Anyone ever had success getting a resort fee waived? Hotels in San Antonio are booked solid but they have availability at the JW Marriott but the $40/day resort fee is kind of hard to justify.

Hi all, I am trying to DCA bi-weekly into Vanguard ETFs, (VO, VTI etc). It seems like Fidelity does not support auto buying of non-Fidelity ETFs. So I was wondering which of these options you think is best?

1. Open a Vanguard Invest account
2. Look for Fidelity ETFs that are similar to Vanguard ETFs
3. Use smaller brokerages like SoFi l, Robinhood etc.

I really do not want to manage nor be active. My goal is to log-in like once every 6 months.

Thank you all.

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

What’s the best way for me to have unlimited data/international calling when I travel to the EU this year? I usually just pay the $10/day Verizon charges me if I use my phone but data is capped or it slows down at some point if you go beyond a specific gigabyte.

Anyone have Chairman's club status with Avis or Platinum with Hertz? How are the benefits compared to Presidents with both Hertz and Avis

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

Any Travel Technologist out there? What agency do you work for? Is it worth leaving my staffing job?

Almost 4 weeks in and my status is still wrong. It was correct for the first ~1 day and then bumped down a level. Shouldn’t be hard as all my nights last year were SPG. This is ridiculous.

Anyone has any good corporate codes for Hilton? Downtown Chicago if you need an area specific?

You’re on an 8 hour flight (full flight) and the person next to you REEKS of BO. Like, REEKS. So bad that I started wheezing. What would you do?

I have a boneheaded question I’m pretty sure I know the answer to. My partner can’t use my Hilton Honors account for an upcoming stay he is going to book, right? He doesn’t need my discount or anything - was just hoping that he could get my diamond benefits.

Southwest companion pass...worth working towards?

Can people on OPT or H1B get Clear membership for airport security? Does anyone know if we can expense it?

How does one use 500 Mile Upgrades on AA In the most effective manner?

27M, Pakistani, 5’11, Pakistani, Philly

Funny [looking] guy looking for girl for marriage

Must be kind, soft hearted, warm, empathetic, intuitive, creative, passionate, wholesome, have ‘practical life experience’

Random keywords: Muslim, Sunni, plant dad, socks and sandals, Pakistani food > , laying in parks, overanalyzing movies and music, collecting credit card rewards points, Spotify playlists, long drives

Work: Supply Chain Consultant

Going to Jamaica in December. Please share some recommendations for where to stay, activities, places to visit, where to eat, etc.

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

I have 150k miles available in United, would you suggest to use it for next flight to Asia (15hr) or keep it and exchange for something else??

Cisco

Pros:

- fairly decent place to work (from someone who worked with the Vancouver and San Jose offices). never met a blue badger (permanent employee) who had awful things to say.

- Ashley Goodall (their SVP, Methods & Intelligence) co-authored a brilliant book on leadership and people management called “Nine Lies About Work” that makes me believe they can be an awesome place to work

Cons:

- red badgers had low morale since they’re contract workers and can be terminated at any time

What are some good Marriott properties to stay at in the Dallas area with points?

Should I ask for a refund for my Delta flight or keep it as credit that can last til 2022? Delta is losing about 50m a day, so it’s a bit concerning. What would you do?

In my department at work, we have always taken turns working on the holidays and been pretty flexible. Well, we’re really understaffed this year and several new employees are young parents. So, I offered to cover Thanksgiving and Christmas to help them out. But now I’m feeling super resentful. Any tips on getting through the next month without shooting daggers at them?

Any good opportunity for ITSM lead/ management roles ? Looking for change. 12 YoE in ITSM/Project Management/ Consulting for Banking, HR applications.

When looking for recruiter at a particular company for design positions, do so reach out to recruiters in the holding company? How do I know who is the proper person to reach out to.

What is role of Technical Specialist in Fidelity International

Need to break my quarantine drought ASAP. Let me know if any women in nyc wanna break it w/ me in a month

Anyone long on Etsy?

Saw some posts about celonis across bowls - details for someone applying?

I sure wish I had a partner.

Desi singles, any plans for thanksgiving weekend ?

Haven’t done the dating thing in a while so need advice! (F here) Met a guy at a party on Sat, followed each other on insta, then I dm’ed him my number saying “lmk if you want to get drinks sometime”. He then texts me and says something along the lines of “yeah let’s do it” but doesn’t offer any concrete plan. Does this mean he’s not super into it? Or am I overreacting and I should initiate the plan? I initiated the insta follow and the dm so I feel like it’s his turn…?

I’m currently on Notice period:
Can i ask my manager to match salary (40% hike) and permanent wfh or 2 years wfh. Will infosys be agree with this ?

Please suggest.

Coinbase CEO on TV tonight. Will he say anything new or useful you think?

What are some great investment banks to work as an associate in the Washington DC area?

Got promoted to Senior Associate but imposter syndrome is kicking in. Any advice for gaining the competency to perform at the level required?

Took my 2 year old daughter to the dentist and she found 4 cavities. We’ve been teaching her to brush her teeth before bed & after meals(unsuccessfully) so far.
She’s needs sdf treatment according to the dentist, any suggestions on how to move after the treatment as it leaves black coverage on the teeth. (She’s too young for crowns and what not)

Tell me what to do in Iceland

What are the top consulting firms in the retail/CPG space?

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

New joiner. What should I get with my $250 wfh stipend? I already have standing desk, dual monitor, portable monitor, and good headset, not too sure what else I need, but it’s free money. Thanks.

Recommendations for improving lower back / sciatica pain. Is there a seat cushion / lumbar support cushion that genuinely helps you? I’m all ears. I have a high quality office chair and try to use my desk in standing mode at least once a day and wear good trainers for feet support. But the lower back pain is a killer. Driving now too ends up hurting :(

At the end of the day who do you trust with nuclear codes? Mr. Billy or someone who has proven she's not afraid to get her hands wet to get the job done? #imwithher #makedonalddrumpfagain

My female FB fam: Will soon be trying to conceive, but nervous as I will have to stop my ADD meds (Adderall/Vyvanse). Has anyone been through this? How did you deal with fatigue on top of no meds?

What’s an ideal monthly living expense all inclusive in NY/NJ area for a single person? Good to have this data to budget and scale yourself.

Any book recommendations for someone looking to get into a Product Owner / Manager role?

Do you guys have Any good books on business? Not those self help books

Any recommendations on reliable home office printers?

I am wanting to go into consulting. How can I use my experience in industry as an advantage to get into consulting? I had a few interviews with a firm, but I mentioned that I provided some efficiency solutions in my career, got a six sigma black belt, and analyze data to provide solutions on a daily basis in my current role.
After my 3rd chat with the firm, I have not heard back.
Any tips on what I can do to be considered in consulting? I've been in 3 different industries over the past 9 years.

What are you currently reading? How would you rate it?

Anyone familiar with the pros & cons of switching DTEs @ ACN? Operations to TC specifically.

My dad has been driving the same old CRV for the last 10 years. Has no interest in getting a new one. I want to buy him a new car, but he doesn’t seem interested in lux brands. Should I still do it?

No work for days, then all dumped on you Thursday afternoon......

Who else is 🐟-ing while 💩-ing? 🚽

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

Anyone willing to refer me to Bain & Company? Senior Manager role....tia!!

The EMMYS 🏆