Staying at a Marriott for my project, but have the SPG Amex because of my last. Love my Sapphire Reserve and I’ve been using that to pay for my hotel since I got it. Should I switch back to SPG Amex?

Anybody know if there is a way to automate a Gantt chart in excel when building out a roadmap? Essentially want to recreate the functionality of ms project because my client does not have project and wants a nice visual for the roadmap

At what point do you pull out money from stocks to buy your first home. Stocks seem to keep going up but I guess so does housing but how do you know you're making the right adjustment in overall portfolio allocation?

Has anyone been to the UK lately from the US? What are the Covid requirements / restrictions? Thank you!

Any recommendations for best balance transfer card? Like zero APR for 15-18 months and no fee? Also nice to have points or cash bonus

How suspicious is it that the client that just gave the pitch of VW in the US to Johannes Leonardo used to be one of the executives from Johannes Leonardo?

Do you charge a flat fee for representing a buyer in a straightforward purchase and sale of one property? What’s ballpark legal fee — from LOI to PSA to diligence to closing? Assume pretty clean title, maybe one CC&R.

Looking for a great realtor with knowledge of East Austin. Any recs?

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.

For those of you who hold cryptos, what multiple of your initial investment is your current balance?

Has anyone gone thru a vendor onboarding with InterPublic group (IPG)? Who can tell me what it’s like / what’s involved? We just won a project and in curious… I hear the vendor onboarding / setup is lengthy and “intense” but would love to know how long it takes and what do they need from you that makes it “intense?”

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.

Hey guys,

Currently in Saas sales for MDM and AV, but I'm getting tired of the sales side and constant budget chase. Probably also because we get few leads and I have to do a lot of building pipeline from scratch. I'm thinking about taking some online courses to try to move over to cyber security, what would be the easiest step that way career wise- preferably also away fro sales?

First post? Ok I will start. My SPG nights for 2018 dropped from 101 to 91 after the merger.

Hi Guys,

I have an OL from LTI with a CTC-20 Lpa..As my mother had brain surgery, i need to be with her. i have asked HR to provide WFH. Does LTI support in these kinds of cases?? I have also asked HR to set up a call with the Project Manager.

Comments pls ..

I joined pwc india, kolkata as a senior associate in advisory los under data and analytics.which are the clients and in how many days project will be alloted??

Looking for a financial advisor to help us begin investing - any recommendations? Is $30K enough to start with?

Anyone know of a good cross-border US/UK financial fiduciary?

Does CSR earn 3x points at bars on drinks?

Is it recommended to join HSBC as a business analyst? How is the job security, quality of work for business analysts, and domain exposure in the (GTC) – WPB unit?

It’s a new week!! Target to win 🏆.. Win! And keep winning!

How serious are the independence/investment declarations while joining Big4’s in the U.K.
My parents have a couple of minor investments in the stock market. Do I have to include my parents investments even if they are citizens of another country and invest only within that country?

Has anyone successfully negotiated a salary increase when it's company policy not to give increase a month after promotion?

How’s everyone doing out there? Busy? Slow? Remote? In person? Lower rates?

Got an offer from Kantar Consulting to work on their retail/cpg product.
Currently working with IBM with 10+ yoe having joined IBM 10 months back. Currently at 25 lpa and getting an offer of 32 fixed+15% variable.

Now my question is - Is it worth the gamble to leave IBM and join Kantar consulting which btw is known for market research and not consulting.
Also would leaving IBM after 1 year look bad on CV?

How much Salary is getting for a digital advisor in Microsoft India

I am currently a VP in due diligence in EY. Looking for opportunities in Dubai or Singapore. Request if anyone can help.

Looking to go into either management or clinical applications. What’s the starting salary for a radiology supervisor and a clinical application analyst in ohio? I have my MBA and 5 years experience and a rad tech.

Started talking to this guy through group a group telegram and one day he offered to pay for my lunch as I had helped him out with something. Since then he has been offering to pay for my dinners, salon visits, shopping etc and I have accepted 3-4 times. I am in a steady relationship and my boyfriend doesn’t know about this. The other guy just says he likes paying for my stuff and there’s no agenda. Is this a little weird?

Bought shares in AFI and ARGO with plans to sell them this year to buy a house
Sell now before they crash even more?
Or put off buying a house untill the market bounces back?

People working in consulting - how did you find out if your side hustle infringes on your current employment? Want to make sure I don’t get in trouble

Hello all,
I am currently working as a data Scientist with overall experience of 5.5 years and relevant experience of 3 years. My current CTC is in the range of 11-12lpa (including variable).
What should my CTC as per market standards considering I have a PG degree in AI-ML from an recognised college?

Got a call for Jamaica location, QA role.
It’s through some Indian consultancy. They would pay in INR (2.5 lakh per month) .
Is that good to go and survive in Jamaica. Accommodation would be from consultancy.

Sometimes it feels half my day is spent jumping through hoops to schedule and then reschedule meetings around senior managements’ calendars...only for them to be so late they miss the meeting anyways🙄

I had completed 1st year in cognizant here is the situation can anyone please clarify the doubt ..my probation rating is 2 and not good comments and my role is PAT until today my colleagues role changed PAT to PA but my role is not changed why?is it behind the reason about review?

What is a simple way to explain to my boyfriend that investing in equity with an expected return of 10% is better than paying off debt that is growing at a rate of 6%. He has student loans and is adamant that he wants to pay all of them off immediately before saving any retirement money. I understand that many individuals use this strategy but I think investing in index funds for the long haul is better from a wealth accumulation perspective, without even factoring in tax implications of 401k

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

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

What are some ways to improve your Strategic Thinking? I am preparing for Google's General Cognitive Ability interview.. Have flunked it one time, getting chance again & don't want to screw it up..

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

Supply chain 🐟 - does anyone give AF about the APICS CSCP certification?

What are your covid travel essentials / tips? Traveling next week to meet the team and I’m feeling like a noob. Double mask or kn95 on the full plane? Are planes handing out wipes or do I gotta bring my own? Have kids and elders at home so want to be careful

Did your company provide a Work From Home stipend and, if so, how much was it?

Any book recommendations for someone who worries way too much about work? Have already read The Subtle Art...looking for other good ones? Specific to consulting would be awesome!

Is it worth leaving Deloitte for LEK? I currently have 1 year exp mostly in strategy projects and honestly the experience hasn’t been too bad. Not sure if I want to start over from the bottom but they’re offering 15k more. End goal is M7 mba. Is it worth the extra year?

Hey everyone,
I have a BSc degree from a semi-target university in the United Kingdom, and I currently have around 2 years of strategy consultancy experience at a Big 4 in one of Africa's most competitive economies. I'm looking to step into consulting in Dubai/ Abu Dhabi (MBB, Tier 2, boutiques, etc.).
Any referrals?
Thanks

What should I be doing to make myself more marketable for a future switch from federal to commercial consulting? Is there anything I should be doing currently while I’m federal to improve my exit opportunities?

Travel reimbursement…what’s the rule of thumb for when a client is considered out of town? Mileage, distance etc?

And, what’s required to be covered? Been out of the traditional consulting model for a few years now…

Just fired my therapist. Feels better than it should

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

Do you guys have Any good books on business? Not those self help books

Investment gurus - Appreciate pointers for resources (books, blogs, videos etc.) to read up on investment strategies. Just getting started and could use all the help. 🙏

Stupid question: do you get to alt-travel? Not fly home to your home office on the weekends, but use that budget to fly somewhere else?

What are some of the perks you get as a SC @EY or @D? Work phone, food vouchers, gifts, cringe benefits from SM/Ps etc..

Asking for a friend who's is deciding between these two companies and coming from industry!

Anyone here have an Amex high yield savings account? Was sent a promo email by them and am considering it as I have platinum but want to hear peoples experiences with it so far.