Do they swipe your amex plat when checking in to a centurion lounge? Or do they just match the name with boarding pass?

People,
I am lil unclear about the embassy scene in India right now, I know F1 are being granted but not sure about B1s.I wish to get my parents over given that I cannot travel at the moment.Any idea?

I am an SC on L1 B individual visa (valid until 2021 without any extension). Up for manager this year, will know in 2 weeks. Transferring to USA firm this year. What is the process, timeline for GC?

Trying to buy a home and my agent keeps showing me homes where I could change this or that to “make it my own,” how can I get her to see that I’m not interested in a remodeling project now (or ever)?

Good Marriott hotel in Vegas for Christmas time? Platinum elite member hoping for upgrades.

Is the Amex gold/plat worth it? I used to have CSR but closed it because I stopped traveling and eating out as much

Still don’t plan on traveling or eating out too much, but there’s a 60K/100K bonus point offering

What are some of the mid size tech companies to target which are still hiring on visa?

Anyone who’s not a creative recently start at a US agency where they are sponsoring your work visa? Trying to figure out if the TN - Management Consultant visa is still possible and if not what the best visa is if I don’t have a ton of awards/press, or am able to transfer within the same company. TIA

Have $300k at hand now. Already maxing our 401k and roth with a vanguard target select 2050 fund (worth $150k at the moment). Trying to figure out if I can start investing portions of $300k into VOO or VFIAX whenever market dips on certain days in the next few months. Thoughts?

Can I enter the Schengen area in country X, while the visa was issued by Schengen country Y?

I am from the US and I'm traveling to Europe next week for the first time ever. I have read that tipping culture at restaurants and bars is different over there, so I wondered if this is true and if anyone knows, how should I prepare accordingly?

Is it safe to travel to Fairbanks alone as an Asian male? Have a few days off later this month and looking for a solo getaway to clear my mind. Are there Uber’s to get to/from the hotel and airport? How safe is it?

Would love New Years recommendations within a 90 minute flight from Malaga, Spain. Leaning towards ski towns but open to other suggestions. Anyone have any recs? Thanks!

Best Marriott property in Maui?

I’m 34. I anticipate being in a higher tax bracket when I retire than this year. I have $250k in rolled over IRA. Does it make sense to take the tax hit now, take $15k from traditional IRA and move to a Roth IRA? That would keep me in the same tax bracket.

I'm being interviewed for Senior Analyst in hsbc. Can anyone help me with the tax saving options available with HSBC? Like self education, communication, meal vouchers etc.

How much is your 401k returns (%, # of years)?

Is anyone aware of All-Inclusive resorts that can be purchased with Bonvoy Points?

How is the Canadian consulting market like, do Toronto consultants stay on local clients for the most part? So no airline miles and hotel points? Asking since Toronto has disproportionate population and economy share in Canada. I am from the US firm.

Any advice/thoughts on dropping out of a Masters course early to join an unrelated career field?

A close friend has just got a job offer starting in April but is only due to finish his Masters (different field from the job) in Sept.

Additional:
1. Could defer but job pays very well and he is keen to try pursuing a career in the field.
2. Job is very competitive & has a 6 month probation period - if dropped he’ll lose his Work Visa to stay in the UK

Hi all, iam currently looking for a job as java developer. my tech stack is java,springboot,mysql. Year of experience is 2.6 years.please do help me

How to reach to delhi office in LTI? Using metro

How is everyone doing? Last night was wild.

If I get hired at a FAANG company for one team, what's the likelihood I can move to a different team shortly after I arrive?

Hi can you advertise here? I teach private piano-flute and violin lessons online

Has EY GDS Pune started calling people to office or wfh is still going on ?
My office will be Kalyani Nagar

Is 1850 billable hours in a major market that much busier than 1850 in a non-major market? Specifically for litigation

Any good UK Black Friday deals you’ve seen floating around?

How much are other AGMs getting paid in fine dining?

Moving to San Diego soon and would like to know How’s the East Village neighborhood? Would you recommend to live there? What’s the neighborhood like?

Hi - Do you have a preferred place to practice squash in the Boston/Cambridge area?

Can anyone refer me in KPMG (entry level non tech role) Mumbai. Want to switch.

Out of curiosity- can you buy into partnership on a work visa (eg., H1B) or do you need to have a green card?

My Accenture recruiter told me that in order to revise my current offer she would need to reject my current offer first and no need to worry on that part. Is this normal? Please provide genuine feedback.

Hi Fishes,
I am ready to join within 18 days. I have 2 offer in hand from Pune but I am looking for permanent work from home opportunity. Can you please let me know or refer me if is there any PWFH opportunity. My skill set is as below:

Total Exp: 7.9 yrs
Relevant: 7.5 yrs
Notice period: 18 days
Power BI,
MS SQL & Oracle
AWS Athena, AWS Quick-sight
Presto DB
SSRS
DWBI
Azure Synapse, ADF & Azure SQL
SSIS SSAS

Top 5 recommended certs?

On a scale of 1-10, how loyal are you to the company you work for?

How is BDO Tax in Chicago? Anyone there from big4 and care to comment on their experience?

Any Shopify folks here? I have an initial call with a recruiter tomorrow! Any tips, personal thoughts about working here?

Any United points programs going on? Need to get some status again.

How does AA stand-by lists work? Was No. 2 when I added myself, but got pushed down to 20 when I reached the gate. Currently AA platinum.

Hertz or any rental car corporate codes?

Help a n00b out please!

~40k Alaska Points
~20k United Points
~70k Chase Points

How do I go about maximizing these? Should I transfer them to a specific carriers loyalty program or keep em separate

Any status challenges for AA?

Flying first class Delta tomorrow from MIA to JFK. What are the best "unknown" / secret cocktails Delta will make?

Can Ambassador status make any difference when booking a wedding at a Marriott property?

Anyone actually signed up for the new BOA + Shell Partner Rewards program? If so, what are the exact benefits. They don’t seem to give exact details.

Good Marriott hotel in Vegas for Christmas time? Platinum elite member hoping for upgrades.

Best Marriott property in Maui?

Is anyone aware of All-Inclusive resorts that can be purchased with Bonvoy Points?

I rent with hertz but I feel like I don’t get shit for points, even at presidents circle. Any tips for use of hertz points or opting for other points in lieu?

Expensive cards like the CSR or AMEX Platinum are suddenly worthless in this covid world. Any luck getting the fee reduced?

Ritz Carlton at half moon bay club house — 60k points a night + resort fee (around $35 a night) — worth it?

Is it possible for me to get an upgrade (on status, i mean) at the cosmopolitan vegas? Marriott platinum elite.

EY Marriott code?

115000 Bonvoy Points vs $500 cash (corporate rate) for 3 night stay. Which is the best value here?

Any changes to bonvoy points update schedule when booking on points ?
Should the deduction show up when booking is made or during check in/ check out ?

I need 13k more man on delta to hit platinum but I’m done traveling for work for the year. Worth going somewhere to hit plat?

What’s your credit card stack?