On the runway for an hour DFW > LAS... Always the times you're the most excited to get to your destination ☠☠☠

In your mass farewell email, do you mention where you’re going?

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?

First flight in 16 months tomorrow (thankfully for vacation). I forgot how to pack...

If you bought a United Flight with miles can you change your flight and book with cash? I don’t have enough points for flight I want to change to and app is only give me miles option

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

Anyone aware of international airlines refunding Indian travellers to the US because of COVID? Wondering what their positions are this month especially with the rise in confirmed cases in the US.

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)

Is Tokyo doable as a solo traveler with zero knowledge of the language? Thinking of doing a group trip there but adding on a few days alone in Tokyo at the beginning. I’m pretty well traveled in general and do just fine alone, but a different alphabet certainly makes things harder (if translations aren’t common). Female if that makes a difference.

Which SF neighborhoods to consider? Lady 🐠 looking for safe 1br with public transit / walking accessibility to FiDi and not far from SFO. Hoping to spend $3k-$3300, but could go up to $3500.

Any tips for HireVue interviews/Delta Airlines?

What’s an average S2 salary in FDD for high COL’s like NYC, SF, LAX and Chicago?

Any recommendations for good last minute ticket deals for Orlando Disney and Universal theme parks?

Current program manager in a hospital looking to apply to a project manager role at Salesforce in SEA. Anyone out there with suggestions/recommendation/willing to refer? Thanks in advance!!

Out of context question.

Does anyone know 80G foundations that we can donate to, who could give something worthy in return?

One example, ISKCON membership. It costs 35k, but you get stays at ISKCON guest houses domestic/internationally at minimal costs of room maintenance.

Hi all, I have been in social services for about 2.5 years now. Initially as a Case Manager and now a Care Coordinator. I currently make $25/hour while living in San Diego, CA. Does this pay seem fair to where I live/the job description?

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

Just curious are there any EAs in the Las Vegas, NV area and what are your salaries?

Product Manager in SLC average? Well established tech company

Looking to refer a friend in the Las Vegas area to an independent advisor for term insurance and basic retirement planning.

Anyone work/worked for NFP? I have a second interview tomorrow for an account manager role. Just wondering if anyone has any pros or cons I should know about. Thanks!

How do you know you’re a good designer? I get most of my ideas from being inspired by other work and just creating what I feel looks good. I know how to use design programs. But, I don’t know if that’s enough.

Can someone shed some light on the interview statuses of the candidate portal of Walmart ? My status is currently showing as "Interview 3 - Interview scheduled" and Activity shows "Interview confirmed - debrief" as Last activity. What should I make of this ?

How long does it take to get offer letter from MasterCard after HR discussion ?

Hey Partners! I accepted a position at another firm and was bumped from manager to Senior consultant level. Could you give me some advice on 3 key things I can focus on to help me re-advance quickly?

Hi

I got an offer from accenture 8lpa fixed 1.68 variable n the position is level 11.
Now i have better offers from pwc n kpmg
10lpa fixed.
Will accenture increase their offer. They wer not even ready to go till 8.5 last time. But now i have other offers in hand. Is it possible to go back and ask for improved offer n position even though i have accepted the old 8lpa offer from accenture 1 month back.

In automotive domain which one should I prefer as per trending technology and future scope:
1. Autosar
2.Module based design ( MBD)

Won’t the proliferation of digital fiat currencies created by central banks (US, England, China, Sweden) make bitcoin’s success inevitable?

What’s a good base for 5 yoe full stack at product companies or unicorn startups?

Do you ever just want to leave this industry? But what do people exit to

Natwest group offering 18 lpa for 5 yrs with position software engineer B7.2. Is it good package at this designation?
Having offer from citi group of 17 lpa. Which one to consider?

For those who work in Manhattan, do any of you live in Hoboken or Jersey City? Want to move to the area but want to be able to save money on rent for a little then move to the city.

The head of the floor is sitting right before me. Every day he passes by me.. Not a single word..not even answering to other people's greetings... 100% sure the guy hates my guts - how to change this?

Private equity industry is one of the most powerful and least understood influences on the contemporary American economy.

Anyone else into Bank Bonus churning?

Can I simply upgrade from Amex Blue Cash Preferred to Amex gold? Or would both just be open at the same time since one is technically a charge card?

Which B4 strategy group is best?

Is there a San Francisco bowl?? Moving there soon

For places with a “no poach” rule, how much time needs to pass before your firm will hire from an ex-client?

If you have 20k that you wanna invest or do something with it to let your money grow, what would you do (besides investing in the stock market) and why?

What do people think are the actual top factors for getting into good business schools? How much do “stats” like undergrad GPA actually matter?

Looks like I missed the deadline for most US consulting internships. Is anyone still hiring? 2nd year undergrad from non target TIA

What industry exits are there for workforce consultants (look at labor costs/cost centers and implement workforce plan/RIF)?

PwC 🐠: does the firm pay out leftover vacation days? Fishbowl posts sound like a yes but I read the policy and it says something like leftover vacation hours will be considered.

🔺 Related to Bain's experienced hire recruitment:
Does anyone know what is asked of candidates during Bain's digital pre-screening interview administered through HireVue?

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

A different type of referral thread: How much do your firms pay per referral? I’ll start:

Boutique in London
Flat referral across all levels: £500 + 1 day annual leave

I enjoyed the nyc speakeasy post. Now for LA: any cool bars/speakeasies?

(Apologies in advance that this isn’t directly consulting related)

So sad and scary to hear about the shooting at two Mosques in New Zealand killing 49 people during Friday prayer. Thoughts and prayers go out to those families.

I know this career takes a lot out of folks, but what are some things you’re grateful for?

I’ve been having a hard time finding energy to interview but I’m REALLY grateful that recruiters from great companies reach out on LinkedIn just based on my skills/current company. Takes a big weight off.

The budget for the project I was on got cut, but the leadership on my team said they don’t want to lose me and so they transferred me to a different project on the same account. I did some initial work and was told they’d follow up on next steps with my new team in the next few days but haven’t heard anything since and I’ve got no idea what to do now - any advice on how to handle this?

Can anyone confirm for my friend if PwC takes referrals for graduate/entry level positions? In Australia, if that matters.

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

How do I not get jealous? Of my friends from college got pulled from ey to EYP with only 1 yoe. Got promoted and now about to make 170k with 2 yoe total. She’s on an internal role and just does pmo and works maybe 930-5? All due to the fact a partner she was working with on an event said I like you, join my team. I’m making half of that and we studied the same thing and went to the same uni