For first class lounges (emirates in dubai), how early can you go in? I think i will skip hotel and just stay in the lounge, do a day tour, come back to lounge and sleep overnight. Flight is the day after so id be in the lounge for 28 hours. Anyone know if i can stay in the lounge for this long ?

How do you actually redeem the Marriott free night award certificate? Do I have to book a stay for only one night? Unclear via the app how to use it

Is it worth hitting Bicester village? Don’t have a lot to shop. Do the stores (gucci, Burberry, likes) get popular retail store items. I’m only looking to get 3/5 pieces. Will be 12 days in London and currently have 2 days with nothing planned. It’s 1.5 hours one way from my hotel.
Could the time be better used to maybe visit Cotswold or York or some other places?

I have 85k Amex points. Is the 40%bonus to transfer to Marriott Rewards a good valuation? If not where can I get the most value?

Took Uber to Marriott. Took me to middle of nowhere 5 miles away from actual hotel due to incorrect address on google maps. Checked hotel website for correct address, wrong again. How many points?

How much travel is in EY FAAS core NYC? And if I am coming from a financial services background, can I get into FSO FAAS?

Does the Uber credit card make sense to use for corporate travel? 4x on food 3x on flight and hotel 2x on Uber and no fee. What’s the catch here?

What is the best credit card right now? I have mostly used my Marriott and Southwest for the points, but looking at other cards. Chase Freedom is not that great. Heard good things about Chase Saffire Reserve. Also thinking about non travel cards. And Amex. TIA!!!

Headed to SF for a week in April with family. We agreed on a “do your own thing” day and I want to go hiking. Unfortunately the 4hr drive from SF to Yosemite/Sierra/etc is too much for one day. 1/2

Any recommendations for ski resorts in Canada on weekend before Christmas? Preferably driving distance from Toronto

Looking for a vaca spot where we can sit on a beach AND find an ‘adventure’ or two. Potentially Cape Town? Hawaii? Would love suggestions!

Do junior associates at large firms ever travel to other cities/countries? If so, under what circumstances?

Anyone get their free Disney+ code yet? Can't find anything about it on the dreamforce site.

Air Jordan XI lows - circa 2003 - first time on the ferry 😋

PSA: Calm meditation app is free for all who have an amex credit card.
Hope this pushes y'all to build a meditation practice.
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Anyone know if a booster shot is required with Delta to Amsterdam (connecting flight)?

Best blazer/suit jacket brands for men? For when we can eventually travel outside of the home office.

Need to travel to Bangalore. Can't postpone my plans. How is the condition of waterlogging in Whitefield.

Fears of a layoff looming imminently. What is the market looking like these days? How long is it taking people to land new positions (specifically remote)?

Hi anyone here smokes up and work and it helps with your productivity?

I am being asked to propose my new salary as Director of HR. I am in CRO (drug development services) industry and supporting nationwide function of 650 employees. Located in Baltimore/Washington DC metro area. Any insight would be much appreciated.

What is the position of Authorised officer in UBS?are they the team leads ?

Hpe Hr releases an offer letter with joining after 2months. Should I wait or back out? What if they withdraw?

Hi,
My spouse is currently in Europe for an onsite project from TCS. Can I visit her for 1-2 months with EY laptop by just informing my Counselor that I will be working from home till that period or do I need to take separate approval to carry assets and all. Please suggest.

Struggling to contain my kiddos this year. I have a very rowdy group of boys who struggle to stay focused on literally anything!!! We are starting an RTI program and need advice on how to keep them busy and quite when I meet with individual students. HELP 🤣

Star Trek discovery the biggest piece of shit ever? Bunch of special effects and space karate. Gene Roddenberry would be rolling in his grave

What should be starting salary of someone transitioning to Healthcare Admin? I have an MHA with zero experience. I'm looking into Licensed Home Administrator.

Google is so overrated!

Anyone hear about layoffs at GT?

I'd be in for a pub gathering for sure

Do any of the top consulting firms have analytics roles (preferably not super technical) that don’t require weekly travel?

How common is reneging for GSAPers? Aside from burning your Deloitte bridge, are there any other implications (considering the firm doesn’t actually give you any money until you come back)?

Any tools you use to draw architecture diagrams digitally ? Given the remote work, I wanted to get back to whiteboarding digitally to facilitate discussions. It’s cumbersome to use the mouse for drawings.

Thoughts on The Escape Pod?

Sherin John from Blockgemini looking for a Project Manager, please get in touch with him if any one is interested.
Location Bangalore
+919940354709

I love teaching, I can't see myself doing anything else as a profession. Why are teacher scrutinized, have demands placed on them, judged, and criticized more than any other profession??

Thinking of a trip from SF to PuertoRico.. first time! To get a cultural feel, off beat, small town, for a week, what are some of the favorites? Abs which airport you recommend to enter from?

Looking for some All Inclusive Options in the US to celebrate someone's 30th birthday. They do not have a passport yet and looking around Feb, March, or April. The actual birthday is in March.

Has anyone had success transferring Chase Ultimate Reward points to a friend? I see that only “household” transfers are allowed but don’t know if there’s leeway with the term. Worried chase might flag the accounts or stop the transfer if the billing addresses don’t match. The transfer is only for 40K

For the Canadians in the group. Can you help me understand what does and doesn’t qualify as an Altitude segment?

For anyone traveling again have you seen hotels asking for work Id? Booked a personal trip using corp code and saw message about bringing identification. Rather not bring my badge (which doesn’t even say Ey) on it on for a personal trip.

Where can I get good deals for business class flights to Asia? I dont know if there is any but just wondering if any of you have any info handy

Hi all, me and a colleague want to party in Dubai tonight, any recommendations? Already know about B018 but apparently they only take mixed groups

Travelling to NYC in November for the first time and there's a reasonably priced airbnb in Central Harlem. Is that a safe area for 4 females to roam around late at night? I also read on Reddit that short term rentals in NYC are illegal...? Is that true? Should I avoid Airbnbs?

Going to Hawaii soon any recommendations ?

Looking for recommendations to get from East Coast US to Bali, April 2023. I have 120K miles on Delta, but interested in partners or other airlines with good deals on better seats - like Delta comfort+ or business class. I’m in Boston but fine with flights originating elsewhere.

Was checked into an uncleaned room at a Cat 5 Marriott last night. How many points should I consider when they offer a credit? Room was in pretty bad state

How do you make the most out of your Amex platinum rewards?

Does anyone have any tips/codes for cheaper hotel prices? I’m looking at 4-5 star hotels in Vancouver. Thanks!

What are the best places in Europe to visit in December (with kids)? I'm thinking of spain but not sure if it too rain arround December

Planning an Australian Trip in winter 2022 (November to February). Any suggestions for housing, things to do and other advice? Might be a solo trip so anything is appreciated!

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