So I've been saving my SPG points and I'm looking to go on a trip somewhere. Not trying to spend an arm and a leg though. Preferably warm after putting up with all this snow lately. Any suggestions?

Hi Fishes,
Anyone working in Exxat?
Have heard very good points about the company.
Do share your views

Best east coast skiing/resorts within 4hr drive of DC? Looking to do a Jan/Feb trip.

Staying at the Ritz and STR in the Maldives so expecting good service and reading mixed things about tipping. I usually don’t tip much at hotels (never really thought about it) but what do people do? Is there an expectation and would the amount be based on like room rate or just a flat daily per day?

I am sick of seeing these SPG Marriott posts!! Can we talk about something else for a change?

Anyone traveling while working remotely? If so, what are you using for internet on the road? I've tried hotels but their internet isnt compatible.

My company’s SOP template has a table of contents and a section at the top where the SOP owner is supposed to add a short statement containing the “Why” of the SOP, meaning a statement about what the SOP is supposed to solve for/ accomplish. A co-worker recently told me that it should also contain a checklist of the 4-5 main points of what the team member should know how to do after reading the SOP…. This seems really redundant to me. Thoughts?

Please help me decide…Peru vs Costa Rica in December first week? I will be traveling from NY

I have been on a local client since forever and now considering to travel to work on projects I like. Can anyone tell me how miserable or fun traveling is?

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!

Is it just me or Marriott is actively trying to kill the SPG brand. Have been trying to reach SPG platinum customer service line - 3 attempts so far, each lasting 30 mins, no success yet.

How many spark points have you got since the initiative began. I've received about 2200 spark points till date.

ACN 🐠: how many hours do you average per week and how does that vary by grade? Also, has travel to Riyadh resumed? TIA

Do you fly out to family for the holidays or do they come to you? We're hosting Christmas for the first time and having the entire family come to town for it. What are some can't miss holiday events in the city? Ideally accessible because my father is in a wheelchair.

Places to stay in Chicago for a long weekend?

Looking for marriot, close by to food/nice areas to walk around if possible

Is it just me or have you also noticed that during the endless back to back zoom/teams meetings, people drift away and not take down action points?

2 weeks in an my night and points are all fucked up.. come on Accenture get your data migration workstream together

Has anyone tried to sell miles or points through one a site. I have a family member looking to do it and I had never looked into. Any experiences? Pros cons

Are the economy parking lots at ORD still open? Asking for my parents who will be traveling from the suburbs to the airport, and prefer to drive their own car.

Merged my account this morning. Quite a sentimental moment to delete my SPG app. Bye bye you purple little guy

For my fellow PC gamers out there - Anyone use their work laptop for gaming while on the road or do you travel with your personal as well???

Anyone can help to get referred for roles in Barclays Bank? (For Mumbai and Pune location)

Any dads out here? Wife is 20 weeks pregnant with our first and want to connect and know from fellow dads on how are they coping. How are you helping your partner? Feel I am not doing enough. Except for getting ready with the finances.

Pregnant moms, feel free to provide suggestions on what your partner is doing which you really appreciate. I got the foot massage part covered. 😉

Male:

Cannot find a solid backpack (gotta lug 3 laptops) that looks professional and tough enough for frequent plane travel.

Does anyone have any recommendations for me?

Have 20k, what’s a good small business to start with this fund? Serious question here

Has anyone worked for Costar Group and have honest feedback about what it’s like working there? I have an interview Thursday, but I’m seeing a lot of negative reviews on Glassdoor…

Anybody work for EY NZ? Realize borders are closed at the moment but my wife and I have been researching a move to NZ for years now. I'm a Micrsoft Biz Apps/Dynamics Developer in the US. Doing an internal transfer would be my the easiest way to move so just wondering if anybody had any insights into the process.

I have 1 year of experience in HR. Is there anyone who can refer me for HR operations in ABB technologies? Infosys Tata Consultancy Accenture IBM Flipkart

As performance review season approaches, I am offering my services to ghostwrite the BL Bowl’s annual self-evaluations. For an added fee, I will also attend your performance review. For an even bigger added fee, I will attend in-person.

Anyone has ever sent an email to the wrong recipient ? Could you please tell me how you’ve dealt with this. The recipient is not a party to the action.

When people refer to e-commerce exits they are typically referring to platforms like amazon. If I’m more interested in working for an e-commerce store/seller rather than a platform is there a better term for this so I can research better?

Accenture just provided notice for mandatory vaccine and required to provide proof of vaccination

What’s the dress code for zoom interviews? So far, I’ve definitely been dressed more formally than my interviewers but could be because they were tech companies

Does anyone have a work culture that prioritizes WLB? Sometimes I feel like it's all talk for branding.

Recommendations on good car body shop? Bumped my car while parking. Small dent and scratches on the rare door. I live in downtown, so preferably in the city.

When is busy season over for the SOX side of stuff? Please tell it doesn’t go past 12/31.

What do you guys usually say when asked why you’re leaving public accounting and switching to industry?

Would you rather get an MBA from any program of your choosing (all loans) or guaranteed 130K/year, 40 hours a week until you retire (no chance for raises/bonuses)?

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

Do you ever have weird feelings going back to your hometown? It feels like time has stood still. This is not a bad thing; just a lot of nostalgia and emotions. Side note: I would never move back.

Any female 🐠 in Boston looking for a roommate (August move-in)?

What are the best consulting firms in the capital markets and/or investments world?

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?

OTS is growing rapidly and leadership has asked us SMs to assist with recruiting. One of our needs is for cybersecurity and data privacy consultants interested in M&A e.g. CISSP, CISA, CIPP, CIPM, etc

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book

How many pieces of luggage do you own? If you own more than one of the same size, are you being practical or has it turned into an obsession? One brand or random?

Heading to Barcelona for a long weekend with some friends Looking for recommendations - food (markets), (rooftop) bars, beaches, clubs.

"Congratulations Mr. Smith, you are one of our top 50 guests!"
"Great! Any chance of an upgrade tonight?"
"Nope, sorry"
👺

How does one find a financial advisor who isn’t trying to shove financial products down your throat. I just want an unbiased opinion. Possible?

How many hours / weeks did you study for the gmat?

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