Switching my “usual” airline from United to Delta (I’m moving): What can I do to minimize the “pain” of losing status, accrued miles, etc?

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.

Best way to spend $600k Delta Miles?

Starting as an SM in S&A on the strategy side in the next few weeks. What does travel budget generally look like? I understand first class flights are a no go domestic which sucks, but hoping hotel and food budget makes up for it. Also, does Deloitte pay for platinum Amex or is that out of pocket?

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

Quick poll time. How old are you and how much debt do you have? Credit cards, student loans, vehicle loans, mortgage loans, etc., etc.?

I'm 31
$8k in debt (All credit card. No mortgage currently, but looking to buy. Car and student loans are paid off.)

Which award did you pick when you hit 50 nights in SPG and why?

1 night free
10 upgrade nights
5 Elite Qualifying Nights

Incoming BA - any advice/links on the math for the best credit card for personal use?

If JetBlue moves my departure time by 3 hours can I get a credit card refund or only travel bank?

I don’t get why people get so mad when planes are delayed due to weather. It’s not like the gate agent will clear up the skies

Left on vacation with the boyfriend, 1 hour into the drive realized I forgot my Switch at home 🤦🏼‍♀️ Effectively adding 2 hours to our trip to go back for it, hope this dumb sea otter event doesn’t lead to me getting dumped on vacay 🙃

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?

Is taking the bus to work as convenient as taking the tube? Thinking of getting a place that by bus has a lesser commute than train but worried about traffic, frequency, etc. of the bus. Basically 20 mins bus vs 27 mins tube? Thanks!

Any recommendations on seaside towns that would be fun for a 5-6 day stay within an 8 hour drive of Boston? Going next week, so not a place that's a ghost town in October.

Anyone from TA associates Strategic Resource group? How is it like? Work, hours, locations (given small number of offices, do you travel for strategic projects at portfolio companies? All distance?)

One of your roommates (and a close friend that you’ve known for years) has a flight to catch. He has a suitcase, a duffle bag (no wheels), and a backpack. In order for him to get to the airport would you:

A) offer to drive him to the airport that’s about .5 miles away (5 minute drive)

B) tell him to order an Uber since you know his work would pay for it

C) tell him to not be lazy and walk half a mile to the nearest public transportation stop, with all that luggage, and take public transit

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

Recommendations for a weekend in SF?

Hi! I am an Analyst with 6 years of experience. Currently I am holding an offer from United Airlines & Axtria. I am confused with the current economic situations which to choose.

Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in Key West or things to do? Thanks in advance!

Did you do the NIPT? I just had my first prenatal appt and they scheduled me for the NIPT at 10 weeks. I’m a little nervous and anxious. Did anyone get it and got a false positive? Do you not recommend it? I wish I could ask family but we’re not telling anyone until the 12 weeks mark.

Who’s on their way to FAT FIRE?

I’v been in digital marketing for almost 5 years. I want to switch to marketing operations or research, because I find I’m better at and more interested in market research, audience research than keyword research or writing ad copies. I applied for some marketing research and operations roles, but no luck.

I understand I don’t have enough direct experience and platform experience, like Nielsen.

Any advice?

Any good Chinese food around/near Arlington? I’m looking for stuff like lo mein, Singapore rice noodles, etc. not sketchy hole in the wall, but decent hole in the wall

Thoughts on VCCP London for strategy?

Underrated tech companies to work for? E.g. not FAANG.

Pregnant with my second and I have no will to work. I use to be passionate about my work, but now I m forcing myself to complete the bare minimum tasks needed from me. Not taking any proactive assignments.

Has anyone else felt similar during pregnancy or postpartum?

Any mass hiring happening for freshers??????

Anyone here who made the exit from Big 4/MBB consulting to a VC? If so, I’d love to hear about how the experience is so far. (Not to mention the WLB and comp!) I’m considering a career change but have no one in my network I can go to for insights. Thx! 🙏🏾

Has anyone successfully turned their side gig into full-time? Or an income enough that it could be?

Any news from DPW? 🤔🤔

Hi Friends,
Can you please let me know the current package Mindtree is offering for the below YOE and Skill.

YOE - 5 years and 3 months
Skill - SAP BASIS Consultant

Thanks in advance.

Has anyone made the move from a modern vehicle to buying something older and less practical due to their decreased commute or need for a vehicle due to covid? If so, what’d you get and are you happy with the decision?

A couple of team members have rephrased what I just said during meetings. What’s a good way to acknowledge it and ask them why they are repeating what I’ve just said?

Anybody received a decision on their final interview round or an offer from Deloitte UK recently? I am waiting for a decision since over a month now.

Who else is doing expenses on an amazing Saturday? I noticed a $50 dinner charge. Damn you Sheraton. I hardly ate anything that night.

What does a Senior Associate at McK mean? I thought it was Assoc —> EM?

Anyone from the Milan office of McKinsey that can share their experience in this particular region? Also interested in how does it compare to BCG in terms of environment, pressure and benefits.

Anyone have info on MBB/Strategy& supply chain consulting? Group size, actively hiring, common backgrounds (MBA/certifications required/helpful?), project types, & interview prep tips? Looking to enter as an experienced hire. Currently a procurement financial analyst and just passed my CSCP certification. Ex-big4.

Thanks!

Been offered a role at Accenture. Apparently it sits within the strategy team and is part of the Capability Network (CN) business. Is this their version of internal outsourcing/nearshore?

Having a bad morning so I got a cold brew before going to client site..... then I dropped it.... everywhere.

I recently lost my job and connected with an MD who runs a small firm through fishbowl. They received my resume and were impressed by my profile. It was obvious I was looking for a full time role

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

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

Ekaterina is back 😍😏💅🏻

What books should I read about being a great manager?

Anyone work in the business transformation group in industry?

Worst comment accidentally sent to all in conference call?

Day 3 of my project and I’m already checked out pls send help

How much do you all pay for rent for a 1BR? In the DC metro area?

Does anyone have the inside track on what when/how schools will reopen in NYC?