Just checked into a Sheraton in bumblefuck NJ since it's one of the only Cat 3 SPG hotels in the tri-state area, and left an hour later. But now I reached 50 nights for 2017!

I am in US and traveling to canada for a week with my family(have babies). Do I need to buy medical or/and driver’s insurance? TIA

Publicis has a lot of airlines huh

I’m F traveling to Delhi for the first time with another F friend. I would like to tour Delhi and Agra over 3 days. Looking for personalized services as I’m interested in visiting specific spots in Delhi. Appreciate any tour services recommendations. (Safety is our biggest concern.)

How does one share a Delta drink voucher? Can you just take a screenshot?

Best gadgets, accesorios, etc. for traveling? What are the things you always take with you when you travel?

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Must do/visit in Japan in Spring/Summer time outside of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

Any Marriott/Hyatt recommendations for Mexico City? First time there as a tourist and want a nice, convenient hotel for food + sight seeing. TIA!

Chase Sapphire Reserve is not able to book a ticket for me on Air India because the flight is not showing up on their system. The flights shows up everywhere else including on Expedia, which powers Chase’s portal. Anyone had similar experience?

Anyone been to Bangalore? Recommendations on things to do?

Best travel pillow?

Any tips on affordable hotel, hostel or university housing for a short and last minute weekend trip in Toronto?

Thanks

Any insider knowledge of EY modifying the frequent traveler program policy now that most travel will be reduced?

Looking to spurge all of my Marriott points for honeymoon. Which international property would everyone recommend?

Stay at Hilton Head and visit Savannah or stay at Savannah and visit Hilton Head amongst other places??

What is everyone’s thoughts about Hilton? Just got asked to interview

SPG Platinum Challenge: Do I need to check-in the hotel?

Does anyone have tips or recommendations for a trip to Iguazu Falls? Wondering when is the best time of year to visit and what’s the simplest way to get there.

Where can I buy the rapid test kit? Everywhere is sold out

At each increment/appraisal management giving excuses for not giving a good hike they say kindly add more degree/certification to your profile
Why don't they advise these thing the whole year

They only give more n more load of work during the time and say take more responsibilities do work independently the more experience you have the bigger your ctc will be but things change

Anyone have recommendations for CPAs based in Houston (or anywhere in Texas in the post pandemic world) who are familiar with working with BigLaw attorneys?

Is McKinsey Middle East not growing as fast as some of the other firms (BCG, Kearney, S&, …)? Haven’t heard of many people interviewing of late, especially for the UAE offices

Have to pick between 2 options for a 4-night trip with my SO - Punta Cana or Aruba? Which has the best beaches for relaxing and a decent/nice local vibe?

Going for a final round interview with OW Dubai. Can anyone share their experience?

My bonus this year was patently absurd, so I used a bit on some heat: AMM 3s, Parra Air Max 1, and the black Union 4s. Hate to let the resellers win. But at the same time I worked my ass off and wanted some kicks lmao

I teach 3rd grade Math. I am looking for ideas for math centers, that focus on fact fluency.

Are the days of crazy returns on cards over? Any MLB, NFL, or NBA potential star goes for crazy high prices. Sounds like before you could pick up Luca or Mahomes cards before they proved their value, now that potential upside seems to be baked into the price. For example, a Mahomes PSA 10 Silver Prizm went for ~$200 in 2018, now an ungraded Herbert Silver Prizm goes for $1,100

Anyone know how you measure Prizm football for how well centered it is top / down?

What does it mean when your application goes from under consideration to application submitted with No HR screening.

Should you gift your GF who has kids but not with you something for Mother’s Day? 👀 if yes what’s a good gift that’s not over involved ? (Not flowers or chocolates 🙄).

Been living in a luxury building for about a year and start noticing that I have a mild cough when I’m in the building. Thought it’s just something residual after my cold but then I went for a week out of town and it disappeared completely only to start again when I got back and stepped into my building. Anyone experienced anything like that? I’m not going crazy, am I?

I’ve noticed on Glassdoor, salaries for my level (Director) are higher than my base but have similar bonus opportunity. At what level of pay gap would you push or make a stink? In hindsight I should have pushed more during the hiring process. At 160k base now, seeing ranges in the 170s to low 180s. These are specific to my current company.

Looking for advice. A company came back with a counteroffer that I am still not happy with. Can I try to negotiate a second time or is that too much back and forth? What would you say?

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

Is it pronounced gif or gif?

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

What proportion of your projects at MBB are real strategy vs primary research/readout/recommendation type?

Is there anyone here that works for the same company as their SO? We do and both love where we work but during times like these almost feels more intense with the uncertainty.

Deloitte superday (type of thing) tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Best credit cards for points redemption? Currently have delta platinum Amex and flying delta weekly.

Are management consultants as useful to society as farmers, doctors and soldiers?

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

This job is miserable without travel.

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

How important do you think f2f interaction is for professional growth? I’m working at a firm where I’m forced to work with project teams remotely - mainly because they normally staff FTEs from two different offices on one project. Should I stay?

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

Are there any books or classes about convincing people that have irrational arguments? Trying to figure out how to frame conversations that lead to my conclusions that aren't based in logic and fact.

What to do if your SM is not competent and you feel project is falling behind? Can't really go to MD bc he has relationship with the SM. Also doesn't sound good coming from a consultant. Do I just need to work extra harder?

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

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Bcg 🐠: are you required to “resubmit” your application after someone refers you?