is it bad that this marriott/spg merger keeps me up at night?

Out of curiosity, if I had a secret clearance but left my previous firm and my new firm does not do any form of public consulting therefore does not utilize my secret clearance, and I am planning to travel abroad; who do I notify? How do I notify them? Any form of help would be greatly appreciated!

Need 6 Marriott nights to titanium (spend doesn’t matter). 1 - would any hotel manager cut you a deal? (Ie if 6 nights is 60k; let me pay 30k and get the nights and I won’t use the room?); 2 - where are cheapest Marriott hotels? I found 10k per night in burbs of Chicago? 3 - would any cheap Marriott let me run this scam remotely? (Ie call Abilene Texas, check me in without my showing up)

Wife and I want to do a quick trip to Orlando with our 3 year old. Just want to do magic kingdom for a day as i think that’s all we can handle. Recommendation a on Disney hotel vs say a Marriott? The price difference is huge and I know I can get a suite for free with my status at the Marriott.

What's your absolute favorite dinner spot in Chi-town? I'm willing to travel, but I'm moving soon so want to hit all of the greats I haven't been to or didn't know about.

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Any one working in Wipro for UHG - United Health Group client. How is the work environment and technology stack. I might join there as a Architect at C1 band.

New to UR travel portal. I keep seeing that I will get 1.5x back here -- does that mean if I have 20,000 points originally, it becomes 30,000 points in the portal? (cont.)

Almost 4 weeks in and my status is still wrong. It was correct for the first ~1 day and then bumped down a level. Shouldn’t be hard as all my nights last year were SPG. This is ridiculous.

Ever since moving to hybrid work, my coworkers are always complaining about how much they hate their jobs, how much of a hassle it is to travel or work from home. How can you be expected to do your job when you're just so far away from everything?

Does anyone know where on the United website where I can see all my future PQMs, PQDs, and PQSs for the rest of the year?

How often do you think you will be traveling in 2022 with COVID mostly behind us? In the final interview/negotiation stages with an agency focused on pharmaceutical marketing as an Account Manager. Offer states up to 30% travel (but was told 20% is more realistic). No further info given such as location of accounts I'd be working on or a baseline other AMs travel. Feels like a red flag. Not interested in much travel. Quarterly is manageable. Any insights from others in similar roles??

Experiential Marketing position, remote w/ some travel and 5 years of experience. Any idea of salary range?

Currently asking around for others that work in the hospitality industry specifically banquets or banquet serving what is the tip pool break down at your hotel servers,captain, houseman, house percentage do you think your paid fairly from the tip pool?

Anyone follow alt coins? I’m looking for some to get involved in. Thoughts?

Hi all! Appreciate all the advice / nerding out about watches in this group! 🙂 Planning to get my first Rolex and also have some upcoming travel to Budapest planned. Has anyone purchased a Rolex there? How was the experience? Trying to take advantage of the high VAT!

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?

🌈 Hiring PM’s! 🌈

I work for an L&D company near Denver. We build learning technologies/simulations for large corporations for mid-level managers to C-suite! I exited from Deloitte (5 YOE) and pay is nice. No travel and WFH 2-3 days a week. PM me if interested 🤓

For expert witnesses/lawyers

I’m a former forensic scientist that left the field several years ago. I recently received a subpoena from a case I worked and suggested to DA to have evidence re-worked by the lab or stipulation. If I am required to testify (as an expert witness), I would need to book a flight, hotel, etc. My question is this: can I ask for my requested hourly rate, travel, and hotel to be covered when speaking with DA or is that “not how this works” as the investigator put it?

Incoming BA - any advice/links on the math for the best credit card for personal use?

Partner told me that they will give me an offer with Deloitte ARA. Does anyone have any experience with the group. Hours, type of assignments, travel, pay etc?

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.

Is it irrational for me to get an “ick” for this?

I went on a “date” recently. I paid for the tab as they were going to the bathroom. As we were leaving they said “thanks for lunch” — I was hoping they’d at least ask to Venmo me half as a kind gesture. Following lunch we grabbed dessert. I was hoping they’d offer to cover dessert since I covered lunch but it didn’t happen.

I am fine w/ paying but I was hoping the gesture would at least be presented… am I crazy?

Can anyone refer me at your company for remote PM roles? I don’t think I can go back to working in the office - even hybrid.

Hello fishes,

Can anyone reffer me for SOC Analyst?

I have an offer from E&Y.

Has anyone worked for McCann on the Phexxi/Annie Murphy commercial?

Hello everyone

I have been in the Customer success manager position for the last 1 and a half years and working in an IT company in Gujarat. I want to relocate to dubai. Does my experience help me to get a decent salary job as a CSM or Project manager in Dubai?

My total work experience is of 9 years in various domains.

Thank you in advance.

Best Regards

Describe the best partnership you have had at work? Did it happen by chance or choice? What made the person the best partner? What did you achieve? Is it recent or years ago?

Systems upgrade successful 💉

Thoughts on GP Bullhound?

With recession right in the corner, can we expect hiring freeze even for UX roles?

How different are the physical requirements for men vs women? I'm thinking of the Navy specifically but would welcome insights from any branch of the military, thanks

EY folks, where do you go to see the engagements you are scheduled on, team you are on, overall schedule and team members etc. I know retain is used, but I cannot seem to log in. How do you get to scheduling ?

My skin has always been a little dry. I’ve used plain coconut oil on my face for years (as a moisturizer) but recently stopped because my fave would just get red after application. Not itchy but I definitely felt like my skin was reacting. Any suggestions for non-acne related calming face washes or moisturizers?

My students come to my class first every morning and are really hard to settle. They continue to carry on whatever they were doing on the bus. It takes about 20 min to get them settled down and doing the warm up and the class is only 45 min. Any tips?

Taking Reg this Friday so wish me luck

Flew for the 3rd time since last March. I LOVE how all these consultants (and yes you can tell they are consultants) board the plane early with status. Who really wants to be on the plane longer than they need to be during Covid? I will board last thank you very much. Status be damned.

Do recruiters ever reply to any of these threads

Hello! I’m new to the city/country and would love know where can I find a financial advisor that can help me navigate the basics in the US (401k, investment plans, taxes). Is there a profession that could do all those things combined?

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

Looking for some book recommendations :)

Does anyone actually really like doing PMO roles, or is there anyone who has made a career out of it? I think I would like it since I enjoy organizing info and I feel like it’d also make it easier for me to work in a wider array of projects. And yes, I am aware that pmo work is openly shamed on this app and in real life 😂

Any book recommendations? Preferably shorter < 300

Has anyone tried the Sealy Posturepedic Firm mattress from Costco? Is it good for back sleepers?

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

"You can't get rich working for someone else" the truth of this statement has started to sink in over my first two years on the job (and out of school). What's stopping many of you young folks without

Spending my weekend improving my excel skills - drop your favorite keyboard shortcuts or helpful advice/tips for an average excel user.

View from the wing. I’m going to start taking photos and make a scrapbook for when these days are behind me. Just FYI, I guess.

Just heard on an internal status:

Lead: "Well, it seems Samantha's workstream has reached a stable and steady state. Jeremy, how about your status?"

Jeremy: "We are going from stable and steady workstream to a rather unstable and unsteady workstream....."

Have junior/mid-level (Manager and below) consultants at your firm escalated long working hours as a major issue in the last ~6months? Does your firm believe it is a legitimate issue? How is your firm winning and delivering solid client work while dealing with this issue?

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

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.

Anyone else scroll through LinkedIn and constantly feel behind in their career? Everyone I know is exiting from MBB to VC/PE and I’m still making peanuts at Big 4. How do you deal with knowing you’re mediocre/less sharp?

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

Is Deloitte “Strategy and Operations” the same thing as “Pwc Strategy” or “PwC Management Consulting”?

Is it easy for someone in tech working in ops/business side to switch to MBB consulting?