Does anyone ever use a SPG SET code from a company you don’t work for? Have you ever been asked for ID? Is this risky)

Traveling after a long-term local project. Trying to decide between points/status with Marriott and Hilton. Cont:

Doing Costa Rica the week of New Year’s this year with a friend! On the fence about the Westin Conchal (all inclusive, more kids - that’s not a plus for us) or the W, it’s sister property. Any tips?

Favourite Marriott in Austin?
Or any hotels worth snubbing Marriott for?

Boycott Hilton over construction on Uyghur Mosque site.

Successfully made the jump.

Places where I applied and got an interview so at least I know they look at fed backgrounds. Might want to check them out. These were DC area.

Amazon
Google
Marriott
Visa
Facebook

Best Marriott in Cancun? Looking to party with friends

Best Hilton hotel in downtown DC? (Corporate travel so not exorbitantly priced)

Hi everyone! Can anyone tell me what you make as a typical banquet/events manager for salary or per hour? I’ve worked for Marriott/Bonvoy at the Ritz and for the Curio Collection with Hilton as a bartender/server/banquets captain. Now I’m working for a privately owned hotel and as a manager role in Banquets/Events. Because of pandemic times, what is everyone else making?

Any luxurious spa recommendations? I've been looking at the Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental, but there's gotta be more options in the DC area.

For any Hilton diamond status folks, what has been your favorite hotel with the best executive lounge? For me, it’s been Hilton Vienna Plaza. Top notch, literally a restaurant and bar for free all day.

Best Marriott/SPG points-miles conversion? Also when considering the utility of those miles for the airline?

Best Marriott hotel in Portland, ME? Ideally walking distance to good food and things to do!

Any recs for hotels and activities in Cancun and Tulum? I'm ambassador on Marriott, but cash seems to be way cheaper for hotels in Cancun and Tulum doesn't have Marriott properties.

Is 20k points for a cat 6 westin + comped 2 night stay a reasonable compensation for a positive bedbug incident?

Booked a hotel in Philadelphia. Called to get suite night award applied and somehow the confirmation number is showing that I am booked for the Westin in Buckhead Atlanta...how many points?

I’m titanium on Marriott, about to hit ambassador in the next couple of weeks. Is it more likely to get an upgraded room on a king reservation vs a double?

SPG app updated for me but not combination

Any good Marriott /SPG hotels near Sonoma for a girls weekend? Want to use points for some of the nights

What is notice period in cognizant

What should I do if an extended family member is asking me for help with an area of tax that I am not familiar with (foreign life insurance)? Try to research for them or tell them to ask a tax lawyer?

Tips for starting in a new specialty tax group as a senior with limited experience in the field? Got hired and am feeling a bit overwhelmed and intimidated with everything. I picked up a book about it to learn more about it but just planning on grinding extra hard at work.

Let's get this bowl going again! Where's everyone from? I'm based in NYC

Hi ,HR from JP is asking to hold 2 days for offer that they wl expedite process and release. However I have somehow trying to extend my joining date at HCL for 3 working day. Should I trust and wait to join JP . Also will HCL extend 3 days on my request on medical reasons . HR discussion at JP is pending

Those at Deloitte, how are you getting 6 months? 4 months is family leave, is it one month can be short term disability? And then another month is just PTO?

What are the things that keep you living in Atlanta? What do you love about being here?

What’s everyone’s favorite syndicated data source for consumer behavior and/or industry insights? (I.e. brandwatch reports, e marketer chart of the day, numerator, buzzsumo, etc)

There used to be a lot of project-fee offsite copy work in LA in the $500 to $5000 range. Often long copy as opposed to campaigns. Anyone still finding this?

in need of ui/ux’ers for ad agency in nashville. hit me up and i’ll give you the scoop

Anyone have any insight into working at Hulu? Found a program manager role in NYC, what would be the expected comp and corp benefits? Not many data points I could find

Hey! I am thinking about moving to Philly from the west coast so I am visiting Phily next weekend(Fri-Sun). Any locals open for coffee? I am 29M.

Curious what folks do with LinkedIn invites from strangers that don’t provide any context when they want to add you to their network. I generally ignore these requests but would love to hear pros and cons for both sides. Also if you get contacted by vendors, do you respond? Do you accept their invites?

Hi everyone! I recieved an offer from a company but after reading some poor reviews on mgmt and culture on glassdoor on this app, my gut feeling is to not take the offer. Wondering how valid are these reviews and are they really ‘red flags’ i should avoid. Should mention that the salary and title are really what is enticing me to move forward

Hi everyone! New to the bowl. I have major ADHD, and have been on and off medicine. Although the medicine (adderal) helps me, I get VERY moody, mean, and easily irritated. I get so mean and moody that my boyfriend and I almost break up every time. Any suggestions on how to deal with this side effect while on adderal?

All you PWC FDD folks. How much PTO do you actually get to use? We only get 10 days a year where I’m at and I’m losing my mind.

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone refer me in accenture

Tech stack: ping federate, saml, SSO, oauth, openid
Yoe: 2+
Lwd: 10/Jan
Location: Kolkata, Bangalore

Any luck with getting compensation from CSR retention services for sticking it out? (like the Amex stories in other posts)

Just booked London, Paris, and Zurich w the wife. Looks like Marriotts are the best option for mid-upper end point redemptions which I figured. Any SPGs I might be missing since I have suite nights?

Booking flights for family on United and partner airline (Lufthansa). Should I put it on my chase sapphire preferred or United explorer card to maximize points? I’m not traveling with them if that matters..

When you’re Starwood Platinum, do you have to ask for upgrades each time? Or will the front desk initiate and offer it?

Co-worker checked into the hotel and noticed a bad smell in the room. After investigation she found a dirty diaper left in the side table drawer. Demanded a new room but the hotel was full. How many?

How often is complaining for points too often?

CSR - hold or cancel? Firm has cancelled expenses on personal cards

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.

About to start traveling and have no car rental allegiances. What’s the best program?

I’ve noticed that I’m missing welcome points and green choice points. Is this a common and is there a better way to monitor than checking you’re recent activity?

New one world emerald member (EXP), to access first class lounges around the world, do I just need to show my status on the AA app?

I have Amex corporate card. With corporate there are some offers when we opt to Amex plantinum .
In this case Amex platinum vs chase sapphire preferred (no corporate card)

Has anybody had multiple reservations in different places at once? I have a point stay for my mom over NYE but want to use my corporate rate for an overlapping trip for myself. In different parts of the world and want to ensure nothing gets cancelled

Need your input please 🤗
SFO to Singapore: 17 hours
Economy: 90k miles (one way) on United
Business: 182k miles (one way)
Should I suck it up and book business? I have enough miles...

Best Hilton hotel in downtown DC? (Corporate travel so not exorbitantly priced)

Have my PQF but short 26 PQP for status next year. Any way I can get it without getting on another flight?