Boston hotels: langham vs liberty vs Ritz? Thanks in advance

PHEV (specifically, RAV4 Prime) yay/nay?

Expected use case:
Family car
Low mileage (<10-11k / yr)
4-5 days a week expecting less 30 miles per day
Weekends 100-200 miles altogether (occasionally)
Rare road trip use (1x or 2x / yr; <300 miles one way)
Have garage (to charge at home)

Chief Concern: "Best of both worlds" in engineering can mean compromises and complications, which can mean non-resilient/unreliable. But I'm no gearhead, so not sure if I'm making massive incorrect assumptions.

Has anyone been to the UK lately from the US? What are the Covid requirements / restrictions? Thank you!

Visiting Toronto in September, I've been there many times and have had a good time, though I've never fallen in love with the City. What are some of your suggestions for visitors beyond St. Lawrence market, CN tower and distillery district?

Also any recommendations for Prince Edward County? Favourite restaurants, wineries, towns and view points?

Would love to fall in love with Ontario this trip :)

Thanks!

Wife and I want to do a quick trip to Orlando with our 3 year old. Just want to do magic kingdom for a day as i think that’s all we can handle. Recommendation a on Disney hotel vs say a Marriott? The price difference is huge and I know I can get a suite for free with my status at the Marriott.

Any Mexico City recs? Food, attractions, places to stay, etc.

Anyone been to lisbon Portugal lately?

American airlines is so dumb. Was trying to purchase MCE seats for a long-haul. You can’t
purchase it online after check-in. And they can’t uncheck you over the phone. Good thing I fly Delta!

How does one share a Delta drink voucher? Can you just take a screenshot?

Any Florida hotels (Hyatt/Marriott) near the beach that people recommend? Looking to avoid Miami.

Recommendations for hotels in Portugal?? Preferably a Marriott branded hotel. Planning a 5 day trip to Portugal in April.

Stay at Hilton Head and visit Savannah or stay at Savannah and visit Hilton Head amongst other places??

Is the a black market for rewards points? I want to get rid of my delta points for either American or Marriott points

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

Any recommendations for things to do in Lisbon & Porto? Going in early March!

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?

My Marriott ambassador is useless. I ask him to check with the hotel on trying to get certain rates etc and all he does is look in the system and tell me things aren’t available. (Cont.)

Hi Fishes - Anyone who has completed Wings2 program in TCS?
Need some guidance..pls IM/comments.

What made you go into the hotel industry? For me, I found people who had the same interests I did and who cared above everything else to create a great experience for

Hi Fishes,
I am a consultant with 4 YOE ( ZS + IQVIA) and 16 CTC, was thinking of switching to a product based company like lilly or something. Which are some good companies with decent wlb and good pay?

Would anyone be willing to give me a referral to salesforce?

Any one looking for Mainframe and Java Opportunity at JPMC, ping me. I can refer.

Anyone have any suggestions on building raised beds for a garden? Going to build some in the next few weeks

Top 10 NY firm third year corporate associate (finance) trying to make a switch to litigation/white collar/investigations/trial work. Not currently possible to make the switch internally at current firm. Any tips for getting a foot in the door somewhere? Most recruiters so far have been unhelpful.

How does Visa bonuses work? Does everyone with an average strong rating automatically get the target 8, 10, or 12%, etc. bonus? Do they get more or less for other reasons?
Who gets equity?

Need advice - I’ve been pulling the team in billing ratios for the past 3 quarters. How do I ask for a mid year raise? Or should I wait until the yearly review.

Thoughts on CIP and it’s note taking structure? Have you deviated from it or should one not break what’s not broken?

Considering Leaving JP Morgan to join US bank is that a sounds move ? 9 years of software engineer experience - currently paid $135K plus bonus as Associate software engineer at JPMC- but I want a fully remote position that’s why considering making the move to US bank. Is it worth the move if they offer me the same salary? Or should I ask for more ?

Anyone buy storm? I almost bought in the ICO at $.02 /coin, now up to $0.18.. curious if anyone is HODLING also if anyone had a target for it

Studied accounting and finance but worried about the future of this profession. Currently working in Forensic Consulting but want to leave. Should I go back to undergrad and get a computer science degree? I honestly want a career where I could at least potentially make 600 k per year. I feel in accounting it’s near impossible. Additionally, I’m sick of people looking down on me. My gf is getting a PhD in a social science and gets way more respect then me. I am 25 also. HELP

What is it like working in Hong Kong the last few days?


Work from home? Protest? Or pretend nothing is happening.

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Where my single fems at on this Friday night :)

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book

Anyone in human Capital type practice know of any roles or want to give me a referral? 4 years of experience in strategy/execution :)

Tax Question:

I lived in VA for 8 months of 2019 and then moved to DC for the last 4 months. I got a federal and state refund from VA, but now owe DC “state” taxes because apparently they were not taken out of my paycheck. However, I changed my address in my firm’s system right when I moved... is this an issue on my firm’s part or did I screw something up?

How much are y’all willing to spend for pit concert tickets for your favorite artist?

Tips/best practices on how to start and manage a well run project? Some projects have gone well in the past and some were very stressful. Would love thoughts from the 🐠 bowl 

Has anyone recently flown (domestic) with a young lap child on United? Baby is 2 months and we haven’t gotten birth cert yet. I called United and they said no ID is necessary but I’m skeptical.

Does anyone from EY have insight on layoffs? I'm seeing horror stories from other firms but haven't heard anything about EY layoffs. (Manager, FSO-Advisory-Risk)

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

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

Anyone has fun with horoscopes? If so what do resources do you use?

Interviewing with Mckinsey and they have a verbal and quant reasoning test (45 min each) along with the usual case interviews. Any advise on how to prep for these?

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

Hotel room A/C... always turn it off regardless of geo location. What about you?