Client is putting me in business class for London travel but asking me to use their agent. Is it pushing it to ask to book it myself for the additional Amex points?

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And here I am on the same awful project that I've been on for the past year with a team that can't stop one upping each other and a client who changes their mind every month!

1. Be grateful
2. Asking never hurt anyone if done the right way
3. Enjoy London

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It’s all good. We’ll all just return to the planet that doesn’t revolve around you.

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Well well well...what a great example of Consulting douchbaggery. How small is your income that you really consider doing this? Or do you compensate for something else with the small number of points you make with this? If I had an immature kid do this on any of my accounts, you’d be dropped instantly.

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OP now you just sound like an entitled child. Consider it from the client's perspective-- you really want to make it look like you care about points so much that you're going to ask if you can ignore their request and book it the way you want? Do you really want your partner to hear about this if the client finds it insulting?

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The majority of comments is why I can’t stand fb. I swear ppl love to make you feel dumb for asking questions. OP you asked FB not the client, no harm no foul. Ignore the asshats some get off on belittling

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You remember that the client is paying for the flight right? If they have a reason for wanting to book it themselves and it's not a violation of the sow you should follow their request.

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Yes ridic. Use the agent and enjoy sleeping

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Harsh group. Thank you SC1

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Because you don’t like the feedback?

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OP you clearly needed this wake up call. Several of us are telling you this is entitled nonsense and that you'd be rolled off for acting that way, and you're just ignoring it. Truly hope you listen to advice better than this usually.

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Don’t you think he’s thinking the same thing and want the benefits and points to himself? At this point, say thank you, and enjoy the flight.

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Of course you can ask. You can also ask your parents and grandparents for money to buy yourself a gold chain too. The real question is should you ask and the answer is no.

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Proper perspective is harsh?

Proper perspective = SC1
Other responses, not so much

Basically lol. The sow is clear. Thought I’d ask anyway

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Get real with your entitlement bulls$t. Drop me? Insult someone’s compensation? Look in the mirror.

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I clearly won’t ask as all the points are valid. But seriously, calm down folks

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