Travel budget crackdown... Flying Southwest 😱

Any pointers on which practice areas at BCG Dubai has most clients in Dubai/remote work? Planning to join BCG Dubai soon and because of some personal issues, I just cannot travel outside Dubai. Will it be possible at BCG Dubai?

My friends think it's cool that I "get to" travel all the time, they don't get how disruptive my job really is... #flightattendantproblems

Where is the excel with the best Hilton discount corporate codes

Layover in KCI. Flight desk tells me I can't get on the earlier flight cuz I "bought a matinee ticket and this flight is a night show." Bish, yo brain broke!

Which holding company gets the best rental car discount? And which rental company?

1st time going to Spain in May. Thoughts on the itinerary? Barcelona 4 days -> Seville 3 days -> Cordoba 1 days -> Grenada 2 days -> Madrid 3 days

Hello everyone. Any law firms hiring for international litigation, immigration or international arbitration? I have law degrees from both Paris and the United States and I will soon be sitting for the Paris and New York bar exams (fluent in French and English)

What are some fun ideas for projects about describing setting? I was going to have them create travel brochures about the setting of a story of their choice but I think this might be overdone.

Is there any way to travel or live internationally while working for the US government? I’m working in finance and accounting. Would love to know how and where.

I've worked as a maid for a long time but am tired of driving to everyone's homes, so I'm thinking of trying out a job as a housekeeper in a hotel. Is there anyone out there who has done both jobs and can tell me a bit about the differences? I would appreciate any advice at all.

I am short 1140 PQP short to maintain my United status. I have a Turkish airline flight booked, would this be enough to gain the needed PQP? Not sure how to check / calculate. Thanks!

I’ve been in Minneapolis 1 week and the skyways are killing me. How long did it take you to learn to navigate through these rat mazes?

Stay at Hilton Head and visit Savannah or stay at Savannah and visit Hilton Head amongst other places??

We as the armed forces of the United States have a research department, but the greatest advances at the armament level come from private sectors, this could not be something counterproductive because if they sell a product to us, what deprives them of selling it to other countries?

Hi peeps. Need a suggestion , I am about to switch for a change and I have an offer from LTI for PM but my current location is noida. I have been offered in Bangalore but moving there is little tricky with growing kids and family. How long WFH is going to go and how is the growth ladder provided I take this opportunity and switch and wait for things to happen. How much does a project manager travel and how will this role help?. Please help

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

I might get roasted for asking such a basic question but - how much do you budget for eating out ($ amount or % of budget)?

Pre pandemic I was traveling 5 days a week and just used left over per diem on the one night I went out with friends at home. During covid I stayed home. Now that I’m fully vaccinated and are many of my friends they want to go out to eat/drink. During covid I moved from a LCOL to here so I’m experiencing delayed sticker shock at the prices. Any tips?

Any recommendations of places to stay in Porto and / or Lisbon? Thanks so much for any help!! : )

Why do they have to destroy anyone that work in M&A? Really missing the coverage lifestyle right about now..

What do you do about computer problems? It just took me 24 minutes to send a .1 email due to my computer constantly freezing. Is it worth entering that time into non-billable? Or do I just stop whining and work longer to make it up?

Again posting since my last post did not got attention. Wanted to ask whether it's good to switch to big 4 India advisory role from a mid tier organization dealing in tech and ops. Additionally, they offered just very low percentage on current CTC saying that I am coming to a big brand.
Plus my current financial situation is stressful and I accepted the offer on certain conditions but now hr or the firm but saying we can't committ you. Any suggestions.

Any suggestions for AUSA interviews? Entry Level?

Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in Key West or things to do? Thanks in advance!

Incoming expat here along with S/O! They are a product manager and are actively recruiting for the right opportunity - anyone open to having a conversation with them + help with a referral?

Any thoughts on Metyis as a strategy consultancy? They were previously known as YGroup and have recently rebranded.
Would love to hear from anyone that knows them or has worked for them in the past.

Generally what percentage of variable pay based on company and individual performance is paid out to employees ?

Anyone else have elected officials who think "the Rona" is an Obama and Clinton hoax?

Hello everyone- I have an interview scheduled for workday finance at deloitte- IJP. Can anyone please provide the reference for interview questions?

How does Christians feel about therapy sessions? Should we be taking our problems to therapists and psychologists or should we take them to God and pray about it?

My niece is an environmental engineer, working on green energy as an intern in the Netherlands and just graduated from her Masters in Environmental studies. I’m wondering if anyone is willing to refer her to entey level jobs in her field in the Netherlands? She is proficient in English and learning Dutch now.

Any preference on dictation softwares? I’m looking for a more efficient way to manage my notes. I have an IMac. Do you guys have any recommendations?

New to ofc… no Frnd’s at c2 Bangalore location…. Team is distributed across diff locations.. Ping me if in same boat and want to catch up.,..

Most of my bowls are currently all about lay-offs and long times in between client projects, regardless of industry/function. Am curious if we sustainability folks are feeling it as much as the rest of our businesses? Have you seen steep drops in commercial activity or do you feel the upswing in ESG continues to buck the trend?

How is the Project Manager position at NTT ( Location : Mumbai) ?
Job security?
Pay scale to be asked for as minimum as where does this role stand in internal hierarchy in the company?
( Considering the high cost of living in Mumbai)

Could anyone please clarify this?

Is the tax exemption limit (of 25000) under 80DDB for both parents or 25000 for each parent?

So in short - 25K+25K = 50K for Both Parents or is it just 25K for both.

Any McKinsey digital folks here?

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

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???

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

Been working as a consultant for a few months and my motivation is struggling.

For those who persevered to a director level or higher, what was/is your guiding force? Your ‘why’?

Went through an Accenture and passed the behavioral interview. Got a call from the recruiter saying the MD doesn’t think I have enough experience so they’re gonna stop the interview. Is this common?

TFW you actually lost some weight since last two weeks even though it included a long weekend and n team dinners.

How do I become an MBB employee? Is it possible to gain experience at big 4+ACN and then get referred in??

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

I have a flight at 7a on Sunday but I’ll be out late having fun the night before. If I miss my flight will I have to pay for a new one-way ticket home? Delta and I have Silver medallion.

For all the young minds that are slogging away and pissing their life away on useless PPTs hoping that things are better when you are a partner - they are not - get out now!

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

Do you prefer touchpad or mouse?

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

Got a call from PepsiCo. Any idea what the company culture is like? Been thinking of moving to industry.

Any tips or recommendations on things to do in Providence? Will be there next weekend

How do you keep workout routine and healthy eating on the road? Feel rushed in the morning and too exhausted when I get back to hotel around 7-7:30.

First year in consulting, is it worth purchasing a car this early? I’m living at home and about a 45 minute car ride away from my home office. Any suggestions? What have you done?