When you realize that you have an amazing view from your hotel room and just saw it when you're packing and checking out.

ZS 🐠, how often are you at the office vs client site? I’m curious because I’ve heard they don’t travel much

Anyone in Aurora, CO area? We are shifting next year, desperately need some daycare related advice. Can’t travel in person right now, and on paper most daycares look good.

Singapore airline business class upgrade worth it?

I am traveling from Chennai to Dharmapuri tomorrow 29th Oct in my car. Would like to pool my car, anybody interested to join? DM

Has anyone had Marriott gift you the next level of status if you’re only a few nights short of the requirement at end of year?

I have 315k Marriott Bonvoy points and a couple of free nights in addition. What is the best bang for my buck in terms of locations / experiences I could get? I am super flexible on timing and location, just want the best experience. Any thoughts?

I NEED HELP WITH CREDIT SCORE issues: Two months ago my credit score went down by 30 to 40 points due to dad missing credit card payment by a day (i got added to as authorized user on his credit card for me to build credit but now I’m filled with regret). I was devastated by it. This past month I have been making more payments and paid off my aug statement in full thinking it will boost my credit score. But I don’t know why it went down another 10 points. More below:

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.

Best carry-on luggage for the female road warrior? Need room for work clothes, gym clothes, pair of jeans, jewelry, make-up bag, shoes...

Best area for hotels in Chicago? Working in west loop. Cheaper hotels better obviously.

Best hotel brand (considering loyalty programs) now that SPG is officially dead? Lifetime platinum with SPG but ready to and willing to make a change.

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 are some good trips to do with Bonvoy points in the Northeast (thinking more spa/relaxing vs touring cities) e.g Berkshires, Vermont etc

Any insider knowledge of EY modifying the frequent traveler program policy now that most travel will be reduced?

Any Malta tips for must dos/tourist things to avoid? Getting conflicting input re: the major (read: crowded) tourist sights

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?

Travel days are back. Can't believe we are back to mon - thur travel. Btw, what's the meal allowance for SD in TSE?

Found thread to gain status through match stream for all rental companies and 5 hotel chains

Anyone know the rules for delta basic economy tickets when the flight arrival has been delayed by 8 hours? I know the ticket is non refunable under usual terms but in this case would they issue a refund?

I’ve been a family caregiver for four years, and now look to return to the workforce. I realize that this will be a bit difficult, especially during these economic conditions, plus other factors, such as being an older employee, etc. I updated my account with a few job sites, adding on the fact that I took time off to care for a family member. I would appreciate some advice, anything that would be helpful.

Hi ,
I have got sodexo card activated today. I found there is Meal Pass card, Meal benefit pass card and Cafeteria card

Which one we get money loaded ? Will that only usable in Bofa cafeteria!

What’s the work life balance like at a public company for corporate accounting?

Hi all, how many of the big 4 accept 3 months notice period?

Just realized excel has a new feature to analyze data in excel. Do you think this will impact the need/want for data analysts? Will the compensation go down or do you think it’ll have no impact?

I dislike pickles and anything picked with ALL MY FREAKING HEART. 🥴

How can you transition from Operations to a Consulting role?

What should be the average Senior software Engineer python salary??

Senior attorneys at v100, how common is it for attorneys who start at small firms to lateral to biglaw? Have you worked with any? Conventional wisdom is always that if you don’t start there it’s hard to “trade up”. My coworker and I just did it to two different great v30 firms, and I’m wondering if it’s really that uncommon? Just out of curiosity. We’re not special counsel with special niche skills or anything, just associates. Pitfalls to beware? Positives?

Hey Fishes, I feel the RTO policy in not getting enforced rather it is getting imposed it seems (in ZS across offices). Suddenly from being employee centric they have shifted their focus to ZS culture and values. Let the thoughts pour in!

I’m interviewing for a job and am in the third and final round. I have to develop a strategy based off of a case study and then do a 30 minute presentation to a panel of people. I haven’t ever done this before. Does anyone have any advice or best practices for this?

Hi I have recently joined Infosys as associate Consultant and I was hired for salesforce role but I have been mapped to core java project. What is the Workaround to get project of my technology?
Please help

PwC Risk Assurance - what are the general salary ranges in a Tier 1 City for Manager levels (M1, M2, M3)?

Anyone having any experience working for NetApp account in TCS ? Would like to know about the experience. Thanks.

ZS 🐠, how often are you at the office vs client site? I’m curious because I’ve heard they don’t travel much

3/29 Thread (General):

If we spent the time used in making decks actually selling work perhaps we would be not be in the shitter we are in

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

FAANG ranking: Google, Netflix, Facebook, Apple, Amazon. Is this correct?

Things to do on your last day of work?

Tfw the client asks you to stop by his desk in 10 min and you're actually off site all week.

Do you have any book/video/whatever recommendations for how to be a good manager/lead? I'm trying to make the transition and get more responsibility

Is there any distinct cultural differences in how the Restructuring (incl. Turnaround, Value Creations) team work between the Big 4?

Hi All,

Moving out of IT consulting to Product Management side in the next couple of weeks.
The new company I will join is an e-commerce division of a leading food retail group.

Any suggestions about books/ videos that I can access to learn the basics of the product side?

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

$76k salary A1. Fair?

Anyone heard of “Agile @ Edge” ???

I am about a year into consulting. Do all firms have a bench and do you have to find projects on your own?

Do you guys have Any good books on business? Not those self help books

How technical are you expected to be at IBM in the Salesforce practice? For context, I used to work at Deloitte and almost no one had any technical knowledge and their main responsibility was management and requirements gathering

Did anyone read the top consulting firms to work for? 😂😂😂

The car dealership are asking $5K to $15K extra on Msrp of cars.
Any views on that ? Why no one is saying anything about that?
Dealers a re reaping buyers .

Senior Associates at PwC. Thread for CRT next week. Feel free to share feedback, salary numbers, and vent. Include practice and city if comfortable.