When you fly to Dallas for a day trip and on landing you are notified your return flight is cancelled.... Happy Friday. Thanks to all the road warriors on here who put up with this week to week.

Is going out to dinner and charging this bill on the night you flew back home a valid dinner expense? The policy doesn’t suggest that it wouldn’t be for dinner during a travel day.

At a Marriott resort in Hawaii and the fire alarm goes off at 2am, it goes off a second time 5 minutes later. finally announce after we’re outside that it’s a false alarm. Any points or it happens?

How’s Montego Bay for a quick vacation in March? Going from Boston and seems like the best deal in terms of flight and not crazy flight time.

How many DC 🐠 stuck while traveling home this fine and blustery Friday night? Flight just landed to refuel in Norfolk. I’ve seen Deloitte, Accenture, and Guidehouse gear on the plane.

Question: You're working as a freelancer. And have to travel for the job. Do you include those hours that you are traveling as billable hours or only the next day when the job starts?

Looking to burn some BonVoy points and suite night awards on a hotel in NYC. Anyone know any hotels with great suites, good for a group of people?

Started a 3 month AA challenge which gave me platinum status for 3 months. Can I use it to match status on United and start United challenge?

Hi folks - we are looking to bring on a new team member to our corporate strategy team. We are a late stage start-up going towards IPO in the near future and I need a sharp, motivated strategist to lead special projects. 100% remote w. occasional travel to London and other US offices. DM me if you want to chat and learn more. 👍

Ladies who are pregnant, are you planning on heading back to the office with uptick in Delta? Even if vaccinated? Our RTO in NYC is set for next month (I doubt it will happen).

Just arrived to Sydney from Chicago with my wife and 2 sons both under 2. Escorted to hotel quarantine and spending these 2 weeks trying to figure out if I would/could/should make the move to Sydney permanent. Wife and kids are Australian citizens. Made a list of pros and cons- cons column is empty - the only concern is work. How are you folks doing with COVID economy? Are there significant downsizing? How’s the projected technology consulting pipelines down here?

My close group of friends (10 of us) are 28-30 & have really successful careers! (We’re all first Gen working women too!)
I have a new friend who is in her mid 30’s & doesn’t really have a career. She’s in a relationship & mostly relies on her partner.
I feel bad because my close girlfriends & I are always doing things (spa days, dinners, brunches, travel) and she can’t afford to go.

I always want to be inclusive and think of others - what would you do?

Entering third trimester and might start project that requires travel weekly (3.5+ flight). Realize this isn’t a Med community & I have my doctor for that, but would love advice whether this is a good idea or if I should push back and try to find something remote?

Favorite brand for joggers to wear casually? Looking for something new and comfy to wear in my hotel rooms

I recently joined a company after working for myself. I’m on hubs’s health insurance. We have no kids. It’s United healthcare. The company offers United as health insurance. What’s the best way to compare plans? I have not been in this situation before so apologies in advance if this is a dumb question.

I manage const for eng companies. Got short video interview, then a job offer @ low end my req. range. Experience: it’s normal to travel for a 2nd interview in person. Result: I see quitting to do this as risky. I asked for more $ than my prior range & explained I prefer we meet in person to see if it’s a fit 1st. Hiring manager wants me and may push for the $ but not the in person meet. Wonder if it could cause me to start there with less trust if they think I abused my position for more $.

I just applied for a Delta flight attendant role and my page glitched right in the middle of my application and now it says I’ve applied even though I didn’t finish answering questions. Has anyone else had this happen? So scared it has completely ruined my chances.

My wife got a job that requires us to relocate to San Diego. We have never lived there and know little about the city. We are planning to rent. We stayed in a hotel in little Italy and really loved the vibe there, but it’s too expensive for us. Are there other neighborhoods with similar vibes - restaurants, bars, lively, good for walking, clean, safe, young, diverse and accessible that are more affordable? Please share recommendations. How much should we reasonably budget to rent a 2bd/2bath?

Hey Fishes,

I have a been offered 27LPA for SA2 at PWC AC(Bangalore) and 28LPA for Sen Consultant at Deloitte USI.
PWC has Permanent WFH
Deloitte USI has Hybrid (2 days office-travel time of 3hrs eveyday)
Please advise. YOE - 7yr 10 months Tech - GW
Please let me know if underpaid !!!

What are some firms that are good for PMI work, particularly in the UK? Trying to stay away from Big 4

What are the red flags you watch out for when looking for a job?

Hello World !!

Hi Zscaler 🐟🐟
Does @Zscaler hire Date science/ ML intern off campus?
Really want to work at Zscaler in ML/DS related positions :D

I’m in talks with management about being a candidate for a new position, Project Manager. This would be a promotion for me; however, a member of my team indicated the company may not want to increase compensation for this role even though I would have more responsibilities. It was even stated that “They may even want to fire people who asked for more money.” I am staggered. Do you advice for me? Should I look elsewhere? Any referrals? Any insight/assistance appreciated.

Anyone know which management consulting firms have the best office culture in San Diego?

Is it strange that anyone at my firm (associates/partners) can look up where any lawyer is on billable time for the month? I’m a third year lateral, and my old firm didn’t do that. Is that normal? Feels invasive

Anyone looking for PwC referral, dm me. Happy to refer !!

How do I balance my own mental health with wanting to be there to take care of my family?

Anyone playing the following for earnings today (after market close): SPCE, CHGG, DLB, AIG, FRPT?

I'm bullish on SPCE, CHGG, AIG and not too sure/bearish on AIG/FRPT

Entering third trimester and might start project that requires travel weekly (3.5+ flight). Realize this isn’t a Med community & I have my doctor for that, but would love advice whether this is a good idea or if I should push back and try to find something remote?

I feel really lethargic everyday. It helps if I exercise in the morning to be more active, but sometimes there’s just no time for morning exercise. I’ve been thinking about getting a standing desk to help with this? Any thoughts of this will help? Or something else that might help? Thanks!

At what age and stage of your career did you decide you wanted to become a partner ? Was there a trigger event at that decision point that made you go for it ?

Can anyone suggest a good software for preparing taxes for 1040-NR? Currently on F1 visa; can't use TurboTax since they don't do 1040 NR.

Any tennis players out in East Valley 4.5 and above?

Any book or podcast recos for introverts to work on their leadership?

I am going to be bold and ask for this favor openly — I am pretty desperate to transition out of consulting. Looking into a few roles at Salesforce. Can someone be kind enough to refer me? 🙏

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

For those of you that are Global services, what did it take to get it the year you got it?

top consulting firms which pays the best in SAP ?

Happy Birthday Marines!

Book recommendations for using my 3 audible credits? Prefer narrators who aren’t dryer than the Sahara. Would like something business/ consulting related if exists. Also enjoy nonfiction, sci Fi and fantasy

Best ergonomic chairs? Affordable ones please between 200-500$

CAIA vs CFA?

Top consulting firms in the aviation / urban air mobility space?

Currently a sponsored student (from a T2 firm) at a M7. Does it make sense to move to MBB after school for the bigger name?

Have an offer in industry. It’s a relatively new company that is growing fast and lots of opportunity to move up quickly and make a difference. Salary increase wouldn’t be large but enough to make a difference. My heart wants to do it but there is risk involved - not as much stability as the Big 4 company I work for and I’m supporting a family. What do I do? Follow my passion or stay in the safe zone given things are still up in the air with Covid? I appreciate your opinion fishes!

What would you do if you’ve found a great team/group of people you love working with, but the work they do isn’t that interesting/flashy?

Stick with the team despite not liking the work, or abandon ship for better project experience with a worst team?

(For context: I’m an Associate/1 year out of undergrad)

Would it be a bad idea to expense a meal at Hooters?

Who has left their first professional job in 1 year? Share experiences pls, thinking of jumping at 1 YOE.

Self help books to calm anxiety and gain perspective on things? Feel like I need it

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

Guy next to me at the airport is on his phone talking (loudly) about how all women are menopausal in his opinion. I wish I had an extra tampon to throw at him.

What are you looking for in your next role that you KNOW your current firm will never provide?

Thinking of doing a literal for higher pay. I’ve been in great projects with tons of exposure to clients and leadership, solid performance reviews, but looking for more comp tbh.

Currently at 90 base at 1st year analyst, so absolutely no complaints, but it feels like I could do better.

Does anyone working in M&A Post Merger Integration, OCM, or Transaction Support have any thoughts on PHR (Professional Human Resources) certification? Worth pursuing?