Added my CSR to mint and I don't know whether to feel accomplished or intrigued that I spent $10k+ more than I earned this month on flights and meals 😂😂😂

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What’s the smartest/best way to maximize Star alliance, Bonvoy, Amex corporate, and CSR points to take a trip for two from nyc to Italy? Newbie here- 1st time using my points to travel!

Currently have the CSP card, but how do I go about upgrading to CSR and get the sign up bonus? I have had my CSP for over 2 years now

What would you do?: trying to maximize points. Have CSR, Amex Gold, Chase freedom unlimited. Will be receiving CORP Amex from new firm. Background:

I have a CSR and am debating a second CC. Does it make the most sense to do a airline or hotel or some other cash back card?

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opened a ‘zero card’ thinking that it would allow me to collect cash back on debit transactions (rent etc). After opening, realized that this is another CC. CSR is way better? Any value in this card?

Any recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

Best cash bonus credit card right now? Already used CSR, United chase and capital one bonus. Ideally would like at least $500 and no first year fee payment

First time using points to book a vacation. I want to go to Europe and figure out the best way to combine United mileage plus, Bonvoy, CSR (personal), and Amex points. Tips to get the most bang for my

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Is CSR (dining) + Bonvoy (hotels) + AMEX Platinum (flights) overkill? To me it makes perfect sense but am I missing something? (Note: I put all travel expenses on my personal cards)

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Sooo, how does CSR work when you're flight is delayed to 1am then canceled and you need to book a hotel? What do?

Is US Bank Altitude Reserve worth it, if I have CSR?

Are you able to still claim trip protection benefits (trip interruption, rental insurance etc...) on mileage redemptions if you copay taxes with a covered card (like CSR)? Does anyone know ?

About to start my first travel project and looking to get a new credit card. Currently have Chase Sapphire Preferred (since Jan 2016).

I’m mainly considering AmEx Platinum and Marriott BonVoy. (Cont)

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What is the attraction for AmEx Platinum over CSR? AmEx gives 5x points for flights, but no travel delay insurance (which is big when stranded), or food/other travel points. CSR gives 3x on so much...

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Not sure if this is the right bowl but I am starting in August and was wondering when is the best time to get a Chase Sapphire credit card? Should I wait until I’m staffed?

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Which option is better to pay for a flight?

- 52000 United Miles
- 35000 CSR points
- $500

Trying to pick the best value option.

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For booking marriot hotels, should I use my CSR (3% redemption), or should I use my Bonvoy Boundless (6%) via Chase?

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Traveling abroad (vacation) and dinged the rental car. Mainly paintwork but quite large in size. Declined the insurance and have a $25k deductible. But I paid with my CSR. I’m covered, right? 😅

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Thinking about heading to Mexico for a points funded pre honeymoon trip. Any reccs for Marriott or CSR? Want some chill time, and opportunities for long walks either urban or hiking

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Is it worth getting the Bonvoy card? Travel 3 nights away, always stay in Bonvoy hotels. Have been using Chase Sapphire only...

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Just figured out that you can use this low price international flight page from Expedia.com on the CSR redemption site using the same airports/dates to get the best deals I’ve seen in the portal.

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Best annual reward to choose for chase sapphire? I AM looking to buy a new bed, but has anyone done the math on which is best?

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Best way to spend my 90k Chase Sapphire points ?

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Which credit card to get for a good bonus points promotion? I have had following, so looking for something else - CSR, Chase Sapphire, AA, SPG, Marriott

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Does CSR travel insurance work if I only paid for my hotel with it and not the flights?

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I’m trying to book a flight on alaska airlines and short of 4K miles. I have 16k American Airlines milesand 10k Emirates miles. Have CSR, amex and spg points. How do I convert one of these to alaska?

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Which CSR conferences are most valuable to attend?

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For someone flying out of United hub (Newark) 95%, is the United card better than the Chase Sapphire? Are either of the premium versions of them worth it? Not a club user, usually.

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Trying to book an international flight with CSR points. Flight is via delta, which I have 70Kish points for. Is there a way to book through the chase site and then also somehow make use of my delta

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Should I get chase sapphire reserved or amex platinum?

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Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Platinum for consultants?

PSA: some airports without clubs get a credit at restaurants with the CSR Priority Pass. E.g. American Tap gets $28 off/person (up to $56) in terminal C at DCA. I’ve paid for my annual fee by now.

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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

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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

Switching to a company that allows me to be reimbursed for my expenses. What is the best credit card to use? Currently just have a Chase sapphire preferred...

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What are the most interesting exits you've seen within healthcare / LS? (Non big pharma/biotech unless really unique roles, e.g. maybe to lead a CSR program)

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For those of you that have both CSR and the Plantiun Amex - which do you use for everyday purchases? Trying to figure out how best to maximize the benefits of both cards.

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Have a CSR. Thinking of getting an Amex Platinum. Anyone how to get the 100k sign up? Is Amex Platinum worth it if you have the CSR?

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Just got made redundant today, it comes by surprise I didn’t really see it coming. Now I’m lost. And I’m on Singapore with working visa until christmas. I can’t go back yet. I am depressed.

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Trust everyone is well !
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By any chance, does anyone have references in Singapore? I would be available immediately to join the organisation.

References will play an important role in the case of Foreigners in Singapore.
Thanks in advance.

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My international flight is delayed due to closure of Pakistan airspace. Going to miss my connecting flight (on a different carrier) . Can I apply for trip cancellation insurance with chase for this ?

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I'm a 12 YOE professional working as a full stack dotnet developer on microservices and cloud apps. I have an H1B visa stamped this year. Looking for a sponsor in USA. Can someone refer me please?

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Anyone heard of a successful H1B visa transfer to another company during the pandemic?

Got H1B approved this year. Planning to visit home country (China) and get the visa stamping. Can I work from China while I’m abroad to get the visa stamping? I’m planning to leave for a week (cont’)

I am seriously worried. I am doing my co-op and my supervisor is not giving me an easy time. I am trying to do my best even with very little direction and this supervisor constantly harassing my about things like her not being able to use google meet or to remember passwords. I feel bullied and very anxious. I am afraid she can jeopardize my visa with a bad evaluation. I have been working at midnight, on Sunday mornings but I am human, I make mistakes, she just blames me instead of teaching.

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Guys, I interviewed at amex gurgaon 10days ago and was told by VP that I will hear from HR very soon. But when I checked on HR yesterday, she said interviews are still in progress and it will take a week more to finalize.
I want to know do they take this long to close a position? This opening was posted on 30th Sep.. It's already been 1.5 months. This is when they said the position was urgent!! 🙄

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What is the band for SE1 & SE2 in Amex ??

Coming to the US after summer as I got my visa approved. However im seeing a lot of people commenting they got laid off. Is it risky for me to change countries right now and get a job I might lose in 3-4 months? Or it's not that bad overall?

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Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Humble request!!

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How long do ppl in the US generally take leaves in December for vacation?
Only last couple of weeks or the entire month?

I just found this group. So happy it exists.

Looking to get a new naked (had a 2016 fz09 for a while but sold it when I moved to Boston). Thinking MT-10 / MT-10SP. Suspension upgrades worth it for the SP?

Going to be making 2+ hour rides one way on the reg for commuting to my army unit (in SC) and around town. Would like something quick but not too uncomfortable.

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What hacks do you use to lose weight?

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Okay so I’m a newly licensed attorney in a very conservative part of TX. I just got my first job offer and I was worried at first thinking that I was in “Trump” territory, but I tested the waters in my interview and spoke about police injustices and how prosecutor’s job is not only to protect victims, but also defendants from police injustices. I have to let them know by tomorrow, but thoughts on if this is a good career move for someone who wants to work in transactional work-RE or Bankruptcy?

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Day of remote interviews at a tech co for in-house. 5 YOE. Planning on wearing a suit. Tie or no tie?

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Do you have advice for making industry connections as a fairly anti-social introvert?

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Anyone want to sell me their CFE books ?

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Does your firm have presence in Seattle office? I like the work and want to transfer, but EY doesn't have FSO tax out there.

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Has anyone here had a difficult recovery post-egg retrieval? It’s been 3 days and I’m still in a lot of pain. The medical team said I should expect to be uncomfortable for 5-7 days or more due to the high number of eggs retrieved (=very swollen ovaries) and it will take 2 weeks to get back to normal.

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