Who read the travel hacks on PwC news today?

Need 6 Marriott nights to titanium (spend doesn’t matter). 1 - would any hotel manager cut you a deal? (Ie if 6 nights is 60k; let me pay 30k and get the nights and I won’t use the room?); 2 - where are cheapest Marriott hotels? I found 10k per night in burbs of Chicago? 3 - would any cheap Marriott let me run this scam remotely? (Ie call Abilene Texas, check me in without my showing up)

Any recommendations for Portland, OR? Staying downtown and there for just a weekend.

Best SPG property to stay in London?

Any tips for HireVue interviews/Delta Airlines?

This has probably been asked many times in this bowl - what’s the best hotel rewards program? I have the Chase Sapphire Preferred card and I’m a Southwest RR member. I travel maybe 25-30% of the time

Has anyone taken a stealth vacation (i.e. went on a trip but didn’t officially take time off)? Did it work out?

Ugh. The teenagers traveling for Spring Break. Unsubscribe.

Have SUCH a hard time sleeping in cars/planes/trains. Can never get comfortable. Any neck pillows or general in-flight recommendations?

What do you or your firm do to provide first class service?

How is Austrian Air and Air Canada? Solid airlines for economy seats?

Saw one post in Yammer USI Kolkata grp reg. Darjeeling trip during this long weekend.
Did the plan work out? If yes, photo bhejo bhailog. 🙂

Just found out we have a death in the family and will need to travel cross country for the funeral. I’m on day 4 of clomid for IUI and worried we’re going to have to miss our window for the month. Is it just what it is, or has anyone dealt with travel issues during IUI?

Career Sabbatical?

Can anyone who has taken a career sabbatical to travel/explore other interests share their experience with both leaving their jobs and returning to the legal field?
I really want to live in Asia for a year at least before I have to settle down and start a family. I’m not getting younger but don’t want to be reckless with my career.

Hello all.. if we travel abroad for short time - 1 month, is there any Bond in Socgen? Please advise.

Hi peeps. Need a suggestion , I am about to switch for a change and I have an offer from LTI for PM but my current location is noida. I have been offered in Bangalore but moving there is little tricky with growing kids and family. How long WFH is going to go and how is the growth ladder provided I take this opportunity and switch and wait for things to happen. How much does a project manager travel and how will this role help?. Please help

Hi,
I will be joining EY GDS Kol consulting on 5th Dec, however, I have a flight on 5th morning and will be landing by 11 a.m.. Just want to know if NHO will be on 5th only? If yes, will it be offline or online and what time does NHO begin?

I’m generally not a beggar but figured it was worth a shot: Does anyone have two United Club passes that are going to expire soon and you’re willing to share?

Out of curiosity, if I had a secret clearance but left my previous firm and my new firm does not do any form of public consulting therefore does not utilize my secret clearance, and I am planning to travel abroad; who do I notify? How do I notify them? Any form of help would be greatly appreciated!

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Manager asked me to give him formal upward feedback. Everyone in the firm hates him. Let loose the cannons or diplomacy?

Recommendations on buying work shoes for guys? Any new designs? Favorite company? Need to buy two new pairs.

If an employee files a complaint about workplace behavior, do you treat them differently? I'm faced with reporting an SM for bullying and finding it near imposible to believe that it won't (cont'd)

Hi! I have an interview for the role of financial consultant/financial planning and analysis @ computershare.. please share words of advise for me please... This is the highest role I have ever interview for.. I am currently a credit analyst! Any tips help. Thank you in advance.

I’m a jr SWE and have successfully landed an interview with Google. It’s time for the coding and interview rounds. I’m a wreck. What was the best way to prep for this portion of the interview?

What is the value add of doing a residency if you’re an MD vs. going straight into consulting with the end goal of pharma or buy side work and starting your business career earlier?

Does PWC India consider counter offer or drop the candidature if they cannot match the CTC?

What are the accounting advisory exit opportunities at the senior and manager level? I’m seeing a lot of new postings and curious to know why as well.

I cut my own hair

I was gifted with 4 new desktop computers for my classroom! I teach 3rd and 4th grade learning support! Any suggestions for free and/or inexpensive academic websites?

What is Pinnacle award ? And How will that benefit me ??

Just received a text from a team member stating two missionaries that traveled through Tokyo were in my classroom teaching (private school). Said they hired a company to deep clean tonight. Thoughts?

Waiting for CPA scores on 9/19 is more stressful than busy season 😩😩😩

Saw FCB is hiring. How is it there? Down to grab/coffee or a drink with anyone (preferably creatives) that works there! DM me.

I keep seeing people say this is the new normal. But it really isn't, this is a temporary normal.

Welcome to the bowl

We are 3 guys looking for a 3bhk flat in Kharadi/ Viman Nagar/ Kalyani Nagar

Budget:
If unfurnished 40k
If furnished 45/50k

Brokerage: Atmost 1 month is acceptable

Any lead is appreciated. Even relevant broker contact

TIA

Former SM at ACN went to D as a Manager. Is that a typical move?

China southern business class. Anyone have experience?

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. 😍

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

What are some of the best books you’ve read about people and investing? Such as dealing with people (business psychology almost) and then investing (real estate more specifically)!

I am looking for books that give practical advice, not just big picture theory and motivation.

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

Anybody else love the TV show shark tank? If so, two questions. 1: who is your favorite shark and why? 2: Favorite product you’ve bought after seeing it in the tank (just tried the poppi vinegar drink and it’s great!)

When you're up at 11 AM "actioning" out your life 😩😩😩

Would love a search function on FB. There are some awesome posts worth remembering! :-)

6am gym stop before going to client site 💪🏻👍🏼

For those of you don't eat lunch at your desk, where do you go and and how do you fend off people asking where you were?

What are the sales expectations at the big 4 vs Accenture for Dir/SM?Big 4 seems to have specific sales numbers that need to be hit and ACN SMs seem to be delivery focused. True?

Saturday night... working on a PRD deck. Sunday is for year end. Is this real life??

Has PwC paid out this month's expenses yet? Amex isn't pleased..

ACN folks - how to I go to St Charles again for training? MyLearning shows 0 sessions available for everything

TFW you see your friends every night of the week and pretty sure you will have separation anxiety next week!

Been reading some posts and it sounds like everyone dislikes DDV. Why is that? What are the genuine reasons?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

This is the second Four Points I've stayed in that has "Never Gonna Give You Up" on the lobby music playlist #rickrolledagain

Do experienced hires ever have to do case interviews? Thinking of going elsewhere but didn't have to deal with case interviews at PwC so wondering if that is something I should prepare for.