First study that requires flying starting next week. Any recs on best airline or alliance to build status in? New to this and want to learn from the pros.

Any insider knowledge of EY modifying the frequent traveler program policy now that most travel will be reduced?

Taking a side trip from San Diego (work trip) to Palm Springs in mid January by myself. I guess I’ll rent a car and drive there. I’d like to do a day trip to Joshua Tree. Should I stay in downtown Palm Springs? An outlying resort? Any other day trips? Female solo traveler. Also debated flying from SD to Santa Barbara instead of Palm Springs. Just want to be outside and enjoy good food, wine, scenery, hiking, relaxation.

Any recommendations of places to stay in Porto and / or Lisbon? Thanks so much for any help!! : )

Recommendations for hotels in Portugal?? Preferably a Marriott branded hotel. Planning a 5 day trip to Portugal in April.

Is it worth it to save up to fly business or first class internationally [even just US to EU] - or save the money for other things?

Thoughts on the Sheraton Kauai? I’m considering the offer they sent. Is Kauai a nice island?

Looking to do a road trip from Portland down to San Diego in Feb for a week. Any recommendations? Do we skip Portland and do just CA or is it a must?

Where are your favorite vacation spots? Getting used to this not drinking thing..

Does KGS provide shuttle services in Bengaluru?

Anyone did transit though Hong Kong? Seems we need to register and get approval? Can you pls share your experience if any?

Anyone have any car rental hacks to get something other than a compact to show as a compact on the receipt? Traveling on federally reimbursable funds, so need to show a compact car. But hoping to get something nicer but not get flagged by the Bean Counters. Thanks!

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)

Any suggestions for a 3-4 days trip during year end /Christmas? 

American has a promo listed on their app - use Rocketmiles to book a hotel and earn X000 American points. Has anyone here used it? If I book a Marriott properly, can I apply my Marriott retroactively?

Should I change my British airways flight to United to get more points? I have no status anywhere

Are lounges truly worth it if you're not doing a serious long-haul trip? What about the difference between flying business and flying first class

Free transportation to/from sap sdc from any location of B'lore to all employees ? Is it true or some hidden charges/any condition ? Please advise

Hello Fishes,

Did anyone attend interview from Delta Airlines recently?

Do you think we will be able travel by Christmas for a vacation?

Recommendations of wedding venues in the Philly area for 170-200 people?

What’s the going rate for an implementation manager with 4 years of service. Primarily in the PBM world

I have worked my way up in Insurance for 4 years but the 1st year being an intern/front desk/admin and was promoted twice and now an account associate helping my AMs/AEs manage our Producers' books of business. I was recently approached by a big brokerage for a Client Manager position. I have imposter syndrome and don't think I am qualified because I dont know insurance coverages/mastered what a business would need for a particular industry (continued in comments..)

After clearing both of the technical rounds HR contacted over mail for expected ctc and other things.Can anyone tell if my expected ctc is higher then is there any chance they will not reply or delay the discussion or they will straight away deny?? I am waiting for the response from hr from past 7 days.

Hi all, I am new to cognizant with 3 yoe. Got selected in Verizon account. If anyone knows about this account can u pls comment how the work life balance will be? and the pressure in the project and working Timings

Copywriters where did you meet your favorite creative partner? I’ve been at this for a long time and still don’t have a go-to I love. Hard to find chemistry and work ethic/talent in the same person.

I have an offer from LTI, my joining date is in next 2 days. Today only I got an offer for higher package from another company. If I try to negotiate with LTI will they entertain in such a last moment.
I want to join LTI but with higher package.. Please suggest what would be a wise step here in my situation.

Need a suggestion for a secret Santa gift for a female Chinese coworker. We don't work together, so your guess is as good as mine.

Thinking about advertising publicly on LinkedIn that I’m looking for a new job.

What are the chances I would be fired?

Making the move to Cleveland/Akron, Ohio. Looking for your reco on agency/corporate companies that hit the top of your list to be apart of. - thanks

Moving to London in September - looking for a place to live! Any recommendations on neighborhoods?

Does anyone know what redundancy packages firms have been offering in the last 6-12 months? Looking for comparisons

Could anyone from Bain’s London office provide any insight into how much travel was typically involved (Pre-COVID)?
Also, how do you see the split of WFH/office/client site be going forward?
Thank you!

Anyone relocated from Toronto to London recently (within the last 2 years or so)? My partner and I are contemplating the move...we want more diversity in our lives and want to work to live, not live to work as we do here in our respective consulting jobs. Folks who have made the switch, would you be open to sharing your experience? TIA

How did you cope with post-grad depression? I feel like my life has stalled a bit.

I find myself in workshops and meetings, groups of 15-20 people, and I’m always the only woman. In my entire department, there are no other women. I’m getting to the point where I’m feeling defeated and burnt out. I’ve been working in male-dominated environments my entire career (over 10 years) and I’m losing motivation. Any tips or words of advice to get out of my mental rut?

For those who moved to AUS with big 4, which visa did you got? How long it took to process?

How many bonuses come around in a year at the average law firm? Number of occurrences more importantly, but y’all can provide amount too if you like

It says on Bonvoy breakfast voucher that gratitude is included. Somehow they always expect additional cash tips?

Just booked flight to Hong Kong. Best SPG/Marriott to book on points? Trying to find proximity to good nightlife, restaurants, and public transportation. (Cont.)

Alaska to join Oneworld!!!

Heads up: Hilton is giving triple points during July if you use their credit card for booking. Good opportunity to make up to 54 points per $1. Time to stack up those points! Happy monday! :D

In the UK what rewards credit card is best for relatively frequent travelers? Amex platinum / BA premium / something else?

Is there a thread of company discount codes? ISO Hilton code (do not judge me my BIL is getting married at a Hilton and his fiancé is going to go postal if we don’t reserve a room now)

Can I simply upgrade from Amex Blue Cash Preferred to Amex gold? Or would both just be open at the same time since one is technically a charge card?

Would you rather have 5x amex MR points or 3x chase UR points for each dollar spent on flights? Why? Company let's me book flights on personal cards and trying to decide which to choose.

If you bought a United Flight with miles can you change your flight and book with cash? I don’t have enough points for flight I want to change to and app is only give me miles option

Does CSR earn 3x points at bars on drinks?

American has a promo listed on their app - use Rocketmiles to book a hotel and earn X000 American points. Has anyone here used it? If I book a Marriott properly, can I apply my Marriott retroactively?

Should I change my British airways flight to United to get more points? I have no status anywhere

Question for any Reservist that managed to get your AMEX fees waived, how'd you do it if not on active duty orders?

I have some 400k delta skypesos and would like to go to asia next year. How should i use it well?

If JetBlue moves my departure time by 3 hours can I get a credit card refund or only travel bank?

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

Missing nights from the Marriott-SPG just reappeared in my account! Anyone else ?

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

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 )

Got targeted for Amex platinum 100k. Is it worth it? Is there a higher targeted offer?
Considering doing it since no more personal card for BCG expenses. Also have CSR fwiw.