Anyone know hacks to avoid the crazy fees/taxes when cashing in points for overseas on American ? - seems airport related and if using for free flights on BA via LHR it goes through the roof

Entire fucking Ritz Carlton smells like cigarette smoke... how many points

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

I have an offer and want to negotiate

1. London base salary but I have to absorb all the expenses (train + stay)
I am thinking to negotiate to

2. home base salary and have my expenses paid for

I know that's depends on the amount I have to travel (and potentially stay) but at the moment this is unknown. Past 8 months was just twice a month + 2 nights stay.

The only thing I know is it won't be every week, the return trian ticket is about £80-100, depends I could plan ahead.

Anyone else here new to Melbs? Looking for suggestions on best spots for food and surf. Is Torquay worth it?

Has anyone travelled to NYC recently via train/bus/plane?

Such an easy quick ride on the A subway line to JFK airport. No traffic, no hassle parking, and got to the airport before my ETA as per google maps. Efficient and even better no gas usage

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!

What is the most compact stroller you recommend? What is the difference ebetween using a travel stroller and a regular one?

Anyone managed to fly their parents down from India to US off late? Cousin’s pregnant, trying to book tickets for early Dec. trying to understand how entry here is playing out here. I know Qatar and Emirates aren’t operational yet for flights from India to US.

Anyone have good book recommendations that I can learn from and are entertaining? Trying to survive a 10 hour flight this weekend 🆘🆘🆘

I am new to United Silver and I purchase economy tickets. Is the best strategy to check in exactly 24 hours ahead and switch my seat to an open economy plus seat?

Do you have a weekend getaway?

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.

Hello fishes,
Can you please recommend good societies for staying in Viman Nagar? 2bhk for family.

Is there a market for status passes and lounge passes you’re unable to use? I have 2 of each expiring Dec 31.

Is there a option in gurgaon or dekhi where we can stay by paying on daily basis.. also which is low on pocket .

Lady at the front desk, "Congratulations, this is your 100th stay with Starwood Hotels!" Also, I referred to hotel as home earlier today. Don't know whether I should be happy or sad lol

🐠s who have been to Venice. Is it necessary to stay on the island? Hotel prices look super high for new year, so trying to evaluate if it’s worth it

Doing an India trip next year. Thoughts on spending 2/3 days in Jaipur? Too much? Any tips? TIA

Is it worth applying for a position with a firm you are directly adverse to on a matter or will conflicts definitely keep you from joining?

I’ve been at BCG in the west coast for 3 years out of undergrad. I am looking to join a Series B/C start-up in some strategy/operations role. Any rough estimates for what I can expect for comp (knowing it’s variable)? TYIA

Booz Allen fish…Trying to gain some data for comparison. How many people are on your admin team? How is team morale? What’s turnover like? Are employees awarded or recognized for their work? How often? What about promotions? Are they happening regularly? TIA!

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.

Hi Verizon Fishes,

Need your feedback on Verizon India Job security, I will be joining soon in Verizon. I got some negative feedback from social media that Verizon fired around 1000 employees without notice. It should have happened on 2019.

Can you pls share your thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Hello people . I have 4.10 years of experience in Audit . I have worked with deloitte and now working in McKinsey . My package is 5.25 . I feel its low . McKinsey low balled me . What should I do ? How much is the package I can demand going forward ? Please help.

Moved to the GTA last year from Vancouver; and we have a BIG raccoon issue here. It’s pissing me off. Raccoons keep taking a dump on my porch. Tried everything to deter them away but been unsuccessful

Best books for learning tactical business management, strategy, and growth? Looking for more meaty than "Playing to Win" - willing to read good textbooks. Have read plenty of leadership dev books.

Hey 🐟 fam. I’m starting a new gig next week that’s 90% WFH. I’d love some recommendations on a second monitor. Nothing crazy pricy, but something that’ll work well with my MacBook Pro. Thanks y’all.

Thoughts on that cfa institute email today. Are you changing test center location? Currently registered for DC but I think if a location is going to close that’s probably up there in likelihood.

Hi fishes LTI or Wipro or Harman connected services Please suggest which company is better join. salary offered is almost same. With respect to wlb and job security which is good?

Hello All,

I have got an offer from one company with a 32L + 15% variable. Now I got two other offers with 36L. Should I go for it?

Does EY GDS gives year end break? Means Christmas holidays for a week?

Any recent push on being in office by KGS gurgaon starting 4th april?

Hi everyone,

I have got the ey hr mail stating i should provide him with aadhar card, information sheet and latest resume for a audit and assurance contract for 6 months as iam a semi qualified CA.

Here my question is should i take this opportunity. Cause since this is only for 6 months. After that, what i can do, where should I try to get the job?

In mid size firms, people won't pay as much as big 4 pays.

Should I take it or am I making a mistake by taking this.

Ppl who went from ID to PI, what was your firms reaction ?

Platinum AF just posted. First time it’s come in at $695. That’s a losing position for me this year, I think. Anyone have luck getting it back down to $550?

Any delta global certs for sale?

Anyone flown Copa Airlines Economy? Considering booking some personal travel on it using miles and wanted to see if it’s any good

What's the point of Delta drink vouchers when they serve alcohol on request anyway? (Even in economy)

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

Entire fucking Ritz Carlton smells like cigarette smoke... how many points

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

Staying at a Hilton currently and have had tons of minor issues in the 3 days We’ve been here. Room wasn’t ready for 45min after check in time, AC did not work, maids did not clean room...continued

I am new to United Silver and I purchase economy tickets. Is the best strategy to check in exactly 24 hours ahead and switch my seat to an open economy plus seat?

Is there a market for status passes and lounge passes you’re unable to use? I have 2 of each expiring Dec 31.

Looking to buy 40,000 Marriott points. Happy to pay $200!. Let me know your offers!

Is there a way to transfer miles from Delta to Air France to upgrade current seat selections?

Accenture can you guys go back to Marriott and fix their customer service please I've been on hold for 30 minutes and I still have missing nights

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!

I’ve been racking up a ton of Etihad Guest points (~300k) but have been having a hard time spending them bc the Etihad Reward chart is dynamic 🙄🙄. Any suggestions on how to spend those points? They expire in a year.

Currently have CSR and thinking about downgrading to one of the Freedom cards. I currently have 150k in points. How would that effect it if I were to downgrade to a Freedom card?

Worth getting the SPG card for 30k points ($3k spend in 3 months) or hold off until that goes up to 35-40k (will it?)

so Qatar air biz > emirates biz
- Q suites (no masks)
- better amenities kit
- unlimited desi chai

Emirates:
- pick up / drop

Anyone know why our miles didn’t carry over to the next year? Had 20k miles over Delta Platinum