What's up with the people who save their per diem? Why eat shitty fast food everyday just to save ~$150/week? My philosophy: it's free money so I'm gonna spend it.

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That is stupid. You don't have to eat shitty food to save per diem, just go to the grocery store. Also good way to save for a house, etc without taking from your paycheck.

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Why not? Money is money

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No tax either it's like an 8k raise

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What's up with people who judge other people over something that doesn't matter whatsoever? #youdoyou

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I hate eating alone. I try to get it over with as fast as possible and I don't drink alone bc I've noticed pretty much all managers and above seem like borderline alcoholics. I go to the gym instead and save my per diems for friends/family.

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Yeah you can save like $5k/year with per diem. Not bad.

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I eat healthier when I spend less. Going to whole foods or even subway is healthier than most restaurants

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Does Deloitte have per diem? Never used it before. Always charge expenses to Amex...

I think only in federal.

Save 5k in shit food, lose 10k in shit health - uh uh

Nah no perdiem unless your staffed on a federal travel project =(

Really D2? Are you reimbursed actual cost then?

Heard no per diem at EY either 😑

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