Anyone fly southwest? Looking at the companion pass more and more.

Any fellow fishbowl consultants staying at the Beverly Hilton and up for a drink or two?

Any pointers on which practice areas at BCG Dubai has most clients in Dubai/remote work? Planning to join BCG Dubai soon and because of some personal issues, I just cannot travel outside Dubai. Will it be possible at BCG Dubai?

Couldn’t check in for an hour because there was a ‘fire alarm’. Hoe many points?

Really regret not selling United Wholesale Mortgages. Very confused on what to do with this one. Unless it gets PT it’s gonna be stuck around the 10 range. Think I may be eat the loss on first say a dividend is available

Anyone commuting from Midtown Toronto to Mississauga for work and willing to carpool??

Is it just me or are there entirely too many people in Business Services, specifically TC’s, who are just folks from client service that don’t want to deal with hours and travel anymore but have no formal training in the Business Services function they transition to? It seems to me very few TC’s are professionals in HR with any background, training or certifications in HR.

Does anyone else here work at a hotel front desk? How long did it take to get a promotion?

What's your experience working with United Way?

Just found out I got put on an out of town job for 3 weeks when I just adopted a dog. What’s better for the dog, a dog hotel or finding a dog friendly Airbnb? Not fully sold on letting someone stay at my house to dogsit

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.

Help! I recently purchased a wanna get away ticket through Southwest for a business trip that was about $850. I was asked to cancel the trip due to other work issues in my local area. As luck would have it, there's a strong possibility that I landed a great new job and they need me to start right away. The credit is under my personal rapid rewards account. Ideas to help me avoid writing a big check to my company??

Where should I travel for Christmas? Looking for adventure and going to travel with other couples. Hoping to use points (delta/ spg)

Recommendations for am impromptu 8 day road trip from Dallas area early may? Parents + 3 year old in tow; enjoy nature, scenery, good food, anything with history. New to area so literally haven’t explored anything yet (but want to avoid Austin San Antonio trip)

This weekend, starting right now, try to identify the very best thing that happens. Keep a running top five. When something better happens, put it on the list.

I started yesterday at 4:00.

5. I woke up Saturday morning.
4. The roads are clear enough to travel to our first HS archery tournament of the season.
3.My dad shared some amazing summer sausage when I visited.
2. We had a child free date night
1. My 6th grade son instigated a snowball fight yesterday afternoon, we made a memory.

& GO!

Why does insulin in the United States cost 10x what it costs in Canada?

Does anyone use their private car to drive to work from hebbal, thanisandra or places that are 20kms away? It may be an absurd question to ask considering the Bangalore traffic, but still checking if there's anybody driving down that distance?

Best Marriott property in Napa Valley on points?

Must do/visit in Japan in Spring/Summer time outside of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

Does American Airlines have any status partnerships with hotels or rental cars, etc? (Eg. Platinum Marriott will get you united silver)

We want to start trying for a baby in the next few months but I also am looking for a new job. I know that FMLA eligibility requires you to have worked at least a year at your current job. I’m wondering if I should hold off switching jobs to stay eligible at my current position or just switch jobs and still have a baby at the new place but not be eligible for FMLA. Need advice.

Anyone here have friend(s) with benefit? How has it been working for you?

Going for a cyber SRC interview in San Diego. What’s the salary for Senior consultant 2 and 3? At pwc it’s around 120k. Wondering what’s in EY.

Hi all. I have applied for Oracle PL/SQL job opening at BOFA. How many rounds of interview will happen and what are they? And my YOE : 6.6 my current CTC is 14.68LPA. How much should be my expected CTC?

I'm looking for a job... Please help...

I work out pretty late (9-10pm), and always take a protein shake afterwards before bed. Should I just leave for the next morning if Im looking to lose weight? (Im already taking flavourless protein to minimize carbs and calories)

It grinds my gears that my manager always uses smiley faces and explanation points in his emails.
ae. Hey! The report looks great :) let’s add x and y to the slide! If any edits need to be made I’ll do them tonight :) Let me know if any questions!

Smfh

How do PE exits look like for emerging market funds in Middle East (e.g Abraaj group type firms)

Hello ME fish - any suggestions as to where I could invest reasonably safely if I’m targeting a ~5% return (in USD/AED)? LIV used to be good with their 2% return but that’s decreased now, and I’m looking for a bit higher.

Is the pace and WLB a lot different between T1 and T2 firms in the middle east?

Is CIPD a valuable certification? Is it appreciated in Europe only or US too? I have an opportunity to get it but not sure if knowledge is really up to date and worth time spent.

With a recession around the corner - two questions:
1) will there be layoffs at Deloitte? My concern is we hired so much ppl this year.
2) will there be more work in org design? Just saw the Robinhood 9% workforce layoff announcement.

Hi everyone! I’d love some feedback on which companies and roles to apply to because I have an IT business analyst and project management background with insurance broker experience. Thank you!

Anyone picking up a new language during the lockdown? Personally I’m exploring Erlang and loving it so far.

Hello fishes, will be really insightful to understand cost of living in Doha for a single person. Rent + food and other expenses manageable at 8-10k QAR/ month?

I’ve been in and out of GME puts making money on the rise in price. Yesterday bought contracts for Mar exp at strike price $6 - made over 1k today. Entry price was .22 per contract. There are a lot of different ways to profit from the meme stocks. Trade your plan.

What’s up RipCity! Who’s drinking tonight?

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

Does anyone know where on the United website where I can see all my future PQMs, PQDs, and PQSs for the rest of the year?

Used to be EXP on American, haven't flown them in a while and now no status. want to use miles for a flight, but they're charging $75 processing bc it's within 21 days. Any way around this?

Just booked flight to Hong Kong. Best SPG/Marriott to book on points? Trying to find proximity to good nightlife, restaurants, and public transportation. (Cont.)

Got targeted for Amex platinum 100k. Is it worth it? Is there a higher targeted offer?
Considering doing it since no more personal card for BCG expenses. Also have CSR fwiw.

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

Do AA 500 mile upgrade awards expire? I have used a decent amount of upgrades, but I still have 14 that I have been sitting for a about maybe 6-7 months. I do not see anything about them expiring, but I would not be surprised if they do.

I am hoping someone can provide some insight so I don’t have to contact AA customer service :)

New year checklist for amex plat, CSR, Delta, and AA? :)

Any insights as to the best conversion ratio when transferring AMEX points? Corp account is being closed and el Google is too much

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

Will end up at 65 Marriott nights for 2018. What would you select for your annual choice benefit? 5 elite night credits or is that pointless?

United GS flybirds - when do GPUs get posted into our accounts? Don’t we get a couple at the start of every year?

Does it matter when you check in online for a hotel in terms of getting an upgrade? I'm a titanium elite Marriott bonvoy member looking for upgrades at Westin and Ritz in a couple of days. Any tips on getting an upgrade?

I see blogs saying I can use 75k round trip delta points to fly JFK-London but whenever I try to book w points on the app it’s 60k one way and 200 dollars. Am I doing it wrong? Should I book on site?

Asked this in another group and realized this group might have more insight. Which one should I get: Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Sapphire Reserve?
I have a 1.5% cash back card from CapitalOne

Sears may go officially bankrupt tonight. Time to liquidate those SYW points !

Does anyone ever redeem Marriott points for gift cards? Is it worth it?

How many points does everyone have at this point? Looking to either stay with CSR or potentially move to another card

Might have to leave the “all things points” bowl soon if these creepy ant/roach/bug posts continue. Making me so paranoid to stay in a hotel now smh