I hate traveling with a coat

American airlines is so dumb. Was trying to purchase MCE seats for a long-haul. You can’t
purchase it online after check-in. And they can’t uncheck you over the phone. Good thing I fly Delta!

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?

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

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

Have opportunity to work in my firm’s London satellite office for about a year and a half, and then come back to NY headquarters. In good standing with firm and have M&A and capital markets experience. Did not start traveling abroad until my bar trip (did not grow up with the money for trips like that) and think it would be a good personal and professional experience. Any thoughts / advice?

Bay Area - where can people visiting from overseas get Covid tested? Requirement to be able to fly.

I have an 8 hour layover in Madrid. Never been there before. Is it worth leaving the airport and doing something in the city? Any tips on what to see in a few hours?

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?

Are the economy parking lots at ORD still open? Asking for my parents who will be traveling from the suburbs to the airport, and prefer to drive their own car.

Hotel recommendations in Sydney and Melbourne?

Hello folks , Pune and ND offices must have the option to select between Routematic and travelling allowances. Any thoughts?

Anyone knows how chase sapphire travel insurance works? I used the first leg of the trip but cannot return due to an illness. It is cheaper for me to cancel the return leg and buy and new one way.

Does google flights increase the price on repeat searches if you don’t book the flight right away?

💳Credit card help💳 Starting a new job in two weeks. The new company does not give a corporate card, so I get to pick my own. If things were normal and I was traveling / spending as usual, getting the CSR or AMEX platinum would make sense. But with things the way they are, what should I do? Work related expenses will be minimal, but Im moving/furnishing an apartment so personal spend will be decent. TIA!

Can someone confirm if Marriott does not give complimentary breakfast with a points booking? Booked with 25k points and was told no complimentary breakfast..

Is Providence a good destination for a 3 day trip with my friends (4 F, early/mid 30s)?
Do you have any recommendations? The alternative is to meet in NYC (we all have been to NYC, but could be fun).

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

Switching jobs soon and will have a couple weeks at the end of November/start of December before the new job starts. Does anyone have any recommendations on a quick trip. I’m based in Chicago. Prefer international, since I’ve traveled to most places in the US. Thank you!

What were some effective tips or resources that helped you to learn the systems of your first firm? We feel like our firm admin/paralegal is not getting acclimated and not assisting the firm as we hoped. So we want to make sure we’re effectively training her and providing the best resources/tools for success.

I'm ~18 months from starting this journey. Waiting until I turn 30.
What should I be doing this far in advance?

Other than saving money, and paying attention to my health.

Lawyers who have gone in-house to work for a client - how does that conversation start? Who approaches whom?

The Monday struggles are real.

AbbVie just posted Director of Innovation role. Does anyone know about this team? Seems like a good exit opportunity but would like some inside scoop.

Actively referring folks with ServiceNow and low code backgrounds looking to learn/move into cyber, should anyone be looking or interested.

Do you tell your boss you’re going through a breakup? I’m phoning it in and obviously going to be camera off for awhile.

I had a break up and it was me who messed up. I blame myself all day and constantly have dreams of her. It’s been few months. I try to smile a lot or stay busy but randomly I cry out loud and burst into tears, I think I’m depressed. I also live alone don’t have a lot of friends and I’m 36. Can you please recommend a good therapist (I know you have to try multiple to find the right one)? And what else can I do to bring my self esteem up. Thank you

Has anyone built an emergent learning group in your consultancy or company that focuses on reflection, feedback, problems of practice... But amongst designers staffed on different projects/clients? How did you structure it? How did you maintain it?

Do you find it surprising that more people don't invest in cryptocurrencies ? Especially in the consulting industry

Any openings for Learning/Instructional Design Manager?

Both my grandparents died within the last few years (husband/wife) and now the siblings (including my dad) need to divide up the remaining estate. My dad is the oldest and has been the primary caretaker for both of his parents, who lived to their late 80’s/early 90’s and his disabled sister. He also manages an apartment building for the family. Now the youngest brother wants to do a bunch of auditing of accounts and is ready to take my dad to court. I’m like, you had 15+ years to get (cont)

I know we're supposed to live every day like it's our last, but damn it, after a long, stressful week of work, I'm so happy to just lay on my couch all night with some takeout and a cocktail!

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Some recruiter in Accenture lined me up for an interview for a role which was not in my skillset ( by saying that this is just an evaluation exercise and they will map me to the right role) and obviously I got rejected. Now I see that I am not eligible to apply the role which I was targeting for the next 6 months. Any idea how can I get this escalated so that the recruiter ( Accenture employee) should at least be careful in future before fooling a noob like me?

One year in NYC—24, enjoyed myself, but no deep connections with new friends/partners. Came to hopefully open the door on a variety of opportunities, but something tells me that spending another year here will not help that. Money flies, space is cramped, not thrilled with my office, hate winter. I miss LA a lot—I miss driving, the weather, the space, people...but everyone tells me I have to give NYC at least 2 years. Thoughts?

Folks - anyone purchase or lease a car under their LLC? If so, advantages and disadvantages of this move?

What country were you born in?
What country do you live in?

Can we all recognize most of us are privileged? If you want to make a difference, even small, I'll give you easiest one you can. Donate $100 to your cities bond fund. We all can afford it. Many cant

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book

Any book recommendations? Preferably shorter < 300

How is the Capgemini SAP practice? Recruiter reached out recently for a finance role

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Has anyone successfully pivoted into product or data science role without much of a tech background?

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

What’s wrong with me? Sometimes I miss the long hours, the mind games played by partners & coworkers, and the constant lies from leadership. Am I a masochist or have Stockholm syndrome?😢😭

I know most people are tired, exhausted, scared, confused, and hurting especially after this past week. We all can continue to deliver acts of empathy and kindness with intention.

The strength of our nation is determined by the force of our military and the bang for buck, but it’s also in how we treat one another. ✊🏻✊🏿🤟🏾

Looking for some book recommendations :)

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Got contacted by Alvarez & Marsal for healthcare director role but know nothing about this firm. Any insights would be great.

Layoffs at Walmart corporate 😬😬

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

Heard BCG laid off quite a few people this summer. Is this true?

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!