🐟s who fly into NYC Monday mornings, do you fly into LGA or JFK? Which is better to get to downtown Manhattan? Flew into LGA this morning and the traffic even to get Uber or yellow cab was insane!

I am going to India for a month. May have to change my return date. Any suggestion on what insurance/other option to reduce the ticket update cost impact.

Tumi Store in Mcnamara Terminal (DTW) is closing everything is 20% off.

What are some good trips to do with Bonvoy points in the Northeast (thinking more spa/relaxing vs touring cities) e.g Berkshires, Vermont etc

Hello all, i have. A question regarding compensation for a lateral move. I just received a job offer for an UA position from a competing cyber insurance carrier for $70,000 + bonuses. This job will be based out of San Francisco. I currently make $30/hour for the same role in Chicago, after OT it’s about $60,000. Do you think it would be wise to accept the offer? Thoughts in general?

Anyone stay at the W Costa Rica? Planning a trip to Costa Rica and trying to decide between that and the all inclusive Westin right next door.

138k as an ACD in San Francisco - too low?

Was told I had to leave a Marriott hotel last night mid stay due to a fire alarm compliance issue. They credited 6k points and gave me a room at a nearby Marriott property for the night. Con’t...

Delayed 6 hours ORD -> JFK (Delta Platinum) - how many points?

JAL or Cathay for premium economy US to Asia (Both 777s)

Hello, i m looking into a 7 night cruise but travelling with 1 year old for first time. I want to know if anyone has travelled with an infant before and what you fed them in cruise ? Mostly, i am also worrier about the following: 1. Finding organic milk, 2. Heating food 3. Is it possible to take a small blender and use within cruise ship?

Serious question: Do you feel guilty when your airline status lets you jump others on the standby list?

I personally do, but not enough to give it up.

Any Dallas 🐠 looking for a room to rent? Bought a townhome in the Las Colinas/Valley Ranch area and looking to rent out the room & private bath on the bottom floor for $900 plus utilities. 28M 🐠

If a train is delayed, how much is timeliness worth, for you? A $20 uber? More or less?

Any Hilton recs in Charleston?

Any integrated producers looking for a full time job? San Diego based company looking for a integrated producer. Let me know if you’re interested!

For those who use via fairly often: do you tip your via drivers?

Just got my offer accepted for a house in San Jose. Shopping for interest rate now:
Should I got for
7ARM - 4.25% interest rate
30 fixed - 4.75 % interest rate

Banker is recommending 7ARM but wanted to get general opinion as well.

Thoughts?

What are ways I can spend my $200 airline credit for the Amex platinum ? I saw upgrades don’t count and I have status so already get free baggage, lounge etc.

Fishes! what are the best grounds to dispute my property tax valuation? What support should I have?

What price per sq foot to investors start buying in the north ATX home? My home is on the market and not moving. Trying to understand at what price point does it become attractive to investors

What is the salary range of a human capital advisory analyst at the Big4? (HCOL)

Recommendations for athletic jeans/chinos for short guys who lift? The only thing decent for shorter athletic guys is Levis 541s and 531s. They seem to have ample room in the seat, quads, thighs AND have 30 or 28 inseam options. Open to others, thanks!

CPE question: if I won’t get my license til summer of 2023 does CPE that I earn starting in January of 2023 count? Just want to make sure I know how this works. Thanks

Best long term investment strategy against inflation to get to a large nest in for retirement?

I'm curious to know how many (and which) tech companies have resumed physical onsite interviews in their offices?

For those that are currently investing.. Did you have an emergency savings first then started investing or did you just take $$$ and start buying?

I've had three interviews so far: 1) with the recruiter, 2) with the hiring manager, 3) with the lead of an adjacent division. I was contacted by the hiring manager (just 5 days after interview 3) asking if I was still interested and if I'm available for another meeting. He mentioned it would only take 30 minutes. Any thoughts on what to expect?

Hello Fishes

How is the WLB, annual hike, work culture in MasterCard?
Role- Middleware

Got offered 115K with 25-30% bonus for a fund accountant role with 3 years of public experience. Is that normal? Seems like really high. I live in NY to clarify. Combination of Big 4 and midsize experience. What’s the normal salary range for ppl in that range?

What are the best MBA programs for OD/HCM/change mgmt? I have decided to pursue an MBA rather than a masters in IO psych, but wondering if any b-schools are particularly known for good programs in this area (similar to how Kellogg is known for marketing, etc).

Has anyone ever worked remotely outside of the country for an extended period of time? I have family outside of the country that I would really like to spend some time with without sacrificing my job. Any advice?

What is the next process once accepted offer in pwcindia. I have accepted offer and have my joining in 2 weeks. Have not received any further communication from HR.

Anyone interested in purchasing a SXSW Film badge at the early bird special cost of $895?

What advice do you have for someone who wants to make a quick and seamless transition from operations to creative?

What do I do if my manager is ultra super micromanaging, she just called me out on an extra space in an entry in an analytical graph I created😱 not a big deal to me but she said it was unacceptable. Like idk what to do, I need the job and I’m still missing a long time to make the pivot to another company😩

Can I see everyone’s engagement ring I just love love

What are the best consulting firms for someone that’s looking to work in the aviation industry? Can be big consulting firms with strong presence in aviation or boutique firms. Preferably commercial strategy type of projects. US based. Thank you!

How do you feel about a recruiter having #opentowork reaching out to you about an opportunity at their firm?

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

I've been biking to my home office everyday so I've been wearing gym clothes and bringing a change of clothes with me. When I get in the morning how long can I sit at my desk before going to change?

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

Up vote who you're voting for in the presidential elections. I trust consultants think differently (and smarter) from the masses.

What should be the most I should be spending on rent in Texas (Dallas, Houston) as someone making about 100k TC pretax?

Lessons learned from a decade in consulting:


Generalist skillet is valuable as versatility opens doors early on.

Specialization is discouraged early on but is expected to move up the rank

Building depth and brand come with unforgiving travel.

Network matters, and sometimes it matters more than skillset

Unbelievable growth, if you are willing to work for it.

Leadership and people management skills are non negotiable

Kool aid is strong and can make it hard to leave.

Ps5 vs Xbox. Which ones better?

How does PwCs reputation in the consulting market place compare to the other top firms (big 4, MBB, Boutiques, etc.)

Any stock traders use TurboTax? I honestly thought my capital gains was going to be worse because of the wash sale rule. The software calculates all of that once you put in the 1099 correct?

What is happening at Accenture... are recruiters being fired?

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

Best books on business/ negotiation/ leadership you have ever read (and use practically)!?

I know everybody loves to moan about having work on the nights/weekends but what's another 6-figure job (with the same yrs of experience) that has better hours?

A female leader on a practice call just said “I’ve been eating like Jonah Hill.” Jonah Hill hasn’t been working out to continue to be the butt of a weight joke. I’m a woman, but can we please stop using people as the punchline of a joke?

what’s it like being a specialist in digital transformation? i added this to my goal sheet and wonder how i can get experience in it, considering it requires experience

Can partners comment whether Pwc is having another round of layoffs. This is so scary! Shouldn't they rid of partners who can't sell first?! Or pause hiring? Opp. cost to find and train talent again?

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

Is getting a cert every month or even every 2 months doable? In the analytics field and had goals to get a couple of specific certs this year (one is scheduled, and another I have to take within 2 months, and there were 2 others I had planned to get before end of this year) but want to make sure I’m not setting myself up to fail by doing them too quickly