Working in mid town NYC for the next month or so, any SPG recommendations? I've only stayed at the Westin by grand central but the rooms are so dated. Decent fitness center is a priority!

I know it won’t make a big difference in the payslip as it’s a taxable benefit but is it worth keeping the private medical in the UK? All this time I’ve never used it and we need to go through the NHS first anyway for pretty much everything.

Any ZSer who has taken HPV vaccine?

San Quentin, our local prison, seeing cases spike like crazy

Planning a trip to Austin, young couple looking to move here from DC what neighborhoods should I see and or any thoughts on other cities to visit for the same reason.

At what point during the day do you stop drinking coffee/caffeine?

Want to give myself a hard cut off. Have been having issues with sleep since starting adhd meds…

What's the biggest piece of junk science that you think is commonly accepted as true. Mine has to be that intermittent fasting will help you lose weight and become more productive.

Curious what other opportunities are out there for licensed insurance agent in P&C, Health/Life/Medicare. No sales.

What’s your favorite virtual studio and/or classes on Gympass?

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

Is taking the bus to work as convenient as taking the tube? Thinking of getting a place that by bus has a lesser commute than train but worried about traffic, frequency, etc. of the bus. Basically 20 mins bus vs 27 mins tube? Thanks!

Has anyone tried to get an antibody test here yet? How hard is it to get one?

Any thoughts on meditation? Has it helped you?

Hey all! Need a couple book recs for an upcoming beach trip.

Looking for a great non-fiction, relating to travel or world history (not just one moment in time). Could also be about the marketing world or memoirs of a business leader kinda thing.

Fiction wise I also like fantasy, paranormal, and romance. Some fave book series are the Black Gryphon from Mercedes Lackey, Game of Thrones, and From Jamaica Lane series. Similar books?

Anyone have a good tour company they would recommend using for Greece?

I’m around 21 weeks and have been dealing with a lot of leg, tailbone, back, and general muscle pain. Since I do work long hours Monday- Wednesday (10hr +) I’m trying find a comfortable chair to switch to. Any recommendations? Currently I’m switching every hour or so between my kneeling chair and standing.

I’m 25 years old, totally healthy, working from home. My parents want me to come visit for a few days given the uncertainty with the virus. Is it safe for me to visit? Both are 60 and in good health

What's the best luxury points hotel in Kyoto? Deciding between the Suiran Kyoto and the Ritz.

Current Titanium member, so considerations are service, hard product quality, location, and elite recognition. TIA!

Can anyone join 2 companies at a time?

Does anyone have any good mortgage broker recommendations that will help find a way to not pay PMI?

Any thoughts on the best certifications to get in order to help move forward? I have considered the CCP from World at Work, but it’s fairly pricey to get by the time you wrap up everything. I was looking at both SHRM-CP and SPHR. Everyone that I have spoken to has the SHRM, but that’s also only looking at individuals in a small geographic footprint and within 3-4 different companies. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this from others? Thanks

Hi fishes
I put down my papers yesterday. Now i am anxious. If anyone can please help me in getting a profile in Management consulting or operations. I am done with sales roles. I will b grateful.
TIA

Hey fishes
Need your help

I am from non tech background and planning to shift my career. Currently I have 2 options for a career change.
1. Data science.
2. Cloud computing and devops.

I have zero coding experience..
Request please help me choose the best for my career .

Thank you.

I want to move to Europe or New Zealand. I am educated/barred in the US and only speak English. Is this hopeless, or are there opportunities out there for someone like me?

Fwiw, T14, V50 big law, F50 in-house. Antitrust/competition/sales/marketing/business strategy and ops.

Cross-posting.

Can anyone refer me for SAP Functional Consultant role??? I have 5.5 YOE from KPMG & EY so far. Worked in SAP Implementation/Deployment program as a Techno-Functional role.

If anyone needs the triangle area needs their gifts wrapped Im happy to wrap them for you. I’ve had success using libraries as a neutral spot if that’s easier. Regarding price, I’m flexible feel free to message me.

Any Indian national recently came to US through the London Heathrow airport.

Parents coming from India and have a layover at London airport. Are there any covid restrictions we need to worry about?

They are fully vaccinated and they will have a negative Covid test 12 hours before the start of the journey.

Where and how do you search for new opportunities?

I use LinkedIn, my network, search key words in Google for adverts and look on organisation's careers pages.

Is there a more structured way for me to do it?
Any websites that I should check out?

I'm looking for strategy type work outside of London.

I have got an offer of 24 fixed +2 variable from Verizon for an total experience of 11 years.

Work domain : openshift & kubernetes platform.

Is it acceptable offer or shall I negotiate with HR. ?

Do you think sticking it out in BL for 8 years pays off as far as in house prospects/salary go? Or is it all kind of the same after a certain time period. I’m in privacy if that helps (all aspects-trans, regulatory, lit).

Those of you who have left a firm, do you still keep in touch with any of your former supervisors, via email, happy hour, or otherwise? How long did you wait to re establish contact? I’m in a small market and worry about perception at my current firm. TIA

What is the maximum salary band for grade 3?? And how much Joining Bonus I can ask for?? I have 6 YOE. Current Fixed is 14L.

QBurst is hiring data scientists with 3- 6 YOE. Deep Learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, ScikitLearn, NLP preferred. WLB is awesome, appraisals happen twice a year and permanent wfh option is there.
DM me for referral. Happy to help :)

Serious question… if I am interested in becoming a CTO/CDO one day, what should I do for the next 5-8 years to prepare for this? Are there specific roles in tech that prepares you for a CTO role? I am currently in sales engineering with over a decade in consulting experience.

Wipro UBS vs HSBC project ? Which to join for development?

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

Overheard in Call: Why are we re-inventing the wheel? …. disgruntled voice not realizing they’re off mute .… “ Because not all wheels are made equal”

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

I saw a comment on here from someone referencing a book about organisational Psychology and working with different types of personalities, but I can’t find the comment/thread now. Do any of you have recommendations on this topic?

Is there a hard limit on how frequent you can apply in a year at FAANG? (For instance: Amazon, Google)

Also, how many positions are we allowed to apply?
There are just many positions at different teams right.

Just hit diamond with Hilton! Garçon, your freshest bottle of grey poupon your most average of rooms if you please, thank you. 💅

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.

I have a team member whose mother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. He is Muslim and I would like to send him a culturally appropriate/traditional bereavement gift. Google searches have produced a myriad of results so hoping I can solicit some streamlined recommendations from any of you out there who have better insight into the traditions/culture than I.

What percentage of DDs can I expect in MBB PE practices? Took part in several recruiting events and HR said I would work also on other related project types, but not sure how common that is vs. DDs

Received a pretty nice job offer (40% bump) but I really don’t feel qualified for the position. I’ve clearly stated my experience and the new company is still extremely interested in me. The WLB would be way better than my current job, but I feel like the folks I’ve interviewed with are insanely intelligent and I worry that I won’t live up to their expectations. Do I go for it?

Sheraton bed or the Westin bed in terms of good night sleep? In other words, If you had to buy one which one would you go for?

What are some of your favorite “fun” bowls on here?

Interested in a San Francisco/Bay Area networking/support group for consultants that have been laid off?
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Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

Can partners comment whether Pwc is having another round of layoffs. This is so scary! Shouldn't they rid of partners who can't sell first?! Or pause hiring? Opp. cost to find and train talent again?

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

Monitor isn’t a thing, you work at Deloitte

Ritz Carlton Chicago anyone?