LGA is a mess!

Fly to Columbus on connecting flight or to Atlanta and drive?

26th Sept - Advisory Odyssey
Question to Leadership of PwC India - Do you think people would visit a hotel(4-6 PM) just for high tea?
No Lunch, No Gifts?
Why have you even wasted money in booking the hotel, just for high tea? Do you think, people would care about the townhall & go?, if you just give high tea?
Seriously man! I don't even know, why PwC is even coming under Big4! Shame!!

Flying United from US to Europe in economy as a silver elite. Am I eligible for a premium plus or Polaris upgrade?

Anyone in SF/ San Jose? f25

Got Marriott Gold via SPG Gold match. If I stay 25 more nights in Marriott properties will I earn platinum?

Does anybody know of any fast track promotions or instant status with IHG hotel program for PwC or in general?

37/F/ATL - is this thing still on?? Lol

Anyone have extra tickets to Circoloco nyc on oct 28th??? PLEASE

American Airline q - if I have Gold status and an American Airlines credit card - does that mean I get two free checked bags or one

Staying at a Hilton in NC and discovered a massive blood stain on one of the pillows after one night. The stain was clearly there before I arrived, but I did not notice until the next day. How many points?

San Quentin, our local prison, seeing cases spike like crazy

It is TOO HOT in San Francisco today 🥵🥵

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!

For those of you on medication, how do you manage delayed flights causing you to miss appointments? Often, cancellation policies are strict, expensive, and require several days notice.

My flight is at 6:45am tomorrow Im in the north end - will uber/lyft be available at this time??

Need to recommend a hotel to my family who's visiting from the USA in a couple of weeks. They like to stay in local boutique type places and BnBs, not chains. Any suggestions?

Any recommendations for a single diver going to Bonaire over the Xmas-new year holiday? I’d like to do a good bit of shore diving but would need a dove buddy.

Supposed to go on an anniversary/major birthday trip this fall to Croatia/Italy. Instead looking after Christmas/NYE domestic. Ideally not frigid but not a dealbreaker. Continental US suggestions? Not FL :)

Best places to stay in Newport, Rhode Island? Planning on going for Memorial Day weekend.

What is the industry standard of salary of a back end developer with 10 year of exp in Canada ?

We are expecting our first (also the first grandkid for both sides of the family) and our parents have done so much for us- is there a way to make them feel loved? A special grandparents gift?

Any recommendations (or watch outs) for au pair agencies? CT/NY area if it matters. TIA!

Has anyone been successful in negotiating the schedule on a global pregnancy bill? My provider won't bill by visit and split the global cost into four payments all due by the 28th week. I don't understand how that's legal since it is so off the calendar of services and crosses calendar years (and insurance coverage), where most costs are incurred at the end of pregnancy with increased visit frequency and delivery.

Smart to look for a new job with a “recession” looming? Wanted to leave by end of the year, but nervous I’d be the first laid off at a new spot

Any Knowledge Attorneys or Professional Support Attorneys out there? Or know any? Wondering if it would be a good life choice. (I like the sound of it from the little I’ve found.)

Anyone watching UFC 281? Any good fight bars in Nashville?

What would be the best way to move from Microsoft India L62 to Microsoft Canada when you have got a CoPR (Confirmation of PR)

Salary range for G11?

Got a verbal offer from a big 4 a month ago, discussed salary expectations 3 weeks ago, still no offer letter. Firm has to let me know it should be coming soon. Are these normal timelines?

What are some of the best consulting firms for digital strategy roles? Looking for a change and was wondering which of the T1/T2 firms have digital practices in Canada. I have applied to ATK and McK. BCG is working to establish their presence in Canada but their team is focused on establishing top down. Bain doesn’t have digital focus. Can anyone shed some light on other T2 firms?

How can I lower my taxes? I feel like I pay a LOT (30%+) but don’t get many benefits in return.
Single with no kids

Oak park vs. Evanston - thoughts?

Ghosted by another recruiter after what seemed like a very promising phone interview. What is the fucking deal? Is there a list somewhere to track this kind of thing?

Is anyone looking for an L&D Manager or Sr. L&D associate? Preferably in the Atlanta, GA area or remote? I have a great candidate for you!

Trying to go to Mexico on June, looking for beach and good places to party safely 😬

Do travel bans apply from where I originate from or from where my flight is from? For example, I am travelling to Spain and hopefully Amsterdam in May. When I fly to Amsterdam, am I considered traveling from Spain or US for travel restrictions?

We flew back from Ireland today on Delta. Our connecting flight from JFK at 6:10 was cancelled while we were flying over the Atlantic Ocean, and we were rebooked on a 3:40 instead (2.5 hours earlier) but not notified. I received no email, text or app notification of the flight cancellation or the new flight we were placed on, so we missed it. They now cannot get us home tonight and won’t even guarantee they can get us home tomorrow, impacting my work, (cont)…

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

A game of Among Us, but the imposter is one of your clients.

Suggested books or resources to learn more about strategy consulting? Different analysis, acronyms, etc.

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

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

Mba in tech is like a cook being Asked to clean floors

Those who want to join FAANG: don’t you think that the upward mobility is limited? Thousands of super ambitious MBB background people with top credentials joined these firms over the last decade.

Will org transformation / human capital see a greater increase in work post virus given the layoffs, etc? Or will companies not want to spend for consulting firms?

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

Any examples of good personal stories you used during interviews? Not looking to steal but need inspiration

2yrs of post-undergrad experience at D and have offers from two FAANG companies. Worth it to stick it out for a couple more years to open up more offers down the road, or should I get out while I can?

How does PwCs reputation in the consulting market place compare to the other top firms (big 4, MBB, Boutiques, etc.)

Fellow 🐠, need some first time home-buyer advice: Should we apply for an FHA loan? If no, is there a specific type to go for? Great credit (high 700s), great salary, but super high student loans...

My younger brother has the opportunity to do Software Engineering at FAANG and consulting at MBB as a fresh grad. I told him to do SWE, but I’m afraid I’m giving him biased advise cause I’m jaded in this industry. If you were me, what would you advise him?

Best consulting firms for work-life balance? I know consulting is chaotic in nature, but just curious to see which ones are the best in dealing with this?

When you check into the Westin and they say welcome home and you know that's weird but it's kind of soothing

Any thoughts on playing hardball for early promotion? Senior 2 but have gotten 5s three years straight

SMH at those THUGZ / hooligan / (insert whatever appropriate name here) at UC Berkeley. But I'm sure the media (and you) won't characterize them as such. Double standard as usual.

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 do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

Industries that move large products with time-sensitive supply chains? e.g. Construction Equipment for new high rise in a city

Anyone else obsessed with the Westin white tea line? 😅