Is anyone here really good with converting credit card points to airline upgrades? I have a specific question about Qantas; have ~350k points between Amex and chase that I would like to use to upgrade for a long haul. Should I book via Amex portal? Should I book economy and then use points to upgrade? TIA.

It's super frustrating to be "time poor".

That's seemingly just the nature of working in Biglaw.

But every day you have the option to buy back your time.

How do you buy back time?

It's simple—by saving and investing.

And you don't need to be uber wealthy to regain control of your time.

Consider this…

I only have Reg left. I failed it once before. For those who have passed Reg what were some of things you focused on? Also if you have any study tips I would really appreciate it, tax has never come naturally to me.

What are your thoughts on emerging market etfs? They have low PE (around 7 to 10) and have high dividends 5% or so. Does anyone have a strategy to invest? Say in Russia, India, China and Brazil

How much rent amount should I pay to get maximum tax deduction?

Anyone still holding up those stocks? Chances of regaining the momentum in the near future?

I make $100K with 12% bonus and was offered a role $130k with 15-20% bonus. 4YOE in provider industry.

I am in a comfortable spot with a good team but the work is dull, new role would be consulting with more work & travel

I would appreciate pros/cons etc! Thank you.

What engineering fields have the most opportunity for someone who wants to travel as part of their job?

How should I potentially think about staying in the US and working here for tech companies in Bay Area Vs going back to work for Indian startups in Bangalore?

Context: 29 Years old, unmarried, Currently at Big4 in a Strategy role, 5 years on H1B remaining, no loan

Hello Everyone, I'm new to fishbowl and hoping that I'm able to reach my goal of placing myself in a #job and helping others too in finding a job here in #Dubai. Does anyone have any leads or referrals for an Executive Administrative Assistant / Secretary / Junior EA role? I have a total of 22 years of experience in the administrative field & Executive Assistant certified by Davars. Currently on a visit visa in Dubai.
Thank you for the leads and referrals. Stay safe, Stay Blessed.

Has anyone opted for the guest house in Pune? How is the stay and arrangements there please?

Currently serving notice period in TCS and September 20th is LWD. Looking for any opening in Sydney location. I have dependency Visa TSS 482. Having 10 years of experience and my current role is Technical lead.
Recently done scrum master certification.

Regards
Kavya

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

Any one working @Visa Inc, How is the work life balance at banglore? I got an offer with corporate information technology team. Please share your inputs so I can decide if I can accept the offer

Airline (Hawaiian via JetBlue) fully cancelled my outbound flight 2 days prior to departure. I booked a new, more expensive flight through hawaiiian. Is there any option to have them reimburse the difference in cost? I booked both on chase sapphire and the first through UR but have had no luck

Thoughts on a HYSA vs Vanguard Money Market Fund. Most HYSA are at ~1% and Vanguard MMF is at 1.3%. Should I park my money in a MMF long term, even when banks raise their interest rates?

Any good books to help get you up to speed on real estate finance matters?

Does anyone work for Boehringer Ingelheim? Would love to ask a few questions!

Any thoughts on XPEV? Think it has some upside this year given it’s tech and sales outside of just China.

Hi everyone! Any ideas on how to attract more candidates for a labour job in a rural area?

What are your thoughts of working for Disney as a senior product manager but it is contract to hire? Is it worth it if the contract is 18 months with guarantee hire according to the staffing company? Is there any benefit of getting the job through the staffing company as opposed to direct application? @Disney

How to check bench ageing in Virtusa?

Can anyone share the salary range for a Senior manager in IT at TD Bank in Toronto? Thanks in advance.

If you had to leave Phoenix tomorrow, where would you move?

I’m interested in reaching for a position as manager for a local retailer, but I hate having to play the bad guy. How can I become more comfortable with fulfilling that role?

Hi! Would anyone happen to know the rough salary range for a project manager or Sr. PM in professional services? MCOL area?

When does the bonus/variable payout happens in Natwest?

What is the hike percentage expected with almost always feedback with promotion to senior consultant and without promotion and the bonus percentage tech consulting service line

Please help and guide ... It's urgent

For new hires of Jpmc,
Only get a MacBook if you already have a windows pc, citrix workspace works best on a windows. In mac you cannot use shortcuts like Alt+tab inside the VDI. So choose wisely

How much should someone expect with almost 11 years pf experience joining as a VP in the technology team in JP Morgan?

Anyone been to Langkawi? Debating between ritz or st Regis and hoping for some reviews. Any other information would be helpful too! Thanks

So here in CA there is a lot of talk about certain jurisdictions doing virtual jury trials. As a firm we won’t agree to it and if push comes to shove we’ll take it up on. Writ. What is everyone else’s opinion?

Dolly Parton’s Super Bowl ad for Squarespace, singing about working 5 to 9....Welcome to my quarantined life in California with clients in the Eastern and Pacific time zones.

Good book recommendations? Male 🐟 here.

What would you do in this situation?
I have my last day at employer A right before thanksgiving and will be covered on their health insurance through 11/30. I am taking some time off before starting a new position with employer B in mid January but their insurance wouldn’t be effective until 2/1. I have 60 days to elect COBRA under employer A, which leaves me with 2 days where I wouldn’t have coverage (Jan30/31). What would you do in this situation? (Cont)

Any other firms moving towards a regional model (i.e., you have to work in projects in your region)? Im not excited about working in the Midwest

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

Is it safe to assume I got rejected and ghosted by Bain? Applied to the NYC office with a referral in April but never heard anything back :(

Does anyone know where to get some of top consulting books used or low cost (physical copies)? Stuff like the 4S method, pyramid principle and McKinsey way comes to mind, but would like to get copies at a lower cost if possible.

I’m so depressed, have been for years, and don’t see it getting better. I’ve tried everything from therapy, exercise, psychiatry, journaling, self help books, healthy diet, etc. what else is there?

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

Does anyone regret joining a boutique consulting firm? I signed with a startup out of college (spring 2020) whose founding partners were all partners/Sr leaders at a few T2s. Our firm is super small (dozen FTEs) but does really good work (we charge premium rates and work super cool projects). I’m just having second thoughts as exit opportunities aren’t as prevalent as I thought, the pay/benefits don’t match industry/risk of joint a startup, and I’m not getting the network of a Big4 or MBB

How much PWC pays for M1 in tech consulting?

Should your resignation letter address your manager or HR?

What is the buzz about return to travel at your firm? Deloitte is still figuring things out, but it sounds like most people will travel much less moving forward, traveling for workshops, milestones, and other important events, instead of every week. What are the other firms talking about doing?

Pre-flight Ativan. Yes please!

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

Best books to study for case-study interviews? Or methods people have used? Coming from the consulting industry already but not a pure strategy role so need to catch up to speed fast

Anyone have CFP Prep books they don’t not need anymore?

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.