Not sure if there’s a better bowl for this question but if you get a drastically different haircut than shown in your ID and passport does it make traveling internationally a major hassle? Shaved head verse normal length style for context

Has anyone used a hotel in New Delhi (Indra Gandhi) airport while in transit? How was your experience? Are you stuck to the confines of the hotel or can you leave the premises? Traveling to Delhi from USA and I have a long layover 12+ hours to get a connecting flight to my final destination in India. Traveling with 2 little kids…any help, advise will be appreciated 🙏

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

Does Centurion Lounge access justify the Amex Platinum fee? 80% of foreseeable travel will be through IAH, DFW, and LAS.

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

Anyone successfully book a flight with sky miles to the Maldives from the US? Based in ATL and every time I switch to the sky miles option I get no results. Thinking it’s due to airline partners

I’m looking to book a weekend in NYC at Marriott. I will use points and have suite nights I could use as well. Any recommendations?

Recommendations for 10 days in Alaska?

What are fun water based things to do in DC? All boats seem to be booked up for Memorial Day.

About to start traveling and would like to build up points with an airline....who would you suggest between delta & AA?

Does someone with a Lufthansa account mind checking for me how many miles I would need for a 1 way business class ticket from HKG to ORD on 7/28?

I would check myself but they require 7,000 miles.

Thank you so much!!!!!

Anyone in Aurora, CO area? We are shifting next year, desperately need some daycare related advice. Can’t travel in person right now, and on paper most daycares look good.

Anyone been to Ibiza? I’m (27M) traveling solo in July and would love some recommendations on where to stay, party, and eat. I’ve never been so any advice is appreciated!

I’m relocating in two weeks, which requires flying with my cat. I’ve never flown with a pet in-cabin before. (U.S. domestic flight) I already have a vet appointment booked for the vet certificate. Anything else I should make sure to do before my trip? Any tips from those who have flown with a pet before ?

Best place to find package deals to Greece for a group of 4-6? What’s the best time of year to travel there?

Best hotel from new combined Marriott program in Philly. Looking to do two days and night over Labor Day weekend

I’m envious of the big status and points you international travelers get. I’ve always wondered how you get to travel internationally - just luck of the draw w projects? Or are you more senior?

EY fish - can anyone of you please share INSZOOM link? Currently traveling and need to access it. I don’t have access to EY laptop

Are there currently any travel restrictions for traveling through Heathrow on British airways or Virgin Atlantic for non-us citizens. On an H1-b visa.

I saw a couple thread asking similar questions but want to ask again. (Sorry) I have a valid I-797 till Oct’22 but no H1B visa. Can I travel to Puerto Rico? I understand that I can use driver’s License but what if they ask for my passport and see the expired visa, which was from my F1 status? (Also in panic mode cuz my trip is coming up this week 💀) thank you!!

Anyone know of a fast track program for status on American Airlines or is it just the challenge you have to pay for?

Do you think Google's CEO will be able to get them through the anti-trust lawsuit effectively?

If you had to choose between Microsoft and Facebook (in the Bay Area), which would you work for? Dreaming for the future...

I am trying to break out of being a channel-specific marketing manager (email marketing, app, SMS) in a CPG/clothing Fortune 500 company. My career goal is to work remote & break into total brand strategy. Initially I'm applying for job titles like: Associate Brand Manager, Sr. Brand Specialist, CRM Manager. The core things I'm highlighting is the impact I made to the overall email marketing program (w/ stats), managing projects, & providing creative direction. I'm frustrated, any advice?

Does EY let you keep Amex rewards points?

Hi! I am coming from Deloitte as an experienced HC consultant (6 years in higher Ed industry, 2 years at Deloitte) and applying for an internal career services role at BCG (US). Can someone please refer me? Thank you

Happy Birthday Holly!!

1/22/22 Daily Checkin! What’s your work out for this Saturday?

Has anyone gotten involved with writing articles/thought leadership in tax or related subjects and how did you do it?

Hi, my wife and I are expecting this upcoming year. So we are looking for health insurance that can properly cover her maternity visits and labor. Any recommendations (Florida)?

Does it make sense to take a pay cut if given a chance to join the corp dev team of a growing company? Currently a manager in Fdd

Why does everyone say the work in FDD is so much better than audit? I’ve been in the group for a few months now, and it seems to be just as bad if not worse.

Folks who left Deloitte for competitors,
how many days after official resignation were you allowed to stay?

What’s the best way to meet people in a new city? I’m lonely anyone up for a chat?

Is there a role for a CPA that wants to get into data analytics? Senior audit associate now that wants to exit to get experience with SQL, Python etc. but don’t want to start all over. What roles can I look at where I could leverage my CPA experience but still learn about analytics?

Just to get more presence, can we all try to share Fishbowl with colleagues and get them on this bowl? It would be good to have a lot more of us!

Started my law firm this month. Have a few of-counsel positions and want to do mostly litigation (civil and commercial in NY). Besides word of mouth and networking, have any of you found any websites or services that generate legitimate leads?

What are the best consulting firms for pricing (consumer goods focused)?

Mickey & Company, Buffalo Consulting Group, Ben & Company

What are the best things to specialize in if you want to be a CEO of a bank one day? I feel like I've been a generalist thus far in my career and want to narrow my focus. Should I go work for an investment bank for a few years? Focus on product maangement for a retail banking?

Would appreciate any thoughts or insights. Thanks!

Any recommendations on books to get up to speed on leading/managing teams as a new manager in consulting? Preference towards tangible case studies etc. vs. high level concepts.

Looking for recommendations for good consulting / problem solving books and possibly LinkedIn courses if anyone has taken something worthwhile. Thanks Fam!

Mind blowing question. If the big 4 were to be domestic US airlines, which one would they be and why. I say Deloitte is United, pwc is delta, ey is American, and kpmg is southwest. What y’all think ?

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

Hey all I am in the process of quitting Deloitte to move to salesforce in a month. Anything I must keep in mind while leaving ? Like using up subsidies and benefits before the year ends?

If I get laid off, I have a previous colleague that started a cybersecurity company. I would love to get involved on the business side of it. Any pointers on skills that are attractive in this realm for a startup? Would be mostly (if not all) federal defense contracting clients. I’m currently in Deloitte’s cyber risk practice but my background and passion is in accounting and finance, and business operations. Graduated in 2017 so still early career.

Anyone here take APICS CSCP? Is it worth it? What type of role are you in?

Realized I hate strategy consulting. What should I do as a next step exit? Apply to big 4? Or look into tech.

Biggest issue is WLB

Can you still succeed in your career after getting laid off?

Good nonfiction book recommendations? What are you all reading?

Is S& going to match MBB pay bump?

Why is empathy so emphasized for a leader in this digital era?

Anyone ever lost their passport? I lost mine in transit. I am abroad and entered new country. When I got to the counter to show my passport for entry I couldn't find it anywhere. I am currently sitting and waiting as they are deliberating . Any advice would be great.

Anyone know anything about Gap (clothing brand) corporate strategy team? Would love to ask some questions about a role I found!

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?