Southwest flight attendant on our delay: these seats cost $60, you get what you pay for kids.

Looking for advice on business trips. My boss kindly asked me if I want to go meet a client out of state along with business folks. It will be my first visit to a client. What do you think are the benefits of these trips? I’m fairly new in my career and in-house so would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks!

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Will hotels and airlines extend their status requirements? (I really only care about Marriott)

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

Best Marriott hotels in downtown Seattle for a weekend trip?

Anyone get very depressed and anxious specifically around their birthday?? Comes around every year and it’s hard because people are asking me how I’m going to celebrate or what the plan is. It’s about a month from now and every year I feel more anxious and depressed around it, I’m only 23. Wish I could just time travel to later in the year or something.

I have a awesome design for luggage that is designed for people that usually fly first class. It keeps all clothes in travel on straight during any flight and optimizes the use of first class luggage

Just spent a week at Revelstoke BC and that place is ridiculous! They already had 27’ of snow so far this season and it snowed every day we were there. Not for beginners and endless tree skiing and cliff hucking (if interested). Great town vibe and worth the effort to get there. Visited Fernie BC on my last trip and highly recommend that place too!

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.

How is Delta Airlines client interview questions?
I am a Java + Aws developer

When traveling for business how do you find while eating out alone enjoyable or the food doesn't taste as good as being surrounded by friends and family?

Any good places to relax near Vegas, within a day or so drive? I'm taking a long road trip and ending there and want to relax somewhere before flying out. Ideally not more than $200 a night. Understand that it's the desert but thought maybe some good lakes or desert resorts nearby

Stay at Hilton Head and visit Savannah or stay at Savannah and visit Hilton Head amongst other places??

“We are fully remote”

Me : Awesome so no travel required at all?

“Well you need to come to the office 3 times a week and the other two you will be popping into potential customers on site”

Me: So not remote at all…?

“No we’re remote, you get two days traveling not in the office”

Boomers and Gen X HR teams are FUNNY.

I've worked as a maid for a long time but am tired of driving to everyone's homes, so I'm thinking of trying out a job as a housekeeper in a hotel. Is there anyone out there who has done both jobs and can tell me a bit about the differences? I would appreciate any advice at all.

I’m trying to decide on a hotel in the Maldives - currently choosing between the W Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives.

Does anyone have a perspective based on experience?

What's your absolute favorite dinner spot in Chi-town? I'm willing to travel, but I'm moving soon so want to hit all of the greats I haven't been to or didn't know about.

Anyone have a ticket for Meduza at district this Saturday and not going anymore? It’s $57 now with fees and that’s too much. Might as well buy the VIP which is $80 w fees but that is probably a huge scam so guess I’m not going

Can anyone give me a rough breakup of expenses in Dubai please for a single person. Is 12-15k AED reasonable every month?

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

Good or bad time to head out on parental leave?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Will people on notice period get hike letters?

Can we apply to open positions of other EY entities like EY UK, EY Australia etc.. if we are still working with EY GDS? Will it be entertained?

Hi,
Planning to visit wonderla Bangalore, just wondering where can we get employee benefits. In my last organization there were setnof restaurant, amusement parks which had off on my ID.

Infosys CCTC - 7.34 LPA + 60K NSA
Offered CTC, EY IN - 11LPA FIX + 2.20 Variable + 41k is gratuity and insurance
Total offered 13.61 LPA

What would be in hand salary at EY?
Is it worth joining EY, chennai?

Can i expect more.?
Please suggest.

SAP SD.
4 YOE.

Looking for similar programs to GFBM. Any great workshops or programs that are helpful for young strategists

When is WFH ending ?

What corporate card does BDO use?

Any pointers on which practice areas at BCG Dubai has most clients in Dubai/remote work? Planning to join BCG Dubai soon and because of some personal issues, I just cannot travel outside Dubai. Will it be possible at BCG Dubai?

Hi fellow fishies - loaded question but does anyone know of any agencies (ideally in NYC) that are open to visa sponsorship? I have a good friend and former coworker who is a KICKA$$ account lead and is struggling to find a new role (needle in a haystack for sponsorship... ugh). Current place is beyond toxic. Any info/advice appreciated! Thank you 😊

Hi! I started at a new company 2 months ago and while I’m really enjoying my job so far, I’m having a hard time gauging whether or not I’m doing a “good job.” My role seems to be always evolving, which is fine and I actually enjoy being a support to the greater marketing team, but I feel like I need better defined targets to make sure I’m meeting expectations. Also, when I ask my boss what they’d like to see, I don’t ever get a clear answer. (Cont’d in comments)

Anyone have any good Italian restaurants? Used to go to merlo on maple but they closed years ago 😞

There's a lot a chatter (not Chatter) in this bowl over the last year about consultants joining Salesforce. What about the other way around - consultants leaving Salesforce or plotting their exit? We know you're out there....

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?

How are you mitigating the risk of a looming recession on your portfolio (401k and investment) ? I understand time in the market beats timing the market but is there any hedges that can be made ....

This is the second Four Points I've stayed in that has "Never Gonna Give You Up" on the lobby music playlist #rickrolledagain

dreading the workweek, so instead of going to bed and getting a good night’s rest, I’ll stay up to give myself a false sense of delaying Monday

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Suggest a congratulations gift ($150)for SO for a professional achievement. F/28, scientist.

Rings of Power >>>>>>> House of Dragons

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

Recent song stuck in your head?
For me, it’s Kodaline - ‘All I want.'

Any recs on similar track / band please.

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

What does a manager have to demonstrate in order to get promoted to the next level?

what you say about Capgemini Salesforce practice? salary, benefits? culture?

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

Is it possible to find projects starting at the beginning of January? Looking for projects now but concerned there won't be many available meaning I'll likely get extended on my current project 😔

What resources (online prep, books, case books, peers, mental math, etc) did you use when getting ready for case interviews? I’ve seen several online — Management Consulted, Hacking the Case Interview, MConsultingPrep, etc — and would appreciate any insights on what was helpful!

I always tell myself that I'm only going to go out one night in the weekend. And then this one night turns into two 🙃

Where can I get a a reasonably priced pair of tan suede chukkas? #benchthoughts

What’s the grossest thing you’ve found in your food?

What firms (consulting and industry) have good medical benefits? (Using BCG's as my baseline for good)

We need the ability to filter politics... getting real tired of the same old conversations bubbling to the top...