This is my first holiday season in San Diego/California, where are the best places to ring in the new year? Or, should I make the trip to L.A.?

Hi everyone. Not on H1B just yet but does anyone have experience traveling to Mexico,Canada or the adjacent islands on an expired F1 visa (Still OPT eligible) through the Automatic Visa Revalidation?

I’ll wait till the holiday weekend ends then send out a survey to get an idea of the demographics we have in this group

Thoughts on hook and Albert travel bags

Does google flights increase the price on repeat searches if you don’t book the flight right away?

Switching jobs soon and will have a couple weeks at the end of November/start of December before the new job starts. Does anyone have any recommendations on a quick trip. I’m based in Chicago. Prefer international, since I’ve traveled to most places in the US. Thank you!

OPEN ROLE:
Administrative Assistant in San Francisco
MUST have a background in Financial/Banking Services and have a stable work history.
This is a very stable, growing, and reputable company.

$75-85k

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

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

I have an offer and want to negotiate

1. London base salary but I have to absorb all the expenses (train + stay)
I am thinking to negotiate to

2. home base salary and have my expenses paid for

I know that's depends on the amount I have to travel (and potentially stay) but at the moment this is unknown. Past 8 months was just twice a month + 2 nights stay.

The only thing I know is it won't be every week, the return trian ticket is about £80-100, depends I could plan ahead.

First time flying to client site for a project, I plan on flexing a trip once a month (flight will be cheaper than usual flight). Is that too often? Do SM’s usually not like if their analyst flex

Hi everyone, I’m an architectural designer (from Europe) with 1.5 yrs experience. I’m working for a practice in San Francisco, full-time from the office, getting 25 an hour. It is so expensive to live here, I am struggling to make things work. Is this a normal salary for someone of my experience or should I ask for a raise? I don’t want to be greedy but it’s so expensive out here… Thank you 🌈

Aside from all the usual benefits like paid vacation time, health insurance, 401k matching program, have you ever seen a truly unique business perk?

Best hotel in Phoenix? Prefer Marriott but open to others if it’s a great spot.

Traveling to Montreal tomorrow, any recs for food / sights / etc.? 🙏

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

Does PwC let you use your own card for business travel?

Got another global travel advisory re: covid 19 screenings. Anyone actually seeing changes at airports (for Schengen flights) lately? I haven’t.

Best places to stay in Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia? Who has had a great experience in these places and what made it special? : )

Headed to Rome, italy in mid September for a wedding and planning on spending 2 weeks in italy. I would like to do Sicily and Positano but i have no itinerary yet so any recommendations are very welcome! Thank you!

My friend and I were hoping to do a quick getaway to warmer weather this weekend (we live in Maine, so we're already freezing)! Our usual getaway is a quick trip to Florida but that's obviously not happening this week. Any suggestions for an awesome warmer place on a budget?

I just started doing insurance defense 3 months ago. A few of my billing entries have been cut. I feel very bad. Does anybody have any tips for writing better time entries?

First time flying to client site for a project, I plan on flexing a trip once a month (flight will be cheaper than usual flight). Is that too often? Do SM’s usually not like if their analyst flex

I'm a long time prosecutor getting into the ID game and billable hours. Are there any resources out there that can help me get more effective/efficient without spending months/years learning the hard way? Some days I'm at the office 10 hours, took virtually no breaks and yet only bill 7. 🤬

Lawyers who have gone in-house to work for a client - how does that conversation start? Who approaches whom?

I just got engaged on Sunday (!!) and my ring is just a little big. I’m reading online that most jewelers won’t resize a rose gold ring. Has anyone had any issues with this? I could go back to the family jeweler who designed the ring and would do it for free but the ring was designed in Michigan and I live in Chicago. Is it worth it to drive to Michigan to get it taken care of there?

To take advantage of the next big economic downturn, should I set up a Robinhood or Charles Schwab account?

How to be good at Sales and have a charismatic personality?
Any words of wisdom? Any great books to read? Any other recommendations?

Has anybody else experienced (what seems like) irreversible physical damage from working long hours? I worked about a month of 19 hour days 2 years ago (this was the peak of the season where I worked at least 12 hours a day) and my facial skin hasn't really recovered and the experience really aged me.

Questions ask during the H-1B stamping in india? Would be helpful from folks who’ve interviewed during COVID. Thank you

Anyone familiar with applying for Schengen tourist visas and how to get a long term one (2-3 year+)? They keep giving me ones for the duration of my stay and I’m racking up 200-300£ in visa fees each year…

Has anyone started/considered starting an individual/small business income tax preparation side gig? What were the challenges juggling w/ a Full Time job and getting clients?

I’m known amongst my IG circle for my content creation style, and I think I should give UGC/content-creation a try. I’m going to put all of my photos in a portfolio now, but how do I find gigs and jobs?

Kasowitz Benson - what is your opinion of them?

Candid thoughts on the Ogilvy LA office?

Top benefits at Bank of America?

Currently I work for a small company that does the construction of small cell utility poles and roof top sites for the major cell carriers like VZW, T-mobile, AT&T and so on. I am a project coordinator but I do everything under the sun. Created project tracker. Submitti bids, sourcing material, negotiating price on materials, handling post construction inspections, scheduling sub contractors, notifying stakeholders, coordinating with construction managers - property owners - building management.

For immunocompromised folks: Are you back to working at your office? And if so, what precautions are you taking in a world in which it seems most people aren’t concerned about getting COVID and then spreading it to others?

Deloitte Finance & Enterprise Performance...anyone know if this is the move to be positioned for a future VP/SM industry role in FP&A or Controllership? I.e. is it SOX, or strategic & digital finance?

I'm looking for a new Yoga class to join, does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in the Carlsbad area.

I want to get into surfing but have no idea where to start. Did anyone here start as an adult? What do you recommend?

Anyone here working in the construction industry, general contractor? I’m looking to relocate here and Would love to connect for some guidance on job search.

Hello people of San Diego! Would love to hear how y’all are affording to live here comfortably. Please state your company, position, TC, YOE, and do you have a side hustle? I’ll start - I’m an advisor in Wealth Management with TC of $70k, 3 YOE and no side hustle. Among other things, rent just jumped from $2500 to $3700 for 2 bedroom and areas were looking at. I’d like to “make it” here but if it means switching career to make money I’d like to get an idea to make the right job change.

Have you guys ever thought about unionizing? There's some rumblings at my company but I don't know too much about it

Hey friends we’re going to have our FIRST MEET UP this Sunday at Coronado beach.🏝️🙋

Friends, business, Tech, sunset and good vibes. We already have 12 people registered in whatsapp.

Like and comment to send you the link of the group. ⬇️

What are everyone's thoughts on making the Monthly Child Tax Credit permanent? I think it is an important step to care for the families in our area, but I know not everyone believes in this program

Hi SD bowl! My partner and I are both in our late 20s, into surfing & are looking to relocate to SD. With that in mind, what areas should we be looking at that’s aren’t PB? We’ll most likely start with Airbnb for long term renting prior to getting a spot.

What is street parking like in Little Italy? Looking at a place but will have to park on the street, specifically near grape street/Columbia street

Anyone hiring and entry-level developers? Graduated last year and have 1 year of experience. I also am international so not allowed to apply to government jobs. Would truly appreciate any help :).

Hey All, I'm new to SD. What are some of the top things I should check out, do, or see? I'm open to anything

Hi! I’m interested in moving to San Diego in the next six months. Any tips for job searching from New England? I’m currently working in social media, internal communications and content creation at a real estate firm. Curious to know if anyone has done that type of move and how did you navigate the job search.

Toured One Paseo in Del Mar this week and it’s just so damn perfect💔 But that price tag 😭💸 super new to SD. Any recommendations for similar vibes elsewhere that might be a bit more reasonably priced? Looking to stay away from downtown/super urban areas but not interested in extremely isolated areas either.

Just got divorced after being separated for a year. Any suggestions for places to go and meet new folks?

I feel like I'm going to get screweeeddd over with this upcoming housing market crash. I know we paid hundreds of thousands more than the house is worth 😭

Hi does anyone on here work for Accenture, Deloitte or really a company that is diverse and has a good work life balance that can help with referrals ? Ive had a career break for while and now looking to get back in the work force, in meantime been doing some freelance graphic design and marketing. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Moving to San Diego from Santa Barbara. Looking to be relatively central so I can meet people, go out for drinks or other fun active activities (I'm a runner) What are your thoughts on the vibes in Banker's Hill vs. Point Loma (liberty station) vs Little Italy vs North Park? Is there somewhere else I should be considering?

Did anyone else get a ridiculous rent increase this year?

Anyone know a good date option for 1st date - I’m in north county but taking out a girl who doesn’t drink on Friday night , so I don’t want to pressure her with a bar setting.

I am new to SD and I'm looking for recommendations on cute and/or unique bookstores to visit? Bookstores are my happy place and I would to know which ones I should be checking out!