Anyone know when the Marriott cards post elite night credits? I’m 14 short of next status tier and wondering if the 15 from the Bold or Boundless would post before year end if I sign up for one of them now.

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Best points hotels in Paris and French Riviera? Have a combination of Marriott and Hyatt points - looking to stop in both places. Probably have enough of each to do one chain in each location - will probably be 5 nights in Paris and 2-3 staying in Cannes.

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Does anyone here work as software enginner in travel industry (I.e. Expedia, airlines, Marriott)? How’s it like to work with them? Is it safe to work there during this economic uncertainty?

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Currently work with finance industry. Looking for SE role in Travel/hospitality industry (I.e. EXPE, Marriott, Southwest, AA, Delta, airlines).
Some questions:

1. Which one offers job security?
2. How is it like working with them?(WLB/teammate/culture/support for career growth)
3. Which Business Unit I should avoid?(known for its horrible wlb)

4. Other advice/insight?

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What should I do with all my useless Marriott points (~350K) I feel like redemptions are terrible now - is it best to still use? Should I aim to transfer?

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Is Marriott dynamic pricing going to be worse in January?

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Best use of >1mn marriott points? Good ski destinations y’all recommend?

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How long does it take Chase to transfer points to Bonvoy!? I’ve gotta snag this Hawaii hotel room stat! 😂

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Any tips to fast track Hyatt status? Thinking of switching from Marriott cause their point redemption is so much better but my company doesn’t have a fast track promotion going on.

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Staying in a major city at a Hyatt. Since Sunday check in to now, they’ve had issues with their hot water and the shower just barely gets warm enough to shower. Does not get hot and steam. Have to get in and out quick since it’s not comfortable. Switching rooms doesn’t help. It’s a whole building issue. I’m Titanium Marriott but nothing with hyatt. How many points can I request as compensation? Stay is about $200/night total Sunday- Thursday so I think $800-900 total

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Traveling for work after a really long time. Is it not expected that the hotel will clean the room each day as normal expectations? I come back to an uncleaned room and front desk indicates I did not explicitly ask for it at check in. Have I just forgotten how to travel? For what it’s worth, this is a Marriott property

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Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

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Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

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Anyone heard anything / have any insight into what Marriott is going to do with status for next year? Assuming there will be no carry over again but have seen Ambassador May have soft landing to Tia out automatically. Thanks

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Is the Marriott bonvoy status worth anything? I am booking a new years trip and if I book at a Marriott it would get me to gold but there is a Hilton l I can book for $250 less.

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Anyone else have expiring Marriott or Hyatt free nights this year? Where you going? Need inspiration

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My Marriott Ambassador and United Silver status are expiring at the end of December. Any creative ways to keep them or get status match from competitors?

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Planning Hawaii in May. What island is best for that time of the year? Got a 3year old kid, and lots of Marriott points to spend. Recommendations welcome.

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Best Marriott property in Aruba?

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Can I get annual qualifying spend at Marriott by buying points?

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Any SF peeps who can tell me a good place to get takeout or delivery near Union Square (the JW Marriott, to be exact)? I kinda want pizza or Italian, but not sure if any of the good North Beach spots will deliver. Thoughts?

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If you’re just short of leveling up with Bonvoy, you can get 15 nights credit with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Visa credit card. I just got mine, and right when I activated it my 15 nights posted to my account. Just in time for me to level up before the end of the year. Each year will post another 15 nights, and there is no annual fee.

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What are some of your favorite Marriott hotels in the Northern Virginia area? Think Tyson’s Corner, Fairfax, Reston

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Just got back from a work trip and left my adderall in a Marriott on the other side of the country. My refill is on Friday (end of day) anyway so I’m just gonna ride it out. Any tips for the next three days? I’m on 30mg/day.

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Going on a trip with friends. I am covering 2 of 3 hotel nights with points. One of my friends (who is obsessed with points) immediately booked the 3rd night (knowing I have a Bonvoy cc) acting like they were doing me a favor bc I’d ‘planned so much already’. Am I being unreasonable to be f-ing pissed?

Edit: we had agreed to split the paid night between the 4 of us on the trip. No one offered to cover my share for that 3rd night. It’s less about the points than the selfishness

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Best Bonvoy Maldives Resort for honeymoon ? Planning to use points

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Can someone explain how to use the hotel collection $100 credit for Amex gold? I have already booked hotels through Marriott app

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Best places in Bali to stay? Have a good bit of bonvoy points saved up so would like to use them if possible. Also any recs on must do’s, eats, etc.

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Plante Moran’s partners meeting at the JW Marriott in Chicago is ROWDY!!

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Is Marriott honoring prior elite status for 2023, i.e., one more year?

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Poll: How many Marriott Bonvoy points do you have in your account?

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I am a 5 stays away from making Marriott Platinum and not sure if i can do it in December. Is there a way to negotiate it with Bonvoy? Any tactics, advice ??

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I’ll be at 70 nights for Marriott and was going to select the 5 Elite Night Credit annual choice benefit to get me to 75 and hit Titanium…but this message makes it sound like the annual choice benefit nights won’t help me. Thoughts? Would this work?

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Was served a dessert platter at an upscale Marriott (read: JW/W) hotel for our anniversary - the food has mold on it and I just realised this so obviously it wasn’t made today. Notified front desk and they apologised and will bring a cake + cheese + bottle of wine. Is this appropriate compensation or should I ask for points?

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Does anyone work remotely for corporate Marriott, Hilton, or any other large hotel chain? Looking to make a pivot. Do not have experience in Hospitality but have strategy and revenue management experience in healthcare + 2 years of consulting

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Does Marriott ask you for corporate ID when you check-in based on the code you have used during booking?

Used code for a company I don’t work in (got decent discount).

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Can you email the Marriott Ambassador team to submit a compliant / request points? Assuming Ambassador status

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Any marriott employee that can share an explore pass for friends of family? Would return the favor.

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I’m going to end the year $200 short of Marriott ambassador spend limit but hitting night quota. Is it worth it to go out of pocket to get the status?

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Has anyone stayed in the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali? Planning a trip in the fall and wanted to stay here but don’t want to pay extra for the Hokupa (not using points). Is the hokupa a must?

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St Regis butler emailed me so many times before my trip that I felt like I was going to the St regis just to visit him. When I met him, it was as if we already knew each other.

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Thinking about going to NYE in NYC. Good idea? Probably use my points for one night at NYC Westin

What is the salary range for a HR Manager at the Hilton in the DMV area?

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This is a legit question so don’t hate me just trying to understand if it’s worth it or not. What is the draw of applying to M7? I understand elite status, but based on research the median total comp for an M7 grad is 185k as of 2020 study (2019 data) and the average age of the students in these programs is 27/28. I know going to MBB they have pretty specific comp coming out for M7 grads but outside of those three firms, what is the draw? Trying to justify spending 200k for a degree.

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Why platinum and no longer platinum elite?

Trying to checkin to westin, oh sir I don’t see your platinum status but I’ll put you on the preferred floor

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Any tips for someone drafting in the #2 slot (out of 12)? I imagine I’ll get Leveon, but I’m more unsure about my second draft pick and beyond? Don’t really care for Baldwin, Evans, Hilton, etc

What’s the difference in positioning of Four Seasons vs Ritz Carlton? Is Ritz more of a city hotel while Four Season is resort style?

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Good beach destination that is Delta and Hilton friendly for a getaway with the girlfriend? (Clear water, pretty beach, interesting stuff to see/do)

Decisions: W or Ritz.... Hmmmm

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Does anyone have friends or family at Hilton who can refer? Thanks in advance!

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Corner king suite at the Ritz Carlton this week... Sure could be worse! I'll surely take these opportunities when I can get them

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W Washington or Westin Georgetown? Traveling for one week only and St Regis is too expensive

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Any luxurious spa recommendations? I've been looking at the Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental, but there's gotta be more options in the DC area.

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I have heard a lot about the perks and benefits that Deloitte USI offers. I recently saw that the new joiner induction will be happening at Sheraton in Bangalore.

It's not simply Deloitte - it's delight :)

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Fish fam and point gurus.. will be short of 2 United PQS at year end for gold elite status.. do I pay out of pay out of pocket ..worth it ? Any other ways to get more than 1 PQS / flight ?

Should I stay in a Westin next week or the usual Residence Inn suite?

Help!!! Hotel points or Flyer Miles? If in matters, I'm a Hilton/Delta guy. I'm trying to get a credit card from Amex to get the point from my corporate card... can't decide between hotel or miles.

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Fucked up and forgot to cancel my Westin hotel booking when I was told to be remote this week. Got charged for one night. Can anything be done?

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In the scenario of holding multiple offers, how to inform the HR about not joining after accepting the offer... should the communication be done by email or over phone? Also, can someone suggest any strong reason of declineing that one can communicate to the HR and end the process on good terms...

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Hi Fishes,

How is pwc india for SAP consultant? The kind of projects & wlb

Looking to begin a career in Financial Analytics. I am an Economics major that graduated in Dec 2020. Since then I have been an Operations Analyst at a FinTech company. I also have some past experience as an analyst at a small business lending company in college. I have been applying for jobs for the past ~6 months. I have made it to the final round of a few interviews, but have not received any offers. Does anyone have any advice for me? I would greatly appreciate any insight.

Curious if you have any recommendations for comfortable, cooling pants at work? Pretty much taboo to wear any type of shorts, but Arizona is hot as balls. Preferably something that doesn't show sweat on the ass. Thanks :D

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Are there are any effective tactics to motivate yourself to exercise in the morning? For the past 6 years my motivation is through the roof the night before but in the morning I feel like truck hit me

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How do you manage up with a partner? Any tips or systems? I have a partner who is inconsistent with directions. I decided to take the most conservative approach and borderline be annoying. However, I’m wondering how to do all this without it taking up so much time/automation?

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I have a post-MBA offer from MBB in NYC. I am hearing from a lot of friends who just started that utilization is very low and ton of ppl are on the beach. On top of this, next year starting class be even bigger. Should I be concerned?

What do you wish you knew before starting your career in Diversity & Inclusion?

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Parents of older kids, how do you feel about sleepovers? To me they are annoying. It messes up my kid’s sleep schedule and he gets very grumpy and irate the next day. It’s actually has been nice this year because I can use “Covid” as an excuse not to have them. I’m just tired from work and don’t feel like dealing with the mess afterward. Of course they all rather send their kids here, so I also don’t feel it’s fair to me. Am I the oddball? Does anyone just not do sleepovers or limit them?

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Anyone work in Corp Dev at Amazon and willing to chat? I'm looking at roles there. Excited about what I've heard so far!!

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Hello fishes,

I need a shared accomodation in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. If anyone is interested. Please let me know.

Thanks.

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What's your date of Jalsa??

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Any job opportunities in Chicago? Looking to pivot away from accounting and tax and go into operations, or analyst roles!

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Is it fair to ask for the sign-up bonus or extra equity in lieu of the 2021 bonus ($25K), unvested RSUs ($20k), and educational reimbursement I will need to repay ($24K) if I change jobs before the year end? It’s for a new manager role in the industry and I don’t want to sound like a clown asking for a $70K sign up on the $160K base comp…

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Does everyone who are on NP, getting this email? Or random mails sent to all!
😅😅😅

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Do any law firms have partnerships with Consulting firms? I.e. they refer their clients to you for legal services and you refer your clients to them for consulting services.

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I'm an analyst who prefers managing data systems and data operations than doing the actual analysis work. Is there a market for this? Ad ops?

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Favorite women in business/psychology books and podcasts and ted talks?

Like: Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman
by Gail Evans

What chance do I have breaking into PE Ops as a Strategy Manager at a tier 2 firm (5yrs experience). Would like to work for a smaller firm in Dallas or Houston.

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How valuable is the ITIL cert? How hard is the exam and what is the best way to prep, preferably without spending much?

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