Does SPG have any status match promotions? I’m IHG platinum, looking to make a move to SPG given all the hype on this bowl. Any ideas on how best to make the transition? Marriott Gold thru United fwiw

I don’t like to travel but everyone keeps telling me how I shouldn’t be wasting my 30s. I’d rather save that that money, but many have described traveling as an investment in myself. How exactly would traveling more benefit me?

I hate the cultural norm that makes drinking and eating rich food almost mandatory for client entertainment and/or team bonding on travel jobs. Any tips on how to stay fit and stick to a healthy diet?

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

As things start to open up fully, some of my institutional clients are sending notices that we are expected to do X activity over zoom from here on out (things we used to do in person). Clearly it’s a cost cutting measure. Anyone else feel like filing for telephonic appearance so the insurance company can save a buck isn’t going to sit well with judges who prefer in person attendance? I hope they deny all of them so my billables don’t suffer. Less travel = more desk bs I have to do to hit quota

(1/2) I started a new job less than a month ago at a large firm with a significant pay increase. I work remotely- which is a special arrangement. They paid for my travel to their headquarters for in-person training. After interacting with my manager and some of the attorneys, I feel like I made a mistake. Manager is demeaning and rude. A bunch of the attorneys dropped not so subtle hints that people who work from home are causing all kinds of problems. I don’t know what to do.

I have booked my h1b visa appointment in sept. Does my visa date effect due to travel ban until dec 31st . I am hoping I could get stamping done and enter US after travel ban gets lifted.

How high you think BTC & ETH would go this year? + What are your top alt coin picks?

What’s a good Marriott Bonvoy points vs $ conversion to make decisions on using points or $?
I’m contemplating 40k points vs $168 including taxes at a category 4 location

Best Marriott to Stay in Charleston for 3 nights? Platinum elite. Also looking for any and all recommendations for 4 days in Charleston. Birthday celebration for SO.

Thinking about taking a solo trip over Labor Day weekend! Where should I go? 🤔

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

What is the most compact stroller you recommend? What is the difference ebetween using a travel stroller and a regular one?

St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort - anyone been and worth it?

Anyone applying for Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card lately? I saw that they are offering 100k points again, but NO more 15 elite nights?

Does PwC let you use your own card for business travel?

Any tips for getting more discounted one way car rentals? Using my EY code usually gives me awesome rates but I’m booking a drive down the PCH in california and the rates are insane! TIA :)

Any pointers on which practice areas at BCG Dubai has most clients in Dubai/remote work? Planning to join BCG Dubai soon and because of some personal issues, I just cannot travel outside Dubai. Will it be possible at BCG Dubai?

Hi IBMers
What is role of a senior advisory consultant. Is it similar to solution architect

Have worked previously as business consultant, pm in banking domain (10 years) and now as Product manager for a Bank(1 yr) - what are the chances FAANG would be interested in my profile for product manager/ project manager profile?

This Bowl is very dull and ppl hardly communicates

Really like an apartment 5 min walking of Times Square. Any pros / cons of living in that area?

Biggest areas to focus on before BEC? I feel good about where I'm at but having issues on what to review before taking it since there's such a wide range of topics

Big Ass Fan - Haiku - has anyone purchased these and can recommend it over other ceiling fans?

About to close on a house soon, and looking to smart automate a lot in the house with fully integrated devices - but at over $1K a pop these things aren’t the cheapest but I’m convinced we’d get a lot of use out of these.

Was told that an LCA will need to be filed since I am now working from home - anyone else in the same boat and any ideas about timelines?

Anyone ever been to rome and if so best reccos for where to stay, what to do, and where to eat!

What was the maximum RRP that we could expect from Optum for an expectational performance?

As someone who got accepted, when would we find out which other peers got accepted? I have some coworkers that applied but I’m hesitant to ask them in the case that it didn’t work in their favor.

Any Boston AE/SAE jobs available?

I currently work at Fidelity Investments in the call center. I want to move my career towards in person planning at a branch and there isn’t a lot of opportunity here at Fidelity to do that in my area. What are some other good firms to work for? I was looking into Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Edward Jones, and some others. Thoughts?

I got my offer last year to join in Sept this year. Recently, I was made aware by people in the firm that there is an increase in salary across the board including my role. Some people joining the same role have received a new offer letters, but I didn't. How should I write to the recruiter to ask? (it's a significant increase of ~20% 🥺)

Good outdoor date ideas?

Hello I'm new to fishbowl and also I'm a
recruiter in Seattle looking currently for
building engineers for Seattle, Denver and
Portland roles! Hopefully will meet some
through connections on here so if you
know anyone please send them my way!!

any recent stamping experience in Canada?

Just received H4 EAD for my wife. Any suggestions around business ideas? or remote work opportunities? Please share any personal experiences, good ideas.

What is everyone doing with corporate card Amex rewards annual fee? Is it waiveable since there’s no travel?

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

Does CSR earn 3x points at bars on drinks?

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

Hotel recommendations in Sydney and Melbourne?

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!

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

Thoughts on the best domestic mileage program? Any recommendations for someone also potentially using those miles for international redemptions?

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

Amex Platinum Users - How does “no preset spending limit” get reported to the credit bureaus? Just got approved and 6 months ago my credit was around 580 so this is a huge achievement for me, but I’m also obsessed with maintaining my credit score now. Google has not been helpful; too many answers are no answer. Thank you!

If anyone is looking for a new great card - the new Capital One Venture X had an awesome 100k point offer ending tomorrow afternoon! PM if you have any questions or for a referral.

On a credit file, do multiple credit cards from the same issue count as multiple accounts or is that issuer counted as a single account regardless of how many cards

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

New year checklist for amex plat, CSR, Delta, and AA? :)

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

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

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Hi fellow fish need some advice.

I'm planning a wedding and wondering if I should apply for new credit cards to maximize on points. If so, wondering what your recommendations are and or if there are new cards out there I haven't heard of yet. For context I probably have another 20k+ in expenses to pay still and my current cards are:

CSP
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Citi double cash
Random card (used to be uber)

Places to stay in Chicago for a long weekend?

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