I've never seen MSP airport so quiet, no people in line at security and no people at any gate I'm passing, boarding area orderly and spacious, this is eerie! What's so different this week?!

WOW this interest group is so small. We are still so early. I guess I will ask something: Are you buying the "dip"? Also thoughts on DCA vs Lumpsum in btc.

My friend and I were hoping to do a quick getaway to warmer weather this weekend (we live in Maine, so we're already freezing)! Our usual getaway is a quick trip to Florida but that's obviously not happening this week. Any suggestions for an awesome warmer place on a budget?

Anyone on here ever traveled on Emirates?

Hi all, I have been in social services for about 2.5 years now. Initially as a Case Manager and now a Care Coordinator. I currently make $25/hour while living in San Diego, CA. Does this pay seem fair to where I live/the job description?

St Thomas vs St John for snorkeling from the beach?
Any recommendations for these places - food, things to do, scuba diving tours / companies. My wife and I are planning on going for a week in mid-May.

Is there any transport available to go to Mastercard Pune office from Hinjawadi?

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

Folks with united mileageplus silver status, if you are traveling to Asia on United operated flights with 3 companions on same ticket, do they get the same baggage allowance of 2 bags 70lbs each?

I have 5 days outside of Paris , where in France would you go if you were to travel by train, what about if you drove?

Ok -- let's hear it. Best restaurants in ATL - go! My parents are coming to town and I want to wow them, they are serious foodies and very adventurous. Tell me your recc's!!

Banff or Barcelona for a five-day trip with family? Parents are in their mid-fifties and like scenery/history; sister and I are in our twenties and down for anything. Not traveling on points.

Going to Berlin next weekend. Recommendations?

Anyone have good fall foliage GA airports in New Hampshire, MA, or Southern Maine?

I am platinum on delta and silver on United. Anyone know if I can status match United platinum? I see a clause that you need to have no status, want to know if they check/ anyone got around it..Thanks

Any input on job offerings I’ve received. Morgan Stanley CRU risk officer pay is $70k with a less than 10% bonus. And KeyBank position is a private client advisor pay is $67k but bonus can range from $10k -$25k depending on performance and other compensation factors. Currently a Investment Consiltant at WFA making $62k with a $7k bonus. Both are in office positions in SLC, UT. TIA

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

How to get Id card.I am being boarded virtually!

Hello and welcome! I’ll start - if you were recently laid off in fintech, my fintech (in Chicago and some in SLC) is hiring! Lots and lots of jobs. Please reach out!

Just curious are there any EAs in the Las Vegas, NV area and what are your salaries?

I'm planning to do my PGDM in Canada
Which College/Universities should I consider to get recruited into top consulting firms (Also the preferred courses) ?

How many billable hours do people in prosecution tend to average each month? I’ve gone through waves of feeling like my billable hours requirement is reasonable to feeling like I’m drowning and can’t possibly do it for that long.

I feel under qualified at work but I also don’t know how much of it is in my head or in reality. I head a team and they seem to be happy… but I’m also personally not satisfied what we’re delivering is enough… so I have this weird mixed feeling of the stuff we’re doing not really being that stretching, but at the same time I feel out of my depth. I really don’t know what to do and whether to hold on in the hope I’ll learn something or go back to a lower grade and a more comfortable life.

Is it really that difficult to get hired for a federal job? I was interviewed for a GS12 job but never heard back, they still didn’t hire anyone and I didn’t get a rejection. I applied for another GS07 job, was accepted, I took it, but I believe I can do better. I have a master’s and have extra graduate research experience. I am still applying to new jobs but I was told it is impossible to move up the grade level now. Everyone is telling me to stick with the government. What are your thoughts?

How many of you biglaw associates are on your grind trying to recruit people to earn a big referral bonus? I’m treating it like a side gig. Ironic that my firm does not give associates any kind of origination credit. If they took the same philosophy with business development, I would direct my efforts there too.!

Can I request a stopover for an award travel ticket in business?

Going to Montreal for a bachelor party in early summer. Where is a good spot in the city for an Airbnb? Want something that won't require ubering everywhere. Will be visiting bar scene and whatnot

Do any of you work in a different country than your company is based? I would love to eventually work internationally (based in the USA), ideally remote, but I’m not sure how realistic it is for most people

Also unfortunately I don’t code so a programming jobs are out of the question, and I know many of those jobs are easily worked remote/internationally

My company is changing policies for remote work from international to national only. Do I have any leverage? I'm finding it really hard to get concrete info on what would make a company do so and if I can come up with any sort of rationale to have them let me stay international. Any thoughts appreciated

Hi Fishes,
Should one resign only after background verification is done by the new company?

Got an offer from ba continuum for senior analyst role GIB pitchbook team. Confused about asking package, annual increment, work life balance and appraisal cycle. Do they give regular promotions to their employees??
TIA

Would love to get insight from folks here as I’m not quite sure what to do. I currently have around 14K in student loan debt and enough saved up to pay it off in one fell swoop. What I’m struggling with is whether I should invest that money into the stock market (thinking less risky S&P 500 ETF) and pay off my student loans monthly with the average payment being around 1000 so I can pay it off in about 16-18 months (due to interest being around 5%) or pay it off all in one go?

Anyone has attended Solarwinds interview as a Web Operation Engineer?@solarwinds

Have you ever not eaten for a really long time but just can’t? I’m tired and hungry but there’s some sort of...wall. I can’t get myself to do it. Not anorexic, I’m chubby, but...anxiety.

HIPAA special enrollment extension: does this apply to major medical, dental, vision, health FSA? Thanks!

Can we use salesforce mobile for personal purpose like clicking photos and transfer it to another mobile

i'm in Privacy at Deloitte, what other consulting firms have a comparable/ better privacy practice?

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

Follow up question to an earlier post: How does one get into tech sales?

How long should someone spend case interview prepping? Have no experience casing

What are NYE plans?

Who here is left handed? I get so happy when I meet another lefty like myself. Lol.

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

Odds T2/Big 4 will follow MBB pay bumps?

What are some good books that helped you with consulting? Looking for some good reads.

Any good books recommendation on effective client communication/business writing?

Do consultants get fired from a client for moving furniture around? (like a stand alone monitor) from an unused room he was given to sit, supposedly reserved for auditors. Asking for a friend 🙃

Any good Marriott in NYC? Flying into LGA.

Would love some gift suggestions for the husband. He’s been super amazing and I wanna get him something super nice for our 4th year anniversary. Can’t do vacays or experiences because of the Covid and new baby combination! Don’t know if it helps, but he enjoys fancy gifts, not into drinking or smoking or gaming!Trying to keep it under the $500 ish range if possible!(Fully aware that it won’t get me something super fancy)

Any suggestions? I’ll owe anyone that’ll help out! 😅

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

Good nonfiction book recommendations? What are you all reading?

Question for anyone whose left the firm: I've been here for 9 years so my pension is fully vested. What happens to it if I leave?

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

LETS GOOOO ITS SATURDAY!!!

What are some solid daily wellness goals? 25M here - noticed myself getting quite lazy since covid. Some I thought of below: