How long does it take to get elite status on American?

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

30th birthday coming up in December and would love to do it big, I haven’t celebrated a lot of birthdays in the past. Would love to skydive over the palm in Dubai, with that in mind, anyone have recs on where to stay and things to do in Dubai for 4-6 days? TIA

I might get roasted for asking such a basic question but - how much do you budget for eating out ($ amount or % of budget)?

Pre pandemic I was traveling 5 days a week and just used left over per diem on the one night I went out with friends at home. During covid I stayed home. Now that I’m fully vaccinated and are many of my friends they want to go out to eat/drink. During covid I moved from a LCOL to here so I’m experiencing delayed sticker shock at the prices. Any tips?

Planning to travel during Thanksgiving (super late in planning as usual) any fun recos- travelling from Chicago have boatloads of AA and Bonvoy points to burn. 7-8 nights

I'm a light sleeper who cares too much about the people around me, but I've got a flight to London next Friday from 7pm NYC time to 7am UK time, and I'd really like to master sleeping on a plane just this once and not be in jet lag hell for the entire day after I land. I'll be in premium economy in an aisle seat. I usually take melatonin before bed and sleep on my side. Does anyone have suggestions for an OTC sleeping pill or pillow that actually works, or other advice for sleeping on a plane?

Does anyone know a discount code for Omni Hotels?

Anyone have good book recommendations that I can learn from and are entertaining? Trying to survive a 10 hour flight this weekend 🆘🆘🆘

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!

Visiting Italy next month for Naples, Amalfi & Capri (and surrounding areas). Any recommendations or must-hit places? Thank you!!

Travelling to NYC in November for the first time and there's a reasonably priced airbnb in Central Harlem. Is that a safe area for 4 females to roam around late at night? I also read on Reddit that short term rentals in NYC are illegal...? Is that true? Should I avoid Airbnbs?

Looking for recommendations for Cyprus. Best areas to stay and visit for remote working for an extended period. Interested in insights on lifestyle there. Thanks!

Stay at Hilton Head and visit Savannah or stay at Savannah and visit Hilton Head amongst other places??

I am going to India for a month. May have to change my return date. Any suggestion on what insurance/other option to reduce the ticket update cost impact.

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

Hi all, could you please which one is a better option Finestra Pune or JPMC Bangalore
and how expensive Pune to Bangalore any idea

kindly suggest thanks in advance!!

So annoyed because upgrade to a bulkhead aisle seat in first class on my flight home but ALL I want is to sleep in my perfect exit row window seat I had so carefully selected... #consultingproblems

Traveling to Rome and London with the fam (kids - 8 and 10). Any tips and recommendations as to things to see and/or how to prepare?

Broke up with my BF recently. We usually go to see his family over thanksgiving and now I don’t have any plans. Does anyone have any suggestions one somewhere I can travel to by myself over the break? I live in NYC and like outdoor stuff, hiking, biking, skiing etc

Hello fish - I moved to NYC from Charlotte NC recently. I have several weddings to attend in the month of April and am traveling back for 3 weeks. Has anyone traveled via airline with a pet before?

I don’t know where to start … having a pet sitter for 3 weeks isn’t an option and driving to and from isn’t either due to my work schedule.

Stuck at the airport, my flight has been delayed -- it's going to be one long and shitty night.

In-house creative team for major American brand HIRING freelance designer who loves to concept/make social content.

Could lead to full time. Send book!

in.house.team.fishbowl@gmail.com

Any senior level writers looking for a job in LA? have a lead on a gig that requires a team. Message me with your book if so.

Best leadership books you’d recommend? promoted to manage a large team and looking for some books to get practical advices!

Question for Sales leaders who’ve said “I did an analysis and concluded we just need more at bats”.

Does it feel like you’re saying something useful? Or are you also writing a book titled “In order to get rich you just need more money”?

Any references for good tutoring services for the bar? Repeat taker and want to make sure I pass this time. I’ve already looked at the tutoring that barbri etc offer and I am looking for a person/service which isn’t part of a course. TIA!

Is it worth it to go back to school for a better track to a FAANG company? The division I’m currently in seems like there are no good opportunities, and I have the funds available to finish my undergraduate full time (Canada). I applied to Amazon before for a highly senior position and made it to final interview so I think I would have a better chance for a new grad type role.

Chan Kitha❤️ Song is lit

Hi,
As of now I got into PIP so does it indirectly means that i will be fired.?

I’m an active Shakespearean actor in my spare time. If I listed my pronouns on LinkedIn as Thou, Thee,Thy, Thine would that be ok or misconstrued and cause an uproar? I’m not looking to offend anyone, just express my side hustle.

Does the stub bonus after A2A promote have any variability? I know BAML hasn’t announced yet so looking at past examples

I’m a free-lance video producer wanting to expand more into social media content creation. Any advice? Feel especially weak on understanding analytics. Course recommendations? I have strong journalism background. Write, shoot, direct and edit.

Best place for holiday office parties?

Like this for good karma (Gives me the opportunity to DM people)

Does anyone have a promo code for Fashionphile? First time shopping there and I can’t find a code anywhere, even signed up for emails and nothing…

Any recs on women’s luxury brand sneakers?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

I keep expecting the people at Jimmy Johns to know me by name. step up your game JJ's the hotel staff knew it months ago!

Mulling over an offer. Is work at MBB way more work / significantly more intense than Big 4? I feel like I have a good brand/rep at EY; not sure if effort to rebuild all of that at MBB is worth it?

Currently out on parental leave and will be putting in my notice. How much notice period should I give? Concerned to give 2 weeks as i might be asked to leave next day due to already out on parental leave. Thoughts?

Can somebody please refer me to PWC middle east advisory please?

What makes strategy consulting different to management consulting?

Both seem to evaluate a problem and provide recommendations. Maybe there are some specific areas like due diligence etc which are more niche, but seems like a high degree of overlap between SC and MC?

And I’d exclude PMO from true MC…

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

Left consulting and started in FinTech this week. My senior manager was shocked we had to bill time hourly/daily and now I will never have to fill out a timesheet again except for PTO.

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

Hey fellow fish,
Deloitte Tax Management Consulting (TMC).
Thoughts please? Is it mgt consulting? Exit opps?

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

Tips to increase code execution in a user defined function in vba? I turned off screen updating and read/write only once.

Anyone from the Milan office of McKinsey that can share their experience in this particular region? Also interested in how does it compare to BCG in terms of environment, pressure and benefits.

Difference between the American and European lifestyle? Which one is better long term assuming you want a nice upper middle class life

Been on military LOA for 6 months (Army reservist) and itching to get back in the consulting game. 8 more weeks until I trade Uncle Sam for Uncle Pierre.

How does Accenture’s cell phone reimbursement policy work if you don’t want a new device and just want reimbursement for the plan? From what I am reading we have to charge the cell plan to client?

Restaurant server issues me a new check after some incorrect items on the first one. Me: "Okay, so is this the latest, updated version?" I need to stop making everything a deliverable. #247consultant