Taking my phone off airplane mode in the morning is like pulling the pin on a grenade as all the hundreds of emails and Skype messages from India come in to blow up my phone

Best place to book an Airbnb in South Florida or West Palm beach area?

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

Just booked flight to Hong Kong. Best SPG/Marriott to book on points? Trying to find proximity to good nightlife, restaurants, and public transportation. (Cont.)

Starting to look at exit opportunities, anybody aware of DC based opportunities with international travel? Background is analytics.

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.

Best SPG property to stay in London?

I have just immigrated to worth, Illinois from the Middle East. I have 6+ years of experience (proofed by a certificate) from Four Seasons Hotel Amman. Can anyone recommend a 5 stars hotel with front desk supervisor vacancy?

Wow, LAX. 30 mins for an uber. Taxi line across the terminal. Guess I'll be hanging out here for a while... at least the weather is beautiful!

Planning a one-week summer vacation to Yellowstone Park area. Family unit of 6, so need to rent a single, large SUV. Just looked at prices and the cheapest car available for 6 people with unlimited mileage is $3,500+. Makes the vacation almost not worth it. Anyone have any recommendations on how to get a better deal? Any discount codes? Thank you in advance!!

Hi all, could you please which one is a better option Finestra Pune or JPMC Bangalore
and how expensive Pune to Bangalore any idea

kindly suggest thanks in advance!!

I can get to next tier (Titanium) Marriott Status using my annual choice award or with a credit card - question being, what historically has been the best offer on the Bold or Boundless cards and how does the current offer compare?

Looking to book two Iberia tickets using avios NYC to MAD business class in March but can't seem to find availability - can anyone help?

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?

I am new to United Silver and I purchase economy tickets. Is the best strategy to check in exactly 24 hours ahead and switch my seat to an open economy plus seat?

Need 6 Marriott nights to titanium (spend doesn’t matter). 1 - would any hotel manager cut you a deal? (Ie if 6 nights is 60k; let me pay 30k and get the nights and I won’t use the room?); 2 - where are cheapest Marriott hotels? I found 10k per night in burbs of Chicago? 3 - would any cheap Marriott let me run this scam remotely? (Ie call Abilene Texas, check me in without my showing up)

Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. Any recommendations for hotels at Makkah and Madina. InshaAllah planning a trip in December for umrah. Also, is it just me or is the living in the zam zam tower overrated? It seems there is always a line for elevators and it seems to be a time consuming affair to get out for prayers. Jazakallahu khair.

As things start to open up fully, some of my institutional clients are sending notices that we are expected to do X activity over zoom from here on out (things we used to do in person). Clearly it’s a cost cutting measure. Anyone else feel like filing for telephonic appearance so the insurance company can save a buck isn’t going to sit well with judges who prefer in person attendance? I hope they deny all of them so my billables don’t suffer. Less travel = more desk bs I have to do to hit quota

MLS or CLS what the catch to travel? What are your pros and cons ?! Who do you travel thru?

Thinking about taking a solo trip over Labor Day weekend! Where should I go? 🤔

Do we know if there is a sponsoring partner that oversees this benefit/ program that I could have more of a heart to heart conversation with? Not getting too far with the general email box and admin contact. From the benefit policy documentation, my understanding is that EY reimburses employees for surrogacy / adoption related expenses up to $50k lifetime. However, anything related to IVF or medical procedures has to go through insurance (also limited to $50k lifetime benefit). Continued…

Folks making more than £100K: How do you deal with the 60% effective tax rate on the 100-125K bracket? (HMRC gradually reduces your £12,750 personal tax-free allowance to £0.)

This is the first time it is happening to me. With one month to go until the end of the tax year, I'm thinking of making a one-off extra pension contribution next payroll.

Any other effective strategies with only one month to go?

So I'm fairly new to the restaurant business; only in like 4 years (only two concepts). Both have been pure chaos that causes so much stress and anxiety. Is this industry wide or am I just unlucky with the 2 concepts I've experienced so far?

what you buying?

Mother and sister are getting cabin fever. Father is being a bit irrational. I'm just going with whatever keeps them calm so I can retreat back to my room and be an introvert in peace. Anyone else?

Wondering if anyone has a good example of a brand that originally sold a commodity/mass food and successfully introduced a premium/luxury line, under the same brand name. Kicker is the brand has to have started as mass then gone upmarket, nor vice versa.

Anyone know of a Spanish-speaking catholic priest in the area that can do a wake service and burial prayer? My mom’s funeral is this Saturday and the priest we had made arrangements with can no longer attend. Any help/leads would be greatly appreciated.

Have you felt like the industry (including job searching) left you contempt or jaded to the point, you’ve started turning into a nihilist?

Investing newbie here trying to invest my hsa. Debating if I should do 100% on something like viix for simplicity or if I should diversify? If diversifying, what’s a recommended approach? Perhaps 2-4 funds? Many thanks for the help.

Anybody read Ants Among Elephants? Thoughts?

In which area does Accenture provide stay in Hyderabad? Any idea anyone?

I recently joined a company after being self employed. I’m on hubs’s health insurance. We have no kids. It’s United healthcare. The company offers United as health insurance. What’s the best way to compare plans? I have not been in this situation before so apologies in advance if this is a dumb question.

Not a comp related post, but I have an Air Canada eCoupon worth $300 cad that I am selling. If anyone needs to purchase a ticket soon and wants it at a discount, please put your best offer in the comments (it is valid for three years from today)

My MD won't stop saying "penetrate" in our meeting. Apparently I still have the humor of a 10-year-old

I am investing as a beginner. What is a good company to start a brokerage account with ? Fidelity, Ameri E Trade, ML? I’m looking to put my money in index funds.

Hi All, what is the package one can expect for a senior business analyst (senior consultant) role in TW. YOE -12 (relevant YOE 9)

Road worriers, has anyone successfully received compensation for weather related flight cancellation / delay for personal travel?

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

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

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Wife discussing her work politics with me. Should I give her advice or stay mum?

TFW you see your friends every night of the week and pretty sure you will have separation anxiety next week!

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

Gearing for my first winter of traveling. Any tips?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

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

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

Has anyone heard of IVY: The Social University? What is this?

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

If I just chill on the bench for long will I still only get fired at the end of the year?

Has anyone ever been promoted from senior analyst and completely skipped the consultant levels? Does something like that ever happen?

Hotel rooms are so dry, it's driving me crazy

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Just got roasted in a feedback session. Any advice around managing perception/brand? It's amazing how a string of words can make you feel like a complete sack of shit :(

Digital hotel keys are sooo cool.

Going out on a limb here. T2 strategy house looking for referral to BCG. Any bowlers willing to support. Happy to chat about qualifications and who I am.