Delta flight delayed for mech. issue, then delayed at arrival gate for prior plane to depart causing a missed connection. Put up in a hotel and booked on next days flight, +12hr travel time. Cont

I’m trying to decide on a hotel in the Maldives - currently choosing between the W Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives.

Does anyone have a perspective based on experience?

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Career Sabbatical?

Can anyone who has taken a career sabbatical to travel/explore other interests share their experience with both leaving their jobs and returning to the legal field?
I really want to live in Asia for a year at least before I have to settle down and start a family. I’m not getting younger but don’t want to be reckless with my career.

I’m an authorized user on my parent’s Citi AA Executive card to get the AA lounge access. However, they consistently go over 30% of credit usage / sometimes over credit limit (cont.)

If h1 client location LCA amendment is in progress, can I travel outside country for visa stamping?

Got Marriott Gold via SPG Gold match. If I stay 25 more nights in Marriott properties will I earn platinum?

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.

Anyone find a reasonable flight around Thanksgiving? I’m looking for somewhere to go over the holiday for 5 nights or so.

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

Likely going to miss Delta Diamond this year by about 10k miles. Anyway to pay to make up the difference?

Switching jobs soon and will have a couple weeks at the end of November/start of December before the new job starts. Does anyone have any recommendations on a quick trip. I’m based in Chicago. Prefer international, since I’ve traveled to most places in the US. Thank you!

I make $100K with 12% bonus and was offered a role $130k with 15-20% bonus. 4YOE in provider industry.

I am in a comfortable spot with a good team but the work is dull, new role would be consulting with more work & travel

I would appreciate pros/cons etc! Thank you.

Does anyone know when the SPG Marriott finalization will be complete? I merged my accounts, but right now you need to earn platinum by meeting either or, not by combined nights for the overall program. Thanks

I can get to next tier (Titanium) Marriott Status using my annual choice award or with a credit card - question being, what historically has been the best offer on the Bold or Boundless cards and how does the current offer compare?

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

Need info about Bangalore Metro. How is the availability? What is it about the purple line? Do we need metro card? Is it crowded a lot?

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

I’m traveling from the US to London, and then taking the Eurostar to Paris. My wife and I will be doing some shopping there. On our return to London and the US, do we need to declare our purchased goods twice? We are planning to spend slightly more than 1000 euros.

Any folks at MMB/T2 in St. Louis open to connect? Are there many local projects or do you travel most of the time?

Has anyone made a big bet to try to attempt to retire early? It seems like everyone in this bowl focuses on traditional, conservative investing. Going that route I’m gonna be a wage slave all my life

Is anybody diagnosed with adult ADHD? Did you know before joining the firm? How does it affect your work? How do you deal with it?

What are your thoughts on those who refuse to wear cloth masks as a healthcare professional?

Hi all, my aim is to join one of the faang companies after two years. I want to dedicate these two years to attain whatever knowledge ia required. My skillset is currently java, springboot thats all. What i need to prepare to get into one of these top companies. Can someone elaborate the required skillset and how many interviews and what kind of interviews and so on.

If I move to the Bay Area from Austin, are there any major negatives that will be really hard for me?

Is how nicely the deck is designed really that important?

Has anyone successfully made the leap from digital to brand planning? Any advice?

Has anyone used Aaron Bro’s for moving?

I’m trying to get an estimated ideal of what my costs would be when moving to Chicago. How much do you spend a month on “going out” (before pandemic)? Specifically referring to going to restaurants, getting drinks, take out, and coffee. Not including transportation.

Is it common for HOA to ask you to prove your car registration is up to date?

Tax Staff 1, currently making 56k. You think it’s wild if I ask for 59/60 as a salary raise ?

Everyone's still arguing about if Pluto should be a planet, and here I am just thinking about how awesome it is to have ICE VOLCANOS...

Currently maxing out my 401k and HSA and investing about 1k/mo in ETFs. Also recently started buying I-bonds given inflation. What are other things I should be thinking about?

I stopped contributing to my 401K for the last three months in order to pay off credit card debt. I am 28 and have about 68K in my 401K. Was this a smart decision? I want to get out of debt as quickly as possible and I have no student loans or car debt.

What’s an average S2 salary in FDD for high COL’s like NYC, SF, LAX and Chicago?

Is there a United status challenge?

For CSP/CSR, does the person getting referred get anything other than the public offer?

What do folks think about the Uber credit card? I already have CSR and citi double cash. Worth getting it?

Has anyone been offered a status buy-up for 2021. ~$1700 short of United 1k this year and think my travel will increase a good bit starting next year. Think it could make sense, especially given the 2021 thresholds

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

Got Marriott Gold via SPG Gold match. If I stay 25 more nights in Marriott properties will I earn platinum?

Likely going to miss Delta Diamond this year by about 10k miles. Anyway to pay to make up the difference?

Does anyone know when the SPG Marriott finalization will be complete? I merged my accounts, but right now you need to earn platinum by meeting either or, not by combined nights for the overall program. Thanks

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

I can get to next tier (Titanium) Marriott Status using my annual choice award or with a credit card - question being, what historically has been the best offer on the Bold or Boundless cards and how does the current offer compare?

SYW is either dead or caps out at $80

Points wizards - I need some United miles stat. What’s the best conversion point source right now?

Thanks!!

Anyone have a special platinum Marriott support number or contact person to resolve a lingering issue?

Places to stay in Chicago for a long weekend?

Looking for marriot, close by to food/nice areas to walk around if possible

Was anyone able to successfully get global entry after having a DUI on their record?

Best sign up bonus right now that is not the CSP and the Amex platinum?

Does Platinum Corporate Amex worth the $550 fee in terms of points? Let's say I travel up to 50% of the year. And EY doesn't pay for the membership fee anymore, right?

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

Is CSR still worth it? I already used the complimentary Lyft membership? It just expired. and I already used the DoorDash benefit. Their fees are going up to $550

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!