Does anyone get their Marriott Ambassador a holiday gift? Thinking of sending a gift card as a small thank you and hope that she hooks me up.

Any Malta tips for must dos/tourist things to avoid? Getting conflicting input re: the major (read: crowded) tourist sights

Has anyone travelled to NYC recently via train/bus/plane?

Has anyone gotten matched to Delta diamond from EP or 1K? In our status match program it shows platinum as the highest tier for matching. Any tricks?

Which are the best forex card for an Indian travelling to UAE for a 2 months work engagement?

Looking to go to Cancun, mayakoba/playa del Carmen, or Tulum in May. Nicest hotel recs? Some of the mayakoba ones look to be best I think? Hard to tell. Appreciate any advice!

Random question for anyone who has ever exchanged/gotten a replacement away travel suitcase. Is there any flexibility to get a different color? My interior zipper broke and I stopped in a store to ask if they do repairs and they said to bring it in and they’ll just replace it. I wouldn’t hate switching the color but feel weird asking for some reason

Is there any way to travel or live internationally while working for the US government? I’m working in finance and accounting. Would love to know how and where.

Have any of you considered FIRE? I'm sure some of the partners are young and rich enough to retire. So why not say screw working until 60 and to hell with the pension? Travel the world and live life while I can?

Love how BS credit score is. Got my score up to 800 last month only to go on vacation so my credit utilization went up to 8% due to the increased spending and my score dropped 35 points because I didn’t immediately pay the balance after charging the purchases. I always pay my balance in full each month and have never missed a payment, how is 8% credit utilization determined to be that big of a risk that my score got immediately wrecked, I don’t understand

I am applying for Us tourist/business visa and I have a consular appointment in Delhi at 9:40 am , any guidance to hoe much time this can take as I want to book a flight from Delhi back to Mumbai ?

Vacation almost all on points. Plane and hotel covered. Suggestions for car rental? Not many Enterprise/Hertz points. Ik it's not the best transfer rate, but I have plenty of Chase points.

Has anyone done straight Keto Chow while traveling? Sh$t is real good and I’m contemplating just chowing down

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.

Staying at both SPG+Marriot hotels coming up, and heard you could use #s from either program to stay at both. Which program is better to maximize points/elite status? Now gold in both from CCs.

Sitting in the airport in Nashville. Whole lotta drinking going on. This town, like so many others can get raucous. Anyways, it’s late (10:30 flight) and I go to the coffee counter and ask for a black coffee, no room for cream. It’s like a secret handshake. Yes…I am, Said with just a small vague smile. No charge. Have a good night she says. I will, thanks. Grateful for one more day into this 2,948 day, 13 hour, 33 minute journey.

How can I get super cheap flights to Paris from NYC? Any tips for cheaper flights in general?

You did an interview and your interviewer apologized that the travel time 180minutes was much higher than 30minutes scheduled time for the interview and that It could have been done remotely, but she has to follow the process. I am still waiting for feedback though.

Is this just a humane demonstration?

Hi Fishes,

I have applied for few open positions at EY which are related to my profile (Risk and Compliance), I am shortlisted for two profiles (as mentioned in Applied Jobs section) but haven't got any call from Talent acquisition team. Can someone please help me schedule a call for the same, will share the details in DM.

Thanks in advance

How is adidas tech hub in terms of wlb and culture? How old is the company in india? Is it a wise decision to move to adidas in the current scenario? Really need suggestions!

I am on bench from 1 nov 2022. I am PA.

Coming back to the city for the first time since I left for covid tomorrow. Any food recs? Hit me with anything you got!

What’s the best sign off party/event for a big-ish team with a large budget (about $150-$200 per person limit)?

Has anyone noticed an uptick in resignations recently? 3 seniors in my office quit last week.

Being a senior feels so weird. I miss being an experienced associate and just crushing work for hours. I have ADHD and it’s super hard to manage the constant interruptions. I feel like the only time I get to myself is like 8-midnight

When Will Coinbase display our BCHABC from the folk?

Hey all, I’ve recently joined EY consulting from another Big 4 and have noticed there’s no discipline (at least in my team) around codes and charging time. People either charge a standard 7 hrs or some will charge time spent on internal activities to their client code.

I was told that “the last person to charge their actual hours worked was promptly booted off the project”.
Just wondering:
1) Is this a general cultural point accross all Consulting teams? Will challengin this get me in trouble?

Joined EY-US in July and want to intracompany transfer to London office at 1 year anniversary with the firm. Any suggestions on logistics and how/when I should get the process started?

What if airbnb gives you a similar suite than the one in the picture but it is still not the same suite? And you tell airbnb but the host says its not accurate and says you are a disrespectful host?

Best Bay Area golf / country clubs? I’m moving out west and trying to get a sense for the private golf scene. What are joining processes like, down stroke, monthly’s, etc.

How about NEO? Reminding me of the early Ether runs.

Has anyone used/using La Mer? Thoughts?

Hi Fishes, can I eligible to put a resignation during PL???

Hi fishes,

I joined Accenture this week and recived my laptop today, wanted to know what are the peripheral i should receive as my start up kit, i only received a laptop and nothing else like mouse or headphones. Is there anyone i can connect to get clarification?

I’m 30yo w/ 6yrs copywriting experience. I realized I find my joy in edit, and it’s what i want to do. I’m self taught, no reel. Am i crazy? What do i do to get in the biz? What should i expect?

I’m looking to book a weekend in NYC at Marriott. I will use points and have suite nights I could use as well. Any recommendations?

Does Centurion Lounge access justify the Amex Platinum fee? 80% of foreseeable travel will be through IAH, DFW, and LAS.

Is there a way to transfer from Aeroplan to Amex pts?

What’s the min $/night room you’d book using Hilton and Bonvoy points respectively to get the most value?

Found a bed bug in a Radisson Red in Campinas Brazil, how many points?

Sorry 🐠know it has been asked but don’t find it. How to decide whether to redeem bonvoy/Marriott points or pay the night (personal travel)? What is the value you should seek to in Cents per point? Tia

Has anyone gotten matched to Delta diamond from EP or 1K? In our status match program it shows platinum as the highest tier for matching. Any tricks?

I just cancelled my Chase Sapphire Reserve card. I transfer my credit to my freedom card to not hurt credit score as much. How long must I wait to open up the Sapphire Preferred card and get the sign on bonus?

Vacation almost all on points. Plane and hotel covered. Suggestions for car rental? Not many Enterprise/Hertz points. Ik it's not the best transfer rate, but I have plenty of Chase points.

Delayed 6 hours ORD -> JFK (Delta Platinum) - how many points?

My CSR just renewed earlier this month. Last year my first $300 of travel expenses was deducted off my credit card (including Uber’s) but that does not appear to be happening even though I just renewed. What gives?

What are some good trips to do with Bonvoy points in the Northeast (thinking more spa/relaxing vs touring cities) e.g Berkshires, Vermont etc

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

Have had several stays from a random person credit to my account (somehow my number seems to be connected to their reservations and name is very similar). Am I obliged to notify the hotel program?

My company is paying for one credit card. I'm leaning towards Amex Platinum given the large 100k sign up bonus at the moment (which I'll be able to hit). People lean towards CSR because of the 3x on dining but I don't eat out that much (and additional perks, but I prefer the Amex for that).

Should I grab the Amex Plat and not think twice?? Thanks!!

Worth getting the Marriott bonvoy credit card with the 100k points bonus? Annual fee is $95. Already have CSR.

Amex platinum question - can the global entry application fee waiver be used for spouse? I’m the only one on the card. Do they check for the name on the application?

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

Found thread to gain status through match stream for all rental companies and 5 hotel chains