Anyone willing to sell 77k Marriott points? Marriott moved a night out of my free night redemption range 😞

Anyone got PCR tested at a Walgreens prior to India travel? How long did the results take to come back?

Best credit cards for points redemption? Currently have delta platinum Amex and flying delta weekly.

Noob flyer question: what does it mean to be on the standby list on the Delta app prior to my flight? Serious responses only please...

Does anyone know the salary band for clinical program consultant at United Health Group? What is the typical bonus associated with this role?

Last year I had to file taxes in 6 states because of travel. This year looks no different. :-/

Is there a quick way to earn status on delta?

30 yo gent here... I need to start going on dates with people who travel more ... this going on dates with people in the same city every week has been a big of a struggle. Anyone single!?

For those at LMM IBs, what do exits for LMM Boutique IBs look like? Easy to find data points for BB/EBB, LinkedIn isn’t showing many data points for my Boutique IB

Is the Ritz or JW better in Cancun?

“We are fully remote”

Me : Awesome so no travel required at all?

“Well you need to come to the office 3 times a week and the other two you will be popping into potential customers on site”

Me: So not remote at all…?

“No we’re remote, you get two days traveling not in the office”

Boomers and Gen X HR teams are FUNNY.

About to hit a milestone of $500k in savings (across everything - retirement, investments, etc.)
Single & current monthly expenses are ~$4k…im feeling so burnt out and want to take 6 months - 1 year off work to travel, spend sufficient time finding a job I love, maybe apply to b-school
Feeling financially secure as of now, but is this a feasible idea? Any tips/tricks from people who have done this?

Has anyone ever successfully retrieved a left behind item from Delta? On several occasions I submitted a lost item form with seat number, etc and not once gotten anything back.

Was really close to getting the nextvlevel medallion status at delta (think i missed out on a few MQDs). Anyone complain and got it?

Have any of you been able to link your points from your corporate AMEX to your personal AMEX? I called AMEX and they said they cannot do this but I remember reading a thread that said it was possible

What are some fun ideas for projects about describing setting? I was going to have them create travel brochures about the setting of a story of their choice but I think this might be overdone.

Anybody knows average processing time for Visitor visa these days for someone with no travel history? I applied for my parents but it has been 10weeks with no decision yet.

Can anyone recommend a traditional travel agent for booking Italy? Going solo for a wedding, so I don’t need the luxury itinerary planning of a “travel advisor” (& don’t want to pay the fee), but the wedding’s in a small town so handling finding best flight, which airport to fly into, transportation from airport to said small town, etc. plus someone to call during trip if there’s a snaffu. (Would be flying from Philly or Newark if that matters)

I have an opportunity to be a Food and Beverage manager for a hotel I have been for 6 years. Currently I am overseeing all operations but want to focus more on the F&B world. Would anyone know how much salary I should be asking for this role?

I got bumped back to platinum elite on both Marriott and SPG.. after being gold for a few months now (have been on a local project for a year now)
Strange.

What happens during the first week of internship? I know it's orientation, training etc. Need specifics of what goes on. Is it a 60 hour week?

I am a mid level and have received an offer from a regional big law firm in a non-market paying location. I believe the firm would be a great fit and the location is where I want to be. The biggest issue is money. I’d be lateraling from full cravath in a major market and the initial offer I received is a bit off that (read: 50% salary reduction). While the market is cheaper in some respects, housing is not. How far can I expect this firm to go to in terms of compensation? Any negotiation tips?

Is it common for transactional groups to just add specialists onto deals without a heads up, or asking if we have capacity? My team is always asked first, but today, got invited to a dataroom of some deal I have never heard of.

I recently joined Visteon with a good package but I am really unhappy with the quality of work given to me. My peers are mostly clueless freshers from 3rd class colleges. I am starting to feel depressed and horrible. Upon communicating the same to my manager she says you should do what you are told to do, now she degrades me in team meetings.I am still on probation and planning to quit and run.But I am unsure if this will have bad consequences on my career. Can someone guide me here?

So I was offered a role in Strategy Consulting in after 2 years in Risk Consulting however, after 2 years I’ve only worked on Internal audit engagements few ad hocs such as updating risk register and the delegation of authority matrix.

Honestly speaking I am doing good and I am up for promotion in October however I am not fully enjoying my time but I fear that the move would not be a good and I can’t hit the ground running which scares me.

Any advice and past experiences in such career shit?

What’s the difference between contracting vs consulting? I’d like to know peoples thoughts. 1 in the same?

Single black female. Late 30s, no kids. Is it better to practice in a smaller market that’s close to major cities, lots of professional opportunities, but no real single professional scene? OR be in a bigger pond/major city with more professional and networking opportunities, oversaturated with lawyers of color, more competition for professional opportunities, but bigger dating pool?

Hi all,

There is guy living near my place and i find him really attractive. And sometimes I come across him in the gym. But I'm not sure if he likes me or not. How to handle this situation?
Any suggestions?

Hi Fishes, Just wanted to know what is the salary band of associate 2 in Tax profile? Location is either Kolkata or Bangalore or Hyderabad.

How do you think this industry is being affected by inflation?

I'm in securities law and I'm joining a investment firms regulatory solutions group. Is that too compliance or do you think I'm still going to have enough prestige.

Thinking about making the leap to Toronto from NYC. My gf is Canadian and wants to be near family. Relative pros and cons?

How many airline miles (award not qualifying) do you guys have - # and years in consulting

Have any of you been able to link your points from your corporate AMEX to your personal AMEX? I called AMEX and they said they cannot do this but I remember reading a thread that said it was possible

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

Simply wondering, once PP or EXP on AA, why do you stop earning 500 mile certificates? I know you they’re no longer necessary at these levels but what if I don’t hit top tier the following year?

What are some perks of the Ritz?? I’m staying here for the next few weeks but I don’t get the hype

Any star alliance status match delta platinum?

FYI when redeeming AA points on flights, check out the first class miles saver option. Sometimes it is cheaper than the regular class option

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?

Hilton 🐠 - what are your favorite properties to redeem points? What’s the best deal you’ve seen? Can be anywhere in the world. Interested in Waldorfs or Conrads that I can’t afford to pay in cash.

It says on Bonvoy breakfast voucher that gratitude is included. Somehow they always expect additional cash tips?

Looking to spurge all of my Marriott points for honeymoon. Which international property would everyone recommend?

If I use chase points to book a flight do I gain points from the airlines I’m flying?

Heading to Las Vegas for New Year's, any recommendations for hotels?

Do Delta tickets bought through the Chase Travel portal count as revenue tickets? Do you earn MQMs and mileage?

Hi 🐠
What's the best way to reach status in the absence of a fast track through work?

What’s the point of suite upgrade nights with Marriott? I have had all of mine denied or the reservation doesn’t qualify. You feel like you get a perk but never can use them.

Ok. I am lowly platinum on AA. I am taking a redeye and have a choice of LA to Philly or Phoenix to Philly. Is there any way to check which specific flight would give the best chance for upgrade?

Best cash-equivalent conversion of UA miles, Marriott/Hilton/Hyatt points?

I’m personally a no frills traveler (hostels, economy etc) and have way too many of each...

Whose got the best amex referral bonus to offer? Looking to apply for gold, but maybe platinum.

Traveling on vacation next week to Austin with the family. Used Hertz points (2500) for 1 week rental for “premium” car. I just got Presidents Circle. Will I be able to choose any car there still?