What are the best travel hacks for European consultants?
(For example, which is the best hotel chain to rack up points, what are your tips etc.)

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!

What are ways I can spend my $200 airline credit for the Amex platinum ? I saw upgrades don’t count and I have status so already get free baggage, lounge etc.

Last minute mileage run for Diamond status on Delta. Any ideas for 5000+ MQM trips from DC??

I am gold at Delta this year. Heard that 2020 status is continuing till 2021. My delta app still not showing 2021 status yet? Any idea?

Travel industry sales reps check in here! What's your base? Mine is 60k which seems low.

Has anyone seen any decent MQD run ideas for Delta recently? I’m about 8k MQDs from diamond. Seems the Aeromexico method is on hold until they are fully back up and running. Thanks!

What’s a good Marriott Bonvoy points vs $ conversion to make decisions on using points or $?
I’m contemplating 40k points vs $168 including taxes at a category 4 location

Anyone carried 65inch TV to india from US? Anything in particular I should be careful about at check in and customs ?

Has anybody used EF - Ultimate Break to travel? I am planning on going to Costa Rica and wondering if it is a great way to travel as a solo female traveler. Any tips would help :)

Just a quick tip for everyone traveling - always take a picture of your receipts.

Was told I had to leave a Marriott hotel last night mid stay due to a fire alarm compliance issue. They credited 6k points and gave me a room at a nearby Marriott property for the night. Con’t...

Working as a Senior Accountant at Vanguard with my CPA; 3 YOE, Greater Philadelphia area. Took this job to give accounting one more try and while I don’t regret it I’m bored. Anything in finance more challenging/less box-checking? People have recommended public but I’m not interested in audit/tax or travel.

Anyone ever have success with requesting AA to transfer a spouse’s separate reservation to your reservation so SO can reap elite status benefit (ie, early boarding/seat selection)?

Are there any consulting firms with roles that require 20% travel or less?

Guys please suggest any good hotel(no need hifi, just for night stay) to stay in kharadi, Pune or near by.
I have 2 days working office in a week. Need for 2-3 days only.
If you have any idea please suggest.

Has anyone considered meal prepping their own food and bringing with on road? Ex. Cooked chicken and vegetables. Could it be doable/safe with a 2 hour plane ride?

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

We are hiring for senior IT auditors and cyber assessors to work on SOC2s, CMMC, pen testing, vulnerability assessments, and other similar projects. Boston area, medium/large regional firm. 2-4 years exp but flexible. Open to associates that are on the cusp of promotion to senior. Relatively low travel and better WLB compared to Big4. Feel free to DM.

What's with companies charging full fees for diminished benefits? I'm a bit annoyed about being charged in full for my Marriott card annual fee and Amazon Prime mebership

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Hello Everyone,
Would someone be willing to refer me for a position in Salesforce at Hyderabad ? I am looking at Program Manager roles currently with 9 years of experience.

Many many thanks in advance

EY GDS -X or PWC AC - X+3.5
Have 9 YOE. Which is better?

 I heard a commercial on the radio for Verizon that said something to the effect that parents are now learning how to lesson plan. Are any of you off the hook for lesson planning? Just wondering because I’m over here busting my butt!

Is negotiating offers the norm now? I’ve been at my company awhile and at the time I was hired they said they don’t do negotiations, take it or leave it and they’d offer the next person. I do believe we renegotiate now, however I’m not sure if it’s the rule, the exception, or somewhere in the middle?

Genuinely curious: How do you justify working in PR knowing that you won’t make $100k+ for 15-20 years? I’m 3 years into my career and I have regrets about choosing this field when I look at my financial timeline.

Hi friends,
I have offer in Maersk and Elsevier for the same package. I have 8.5 years of experience in QA automation. Please suggest me which company should join in terms of work life balance, flexibility and career growth?

What are the best ways to look for jobs?

Any citi India HR Here? Need to ask something trivial. Don't worry already working in citi

How much does TCS pay for ITA in Portugal?

What is CBO TTH drive recruitment in TCS?

What's the salary band for associate consultant and consultant at KGS in technology team (consulting)?

Are PE investing role WLB and Stress that much worse than MBB?

Is there any stigma to saying no to an offer without another in hand? I landed an off-cycle offer at a decent fund but after thinking through, want to take a shot at some of my other funds as well

Anyone in Austria?

What type of survey would you be interested in?

COMPENSATION THREAD

What is your compensation? How much of it is VC, how much fixed? What benefits do you have?

Please share also year of experience, country of work and area of interest 😉

How are you reacting to the Russia Ukraine crysis?

What I mean: are you going to take sides? How are you going to enforce your position in daily life?

Do you have any new years resolution? Want to share?

So, where are you all from and what business line are you in? 😊

Hello, I'm looking for a referral for financial due diligence/M&A consultant roles in the Netherlands. If anyone can help please let me know. Happy to have a chat

Hi all! Interviewing for a BusDev role at Westwing. Also considering HelloFresh, Deliveroo, Tik Tok. Would love to get a view of these Europe exits, I’m wanting to move from Africa.

Do we want to have a thread for vouchers to exchange?

Anybody in Frankfurt?

I just got the contract for a new job in another European country and I’ve been asked to fill out below and am a bit confused regarding the “BLANK(S)”.

“NAME X, born on (BLANK 1) at (BLANK 2), residing in (BLANK 3), at the (BANK 4), hereafter ‘employee’.”

BLANK 1 - date of birth
BLANK 2 - where I was born? City or Country?
BLANK 3 - currently living in
BLABK 4 - ???

Help…..

So, how many days left before you start the holiday seasons? What are your biggest priorities for the new year?

Just checked all the assets and realized we're close to 1M€ net worth. Most of it is on the house, don't feel rich at all.

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.

Ugh I just signed to fix my house’s mortgage interest rate at 2,73% for 2years. Get a gut feeling this wasn’t a good deal.
Have you fixed or planning to? If yes, how many years and at what rate?

Anyone have experience working in Austria? I’m moving to Vienna and looking for what experienced senior managers in management consulting make. Just got my offer and curious for comparison (and negotiating power). Thanks!