When the United snacks you saved in your purse come in handy...

Desi 🐟 fam - What apps are you using to make payments in India using US credit card?!
I use Wise for money transfers and other payments using debit card but i want to pay with my credit card and wondering if there's an option for that

Going to Costa Rica in March. Plan to go from San Jose > La Fortuna > Monteverde > San Jose. Is car rental the best option? How easy is it to drive around there? Thanks.

Has anyone used the annual elite gift to buy a mattress through Marriott? If I buy it on my Boundless card will I get 6x points?

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.

Have a week or so off and thought why not to go to Hawaii? I've never been and keep hearing how beautiful it is. Would it be a good trip for a solo female traveler and what island/ activities would you recommend?

Anyone going to ey gds kolkata on 21st dec for Christmas celebrations

Going to India from DCA (flights were cheaper) but I live in Houston. Flight from DCA is at 10 pm. Should I book my flight from Houston to DC the same day or one day earlier? Given the flight cancela.

Has anyone here considered leaving healthcare altogether? I am really drawn by a role in tech, but I know it's such a big leap. I have a friend who did this though, and she is making even more than I have made as a travel nurse. Is it an anomaly or a real possibility?

I’m getting a crazy good deal on the Ritz (~250 per night) in Miami - but it uses a Corp code for a company I don’t work for. Worth the risk?

Looking for feedback. What are your thoughts on when asked to provide a case study or project plan as a part of the interview process? I know BCD Travel and other start-ups make these kinds of request.

Can someone explain the Marriott status process to me? I am one year away from hitting life time status but doesn’t look like I am going to hit the 75 nights this year to keep titanium. (Cont. below)

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

As a GC holder I’m planning to travel abroad for 2,5months starting late September.

My lease is up on 8/31 and I don’t want to commit to another lease, to save money until I’ll be back to the US in December.

Is this going to jeopardize my resident status? Can I go without a lease?

Girls trip (mid 20s) to Scottsdale in October. Any suggestions?? Like to hike, shop, eat, relax!

Trying to go to Mexico on June, looking for beach and good places to party safely 😬

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

Anyone switch to Metromile from Geico. Since the pandemic hit, I don't drive anywhere an maybe do minimal miles on a grocery trip. Stayed with geico out of loyalty but the price of loyalty is 3 times what Metromile is charging

Any fishes in this bowl visiting Goa for Christmas/new year?
Can speed date! Drop a text or comment.

How are the areas around white rock lake to buy an investment property? Any suggestions appreciated!

I am an SAP TM consultant, and I wish to relocate to one of the European countries or US.

Having a hard time finding a job without a work permit. I’d appreciate if you can help me with a referral.

Also, in case you know of any companies which are actively looking for TM consultants, please let me know!

Cheers!

My boss refuses to take my advice and update our website, which is stuck in the 2010s. Why hire a marketer if you won't allow any changes to our marketing?

How’s the LES? Would you live there?

Assuming a clean record, any thoughts on giving notice to a firm before a background check for a low risk position clears?

New Vat and CIT law 4 Costa Rica

Thoughts on juice cleanses?

If you’ve had issues with BED, please share how you recovered, what has helped, etc. thank you.

Does ibm give any Diwali gifts?

Facebook Ads after iOS 14 changes.

I'll share my experience and urge you to share yours:

Since iOS 14 changes, Facebook ads isn't the same anymore. Why?

A. >75% iOS users denied tracking. They are no longer tracked across websites/apps. Facebook lost its edge.
B. Targeting and conversion tracking aren't as effective anymore.
C. Many advertisers have been migrating their budgets from Facebook to Apple and Amazon ads.

What's your experience? Let's all learn.

#FacebookAds

IBM wants to retain me, manager told me told withdrawal the paper. But still didn't get the revised offer/promotion letter? So before withdrawal will not get yhe letter from ibm?

What exit opp did you take from public?

Hi Bowl, asking for help - Could anyone in marketing/customer strategy consulting share the JD that you submitted for the H1b application? Or is anyone willing to go over mine and give some thoughts? Any help would be appreciated!
Context: I work in strategy consulting but have a marketing background with coursework in marketing. Lawyer reached out for JD related to my marketing coursework.

What do you wish you had known before becoming a manager?

I have a consulting/PE interview on Friday, please recommend consulting books or sites to read. Need to speak consulting language

$DPZ 370c 3/27

Hi Fishes,
Is siemens Chennai location offering WFH or WFO...if it depends on the project like what percentage ppl need to come to office. Thanks for the help

What are some Bullying programs are you using in Middle and High school?

What do IB analysts do that allows them to get paid so much? Is it really that hard or is it just because of the hours?

TFW you crack your iPhone screen twice in a week. 💁‍♂️

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

i'm in Privacy at Deloitte, what other consulting firms have a comparable/ better privacy practice?

Any good business/consulting books on amazon kindle that y’all have read that has helped you in your job?

Can I get some advice? :) Has anyone ever done a short term consulting project for an int’l org (think UN/IMF/WFP) whilst working a full time non-consulting job? Can you share your experiences?

OTS is growing rapidly and leadership has asked us SMs to assist with recruiting. One of our needs is for cybersecurity and data privacy consultants interested in M&A e.g. CISSP, CISA, CIPP, CIPM, etc

Going to a casino for the first time with no gambling experience (starting the new year strong). Would appreciate tips, especially around table ethics and manners

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

Phone screen with ACN IBB coming up, anything other than the general resume review and behavioral questions I should be on the look out for?

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

People who get on calls and talk model mechanics, and pedantic approaches vs. high level takeaways & strategic direction are the worst. Focus on bigger picture or lose the audience. Anybody with me?

Best books on leadership and self development?

Anyone have any recommendations for home office ergonomic desk chairs?

How will the US come out of covid19? As an outsider they seem at greater risk then others: expensive healthcare, no sick days, homeless people, people who wont stay home... Thoughts?

Hi all! My brother has 8 YOE post his Masters with a US bank in their rates trading division as a software developer- managing, supporting and developing software for pricing trade executions, risk management and reporting requirements for the trading desk. He wants to pivot out of banking and maybe look for an opportunity with FAANG or with MBB/Tier2 consulting. Any inputs on how to go about this transition, what hiring managers look for and if consulting is an option? TIA

Why does it seem most people always want to switch to something else, e.g another group, another client, another company? Is anyone satisfied with the status quo?

How do I check my utilization?