My idea of a productive week: Night 100 at SPG property ✔️ 1K status ✔️

What’s the worst part about travel?

Anyone knows how chase sapphire travel insurance works? I used the first leg of the trip but cannot return due to an illness. It is cheaper for me to cancel the return leg and buy and new one way.

I don’t drive. Does that limit my activities if I am traveling to Hawaii ?

I have an 8 hour layover in Madrid. Never been there before. Is it worth leaving the airport and doing something in the city? Any tips on what to see in a few hours?

Need 6 Marriott nights to titanium (spend doesn’t matter). 1 - would any hotel manager cut you a deal? (Ie if 6 nights is 60k; let me pay 30k and get the nights and I won’t use the room?); 2 - where are cheapest Marriott hotels? I found 10k per night in burbs of Chicago? 3 - would any cheap Marriott let me run this scam remotely? (Ie call Abilene Texas, check me in without my showing up)

Twice today I have been boarded on a flight to a client and twice the flight has been unloaded. Is this a sign?

So supposed to head out of town for a long weekend with friends starting the evening of 4/21. My one friend and her son tested positive for Covid on 4/13 and have been sick. She says she is coming on our trip. On the following Thurs 4/28 I need to spend time with my 92 year old diabetic father. Do I go on this trip? I don’t think my friend has quarantined long enough to be sitting with 6 people driving in a van to our location unmasked as well as in the hotel room. Would you go on this trip?

MLS or CLS what the catch to travel? What are your pros and cons ?! Who do you travel thru?

Looking to buy 35K marriott bonvoy points. Let me know if anyone’s willing to sell?

Visiting nyc over nye with family - is there any way to do a low key dinner at a restaurant or is everything ticketed

Would you rather have 5x amex MR points or 3x chase UR points for each dollar spent on flights? Why? Company let's me book flights on personal cards and trying to decide which to choose.

SPG app updated for me but not combination

Headed to Rome, italy in mid September for a wedding and planning on spending 2 weeks in italy. I would like to do Sicily and Positano but i have no itinerary yet so any recommendations are very welcome! Thank you!

Doing a budget travel to London for 4 days. Took a London pass for 3 days. Any other must dos while I'm there that can fall within my budget backpacking trip?

I have booked my h1b visa appointment in sept. Does my visa date effect due to travel ban until dec 31st . I am hoping I could get stamping done and enter US after travel ban gets lifted.

Is anyone able to give me the Marriott Family or/and friends discount paper? 🤗

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?

Have a big upcoming international trip and trying to choose between the Marriott convoy boundless credit card or the chase sapphire preferred card to not have foreign transaction fees. Anyone have any experience with either and can help tip the scales one way or another?

Joining UMM PE as associate, option to use my own phone + $50/mo stipend, or get company phone. Any recommendations?

Like the idea of separating work/personal but recognize two phones is annoying.

Hi folks,

Is wfh ending soon in capegemini?
And do they provide any wfh allowance and office setup allowance?

Hi fishes, How is WLB, Hikes in company @dell .

Finally got my nano s. Took the dip as an opportunity, bought some more coins and stored it in the nano. I plan to avoid looking at prices for a while and sleep better at night :)

Does anyone know how to roll options in Fidelity’s app? Recently moved from TDA to fidelity

I'm thinking about starting something, but I want to be well versed in entrepreneurship before I do. Any recommended resources (websites, podcasts, books, etc.)? Thanks!

We’ve been attending a church for about 6 months now and trying to decide if it’s our church home. The only reason I’m hesitant is because people don’t seem to engage with us as much as I expected. For example, I told the pastors wife about a serious diagnosis we recently received and she did pray for us on the spot, but no one has reached out to us at all to check in. Am I expecting too much?

My offer letter status is "yet to be offered".
It's been more than a month now.
Will I receive offer letter from IBM?

Hi guys,
How is the work culture at Tech Mahindra, specially for Business Consultants? I have come across a lot of reviews stating bad elbow and low job security. Can someone pls throw some light on it?

RFE REASON: GGlaw not sharing RFE Reason on my H1 change of employer RFE, shouldnt a beneficiary get to know the denial/RFE reason. Anyone in same boat?

Anybody here a single mother by choice? Would love to chat.

Real talk- is joining Biogen as a data scientist a smart move, post adu drama and fresh CEO? Afraid that the company will restructure right after I join…

For those in government, is it difficult to land a position without a CPA? Currently have 3 years in PA, tax senior, Enrolled agent & MST and looking to leave PA next year. The Tax analyst role in IRS’ LB&A is interesting to me. What skills/certifications do they value in those positions in their hiring process?

Closing on a condo soon. Need to get 1 accent wall painted and one laundry bifold door installed. What’s an average cost to expect for this. I got quotes for 2000$, seems steep. Any recommendations for contractors in chicago area?

Tmrw is my joining date with optum when will I receive joining formalities and onboarding procedure

Our architect is micromanaging all the work before it goes to the dev team. This is slowing us down quite a bit. Any pieces of advice?

Crossmedia, any opinions?

Thoughts on BCG Toronto?

I am currently waiting for the job offer for a consulting firm but I was told it could take several months. Between now and then, I have plenty of time for myself. What should I be doing to prepare myself for the new job? Any recommendations for newsletter/industry reports/books/ coursea courses? Thank you all!

It’s been 9 weeks since I had to go to bed on Sunday nights with 4AM alarms, one of my far and few happy moments in these uncertain times..

What % utilisation is considered good?
I know it depends on firm to firm, but in general?
Also, is it wise to put in CV or say in interviews about your utilization if its good?

Our firm told everyone no bonuses this year due to the pandemic. However, people like myself with high utilization received a “bonus” in terms of a gift card. My director notified me of this, but the other day my boss was mentioning how no bonuses this year really sucks. I was told by the director to not mention it to anyone but I figured if anyone knew I got one it’d be my boss. I feel super uncomfortable now because do I essentially lie to my boss because I’m not supposed to talk about it.

Best resources for business writing? Thanks!

Anyone has Manhattan GMAT prep PDF book?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

Hot take: high school was harder than college, thoughts?

What are IT audit/assurance director/SM salaries and year in NY metro? Looking to make a move to other big 4 and want to get an idea of range.

With reference a previous post/comment, which industry would you choose if you are in Atlanta. Wanting to be industry aligned so I can skip or reduce travel. Thank you!

Anyone afraid to take vacation in FY18, for fear of missing utilization? 🙋🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

I love it when you are given the illusion of choice 😂

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

Fishes- how do you deal with nasty bosses? The one I have now has no compassion and refuses to listen to other opinions (except her small group’s). Need virtual hugs...

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

What resources (online prep, books, case books, peers, mental math, etc) did you use when getting ready for case interviews? I’ve seen several online — Management Consulted, Hacking the Case Interview, MConsultingPrep, etc — and would appreciate any insights on what was helpful!

Offered a lateral role in the M&A Strategy group at Deloitte. Currently at another big 4 in M&A integrations/divestiture. Substantially higher salary. How is this group in terms of brand/work?

Anyone here work for PwC Seattle? How's the culture? Good people? Do people travel much, or is it mostly local work? I'm an intern who received an offer elsewhere but considering asking for there.

Advisory out in DC
Currently making 86k

Expecting promote to SC

What do I expect salay increase???