Stuck in PHL airport - any suggestions for passing the time for 3 hours?

Best SPG or Marriott in San Francisco?

Solo trip to Puerto Rico. Any recs? Thanks fam.

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.

Has anyone ever had any success in getting a delta base economy fare refunded? Am no longer going on a trip and wondering if I can get those points back that I used to cover the fare

37 / 13 years / 215K / PDX

Are lounges truly worth it if you're not doing a serious long-haul trip? What about the difference between flying business and flying first class

We are looking to travel to the Caribbean in December. The goal is to stay at an all inclusive resort for around $4k, including travel. Any ideas of good places? We were thinking Jamaica, Curaçao, ect

Moving to San Diego in the spring from the central coast. Any recs on places to live (late 30’s with a kid)? Want to be close to restaurants and things to do, but a little too old and tired for gas lamp!

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…

Are you a PA in the San Francisco Bay Area? If so, what is your specialty and salary?

What is EY’s WFH policy post Covid? I’ll be joining the firm and want to gauge the office (especially decision makers) views on teams’ working flexibility. Will be in the ATL office if that helps

Hi all, I am trying to DCA bi-weekly into Vanguard ETFs, (VO, VTI etc). It seems like Fidelity does not support auto buying of non-Fidelity ETFs. So I was wondering which of these options you think is best?

1. Open a Vanguard Invest account
2. Look for Fidelity ETFs that are similar to Vanguard ETFs
3. Use smaller brokerages like SoFi l, Robinhood etc.

I really do not want to manage nor be active. My goal is to log-in like once every 6 months.

Thank you all.

Does anybody know of any fast track promotions or instant status with IHG hotel program for PwC or in general?

Has anyone travelled to NYC recently via train/bus/plane?

Should I time travel? I’m so bored of daily play I’m eager to catch new fish & bugs yet at the same time, I don’t want to miss out on anything lol.

Anyone have any recommendations for an affordable (10k or less initiation fee) country club in GA? Don't mind at all if it's a bit of a drive from Atlanta proper. Just looking for an oasis away from the city life.

For the 🐠 that have traveled to Egypt, can I get some recommendations on tour companies? I’m traveling with my partner (two females) and would like to have something arrange. 🙏

Going for a cyber SRC interview in San Diego. What’s the salary for Senior consultant 2 and 3? At pwc it’s around 120k. Wondering what’s in EY.

Can anyone recommend a wedding Photographer that would be available to shoot the first Friday in January, that will not cost an arm and a leg?

Hi I got an offer from Hexaware and HCL .can somebody help me which should I go for.

Ok, everyone, time for bed! Must wake up early for another painstakingly productive day of WFH!!!

Hey fishies! Been a GVP consultant for 3.5 years now, hard work, tough “in trouble” clients, and just haven’t had the chance to work with a team long term! Been in the industry a while, current Head of DSPV and looking to jump back into FT work. Non-MD so it’s hard to find companies that will hire me even though I teach in grad school and headed for my PhD. Any thoughts? Openings?

Can you get pdf score reports of gmat online exams?

Hey, where are you from and how are you doing?

Anyone at ZS willing to chat about a SIPA role? A recruiter reached out to me.

Recruiter is telling me that fund administrators pay more than private funds at SM/Director levels. Are people seeing this? I always thought it was the other way around

Is Meetup legit and a good way to meet people? Looking to find new things to do with new people

What is an average review like? Trying to see if my reviews were good/bad

If I get fired while on OPT without getting my H1-B stamped, is it useless or can it be used in future for some other job?

Just joined and not exactly sure if we have a time sheet we have to submit?!

Any thoughts on how do we deal with an incompetent boss who you dont look up to and have no trust that you would ever get credit for the work you would do for him/her? Given that changing the boss is not an option.

Is it a good Idea to inform my boss that I'm looking for other opportunities

Best consulting firms to work for in Hartford CT area?

Been with D for 8 months. This is my 2nd job in 2.5 years but thinking of jumping ship with all the lay-offs in my area. Will I be seen as a job hopper? Really like it here don’t want to be laid off.

Does the IRS $61,000 total contribution limit include IRA contributions? Or just 401k (employer, employee before tax or Roth, and after-tax)?

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.

Has anyone taken one of those online executive courses, like the Harvard Extension School offers? Looking to use my $5k of tuition reimbursement and already have an MBA. Worth it? Best programs?

Any good books/reads to learn aspects of Account Management / Engagement Management in context of tech consulting?

When you alt travel do you: A) Report the extra flights as a regular business expense [non-taxable] or B) Claim them as taxable reimbursement [taxable as compensation to you]?

🐟 without dependents, what % of your monthly income do you save and what % do you contribute to 401k.

Hello! I have a friend who is an MD and wants to transition into consulting… specifically healthcare consulting. Any good healthcare consulting practices that are hiring? Trying to help him out :).

Not sure if I am getting laid off. What are some key signs. Thanks in advance for your help?

What firms and/or practice groups make it easy to transfer overseas or do an assignment abroad? For example, US citizen wanting to work in Europe.

In Vegas. Anyone know any good promoters?

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.

I am 25. How do people handle this quarter life crisis? Feeling lost, stuck in a rut, etc. Scared of the future and of not knowing what and where I could be. Feel like I am just coasting by and life is passing me by as I look on.

Curious what is the normal annual adjustment in McKinsey, Bain and Deloitte. Associate level. Is it 8-15% depends on the performance?

What’s the best ergonomic mouse y’all recommend? Can you please provide a link? TIA

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

Recommendations for improving lower back / sciatica pain. Is there a seat cushion / lumbar support cushion that genuinely helps you? I’m all ears. I have a high quality office chair and try to use my desk in standing mode at least once a day and wear good trainers for feet support. But the lower back pain is a killer. Driving now too ends up hurting :(

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?