I need to get a laptop bag now that travel is starting to return. Any recs for a bag that looks good, opens from the top, holds a water bottle on the outside, and has a sleeve for attaching to luggage handles?

I don’t drive. Does that limit my activities if I am traveling to Hawaii ?

We flew back from Ireland today on Delta. Our connecting flight from JFK at 6:10 was cancelled while we were flying over the Atlantic Ocean, and we were rebooked on a 3:40 instead (2.5 hours earlier) but not notified. I received no email, text or app notification of the flight cancellation or the new flight we were placed on, so we missed it. They now cannot get us home tonight and won’t even guarantee they can get us home tomorrow, impacting my work, (cont)…

Anyone commute into NYC using Jersey Transit... how do you explain the constant delays/derailments etc to your company? Are they understanding?

Can anyone help with a referral to delta airlines as a flight attendant? Thanks!

Would it be practical to look for an apartment 10-15 kms away if the office location is Marathahalli?
Location of choice would be hebbal, thanisandra, avalahalli and other similar ones.
Would it make sense to reside in such locations and travel to work?
Would like to hear from folk who are/have done the above?

Likely going to miss Delta Diamond this year by about 10k miles. Anyway to pay to make up the difference?

Hello All,
My skills sets are Automation testing using Selenium , Java.
My current CTC is 14.70 and have an offer of 18lpa fixed+3.60 lakhs variable pay.
Is it a good offer?
Also it's written in offer that need to travel to US.
Shall I get retained if I am offered a decent salary revision or shall I move out?

Did expediting L2 EAD work for anyone? I am currently in change of status but I need to travel to India as my dad is too alone.

I’m currently in internal audit and hate it. I got a job offer to joint another practice within my firm and the work itself sounds very appealing. The only major drawback is 80-100% travel. Thoughts?

I've worked as a maid for a long time but am tired of driving to everyone's homes, so I'm thinking of trying out a job as a housekeeper in a hotel. Is there anyone out there who has done both jobs and can tell me a bit about the differences? I would appreciate any advice at all.

New year checklist for amex plat, CSR, Delta, and AA? :)

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?

I am having 12.5 lpa CTC with 7.7 YoE. How much can Delta Airlines offer?

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?

Any thoughts on the nice looking garment duffles? Have my eye on the hook and Albert since I usually travel with two suits. I use regional jets a lot so overhead space sucks (why I use a duffel now)

Traveling to DC for 4 days. Looking for Marriott with parking and maybe concierge lounge functioning. Anyone use a Marriott recently they can recommend?
Open to other suggestions too. Thanks

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?

Can someone please help me with the scope of Advisory role in Procurement Transformation team ?
Also, how is WLB and travel requirements away from base location.

Going to Key West in a few weeks - any recommendations? Have a reservation at Latitudes already and day trip to Dry Tortugas planned

Instead of net worth or salary, what is your monthly credit card spend? Include age, location, and martial/family status.

Does anyone know how to join a sports league in the Arlington or dc area? I’m a amateur so I don’t know if that would be looked down upon

Does anyone know a good Laptop for $1100 that would have the following specifications: Intel I5 10th Gen, processor, 512GB SSD, 16 GB RAM with Windows pro, with at least a year of warranty?

I’m maxing out the 6th year for H1b and my I-140 just got approved. 1 month ago, my employer has filed a h1b extension but it is based on the approved PERM instead of the 140, and only asked for one-year extension. In that case, after 6 months (180 days i140 rule to avoid employer’s revoke), will I be able to switch employers even though the renewed H1b gonna expire soon at that time?

How quickly do we have to commit after decisions are released (e.g, for Wharton, Haas, Booth, Columbia, Kellogg)? TIA!

Off Topic:
I want to invest money for future perspective, please suggest best mutual funds, NFO or any other schemes which is beneficial for long term investment and having good returns.
Please suggest.
Thanks in advance.

I need help with my interviewing skills

Out of sheer curiosity, do you invest in non-traditional assets such as art, collectibles etc.
1) what and how did you get into it?
2) how much and what do you expect as a return?

Anybody in BCG PIPE?

How do hit 10,000 steps these days? I workout at 6am, start work at 8 am and finish at about 8 pm and sleep at 10. Any tips how and when to squeeze in a walk?

So what stonks are we buying?

How enforceable is a non-compete moving from industry health IT company to big 4?

When is WFH ending ?

Has anyone done their H1B renewal in Canada? What was the process like and how long did it take to get your passport back?

Am I the only person who gets skeptical when a recruiter calls, like did my law firm send you to see if I’m interested in making a move? 🤨 I may be paranoid, though. Lol

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

A couple of team members have rephrased what I just said during meetings. What’s a good way to acknowledge it and ask them why they are repeating what I’ve just said?

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.

Days of the week ranked, best to worst:

Friday
Saturday
Thursday
Sunday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday

Thoughts? Could see flipping Mon/Tu and Th/Sun

EY folk - when are bonus amounts announced? Thanks!

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

Queso or Guac?

CAIA vs CFA?

Anyone interview with Insight Partners?

How long after a final interview do you expect to hear about an offer? Is a week too long?

Is M&A integration good work?

Question for folks 50+... At what age did you feel you were at your peak and why?

Anyone at EY-Parthenon know how long it takes to hear back after interviews?

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

do you think you can fool a lie detector test?

I have an interview with McKinsey for an implementation role. Can anyone in this role tell me what to expect from the interview process? Any input greatly appreciated! Super nervous about it

How do you deal with keeners? Anyone experience this? I’m not lazy, would consider myself proactive but sometimes people are next level