time for the tour d’ORD! You know, the American Airlines minimum two laps around the airport before gate arrival

Have an amount of Marriott points I would would like to use to buy United miles.

Any advice on carrying out this transaction?

Taking a side trip from San Diego (work trip) to Palm Springs in mid January by myself. I guess I’ll rent a car and drive there. I’d like to do a day trip to Joshua Tree. Should I stay in downtown Palm Springs? An outlying resort? Any other day trips? Female solo traveler. Also debated flying from SD to Santa Barbara instead of Palm Springs. Just want to be outside and enjoy good food, wine, scenery, hiking, relaxation.

Would love New Years recommendations within a 90 minute flight from Malaga, Spain. Leaning towards ski towns but open to other suggestions. Anyone have any recs? Thanks!

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

What’s an average S2 salary in FDD for high COL’s like NYC, SF, LAX and Chicago?

Staying a weekend in October in Salt Lake for the first time. Is it worth dropping more points to stay downtown or save some by staying on the outskirts?

Any one working in Emirates NBD in tech roles?

Anyone have any car rental hacks to get something other than a compact to show as a compact on the receipt? Traveling on federally reimbursable funds, so need to show a compact car. But hoping to get something nicer but not get flagged by the Bean Counters. Thanks!

Do you think we will be able travel by Christmas for a vacation?

Anyone else not getting points / nights for recent Marriott stays? Account activity isn’t working in the app

AMA: International Travel (US to Europe) During Coronavirus! I found very little info on this topic before my trip and had a bunch of questions which I wish someone could have helped with. Now, a friend and I both traveled US to Europe in the last week, different routes, in Econ/Biz. For anyone else looking to do the same, I’m happy to answer anything about the process - check in, flights, mask usage, security, visa checks, airports, social distancing, etc.

Hi folks!

I'm new to this platform. Brief Intro - A B.A (Tourism and Travel Management) grad from BLR, total 5.8 years of experience in Customer/Client focused Services and Business Development. Working for an Ed-tech as a Business Development Manager. (2+ yrs)
Currently pursuing Product Management course to switch n scale my career.
Would really appreciate any guidance/reference for Internships, or Associate Product Manager roles.

For experienced accounting professionals considering a transition into a career with solid work/life balance, a fast-growing biotech company near San Francisco is hiring for a SOX Compliance Manager and Senior Accountant/Manager roles. Roles pay well over $100k.

Generous benefits, fun company culture, and VERY favorable stock options. Message me if interested, and I will try to screen you for an interview!

Best Marriott property in Napa Valley on points?

Hope you’re enjoying good weather. When can I travel across the border for a weekend trip? Do I need to take a PCR test I plan to go to Belgium or Germany?

Senior in Chicago making $95k. What salary increase can I expect for cost of living if I move to San Francisco?

PwC SEA anyone?

What does an exit from Salesforce consulting look like? I’m in a technical role leading a small team so my understanding is a technical/solution architect or a development team lead at either Salesforce or an end user like Amazon/Amex.

I have bounced around a couple consulting companies so would prefer not to do it again. Total 4 YOE.

I don’t think I have enough YOE to go for a program architect role at SF otherwise I’d be interested.

I’m so bad at writing the background/ facts section for briefs… it always gets heavily edited and no one is giving me constructive feedback other than “advocate more”. In contrast, my legal argument section is generally without edits. For context, first defense lit job post appellate clerkship. Is this normal?? Any tips for getting better other than “advocating more”?

Hello fishes,
Can a capgemini employee join his client organization.

Just saw an old coworker post bragging about how she graduated from the most prestigious University in the world. It was obviously the Harvard Extension School…cringe

Any Benefits Analysts out there willing to share salaries? I am a remote employee but also looking in the Atlanta area. About 7 yoe and wondering if I’m cheating myself to ask for max $80k.

I get that Steinharts aren’t a great look. But where else can one find an ETA movement with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and 1000ft water resistance for $500?

What kind of offers are risk assurance professionals getting with 6 YOE in big 4?

Looking for role as Pega Business Analyst or Pega Business Architect. Let me know if anyone has any leads.

Reposting this:
Has anyone ever worked in Bytedance/ Amazon (APAC)? How’s the culture like and are the compensation package competitive?

Going through couple interviews with both companies at the moment, unsure which is the better company to work in.

The firm has approved of my transfer to a new city. I am also exploring opportunities in industry in the new city... is it a bad look if I leave a few weeks after I transfer?

Can we claim internet installation charges as well?

Hey folks, can anyone please tell me how much does a Senior Manager at Monitor Deloitte Dubai make?

Winter pants and boots you would recommend for men and women?

New investor here, should I sell my one singular Tesla stock(114% return) and look at some smaller stocks?

I got an offer from Infosys. My manager says they will retain me by providing the same offer what I got in Infosys, i have put my resignation and my manager is calling me on weekly basis and saying that he is talking with senior leadership. Will TCS retain me? Suggestions please. I heard TCS has stopped allocating funds for retaintion is that true?

Hi Fishes!

In search of roles in Data engineering, I have gotten the following offer-
1) Fractal - Test Engineer in Data -22LPA(21 fixed + 1 Signing)
2) Quantiphi - Senior Big Data Engineer - 21LPA(19+1+1)

I am looking for learning and growth! Which is a better opportunity to join and place to work at!

Currently biased towards Quantiphi!

Anyone can shed some light on the salary ranges for PMO technical lead senior associate at PwC? location: SoCal
thanks!!

What is a reasonable monthly budget for single folks living in Manhattan? I eat out rarely - maybe 2x / week and have the usual high 1BR rent + Wi-Fi + electricity and am netting monthly expenses at around 4K. Any other ideas on managing your money better?

Does anybody have good electric standing desk recommendations? Ideally in the $200-300 range.

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???

Plural tutoring session anyone? Looking to do as a weekend job. Current target OPs are "Has there been layoffs" and "What's your thoughts" but happy to expand.

Any good books/reads to learn aspects of Account Management / Engagement Management in context of tech consulting?

And the number one kool aid email of the year goes to *drumroll*






Tim Ryan!

BCGers your NYC office makes me pretttty jelly... 😳 can't wait for us to leave 52nd st

In your experience, is "Going above and beyond" rewarded by your company? Or is it taken for granted?

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

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.

Chicago is on the verge of making history..!! For the first time ever, months of Jan and Feb are going to be snowless. And we have an orange buffoon denying climate change.!! 😢😧🙄

Does McKinsey New Ventures sponsor people for MBAs or not?

Every time I turn something in, manager always find faults in them

Anyone have good book recommendations that I can learn from and are entertaining? Trying to survive a 10 hour flight this weekend 🆘🆘🆘

Better to get suits made in Shanghai or Hong Kong? Any recommendations on tailors?

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

Looking to buy a house in Seattle. Will start search in a month or so. I know it's a competitive market and some people even say it might be a bubble. Any advice?

where should i align myself in consulting for the best chances of an exit opp in VC?

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