The Westin in Times Square is actually so nice

EY fish - can anyone of you please share INSZOOM link? Currently traveling and need to access it. I don’t have access to EY laptop

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Does anyone know 80G foundations that we can donate to, who could give something worthy in return?

One example, ISKCON membership. It costs 35k, but you get stays at ISKCON guest houses domestic/internationally at minimal costs of room maintenance.

What is a good credit card to get for travel?

Fly to Columbus on connecting flight or to Atlanta and drive?

Planning to go to Mexico during thanksgiving with husband. No idea where to go. Recommendations? Doesn’t have to be resort / beach.

Hi, I'm going on a family vacation to Dominican Republic in January. Looking for some suggestions on best things to do, see and experience.

Does Centurion Lounge access justify the Amex Platinum fee? 80% of foreseeable travel will be through IAH, DFW, and LAS.

Best non-travel credit cards? I have Chase Marriott and SW but looking at best value cards during Covid. Esp Amexes. TIA!!!

Traveling out to Montana/Idaho/Wyoming early September. First time out west / big sky country. Any recs for activities/food/breweries are much appreciated. Have a rough itinerary that includes a couple different local activities/the national parks.
Thank you!!

Hello travel buddies! I have recently started travel hacking and currently have the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Capital One Venture, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, and Citi Premier Cards. Please comment if you would like a referral link for any of these!

Anyone know the rough price of WiFi on American Airlines flights

Do you guys have any tips or when to purchase ticket to south east asia? All tickets I see is hovering around $2000 roundtrip.

Going to Jamaica in December. Please share some recommendations for where to stay, activities, places to visit, where to eat, etc.

Bachelor party in vegas in september. Estimated 10 attendees. I’m not a groomsman so i’ve been held out of planning but im more of the well traveled attendees so trying to help. Any rec’s on suites/lodging in general for a group this size? Never traveled with such a big group and prices on the strip are insane rn

Is there an issue with American Airlines right now? No one in the Charlotte airport can get a boarding pass in person or from the website

Planning on a trip from NYC to Miami. Need 2 suggestions — 1) best neighborhood to stay for 2 laid back women in their late 30’s, 2) best way to move around between car rentals vs Uber? If car rental, any recommendations on which rental to use given the astronomical gas and rental prices?

Would you rather have 5x amex MR points or 3x chase UR points for each dollar spent on flights? Why? Company let's me book flights on personal cards and trying to decide which to choose.

Anyone been to bluebird cafe in Nashville? Worth the hype? I’ve done the honky tonks on a prior trip and looking for something new to check out

Anyone taking advantage of the 15% Marriott gift card discount? I missed out on the 20% back in May and am tempted

Anyone else sickened by Amy’s use of her black kids as props? You didn’t have to tell us that those two black kids were adopted, but way to make them feel different.

Signed up for improv theater to break my presentation anxiety. I'm freaking out a bit - but hopefully it will help. Wish me good luck.

Anybody on Trintellix? Thoughts ?

why do famous celebrities rarely go to prison for crimes they commit?

How do you distinguish between a pink flag and a red flag?

Does anyone know a good Laptop for $1100 that would have the following specifications: Intel I5 10th Gen, processor, 512GB SSD, 16 GB RAM with Windows pro, with at least a year of warranty?

Hello, I am looking for referrals at EY. Thank you and much appreciated

Level 9 average salary?

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What do you think would be the best office & sector to work in ?

Looking for UI Architect candidates that have heavy front end enterprise wide application experience including knowledge of Angular and/or React. Remote position but need to be legally able to work in the US with no sponsorship. No C2C or agencies please.

Should I just take the L on draftkings? Been holding since $50 and doesn’t show any signs of slowing the downtrend…

Anyone have Producer friends / contacts at Pandora? Looking for an in. 🙌🏻

Any recommendations on resources for standard legal agreements such as paid talent, locations, photo releases, etc.?

Do you know of any full time/freelance creatives who also direct commercials? Like, ones who cherry pick jobs they want to work on?

I’ve been negotiating a settlement on behalf of a client. OP is a major corp. we’ve gone back and forth for months, almost a year. Finally came to a final agreement and we’re reviewing for final signature. Then client is reviewing and decides they want something else modified. It’s a point of contention. OP has said no. Should I communicate this to client before pushing back against OP’s rejection of the mod?

Does anyone invest on WeBull? Are you actually able to get IPO prices for popular IPOs?

Is it worth getting PMP, Scrum, CSCP?

What do you guys do when you're asked to share your screen for a presentation where you're just a listener? If I weren't presenting I'd take notes or work but now I can't!

What firms would you consider to be top tier for implementation?

Would be interested in rationale/rating criteria or niche/segment if you do have opinion or insight - can include PI, Tech, Ops, M&A, etc.

Hello! I’m going to BSchool in August. Any recommendations on books / websites / videos to be more prepared for management consulting interviews?

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)

What is everyone’s top 1 or 2 favorite books on personal finance? I’m always looking for a new one to bring into the fold of what I’m doing

People, there is a Politics bowl. Please stop dumping your political garbage in this one.

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.

Question to those of you who ask others to write emails/submit a request on your behalf: Why? Wouldn’t it be faster to do it yourself?

I feel like these “incredible” exit opportunities consulting gives you is only applicable to MBB (i.e, companies only value MBB experience vs others). Any successful exits from Big 4 folk?

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

Does anyone have resources on how to quickly make pretty slides? Just transferred from audit to consulting and am hoping to skill up before my first project. Any tips are appreciated.

Is getting the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) Certification worth it? I could see it opening many doors but should I just shoot for my MBA instead? Have about 3 YOE

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

Real talk, what do you think inflation really was this past year? 7% is so obviously fake news to stop people from panicking. Everywhere I go stuff is 10,20, even up to 50% more expensive and I’m not talking gas. EDIT: I’m in a HCOL city

Hello, recently got invited for first round video recorded interviews with FTI consulting for summer 2023 consulting intern. Anyone have any advice or know how the interview process is like? Would appreciate it, thanks!

Interested in a San Francisco/Bay Area networking/support group for consultants that have been laid off?
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Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm