Just got SPG Platinum status! What should I choose for my new benefit?

Starting to look at exit opportunities, anybody aware of DC based opportunities with international travel? Background is analytics.

Planning to travel during Thanksgiving (super late in planning as usual) any fun recos- travelling from Chicago have boatloads of AA and Bonvoy points to burn. 7-8 nights

Hey all! Need a couple book recs for an upcoming beach trip.

Looking for a great non-fiction, relating to travel or world history (not just one moment in time). Could also be about the marketing world or memoirs of a business leader kinda thing.

Fiction wise I also like fantasy, paranormal, and romance. Some fave book series are the Black Gryphon from Mercedes Lackey, Game of Thrones, and From Jamaica Lane series. Similar books?

Does anyone have experience travelling in or out of Heathrow over the last month? Got a trip booked and wondering what the border restrictions are like/ what documentation is needed for showing reason for travel (if any)

What is a good credit card to get for travel?

For the 🐠 that have traveled to Egypt, can I get some recommendations on tour companies? I’m traveling with my partner (two females) and would like to have something arrange. 🙏

How is Austrian Air and Air Canada? Solid airlines for economy seats?

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

I can get to next tier (Titanium) Marriott Status using my annual choice award or with a credit card - question being, what historically has been the best offer on the Bold or Boundless cards and how does the current offer compare?

Do you buy insurance when travelling to US for fun? Moved to Europe recently and this will be my first time back in US without employer health insurance - should I buy travel insurance? Where from? Thanks!

I am sick of seeing these SPG Marriott posts!! Can we talk about something else for a change?

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

Anyone have any car rental hacks to get something other than a compact to show as a compact on the receipt? Traveling on federally reimbursable funds, so need to show a compact car. But hoping to get something nicer but not get flagged by the Bean Counters. Thanks!

Thoughts on the best domestic mileage program? Any recommendations for someone also potentially using those miles for international redemptions?

Guys please suggest any good hotel(no need hifi, just for night stay) to stay in kharadi, Pune or near by.
I have 2 days working office in a week. Need for 2-3 days only.
If you have any idea please suggest.

I have just immigrated to worth, Illinois from the Middle East. I have 6+ years of experience (proofed by a certificate) from Four Seasons Hotel Amman. Can anyone recommend a 5 stars hotel with front desk supervisor vacancy?

Male:

Cannot find a solid backpack (gotta lug 3 laptops) that looks professional and tough enough for frequent plane travel.

Does anyone have any recommendations for me?

What credit card to you recommend pairing well with chase sapphire preferred for maximizing redemption? Pretty new to points and def don’t know a lot! I’m considering one of the Marriott cards bc we love Marriott or an Amex one! Any ideas appreciated 🤗 TIA!!

Hi can anyone please share me the work environment in Mphasis Hyderabad as Senior Software Engineer ??

I’m severely depressed, I’m genuinely struggling with a lot. I have suicidal thoughts everyday and am isolated. I have no friends too, is there anyone here who is down to chat for sometime ?

How much I can expect from SAP LABS or ask them in HR round for product specialist role at T2 level already have an offer of 21 fixed.
YOE :8

Had 2 hours of billable work today 💀

Every walkthrough that lasts longer than 2 hours makes me want to quit

Anyone from @Tide UK? I’m interviewing for a role and I’d need some help with the prep.

Anyone else feel like avoiding all these spots before the super bowl is an extreme sport? Maybe it’s just me, but I want to see them at game time... reading ahead takes all the fun out of it for me.

I got more in AIP than Trump paid in taxes 😂😂

Just found out that sperm banks pay $70 per donation. I just found my side hustle 😏

Anyone hiring in the TMS space? Also have O2C on prem experience.

Looking for strong OCM lead who is comfortable managing customer expectations during cloud implementation as well providing scalable strategy, detailed impact analysis and risk management. About 25%.

Does ey gds lay off?

I lead our SOC practice for a US mid tier cpa/consulting firm. I've been losing a lot of deals due to lower cost / boutique vendors who are partnered with these SOC automation platforms (Vanta, Laika, etc.). Have any of you used these tools for the audit and what has your experience been like? Thanks

Does anyone have any insights about the layoff rumors at Morgan Stanley?

Looking for a few highly-motivated partners to start an ad agency with; preferably one in accounts and one in media buying. If that sounds like you and you’re ready to take control of your future, we should talk.

Are the recent economic troubles translating to slower hiring or lower salaries in life sciences industry? I want to transition to industry this year but am worried it may not be the best time to.

Did your company provide a Work From Home stipend and, if so, how much was it?

RIP Hank Aaron ⚾️

Supply chain 🐟 - does anyone give AF about the APICS CSCP certification?

I know Mck is the top for strategy, but in terms of digital/design in top consulting firms which do you think is better? Mckinsey digital or deloitte digital? (Or another..?)

Is anyone available to give a referral to Bain, BCG, EY, or Oliver Wyman for an associate consulting position? Pls DM your email and I will send my resume (and cover letter if needed) over! Thank you so much!!

Weird American thing. Friends usually love to have us over but not over Thanksgiving b/c they are nervous around their family. So weird.

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

Anyone from the Milan office of McKinsey that can share their experience in this particular region? Also interested in how does it compare to BCG in terms of environment, pressure and benefits.

Does Deloitte official can get paternity leave in his 1st year ? If yes, for how many weeks he is eligible ?

Friend’s company wants to fly them out for 2 weeks for a project without paying for their flight home during the weekend in between. This is ridiculous, right? I feel like this is absurdly unreasonable, esp given the additional hotel stays would add up to a similar cost of another round trip flight anyway

What exactly do you guys do in consulting?

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

How did we make it to 2022 with no spam filtering whatsoever on phone calls and text messages? Email spam ML algorithms are almost sentient beings by now.

On that note, any apps that are helpful? I get about 5 Nancy Pelosi spam texts a day.

So if women will be prosecuted for having abortions, will men be prosecuted as well if they pressure women to have abortions? Or is the act of abortion viewed as a one party decision (women). Curious if this will solely impact women and not men.

Had this question pop up a lot recently - discussed here many times before, but want to see if we can quantify the discussion a bit. Let’s assume the vaccine is at 70% shots in arms by 4th of July (‘21), and 80-85% by Labor Day. In 2022, are we back to 3/4/5, or do you think parts of the remote culture will stick going forward?