Is it worth staying at aloft for double points? Or does double aloft points = normal Westin or W points?

You’re on an 8 hour flight (full flight) and the person next to you REEKS of BO. Like, REEKS. So bad that I started wheezing. What would you do?

Favorite summer destination: The Hamptons or Nantucket?

Anyone travelling from pune to mumbai today?

what's the best app/site for planning an itinerary? I'd like to list all the things I want to see and be able to plan out the order by day. surely this must exist. tripit seems very manual/lacking.

Failed REG by 2 points... I feel defeated and honestly don’t know if I can do this anymore

What is the tipping etiquette on the free platinum breakfast in a JW Marriott? The server just gets coffee / orange juice and you serve yourself. It is an overpriced buffet that I would never dine in.

Booking a last mintue trip to India over Christmas New Years. Anyone have any tips on best places to book business class? From JFK.

Is this legal? My spouses company just decided to change their comp structure for account managers. It was base + comm, now it’s commission only but nothing changed, OT commission is the same, didn’t get more points, just took away the base pay and said work harder basically. So now they have to worker harder to get $50k they were already making. (Not a decision based on employee performance, they’ve been crushing it. I think the company is just trying to save money they overspent else where)

Can people on OPT or H1B get Clear membership for airport security? Does anyone know if we can expense it?

Flying Qantas (One World). Will the segments count towards my AA status?

Traveling out to Montana/Idaho/Wyoming early September. First time out west / big sky country. Any recs for activities/food/breweries are much appreciated. Have a rough itinerary that includes a couple different local activities/the national parks.
Thank you!!

Any weekend trip ideas for late Summer in or around DMV?

Booked a room at a Marriott property for the Kentucky Derby next year a couple months back and now they are saying they’re overbooked and the reservation isn’t going to be honored. Any help?

What do you or your firm do to provide first class service?

Hey all, deciding between two properties in Miami for this weekend - W Miami or the JW Marriott (not marquis). The W is about $325/night all-in while the JW is 40k pts/night. Which one is better?

Does anyone know a discount code for Omni Hotels?

Can I travel to India via Paris on expired H1b stamping. Or do i need to take other flight options via middle east or direct flights to India? Please share any info or insights. Thanks!

Just spent 15 minutes buying a flight on the jet blue app... is there software really that slow?

Help me out - I'm starting a HedgeFund. I'm calling it ____________ Capital.

Moving from mid-west, Is it cheaper to rent in winter than in summer/fall ?

Can we get into product based companies by having working knowledge on IAM and it's associated tools?

Nah there was a legit cultural march today

Is Trump saying that he’s innocent and therefore so is Brett Kavanaugh really a good strategy?

Can we re-negotiate the package after offer letter has been released ?

Can someone please answer this with clarity.
I joined EY on 1st august. So I believe I’ll get pro rata basis bonus, but can someone tell me what’s the bonus cycle calculated (From which month to which month) so that I can calculate for how many months it will be the amount I shall receive

Do any of the top consulting firms have analytics roles (preferably not super technical) that don’t require weekly travel?

Bangalore or Hyderabad, which market is expected to have better PM opportunities in next 5-10 years ?
Anyone betting big on remote PM Jobs in India?

What are your best 5 picks for companies to work as PM and why (optional) ?

Fellow EY Fishes - is anyone here have the investments in other countries (specially India). I got the independence email telling me I need to get rid of my mutual fund investments and I am not ready to do so. What are the options that I would have .. any guidance is appreciated. TIA

Hi Fishes i am making a whatsapp group for the people who are transitioning from non-tech field to data science
If anyone would be interested plz join
And let's learn , and transition together

Agenda:
Putting self progress on the course they are doing ,so that others can be motivated and
Discussion on topics related to transitioning

35F divorced with a kid. I think I will never get remarried or in a serious relationship again. Lots of men don't like dating women with children. At my age either the guys are past their prime, divorced/ing and have to provide half their income to their first wife. Many with kids live on the same street as their ex wives so they can be close to their child. I'm not comfortable dating guys like that. On the flip side there are the ones that were never married, which by this age cont

Auto rebalance (every 90 days) or manually rebalance as needed? I'd rather be more passive but willing to do it myself to save money. Btw if anyone ACN knows rebalance cost structure, please share.

Let’s talk decanters. Does anyone have a specific shape they recommend over others?

I just started with a company as an HR Generalist. Within the 3 weeks of being there, my boss’s boss left, and today I found out my boss gave notice. HR is not valued at the company and it’s disheartening to know I was hired into a mess. I am now actively looking but how do I explain to other employers why I am actively looking and what do I put on my resume? I have never had to deal with this before.

Quick poll for single guys : how often do you have random hookups?

I was working on this project for the last 6-7 hours then I realized I haven't had lunch🙂🙃

Pros/Cons of getting company phone or not at Deloitte? Don’t wanna carry 2 phones but also don’t want them to see nudes and text messages.

Spending 7 hours in a layover at DFW, any recommendations?

Hey ACN folks - there are some T&O roles I’m interested in but the locations are all on the west coast. How important is location in this practice? I’m based on the east coast.

How do you explain low performance last year due to COVID and mental health to your new employer or another group in the same firm for internal transfer?

Let's have a productive conversation about the Google employee who was just fired for his controversial diversity memo

Best consulting companies in the social sector?

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

T2 consulting vs Big Tech Non Technical Role - which would pay more on average under a 10 year horizon post MBA. Anyone have data to back up their claims? TIA!

Layoffs at Walmart corporate 😬😬

What are some ways you guys earn money in addition to your day jobs? Trying to identify some potential options in hopes of helping pay off significant student loans more quickly

Where is the fun in consulting without travels and events

Been at my new role for 4 months. It’s been good but not great. I see my dream role out there reposted last week, is it bad to apply?

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.

Hey all, can you pls recommend resources to get up to speed on Fraud and Risk management for Payments in fintech? Books /sites? I’m not in consulting anymore so no access to internal decks. Thanks!

Is 290k with 9 YOE considered median TC, per fishbowl standard?

What is your daily routine on reading books or news out of work? Feel the time is dramatically reduced after I joined consulting😞

Lots of us are skilled at delivery but most sales books seem to focus on the pitch and closing... What are your best resources for learning to develop and nurture strong, lasting client relationships?

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

I've been biking to my home office everyday so I've been wearing gym clothes and bringing a change of clothes with me. When I get in the morning how long can I sit at my desk before going to change?