the city.

I know Philadelphia isn’t in the DMV, but it’s close 😭. I’ll be moving there from NY and if anyone can give their thoughts on the “port Richmond” area that would be great.

Asking for my partner, thoughts on living in Arlington vs Alexandria for McKinsey DC? Any good apartment leads are appreciated!

If working in Tysons/McLean is it better to live in downtown DC or Arlington?

30M anyone want to meet for drinks this weekend? Open to networking

Has anyone ever submitted themselves to washingtonprobs dating stories on instagram? or reach out to someone on it?

Alright, peoples. Drop them karaoke bar recommendations.

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating!

Can I get some advice on apartment hunting in the DC area?? Have to be able to get to Penn Quarter and Catholic University via public transit. I am having the hardest time finding. 2bd + Den OR a 3 bedroom with in unit laundry for under $4300.