Does it matter when you check in online for a hotel in terms of getting an upgrade? I'm a titanium elite Marriott bonvoy member looking for upgrades at Westin and Ritz in a couple of days. Any tips on getting an upgrade?

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

First post? Ok I will start. My SPG nights for 2018 dropped from 101 to 91 after the merger.

Hello Fishes,

I have got my L2 Dependent Visa stamped for the US through the Wife's organization and she has booked the tickets for the both of us in the next weekend. I am currently unallocated in TCS and seeking projects in the same US location as my Wife. Can I travel to the US just like that and then continue my search within TCS from there or do I need any approvals to even fly in the first place?

I am worried because of the time crunch and will be glad to hear some points on this.

We are looking to travel to the Caribbean in December. The goal is to stay at an all inclusive resort for around $4k, including travel. Any ideas of good places? We were thinking Jamaica, Curaçao, ect

Best place to visit around November, preferably outside US. Looking for somewhere not too cold.

How to get Id card.I am being boarded virtually!

Anyone affected by the Atlanta airport shutdown? Delta is crapping their pants once again!

Looking to spurge all of my Marriott points for honeymoon. Which international property would everyone recommend?

Decided to grab a drink before my flight in San Jose. Sat at the bar next to few consultants “assuming” and all of them are wearing headset and playing with their phone. No one is chatting. Sad world

MLS or CLS what the catch to travel? What are your pros and cons ?! Who do you travel thru?

I have H1B visa from previous company. Does anybody know the process to transfer it to PwC?

PS - Just wanted to be prepared for travel if any opportunity comes. I know it is long shot as travel is restricted.

Any Marriott/Hyatt recommendations for Mexico City? First time there as a tourist and want a nice, convenient hotel for food + sight seeing. TIA!

Any suggestions on where to travel (within US) for Labor Day? May be taking a solo trip.

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

Anyone been to Langkawi? Debating between ritz or st Regis and hoping for some reviews. Any other information would be helpful too! Thanks

How many firms is too many? I’ve practiced 13 years. Since I was a 1st year associate, every 3 years or so I’ve been recruited for another opportunity that is hard to pass up. I’ve been at my current firm 3 years and got the call again, again about an opportunity that is hard to pass up. I don’t like having a reputation of a flight risk, but this keeps happening. Should I decline to pursue the opportunity just so I have a longer track record at my current firm? This will be my 4th if I move.

Hi, will be staying in London next week. Does anyone have an Accenture rate code for the Marriot / Hilton in London?

i'm looking into getting an american express credit card.. this will be my first credit card, i do a lot of driving and traveling what would be the best one to get?

I’ve been a paralegal for about 30 years in private law firmS. As I get older, I feel like it’s time for a semi-career change. Either an office manager position or perhaps a corporate position where I can travel a little since my kids are grown and I’m an empty-nester. Has anyone made this type of transition? Advise welcome. TIA

Partners - when you see someone on your project that has been with the firm a long time and is basically a career consultant how do you view that?

My current project winds up on 31st December 2022. If I resign by mid/end of this month(expecting a few offers), would CG persist with the 90 day notice period with me serving majority off those on the bench or would they consider releasing early once the client stops paying? #Capgemini #NoticePeriod

Hey Everyone ! Many greetings from me

Any leads to get Mechanical Job in US from India??!! I'm with 5 years of experience in Automotive field

Hello Fishes,

I'm currently on notice period without any offer inhand due to toxic work environment in my current organization and only 20 days left of my notice period.

Please help with any opportunities for Service desk/Tech support with 4yoe.

Anyone have a room for rent in uptown or downtown?

Anyone down to play tennis in Frisco/Plano?

Hey Dallas folks!

I want to get to know the local private companies. I worked at a private company with 2-3k employees before my MBA. They had an amazing culture, but limited progression opportunities. I'm thinking about looking for a smaller company (couple hundred to couple thousand employees) in the Dallas area and looking to find an amazing culture.

Anyone have recommendations on companies with great cultures in the Dallas/north of Dallas areas? (I live in the Plano/Allen/Mckinney area)

Any of you 3-6 PQE associates have your own clients? I would really love to do some business development with tangible results. I want to have my own clients or atleast bring some to the firm. What has worked for you? Also looking for advice from partners who may have started BD efforts early in their career.

What is Techno Managerial round in Mindtree? After the first Technical interview, HR called me and setup meeting for techno managerial round? What this round is all about?

hey all, I’m a (female) freelance producer/PM based in Amsterdam. I would really like to network with more female creatives in Europe in general… know of any existing groups? (Please no, why only women? Genuine replies only ☺️)

Anyone know of headhunters in publishing or entertainment, or good ones in our world who are savvy in such things?

I’ve never had an Instagram or Twitter account. This confession is inspired by the post below.

Anyone here who moved from India to Singapore in a VC/PE firm or FANG (business roles) in the last year with new EP issued (not an internal transfer)?

I am interviewing with Accenture UK for AWS Architect role. Total exp is 12 years. What base pay should I be looking at? I am moving from another country. So, no idea about UK pay-scales.

Does anyone know what the referral bonuses are at Forvis?

ISO Sr. IT Development Mgr.

10+ yrs in FullStack custom applications using C#, .NET, Java, Angular, Node.js and a few years engineering leadership
5+ years in SaaS solutions

ISO Sr. Software Engineer

10+ yrs in FullStack applications using C#, .NET, Java, Angular, Node.js
Extensive experience in AWS or Azure

ISO Principal Software Engineer

12-15 yrs in FullStack custom applications using C#, Java, Angular, Node.js
Designed high-availability applications in a multi-tier cloud architecture

Any vaccancies in supply chain management / procurement ?

Experience 4.5 years
E2E vendor Management

How often do you go out for lunch vs. eat at your desk?

Any H1B sponsoring jobs for Dynamics 365 F&O functionals? Deloitte KPMG EY PwC Accenture Microsoft McKinsey & CompanyBain & Company

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

Need to book a Marriott for parents, how do I make a reservation under their name with my Marriott account to make sure I get the points. Is there a way to do this?

Any luck extending your CC minimum spend deadline for the joining bonus? Its hard to meet $5k spend if things continue so.

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..

SPG 50 Nights. Which award would choose and why?

10 Suite Night Awards™
One Free Night Award
Five Elite-Qualifying Nights

I’ve got 100,000 AmEx points, I’m tempted to convert to a $1k gift card since it’s easy and low effort. But should I just wait until I have a need to convert to a flight redemption (which I think has the highest value of all other options)?

Heading to Las Vegas for New Year's, any recommendations for hotels?

Do AA 500 mile upgrade awards expire? I have used a decent amount of upgrades, but I still have 14 that I have been sitting for a about maybe 6-7 months. I do not see anything about them expiring, but I would not be surprised if they do.

I am hoping someone can provide some insight so I don’t have to contact AA customer service :)

What do you think is the hardest part about points and miles? Earning, credit card sign ups, credit scores, tracking or redemptions?

Used to be EXP on American, haven't flown them in a while and now no status. want to use miles for a flight, but they're charging $75 processing bc it's within 21 days. Any way around this?

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Do Delta tickets bought through the Chase Travel portal count as revenue tickets? Do you earn MQMs and mileage?

If I use chase points to book a flight do I gain points from the airlines I’m flying?

Is the a black market for rewards points? I want to get rid of my delta points for either American or Marriott points

My PTO was approved for the Thanksgiving & Christmas weeks but I’m totally clueless about the vacation spot given the pandemic situation. Requesting your recommendations. Warm places preferably! Thinking of Hawaii/Keywest

Forgot my wallet back home, realized half to airport. Now going back. Great start to the week

32K Delta points + $55 in fees from JFK> Zurich roundtrip. Good deal or bad deal?

Things I love: Seeing all the other consultants head to the back while I’m in first. Things I don’t love, hitting Platinum in June.

Anyone affected by the Atlanta airport shutdown? Delta is crapping their pants once again!