Anyone aware of any ongoing consulting challenge going on for hotels or airlines?

What credit card to you recommend pairing well with chase sapphire preferred for maximizing redemption? Pretty new to points and def don’t know a lot! I’m considering one of the Marriott cards bc we love Marriott or an Amex one! Any ideas appreciated 🤗 TIA!!

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!

Anyone have first hand experience with travel medical insurance? Looking to purchase for a short trip but finding so many mixed reviews from people that have had to actually try and use it. Appreciate any recommendations!

Staying at a Hilton in NC and discovered a massive blood stain on one of the pillows after one night. The stain was clearly there before I arrived, but I did not notice until the next day. How many points?

I've used AirBNB, but never VRBO - is one better than the other?

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

Girls trip (mid 20s) to Scottsdale in October. Any suggestions?? Like to hike, shop, eat, relax!

Best hotel in Phoenix? Prefer Marriott but open to others if it’s a great spot.

Anyone have a ticket for Meduza at district this Saturday and not going anymore? It’s $57 now with fees and that’s too much. Might as well buy the VIP which is $80 w fees but that is probably a huge scam so guess I’m not going

Planning to visit Bali on May 2020. I have a wife and 2 toddlers (4, 1) tagging along. TPG recommends the Le Meridien. Any other recommendations for family-friendly Marriott properties?

Guys please suggest any good hotel(no need hifi, just for night stay) to stay in kharadi, Pune or near by.
I have 2 days working office in a week. Need for 2-3 days only.
If you have any idea please suggest.

Do Marriott Gold Elite no longer have lounge access?

Is the late checkout until 4pm guaranteed for platinum elite members?

Chase Sapphire Reserve is not able to book a ticket for me on Air India because the flight is not showing up on their system. The flights shows up everywhere else including on Expedia, which powers Chase’s portal. Anyone had similar experience?

Has anyone seen any decent MQD run ideas for Delta recently? I’m about 8k MQDs from diamond. Seems the Aeromexico method is on hold until they are fully back up and running. Thanks!

Can you travel out of the US while your H1B is pending approval?

Currently on STEM OPT.

Thoughts on the best domestic mileage program? Any recommendations for someone also potentially using those miles for international redemptions?

Not a comp related post, but I have an Air Canada eCoupon worth $300 cad that I am selling. If anyone needs to purchase a ticket soon and wants it at a discount, please put your best offer in the comments (it is valid for three years from today)

Any Hilton recs in Charleston?

What's your favorite industry to work a deal and why?

What the likely impact of MIFID2 on Equity Research?

Best online brokerage platform? Fund selection and trade expenses

Do PEs offer singing bonus or relocation fee?

What’s the salary range for an operations manager at a startup in TO? Overseeing sales, rev, support, success, and a bit of other company ops stuff. Glassdoor has a big range so I decided to ask here for more insights. Thanks.

Is there anything similar to Vista Consulting Group for other PE funds? Heard KKR has its own unit of internal consulting - is that true? What other examples are out there?

Is there anyone from Canada here? I’m looking for some information on working out of the country, but selling insurance.
Thanks

How do I become employee of the month? Where I work, being named employee of the month comes with a great bonus that you can get whenever you're honored with this title.

Most creative agencies in SF?

Does oracle oci provide cab service?

Any one knows about Navistar Project?

Sr SEC reporting vs. Sr SOX analyst. What would you pick after 2.5 years in public and why?

Would you say neither and Sr. Accountant role is better?

Looking for a Johnson&Johnson referral. Can anyone please help?🥺

How is productivity measured for in-house attorneys? Is there any analog of billable hours for in-house lawyers?

Is anyone at meta able to share the position levels. I’m trying to compare to my current company structure. Thanks!

How do you manage competing interests during a singing or closing? I’m working on a closing scheduled for this week (obviously everything needs to be done asap) and while I’ve told folks on my other deals that this closing is very busy, I’ve gotten really snarky responses and have been told that I’m taking too long to respond to stuff that (in my opinion) is not urgent on these other deals. Everyone seems to think that their task is more important than an actual closing. Advice?

Guys please give likes to enable chat for me.

Comforting others:
When someone tells me bad news regarding their health, I say everything I am supposed to say (I’m sorry to hear that, I’m here for you, etc) EXCEPT “everything is going to be ok”. Because I can’t guarantee that and I really don’t know if everything is going to be ok. I was taken aback recently when a friend told me I am calloused and cold-hearted for not being able to say those words. Is she right? Should I start saying this for the purposes of providing comfort only??

Do you maintain a CSR/Amex Plat even as a traveling consultant (assuming you are using Corp amex green)?

Please excuse my innocence, but the way it looks is that it seems so to be worth it to join a firm that allows personal card vs Corp amex. Thoughts?

Any good points utilization services that people have used and can recommend? I have tons of points scattered across programs and want to do a big trip next summer. Thanks!

Is there a United status challenge?

Amex platinum vs CSR??

Any possibility to get points for hotel not sending bill? Nights still haven't showed up in my account and I checked out May 26th and submitted the missing nights form.

Lyft driver delayed picking me up 30 min, resulting in me canceling my ride and asking hotel to call me a “yellow taxi” to get to the airport because it was 5am and all ubers/lyfts were 15 min. Specifically said yellow. Hotel calls me a private lux SUV and the driver got out of the car to handshake the man who called and said hi (honestly money couldve been passed). I then get hit with a $180 ride. Marriott website says taxi should be $65. Should I complain or let it go?

Offer unlocked: Now complete six stays to earn 15,000 additional bonus. Cont..

Can one pay for cabin upgrades with refund credits?

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

Can someone confirm if Marriott does not give complimentary breakfast with a points booking? Booked with 25k points and was told no complimentary breakfast..

Priority Pass (through my CSR) cancelled their relationship with the lounge in my home airport all of the sudden. That was a huge benefit of having the card for me. Anything I can do with Chase?

Will have a night in Houston for work. Never been to the city before. Any tips on best SPG/Marriott property down there?

Every time I try to use Hertz points abroad the site says that location doesn't take them. Can I call and use them or am I just SOL using them anywhere internationally?

Which award did you pick when you hit 50 nights in SPG and why?

1 night free
10 upgrade nights
5 Elite Qualifying Nights

Delayed 6 hours ORD -> JFK (Delta Platinum) - how many points?

Need to get precheck/global entry. Should i get a credit card that covers this and cancel in a year, or should i pay it myself?

I screwed up. I’m a newb and didn’t know how mileages work and my gold status w AA is about to expire. I travel weekly and idk whether I should fly w/o status or pay $400 to extend it. Thoughts? 😭

Unethical to pocket citi prestige 4th night reimbursement?