Hi 🐠! I have 200k AmEx points accumulated (10 yrs of travel heh) Best suggestions for using or converting them? Am considering Hilton points, seems like gift cards have a worse exchange rate. Thanks!

Joining D soon as manager. Can we use Interactivebroker for stock trading?

Is it normal in Amex that managers (leaders) are arrogant and doesn’t give a damn? Or is it just me with a sheer bad luck!

Why does insulin in the United States cost 10x what it costs in Canada?

Four words - Invest. In. Amazon. Stock.

110% Return on investment ( 1 year) and still projected to keep growing...

Laughable that banks and traditional 401k give you less than 5

Anyone finding good rates for refis on investment? Got a good rate, 3.335, but the brokers is trying to charge 2% in fees. Kind of kills the deal. The loan amount is only 115k. I’d rather go up to like 3.65 or whatever and not have to pay so much in closing. Any ideas?

Went back home to renew my visa. The interview was good, but been waiting for more than 5 biz days for my passport. Who should I contact this time? Should I be worry that it got lost?

What is the average time required to get canadain visa after biometric done?

I’m 26 and have ~40k sitting in my savings account. Annual income 140k. Maxing out 401k. No debt. Planning to invest 25k but don’t know where to start. Should I get a wealth manager? What is the best way to approach this?

I’m generally not a beggar but figured it was worth a shot: Does anyone have two United Club passes that are going to expire soon and you’re willing to share?

I’m bored in an airport. Vowed not to bring my laptop and my flight is delayed 2 hours. Can we spark a controversial thread? Post your unpopular opinions below!

What app do you guys use to buy? Seems like Coinbase only has 3 cryptos, RH only 2. Is there a single app that has all or a large selection to choose from ?

Sanity check. I like a nice lifestyle. Currently make 350-550k with bonus. 53 years old. About 400k in brokerage. Another 1.9million in retirement accounts. House worth 1.2 million with loan of 625k. For retirement pension will be $2400 per mo which goes to my wife if I die for life. Another 3800k Per month estimated from Social Security. I plan on working another 10 years or so maybe less once the kids graduate college. I am this will be out in 2024. What should I be doing or thinking about? 

I am currently showing 800 days and 9 years elite. Anyone know if this year is included in that if I have 50 nights? Right on the border for lifetime platinum premier elite and I want it!!!

Just crafted a wonderful email to the client detailing information on how much tax they aren't gonna pay, all I get is "thanks".

I am in a rut...I'm thinking about ending 2022 and starting 2023 on a high note. I have been thinking about taking a last-minute trip. Where would be a great place to celebrate the new year?

Will firm say anything if I travel and but am still working? Probably intentionally. Probably a week or two. Figure the VPN will tell them

Hey folks, anyone coming from Hyderabad to Vizag next week?

Doing a Q&A session presentation with a Pimco wholesaler for clients. Having it at a local brewery and calling it Brews and Bonds. Any ideas for questions and talking points?

Anyone know good penny stock to invest in? I have some "play" money that I would like to invest in some good penny stocks.

How many years into the partnership do you hit 7 figures? On an average.

I could be your next husband. Slide in my DMs to find out.

Trying to figure out from a client relations perspective how much I need to be fluent in Google Analytics and the planning and buying process of paid media: social and search.
I want to be more fluent and speak eloquently about it so that I am well rounded in my role.
My current position doesn't allow for any hands on experience. Any advice would be appreciated in terms of how to gain the experience or course recommendations.

Anyone get one of the new Oyster Perpetuals with a colored dial? Was there a wait?

Anyone from the Threat Hunting service here?
My question simply put - how does your firm offer threat hunting to the clients? (For instance, X hours/week or X hunts/week etc.)

What is current market worth of security consultant with 2.4 years of experience ?

Hi All,

Currently I m having 6 YOE, I have experience in API development, consulting and devops, I am currently pursuing an advanced cybersecurity 9 month certification with Upgrad, it covers information, network and application security. I would like to shift my career to application penetration testing, please let me know the steps to follow for a smooth transition. Please advise on topics to have hands on, global certification and also on job search.

Anyone preparing for Australia immigration? Where are you at the process?

Not related to consulting but anyone has experience with ratehub / canwise financial as lender for the house mortgage? They seem to offer better discount on Prime rate compared to the big 5 banks.

Can someone offer some advice on how to potentially join finance transformation at the Big 4?

Anyone elsa was recently admitted into Kellogg and/or MIT?

Is fishbowl only available on the US App Store?

Anyone work in Cyber at pdubs? Currently in RA in process assurance and was curious what exactly you guys do each day.

Any ladies want to grab coffee at Ebenezers around Cap Hill?

It's been a challenging year for me, including a rejection from GSAP. This week, I got into my top choice MBA program - and an M7 to boot! Just goes to show that sometimes Deloitte's decisions can be misaligned to the greater world.
I hope that Deloitte gives me the chance to be a good brand ambassador - but at the point, it's up to the firm if I even consider coming back :)

Hey all - looking for help finding new men’s clothing for casual wear (all seasons). What’re your go-to brands?

Trying to expand my style & look at new brands - currently shopping at Zara, H&M, Bonobos, Banana Republic

Thanks for the help!

For startup founders/people with a successful side project: How did you get the idea/inspiration for your business? I’m currently working at a Series B startup and my end goal has always been to found my own startup, but I graduated from college 2.5 years ago and I still have not had any great ideas cross my mind. I do spend a fair amount of time brainstorming. I don’t want to continue working here forever, but I’m struggling to generate that “this is it” idea to build a company for. Any advice?

Hello, I recently was reached out to by an in-house recruiter at a similar but slightly different company than the one I currently work for. The recruiter provided a base range and an OTE range. The lower end of that range is what I am currently making. The higher end of that range is almost 200k more than my current comp. The role is almost identical. I wasn’t looking to move, but that higher end range would set my family up very nicely for our goals. But I am happy at my current company. Help?

I have been on a local client since forever and now considering to travel to work on projects I like. Can anyone tell me how miserable or fun traveling is?

How come some people spend 1-2 years in consulting and are able to use that experience to break into tech/PE, but I've spend 5 years in consulting and still feel like I don't know much?

RIP Hank Aaron ⚾️

My cat is killing me. He won’t stop eating bread off the dining table and other carb foods like cookies, crackers, or anything that ends up on the floor. What is wrong with him

Any idea why EY is not on the list of Vault 50 top consulting firms but it is on the prestigious list?

If anyone needs a referral to KPMG, reach out to me on DM!

Did your company provide a Work From Home stipend and, if so, how much was it?

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

Who has to work today? Which company should we cancel?

Started my day with a good ole “Well this is how we’ve always done it” after suggesting a process improvement.

So 👏 thankful 👏 only 👏 managers 👏 get 👏 to 👏 make 👏 decisions👏

🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃

Owe ~$4,500 in taxes for 2020. Anything I can do to reduce this amount? Going to contribute some extra money to 401k to get me to 19,500 for the year. Anything else?

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

Any tips on making returning to work a success? I had a 6month break due to personal reasons, and will now start a new role leading teams. I got 4YOE, and feel like my brain has turned to mush. Anyone had a similar situation? Any tips greatly appreciated!

LinkedIn featured section - I’m 3 years out of school and want to update this section. As of now, I have an old article from 6 years ago about something I did back in college. Any suggestions on how to get someone to write an article on a early career consultant? Would just throw that up on my featured section

Open to other suggestions of stuff to put on featured section, would love to crowdsource ideas for inspo

Looking to switch into smaller consulting in Chicago. Currently working in SAP, but looking to get more into strategy. Which consulting firms should I look at? Hopefully better benefits, bonus, pay, etc.

What do people in PE ops do?

How do you know which exit opps are best for you? I know what industry I’d like to go to, but job role? No idea… seems so specific. How do you decide?

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

When giving your salary expectations, do you say one number, or do you give a broad range?

Does anyone have the Bain cases pdf from HackingTheCaseInterview website? I have first rounds on Tuesday and I want more cases to practice. The preview of those ^ ones looks really good! TIA!