Looking to get some United pluspoints to apply for an upgrade. Please DM me if you have any that are expiring soon, willing to pay reasonable price.

If I book a stay in a Marriott property through a third party website for a lower rate than what’s on the Marriott app, can I still get points and elite benefits on the reservation?

I might get roasted for asking such a basic question but - how much do you budget for eating out ($ amount or % of budget)?

Pre pandemic I was traveling 5 days a week and just used left over per diem on the one night I went out with friends at home. During covid I stayed home. Now that I’m fully vaccinated and are many of my friends they want to go out to eat/drink. During covid I moved from a LCOL to here so I’m experiencing delayed sticker shock at the prices. Any tips?

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

Hello! DIY giveaway on my island. Code is MWY2J.
You can find the DIYs on the first strip of beach to the right of the airport. No tipping expected


Hyacinth lamp
Grass standee
Tree standee
Peach surprise box
Peach rug
Peach wall
Peach chair
2 bamboo wall decorations
Mossy garden rock
Log garden lounge
Honeycomb wall
Wooden plank sign
Tulip crown
Lucky gold cat
Fruit basket
Log extra long sofa

How do you take care of your dog if you travel for work with your dog? Does your dog get enough exercises when you’re in travel? If it’s possible, I would like to know everything.

Has anyone here considered leaving healthcare altogether? I am really drawn by a role in tech, but I know it's such a big leap. I have a friend who did this though, and she is making even more than I have made as a travel nurse. Is it an anomaly or a real possibility?

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

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?

If you were travelling to NYC for ONE day to have one amazing dinner at a restaurant, where would you go? No budget

Anyone do the 15 nights mandatory quarantine in Taiwan? I need to go back for visa reasons and looking up which hotel to stay at. Thinking of staying in Marriott for the points but would love any recs! Can I use someone’s Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite contact or something? Overwhelmed with this whole process 🥲

Bahamas.. Nassau or Eleuthera Island? Have any of you guys been recently? What are must dos? Any hotel recommendations?

Has anyone done their H1B renewal in Canada? What was the process like and how long did it take to get your passport back?

What are the perks and benefits offered at Autodesk India, Bangalore office. Do we get free food, outings, hotel stays, coupons, etc.😃

FL tax questions: 1.) last year I had 4 longer w2 gigs. Should I get tax preparer or do myself? Seems easy enough but im new to this so 🤷🏻‍♀️. 2.) do you write-off travel/lodging for out of city gigs?

Mullen Lowe, after I was flown in for an all day interview and workshopped a deck the team was struggling with on the fly. Had to bug them for 3 months to get my cab fare refunded.

I'm a light sleeper who cares too much about the people around me, but I've got a flight to London next Friday from 7pm NYC time to 7am UK time, and I'd really like to master sleeping on a plane just this once and not be in jet lag hell for the entire day after I land. I'll be in premium economy in an aisle seat. I usually take melatonin before bed and sleep on my side. Does anyone have suggestions for an OTC sleeping pill or pillow that actually works, or other advice for sleeping on a plane?

Any folks at MMB/T2 in St. Louis open to connect? Are there many local projects or do you travel most of the time?

PHEV (specifically, RAV4 Prime) yay/nay?

Expected use case:
Family car
Low mileage (<10-11k / yr)
4-5 days a week expecting less 30 miles per day
Weekends 100-200 miles altogether (occasionally)
Rare road trip use (1x or 2x / yr; <300 miles one way)
Have garage (to charge at home)

Chief Concern: "Best of both worlds" in engineering can mean compromises and complications, which can mean non-resilient/unreliable. But I'm no gearhead, so not sure if I'm making massive incorrect assumptions.

Hi,

Can anyone from PWC refer me please?

I have the job ID.

How hard is the path from lit to GC?

When I’m in a heated argument with someone close to me, I want to isolate from them and can be perceived as giving the silent treatment or being short. But on the inside, I go through sad thoughts such as feeling like my presence is a burden, that I’m an annoyance, and dont want to bother you again by reminding you of my presence, and would rather leave you alone😢.

I originally planned on applying for law schools this fall and enter fall 2021. Any insights on how hard law firms are getting hit? Im worried about firms canceling/downsizing 1L/2L summer internships

Hi Fellow Fish,
Have a friend applying as an Experienced Hire (10+ direct experience) for a Sr Mgr Ext Comms job. Tier 1 city. Any idea of compensation range? Other things to know? Thanks!

Is there anyone who recently got offer from Accenture UK? I received the offer last week and waiting for PWC team to contact me for further documentation.

I am interviewing with Accenture UK for AWS Architect role. Total exp is 12 years. What base pay should I be looking at? I am moving from another country. So, no idea about UK pay-scales.

Best books you read this year that aren’t about sales, marketing or prospecting?

I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

Have any of you pursued a graduate certificate in cyber security? If so, did you find any value in it? I currently have Bachelors and Sec+. I’m looking to obtain my AWS CCP in the few coming weeks and was looking for what to get next. I entertain the idea of continuing to pursue my education but I don’t want to incur too much debt with a masters.

I've noticed that the engineers keep their mouths shut whenever they're asked for feedback, but when they're alone, they talk about how much they wish they could change management.

Why is that?

How many people earn a degree in Engineering but don’t pursue a career in it,for whatever reason?I know at least one and I don’t know why they spent all that time and money if they weren’t going continue in it

I should have posted in this bowl... but Coronavirus is forcing me to freelance for the first time in 2 years. I have 5-6 years UX experience, is 40 hourly a reasonable rate? Should I negotiate...

Where does b8 band for SE lie ? How is the hierarchy here in natwest.

Is there any tax deductions for variable pay when its credited to every 3 months?

I'm moving from Scotland to London in September, looking to buy a flat, what are some nice / ok areas within 45 minute commute of Paddington?

Looking around the £300-£350k mark.

Obviously viewing are tricky just now so would prefer to avoid any areas that are overly...stab-y from my search to save some time.

Playing my first round of the year tomorrow. For those living in places with snow, golf season is finally here!

Any info on how UK or Europe comp for google compares to US. Particularly interested in L4-7 biz ops and product manager

Tried getting to the office early, badge doesn’t open office doors... have partner meeting scheduled at 9am... kinda concerned now. Meeting is a mid-year CRT discussion.

Senior in Chicago making $95k. What salary increase can I expect for cost of living if I move to San Francisco?

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Any tips/warnings/advice on potentially trying to move from Big 4 to either MBB or a T2 boutique firm? I’m anticipating reaching M1 in Big 4 within the next 12 months. I really like my current practice, but frankly as I eye comp across the bowl, I’m hungry for more elsewhere, even with the recent Big 4 bumps. I have 5 YOE (3 consulting, 2 industry) all within somewhat niche subject matter, as well as my MBA (non “prestigious” school however). Any thoughts or clarifying questions are welcome, TIA

Investment gurus - Appreciate pointers for resources (books, blogs, videos etc.) to read up on investment strategies. Just getting started and could use all the help. 🙏

Recommendations for books and podcasts on business, strategy, management, etc. that have helped your career?

Recommendations in Chicago for team happy hours? Did ping pong last time which was a blast. Looking for fun bar or something similar

I tried asking this in my own bowl with no responses, so seeing if other consultants have run into this situation. I’m on parental leave, I got an offer for another firm, great opportunity and pay. How does one go about a resignation mid-leave when you would start the new job before the leave ends? Two weeks notice or just say I am not returning effective the day of the new job? Any things to consider besides potentially repaying the employer healthcare premium?

With all the headlines re: Facebook, fake news, racial divisions - do you think that free speech is fundamentally incompatible with democracy? And if not, how do we address “fake” videos / news?

Books to learn more about how to drive sales in consulting? Any recommendations?

I'm honestly burnt out and don't know what to do. Me and the other associate on my project sleep 5 hours a night. The project is set up to fail and all I can do is try to keep people happy and working

How is EY’s Healthcare Performance Improvement Practice? Any insights into culture, pipeline, types of projects?

Does D publish separation rates at different levels? I'm wondering what % of SCs become mgr vs leave voluntarily vs are let go/laid off. I wonder if this number is the same between fed and commercial.

Am I crazy to let my lease expire, put my things in storage and just air bnb/pay for weekend nights at hotels for the next year? I love my place but feel like I'm just throwing money away

Any KPMG Federal Healthcare Policy 🐠 in the House? If not, anyone from KPMG willing to give me a referral? See a job posting for which I am a very strong fit. Thank you!

Has anyone used the service of 'Safe Auto Trucking' Company in order to ship their car (within US)? what's been your exp?

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?

How does Accenture’s cell phone reimbursement policy work if you don’t want a new device and just want reimbursement for the plan? From what I am reading we have to charge the cell plan to client?

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

Help me fishers, I've been in consulting for 4 years and I'm trying to figure out my options. what jobs can I transition to? I'm currently in tech strategy