Thoughts on Starwood ending deal with Marriott? As a loyal SPG ambassador, I am not sure whether to be disappointed or jumping for joy...🤔

Looking to do a trip with parents and siblings(all in 20s) to Europe in May and only have about a week. Dad/brother love history so we’re initially thinking Italy. Any suggestions?

So what do we really think the future of consulting travel will be after all this?

Howz studying at UK different than US or Australia ?

Does it have brand value better in terms of working in UK for some years and travel back to India ?

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?

Are timeshares worth it with spg?

Found a bed bug in a Radisson Red in Campinas Brazil, how many points?

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.

Good credit card to open? Thinking Amex gold - anyone have it and recommend? Or any others?

29/M , I love to listen , cook and travel internationally.
I am looking for a Female who is funny, stylish and willing to try new things.

Definitely not a fan of Westin's "Eat Well" proposition. I'm working in the room at 2:00 AM and the most appetizing menu item is a cold turkey avocado and arugula wrap. I just want a burger and fries!

Best hotel reward programs?

Any good places to relax near Vegas, within a day or so drive? I'm taking a long road trip and ending there and want to relax somewhere before flying out. Ideally not more than $200 a night. Understand that it's the desert but thought maybe some good lakes or desert resorts nearby

Dad got laid off. Drinking got worse. Attempted assault on sis and mom. Had to put up in hotel. No clue on next steps (legal and personal). Project is complete shit show and SM is not getting it. Idk man...

Hey! Considering negotiating my pay after 1 year of CT experience. In Florida my base is $29/hr. How much of a raise should I ask for (if they don’t automatically give one)? And should I wait to be a travel tech with another year of experience?

Hi, will be staying in London next week. Does anyone have an Accenture rate code for the Marriot / Hilton in London?

Hi,
I will be joining EY GDS Kol consulting on 5th Dec, however, I have a flight on 5th morning and will be landing by 11 a.m.. Just want to know if NHO will be on 5th only? If yes, will it be offline or online and what time does NHO begin?

Can someone confirm if Marriott does not give complimentary breakfast with a points booking? Booked with 25k points and was told no complimentary breakfast..

HELP!
I have raw sales data on one tab, which includes a sales rep ID number. My second tab has that sales rep ID number in column 1 and the rep name in column 2. How can I get the rep name added to the correct line items in the raw data?

First time pregnant about 10weeks. Worried about exposure to Covid. We were at a wedding and most guests came down with Covid. Anyone heard about big risks to pregnancy this early on due to Covid?

At 29 weeks. What are the things to start doing now? Feeling a bit anxious about the closing D date. How can I be better prepared. Have already signed up for birthing classes in Sept and am doing prenatal exercises.

I realized I've been a dummy for getting a job at a creative agency and not working on my portfolio. Most of the projects I've taken on, I've done so as a way to support others without taking much credit for it. Now, a better opportunity came along and I don't have anything to show for my talent as a designer. ALWAYS take credit for what you do, even if it's not your project to begin with.

DO YOU JUST ASSUME THE COST OF YOUR MARKETING ACTIVITIES? I am looking to allocate their cost in the marketing budget in a way that won't rely on several layers of assumptions. How do you reliably estimate the cost of different marketing activities (email, social, web, etc) when you don't have specific people or tools allocated to each function and costs are spread across many channels? Ads seems the easiest, but even then there's time and overheads... I've been looking for a reliable model.

Struggling with this whole work life balance thing. Is it possible to have a semblance of a life/hobbies? If so, how? Most of my socializing is honestly in the microcosm of the firm (drink nights etc)

Public finance exit opps?

Hi fishes,
My LWD is 18th July and I chose vendor pickup for my assets(expected pickup is 10th July).
Is there any limitation or chances of facing issues on Not having laptop with me(for other exit clearances).
Also it would be great if someone can give guidance on exit clearances as I'm worried that I will miss out something.
TIA.

Are forums dying out? Are they still worth developing for a new community, or would you go straight to Discord/Slack?

If someone goes to Dubai as a third party contracter for job, is it still possible to get a job in India and come back.?

I’m exhausted 😓

When should a stub start getting worried about not having much work and low billable hours?
I’ve asked for work but no luck. I know they say this is normal for a stub but when should I start getting worried and consider looking for exit options? Fyi, I like my practice group, so I don’t want to change to a different group within my firm, hence would have to lateral, if I have to. Also, other co-1st years are churning in high hours.

LADIES: SWEAT, Fitbod or else for HIIT workouts & committing to a routine?

Anyone who plays badminton or squash casually here?

What are all the agencies “return to work” policy? Are most agencies offering flex schedules / reserve a desk approach?

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

Fish that flew from Canada to US recently— does the shoppers drug mart Covid antigen test work for fit to fly certification?

How can I get one of my coworkers to stop apologizing before they make any comment or possible feedback that may come off as a critique? I’m an analyst, so they aren’t trying to suck up or anything :(

Seriously considering buying a used camper, doing a light renovation, and taking it out west and just working remote next summer. Put all of my belongings in storage, set my parents address as mailing address, and just be a nomad for at least next summer. I would get a Verizon router for WFH. Am I crazy to be seriously considering doing this? Single M 🐠, 26.

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Business travellers with status get priority boarding - why do you go stand in line way before boarding? You don’t need to worry about cabin space, what are you trying to prove? 🤔

Alright, fishies, let’s try this again. Name drop boutique firms that have offices in San Francisco Bay Area. Big 4 is not my future (as many many MANY of you have repeatedly said I’m not good enough for). So, I’m taking the hint and crossing MBB and Big 4 off my list but still hoping a smaller firm will consider me.

I’ve been phished so many times (due to checking emails while on client calls, or while my kids are screaming my name) that I do not even know how and when to fully distinguish if I am being phished or not.

This is a really dumb question, but what does a headache feel like? How do I know if I have one? I have a weird head feeling, but wouldn’t describe it as achey, just annoying

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

RIP Hank Aaron ⚾️

What is the salary range for an A/SA in Finance Transformation at KPMG? MCOL city

Hi Everyone, I applied to 2 positions at Guidehouse back in June. 1 application says reviewed, the other Under Review. As of yet, I have not received any calls or emails regarding my application. How long does it take to receive a response? Could anyone help me in finding out the current status?

Need a good recommendation for a home office chair. I work from home a lot and need a new chair. My new one isn’t cutting it for me- it’s not comfy and I have lower back pain.

Can we all recognize most of us are privileged? If you want to make a difference, even small, I'll give you easiest one you can. Donate $100 to your cities bond fund. We all can afford it. Many cant

Any recommendations for mattresses for a side sleeper (medium firm) and on the cheaper end? (Moved to a new city and don’t know how long I will stay…may only be a year)

If anyone needs a referral to KPMG, reach out to me on DM!

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

List of tech companies with corporate strategy teams?

Going to give my resignation on Wednesday (30 days notice required). But MDs want to staff me on a 2 week project that I don’t really want to do during my last 30 days. What’s the best way to get out without too much bad blood?