Over the holiday shut down I want to really do some things to have alone time and relax. Anyone have a recommendation for a great spa anywhere that’s easy to get to? Either in NYC or an easy place to get to outside? I would love a spot with a serenity room and with hot tubs etc. please share anything you know and if you recommend a specific massage therapist or treatment or anything. Or if you have other spots like Buddhist temples or anything where I can get some relaxation. Thanks!

Chase ultimate rewards: So I found out chase ultimate rewards messed up with booking my vacation return flight. They forgot to get a ticket issued. I talked to customer support and the “best they could do” was book me on a different but similar flight, I would be getting back at midnight instead of noon and giving me 7k points for the inconvenience. For future reference was I entitled to more since that this error messes with my initial plans?

I confided in my husband that I don’t want to do our embryo transfer in April, because I don’t want a baby born in December. I think it would be so hard to be overshadowed by the holidays, we have a massive family and a birthday around the holiday would definitely not be seen as a priority by others. Plus, it’s just such a hectic time. My husband looked at me and thought I was crazy. Is this stupid? Am I selfish for wanting to hold off for a January or later birthday?

Booked a 5 day vacation in Cabo in late December. Anyone been in the past year? Curious as to how safe it is right now. Planning on staying at the Sheraton. Open to going elsewhere, just really ...

How much maternity leave did you all take? I get 12 weeks paid but I’m thinking about taking additional unpaid leave. I feel uneasy about coming back to work after 12 weeks but curious to hear everyone’s experience (and if you regret not taking more at the time). Trying to figure out my ML plan and how much time off to take.

Deloitte bonuses were pretty good this year and I want to take the Mrs out for a top tier dinner (she took time off from teaching elementary school to look after our newborn so lord knows she deserves it) - need classy dinner recommendations!

First time on the bench in five years and I want to draw it out. Any tips? Book PTO every other week?

Anyone order from Jomashop recently? Watch was supposed to be delivered yesterday and their phone number is a message saying they are closed for a religious holiday. Did I get scammed?

A sign I need to fire some clients: when my out of office email reply hits the next reaction is to immediately call my cellphone. Nope. Call the number I left in the email to gain assistance. I cannot help you from jury duty, the doctor’s office, vacation, or anywhere else I might be when the auto replay directs you elsewhere.

Headed to a holiday party. quick: give me three interesting non controversial topics to talk about

Can anyone who works close to billing speak to the rationale behind why vacation days aren’t billed 8.0 per day, and why they don’t count toward an associate’s billable hours?

Am I the only one who thinks $100,000 isn’t really that much anymore?

Planning to go on leave mid October. I haven’t talked to the leave department yet but have any of you been able to use vacation/holiday time during the leave to extend it?

NFL: our product is practically part of constitution. Our championship is a national holiday. Our ratings are cratering, what should we do?

I just discovered (duh, in retrospect) that I am burned out. I’m going to up my exercise and meditation game. Any other suggestions from those on the other side of their burnout?

How accepted is taking extended vacation in PE? Just joined a fund and not sure about asking for 2 weeks off in the winter for family vacation.

First year here, what to expect food/drinks for firm holiday party?

How much more should someone ask for if a competing firm has less pto (7 days), less 401k match...401k doesnt kick in until 1st yr is over. Initially asked for 140k.

Why do people “managers” in particular insist on being a martyr while on vacation…. by saying I’ll have my laptop or I’ll have my phone, why do we do this? We’ve earned the time off why is it necessary to be constantly plugged in and why say it? btw - there’s no prize for being a workaholic.

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Are McKinsey and BCG still aggressively hiring EHs? Growing frustrated with my current firm and considering pursuing a change.

New BCG pay bands: New Associates: 90->100K base (116-126K TC) New Consultants: 165->175K base (207-230K TC)

Hoping to feel better about myself after this post. Drop avg daily screen times below.

Getting a text message from your client at 1am and freaking out bc you think there's an emergency... Turns out he just wants to say hi.....#femaleproblems

Wanted to know if it was feasible to go from Analyst at Deloitte to Senior Associate at KPMG. Have been at Deloitte for 1 year, worked in industry for 1.5 years before my tenure at Deloitte. Technology consulting.

Just got a huge offer from a start up! 300k base. I heard RECESSION starts in July 2022, does it make sense to keep my 150 K job at Accenture and reject the offer? Don’t want to risk getting fired from start up. Please share some advice. I heard it on the news today, Nasdaq is at a 14 year low

When you get notification that you hit AA Exec Platinum and SPG Platinum #readyfor2016

Why can't the US figure out gun control yet?

Anyone on the water getting ready for the ducks?

Do you donation shame? Is it a good or a bad thing?

Accenture peeps: With us probably not returning to office till next year, could i work remotely from another country for about 2 weeks?

Anyone have insights (i.e., type of work, wlb, enjoyment level) into a Transformational Architecture Senior Consultant role within EY’s Business Transformation group?

What’s the bar for putting “ex-“ on LinkedIn?

Does anyone have any experience with combatant gentleman suits? Thoughts?

TSA seems extra grouchy this morning...

Question for United flyers, are you inundated with credit card promotion announcements during flight? I fly AA and am sick of constantly hear them.