I have a international trip at the end of July. Passport needs to be renewed and it looks like standard takes 4-6 weeks. Anyone have any issues with cutting it this close? Should I go for expedited?

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?

Last flight of the year ... from a tiny 5 gate airport with one bar. I ask if they have any scotch. Bartender: I don’t know .. haven’t had anyone ask for scotch in months. I admit defeat. Just water.

When traveling for business how do you find while eating out alone enjoyable or the food doesn't taste as good as being surrounded by friends and family?

Anyone else prefer to stay at extended stay hotels when traveling weekly? Which do you stay at?

My preference is Hyatt House.

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

Anyone traveling on weekly basis? Does your company allow Uber select/black or Lyft Lux+

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Deliberately booked a regional jet connecting flight to avoid working on the flight... they gate checked my bag and I missed my connection. Touché, AA, touché...

Best New Years trip for two

Didn’t eat lunch or dinner. Would you judge me if I ordered two different snack boxes on my flight?

H1b fish who were terminated by your former employers, did your employers offer flight ticket back to your home country?
My firm gave me $700 which is not enough to book a one way ticket in current Covid condition. I was wondering how i can negotiate higher amount. Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!

Hi 🐠 Best hotel in Mykonos and Santorini for honeymoon?

How did you pick your travel system? So hard to choose too many options 🥹. Feeling overwhelmed

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

What’s the best points system for people traveling in Canada? So far I only use Bonvoy and Aeroplan.

Anyone flown Copa Airlines Economy? Considering booking some personal travel on it using miles and wanted to see if it’s any good

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!

When you guys are booking trips do you book changeable tickets? I always fear that work will somehow get in the way (never has before) and I’ll be asked not to go. Also, ever take a few days off (cont

Spending 2 wks Belgium, Netherlands & Amsterdam during Dec with my mom. Need advice on what to do & not miss as well as recommendation on hotels. And from a country to country travel perspective...

Hello Fishes,

I have got my L2 Dependent Visa stamped for the US through the Wife's organization and she has booked the tickets for the both of us in the next weekend. I am currently unallocated in TCS and seeking projects in the same US location as my Wife. Can I travel to the US just like that and then continue my search within TCS from there or do I need any approvals to even fly in the first place?

I am worried because of the time crunch and will be glad to hear some points on this.

My client wants both parties to list assets & liabilities as an exhibit to their prenup without values, but waive the right to know the actual valuation of those in the prenup itself. My initial thought is this is a terrible idea & would probably make the prenup easily voidable since a main requirement for a prenup is for both to understand the nature and value of the other’s assets. I will research in my jurisdiction to confirm, but has anyone ever heard of/done this? Thoughts?

Been trying to find a new job because $112k just doesn't seem right for 3+ years as an Eng 3. On the east coast wanting to move out to California. Not getting many bites. Do employers ignore applications for people who would need to relocate?

Any thoughts on what the 'full' transition to hybrid will look like? Do you think showing up in-person to the office would be required even if the client isn't requesting it? I'm planning on staying WFH for as long and as much as possible and getting concerned about some of the emails we've been getting about the future of hybrid work at PRO.

Is rent downtown generally cheaper than Deep Ellum?
Looking at either renewing my lease downtown or moving to Deep Ellum. I’m wondering if I can negotiate Deep Ellum rent down by citing that my downtown apartment (similar amenities, sq ft, etc) is $400 cheaper. There’s only one building in particular I’m considering in Deep Ellum, I just can’t stomach paying almost $2k/mo for a regular one bedroom.

Time to party, bring in the booze, because we already got the peanuts.

What is the typical comp range for managers / senior managers in a MCOL city?

What’s the salary of a senior DAAC based out of India taking transfer to London? Please help with the right number. Is is true that the earnings in India = savings in UK. I am planning to make this move and an honest answer will be super helpful for me

Bought a 300k end unit townhouse in Atlanta, 14 months ago with 10% down (3.65% interest rate). Prices in subdivision have been increasing over that period. This month 2 non-end units listed for 330k and sold right away. The opposite end unit on my 5 unit building was listed for 340k and is currently pending. What is the best way to stop paying PMI since since I should be at 20% equity?

Looking for a female date to go to bemelmans bar tonight
I am a 35M Brit Indian. I have only 2 abs and great sense of humor. Also I’m only 5”5. Lord blessed me with superior quant skills for the lack of vertical reach. Thank you.

Who has done FSBO? Thinking of doing it for 2 of my houses that I’m selling in the spring time.

hi ,

any one joining accenture on may 16th? please let me know

Hi Fishes,
Joined @ Nov, 2021 in Operations at CL 12.2
My total experience is 6yrs (8mon in Accenture)
My current CTC is very low, 4.77lpa. Got 10% for September cycle.
1) when is the annual appraisal cycle, when we will get the hike letter? Approx hike %
2) will we get additional hike for sub-level change from 12.2 -> 12.1?

Will Accenture match the package of existing best performance people with laterals doing less work with same yoe in the same team if they are working

Has anyone here seen notices about spotted lanternflies around Newport? Seems like a big issue here :(

Bring back Trump’s market.

Doing all the right things by networking, giving good interviews and researching opportunities but man, the job hunt moves SLOWWW! 🤦🏾‍♂️

Anyone else prefer to stay at extended stay hotels when traveling weekly? Which do you stay at?

My preference is Hyatt House.

Any book recommendations for someone looking to get into a Product Owner / Manager role?

Heard frm a friend at pwc that in consulting they have per diems. Is it for all practitioners and practice? Seems tight on budget.

Anyone have specific financial goals they're willing to share and how to get there? I'm 30 yo, l10 and $$ gives me anxiety. Currently making ~$95k with $30k in brokerage and $30k 401k. Or, tips for not stressing out that I'll be broke in retirement? Should I make a lateral move out at some point and target a $250k salary by X age?

Looking for suggestions on a good app that will notify me headlines related to O&G industry - in the past, I’ve just manually searched under energy but would like to follow closer in future. Help!

Anyone in D.C. with kids-- I'm looking to buy a house and wondered if anyone had thoughts on Peabody/Watkins elementary?

Deliberately booked a regional jet connecting flight to avoid working on the flight... they gate checked my bag and I missed my connection. Touché, AA, touché...

Need a good recommendation for a home office chair. I work from home a lot and need a new chair. My new one isn’t cutting it for me- it’s not comfy and I have lower back pain.

With reference a previous post/comment, which industry would you choose if you are in Atlanta. Wanting to be industry aligned so I can skip or reduce travel. Thank you!

Didn’t eat lunch or dinner. Would you judge me if I ordered two different snack boxes on my flight?

Just as I'm leaving from work to a planned roadtrip with friends this weekend, I get hit with an email from a partner requesting a draft of a deck by Sunday 5 pm. Wwyd? I'm still a new consultant btw

When this is over we need to rethink our concept of who is “essential” because in all honestly most of us are not - but our grocery workers and delivery people are.

Do y’all give your notice before or after the background check clears? Nothing is going to pop and I really want to quit, but feel kinda weird about it before knowing 100% it clears

I’m an analyst in ACN management consulting looking to change firms.
Will more strategic-focused consulting companies think less of my background because of our rep of doing tech delivery work?

A senior person in my org who I don't know, mailed me with "Hi <my last name>" asking for some help. I replied back with "Hi <requester's last name>, how can I help?
Never heard back from this person.

FL residents— Covid has made me realize i honestly just want a house by the beach. I want to settle and find happiness. I am looking at property in Boca Raton ( school system is great ) but was wondering if anyone knows of job opportunities there? Not sure the market is great for work opportunities. Thoughts?

What are your book recommendations?