Would you rather sit at airport waiting for Delta to fix themselves or have United 6am on time after your baby cried literally all night? I chose door #2 and am mad as hell.

What do partners really think when a senior associate goes out on maternity leave? What about when they return? I know it varies and depends on a number of variables but just wondering what the honest view is.

What is travel like in FDD?

Anyone w hotel mgmt experience willing to talk? Parents own a hotel that is suffering greatly but could be amazing. I know nothing and am not at the table and my generation is not wanted there.

Best group tours for 30 year old solo traveler in Europe? Thinking the Balkans, Greece, Turkey and Portugal. Can someone tell me which one is the best for my age group? I want to meet people preferably other solo backpackers around my age mid 20s to mid 30s. I would like to go out and party almost every night but also want to see the towns during the day

Dating someone im crazy about. Only downside we have different priorities. She is party/friends focused while I would rather family time, time w her, or doing hobbies. Any tips? Should I give it time?

So what is the cheapest way to get a RIMOWA carry on? Lufthansa Worldshop has great prices but doesn’t deliver to the USA

How many of us have a teacher buddy that we hang out with, after school hours??

I could be your next husband. Slide in my DMs to find out.

Has anyone ever been to the Alo Restaurant? I have never been there myself but I was wondering if this would be a good setting to propose?

anyone else feels stuck at current job, but not able to apply due to upcoming paid maternity leave benefits that you don't want to miss out on? currently still in first trimester !

Currently going through divorce proceedings. I honestly don't want to date anyone right now but I have this fear that I'm already 28 and I'll never meet anyone good. I went on some apps and matched with some guys but I feel like they're all the same and I don't wana get to know anyone. But I'm also scared for my future.

Where are you in your own path to parenthood?

I know there are multiple posts about this but I still can’t think of the right way to play United Wholesale Mortgages. Too nervous to sell covered calls with the ex div date and high OI for calls in March. Anyone considered averaging down?

If you bought a United Flight with miles can you change your flight and book with cash? I don’t have enough points for flight I want to change to and app is only give me miles option

Planning a trip to Rome and Naples with day trips to Tivoli and Pompeii. Is 1 week enough? I feel like reading through 3/4 day Rome and 2 day Naples itineraries, the trip seems rushed. I have unlimited PTO but my SO is limited in time (but luckily he can work extra hrs and then use less PTO). I would say max we could do is 1.5 weeks but adding on 3-5 more days seems almost too much? Thoughts? For reference, I did Venice-Florence-Rome in a week and it seemed okay but it also wasn’t as planned out

Are the economy parking lots at ORD still open? Asking for my parents who will be traveling from the suburbs to the airport, and prefer to drive their own car.

Everyone who I want to like me or to hangout with doesn’t respond to my texts or tells me they are too busy. This weekend I reached out to 12 people to see if they wanted to grab coffee or a drink or go for a walk. The number of people who just didn’t respond astounded me. I ended up eating dinner in bed by myself and getting brunch on my own.

The only people who reach out to me, I don’t want to hangout with. I don’t have the same interests as them and have to try really hard… cont below

Anyone know a way to get a cheap flight this coming festive period?

Any dads out here? Wife is 20 weeks pregnant with our first and want to connect and know from fellow dads on how are they coping. How are you helping your partner? Feel I am not doing enough. Except for getting ready with the finances.

Pregnant moms, feel free to provide suggestions on what your partner is doing which you really appreciate. I got the foot massage part covered. 😉

American Airline q - if I have Gold status and an American Airlines credit card - does that mean I get two free checked bags or one

Why is it so difficult to make the next career move within your OWN company. I have over 7 years of experience across multiple departments and yet an external company is more willing to give an interview to select roles than your own home company for the same role internally!!

Where is the loyalty in that !!??

Best/most interesting questions to ask admissions reps or current students?

Worth applying for a gmat waiver versus submitting a sub-700 score or just not apply round 1 in hope score goes up?

Gmat: 690
GPA: 3.34
CPA FDD Manager effective 10/1
Post mba goal: IB

Also looking into Executive Assessment before round 1. Any advice appreciated.

Hello,

If IBM GBS offers executive MBA programme to the employees or that's not possible while working in IBM GBS?

Hi guys, I got an offer of 8.93 lpa from ibm which includes the pf and gratuity. What would be the in hand salary after deductions?

Hi fishes,
I got 13 LPA offer from IBM.
Will IBM revise my offer if i bring 15 LPA offer in coming days?
Considering the time of recession are they revising the offer these days?

Singapore airline business class upgrade worth it?

Hi fishes need likes to open dms.
Please help.

Does anyone know what base comp/bonus look like for Manager and AP levels in IQVIA’s strategy consulting practice in US?

I’ve always wanted a partner who was smart and capable, but the people I’ve met who I’m drawn to on paper are always arrogant and off putting. Is there something wrong with my type of my selection criteria?

Hi does Jio provide any way to switch projects internally, if yes what is the process, it’s only been 6 months and i am having issues switching companies, can anyone help in this.

Can anyone recommend a good place to get Botox in SF?

Which consulting firm is involved in these Ontario government decisions 🙄

Hi everyone!
Does anyone know how much is the start-up salary range out of college for forensics/criminalist in California? And where to apply?

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.

What are the best books on sales as it relates to consulting?

Heard BCG laid off quite a few people this summer. Is this true?

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

Looking to switch firms and a Deloitte S&O recruiter randomly reached out to me on LinkedIn. Says he wants to have an informal chat. Any tips or advice? It'd be awesome to land this position.

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

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

Local project life. Pros: no travel. Con: suit meetings on Friday ...

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

Party in the USA starts playing at the bar. Bro next to me "Dude, it's your song, L-A-X."

Ok IBM, start rolling out mandatory office days and no work from home, let's see how this goes.....

Thinking about asking for a raise. Anyone successfully done this midyear? Should I walk if I don't get it? Haven't seen a raise in two years, even though significantly increased responsibilities.

Best consulting firms to work for in Hartford CT area?

What are your book recommendations?

Would anyone from Big 4, MBB, and Kearney be willing to give me some idea on why I’m not getting any first round interviews? Even with referrals I can’t even get a phone screen. I have great work experience with documented success. But it is 2 years of FT, 1 year of internship, and just graduated from a non-target MBA. Is it I’m asking for too much for associate? I’m currently at 140 base and am asking only just to match my base. Or is my experience not enough for senior associate?

Just fired my therapist. Feels better than it should

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

if there's no pension anymore and a significantly lesser lump sum payout, why become a partner at EY?