Downtown Philly: Element vs Aloft vs Autograph Notary vs Westin vs other higher end Marriott properties in the downtown area for about 40k Bonvoy points?
And…Element vs Autograph collection in general? Not real familiar with these sub brands.

I know consulting only dating apps have come up, but there should be a Yelp for just consultants. "This place has fast service, good for in and out client meals" or "good place to alt travel solo"

So trying to use a bonvoy suite night award for the first time. I noticed the suite itself isn't showing as available if I try to book normally. Does that mean I won't get it?

hi fishes,

does anyone have the consulting corporate travel policy of their big 4 firm handy? can you please share? i want to switch from EY to others and looking for where I can be at more comfort with the extensive travel.

Need to complete PCR test within 72 hours of international travel. Any recommendations on where I can get the test done in Chicago downtown (specially in river north area)?

New to SYW. Any tips on how to maximize points earning? Uber seems like the obvious first priority. For everything else, do I need to go through the website each time I make a purchase?

Hello there, I will be starting a masters in global management with a focus in trade and investment. I’m located in the southwest, and I’m looking to enter something centered around US-Latin American trade/development. I am looking for an internship. I have applied at the world bank, haapag lloyd, international trade administration, and the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Any ideas or tips?

I have a very expensive flight I have to buy to New Zealand and I’ve been monitoring prices for months now with no success. I have a chase sapphire reserve it and I will buy it with that, my major concern is the ticket availability and price is much better with third-party booking sites. I feel pretty constrained with the tickets with the airline directly are double the price, any advice or recommendations for buying with third parties?

Company is paying for my hotel stay. It’s a long drive and I planned to pay and get reimbursed. I was going to take my wife to travel with me. Turns out the hospital booked my hotel room for 1. Should I risk bringing her along? Is this a silly question?

Curious about thoughts on on discount points (I think I’ve already read every article on Google). I am refinancing my personal residence (future rental) as well as a rental property. The mortgage brokers discourage me from spending a ton on points (rolled in, not up front). In some cases, it’s a 16 year break even. I get that’s a very long time to break even, but I have no intention of getting rid of the properties and doubt rates will drop much below current. Max breakeven point for you?

Has anyone successfully negotiated a title? I was looking for Senior Manager positions but applied for some Mgr positions too. I’m up for promo next year at my current job as well. The current industry offer meets my comp expectation but planning to see if they would bring me in as a senior manager. There isn’t a set hierarchy for the team as of right now as they are building the team and I’d be reporting to a senior executive. Any talking points/tips that might help me negotiate?

Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

Interview at the home office for a different group, the email is offering to potentially pay for expenses (incl. hotel). My commute is over an hour away, should I ask to see if I'm eligible?

For those of you who work remote and lived far from a major city / airport how have you negotiated travel costs with your job? Have you been able to expense car service to the airport? Extra nights in hotels etc?

Does anyone have insights on Alchemy? I know they’re newer to the ecosystem, but pay/travel/environment insights?

I’ll be in India for work for 3 months next year and then I’m taking 3 weeks of vacation to travel in Asia. I’ve never been. I have a friend in Shanghai so was planning to visit China if quarantine restrictions relax. I would like to do SE Asia in a different trip, but was thinking about Japan or South Korea? Very early in planning but would love to hear any recommendations or must-dos!

Any good book recommendations? Both fiction or non-fiction/business/self development type books. Looking for reads for a long haul travel coming up. Open to anything!

Opinions needed! I relocated from NYC to Dallas and I am looking to reset my career from a physical therapist to doing homecare with focus on Pilates. My rate would depend on if I’m providing just Pilates classes or if it’s rehab specific. I wanted to know how comfortable you would feel about home visits? The main location would be in my house bc I have a Pilates reformer,but I would also be willing to travel to clients homes near the Turtlecreek area. Your feed back is very much appreciated!

Recruiting 2019/2020 grads for PE investing role - where’s the best place to post?

Hi Everyone! I’m a newly promoted S1 in a Top 10 in NYC. I’m trying to join KPMG right after 10/15 in their federal business tax group. Is it too early to apply and ask for referrals, or should I wait till we’re closer to 10/15? I reached out to KPMG recruiters on LinkedIn, but no response yet. Thank you all!

Got the offer letter from ey gds(docusign )I have accepted it as well .. so I can resign now .. or do I need to wait for any other thing , like bgv mail and all ?

I feel horrible b/c I cried on my bday while my friends and I were celebrating. My parents & I don’t talk - I really miss them and that’s why I was sad. I apologized to my friends but still feel bad

Hi All, I have total 4.3 Years of experience as A Salesforce QA ,

Currently working with mindtree (2nd Switch)

Now I have received two offer (Location:Hometown)

1.Cognizant (Role: Associate)
2. Deloitte India(Role: Consultant) (My preference)

Considering recession and all the factors suggest me if Switch is a good decision or not..

I have initiated a transfer to India with my employer and I am figuring out best practices to achieve that.

Hi everyone, I have been received offer letter for one of position at Seattle. They increased $1000 based on my past experience and education but can I ask more salary since I’ve come to know recently that rent is more over there.

Hi compensation related question for Dallas - I have 6yrs work ex in Audit and Assurance. What is the average salary expectation in Big4 for new Manger ? Thanks

PwC 🐠 got an H-1B RFE today. How has the experience been with our lawyers for people who got an RFE this year?

Went out clubbing last night and woke up to a $900 charge on the AMEX.... do I call ethics on myself

Where are you now and where would you want to move and why? (If you want to move)

I feel like I am a "grass is always greener on the other side" person and I for example as European would love to spend some time in the US, I came across many people doing the move in the other direction, so I am curious to see different opinions from people growing up in different places.

Who has done Pathrise? Was it effective or not? Would love to hear people’s experiences.

Guys, I genuinely need some empathy tonight. I have serious feelings for someone while I am already in a relationship. My brain is messed up and I can’t think straight. I don’t not want to text/contact this other person but I am on the verge of breaking down. I don’t want to hurt my partner as well. In short, my life is done. I didn’t know where to share these thoughts, hence posted here.

Discuss some good exit opportunities for audit. I'm an incoming S1 and want to start considering other opportunities. Just want to hear about others' experiences leaving audit. Should I look to move now or wait until Manager?

Thoughts on 2022?

Anyone have recommendations for Montreal restaurants / things to do? Have a wedding anniversary we will be there for coming up. Thanks!!

Best IHG properties to use two free night certificates? Uncapped cost so preferably the more extravagant, the better.

US or Caribbean ideally

is Allegiant that bad? I’ve never flown budget and don’t know what to expect

I’m a 🤡 . Does anyone know how to get around Glacier without a shuttle reservation ticket??

So trying to use a bonvoy suite night award for the first time. I noticed the suite itself isn't showing as available if I try to book normally. Does that mean I won't get it?

Is there any way to get an EU QR code as a US citizen? I’m vaxxed in the US and will be traveling to Portugal. The EU site is unclear how I can get the QR code, will I have to bring my physical card around with me where I go?

I have a very expensive flight I have to buy to New Zealand and I’ve been monitoring prices for months now with no success. I have a chase sapphire reserve it and I will buy it with that, my major concern is the ticket availability and price is much better with third-party booking sites. I feel pretty constrained with the tickets with the airline directly are double the price, any advice or recommendations for buying with third parties?

Want to go to Peru soon. Anybody ever been. If so any suggestions?

Austin peeps: Recs for barbershop/men’s salon in/near West Campus. Have a wedding this wknd and looking shaggy AF.

Best coffee shops/restaurants in Oahu or Big Island, Hawaii?

I’ll be in India for work for 3 months next year and then I’m taking 3 weeks of vacation to travel in Asia. I’ve never been. I have a friend in Shanghai so was planning to visit China if quarantine restrictions relax. I would like to do SE Asia in a different trip, but was thinking about Japan or South Korea? Very early in planning but would love to hear any recommendations or must-dos!

Any tips for Greece from Chicago in summer

How would you spend a rainy Saturday in Reykjavik?

Cheapest destinations to fly inside Europe with Star Alliance points?

Ritz Carlton South Beach…worth it or nah?

Fly Delta and have accrued a decent amount of skymiles. I know they don’t go the furthest, but has anyone found particular destinations (from NYC area) with solid redemption value?

Best Hyatt in Chicago?

Luxury resort stay in Cabo or Tulum? Just me and my wife.

Recommendations for Puerto Vallarta? Booked at the Secrets all inclusive... Can still cancel if there's better options I should look into. Looking for suggestions to do there too.