Going to Japan in September with family of 5 (all adult age) and looking for hotel reccs. We’re planning to spend 3 nights in Tokyo, 2 nights in Kyoto, and 3 nights in Osaka…. trying figure out where to stay in each city. Combined we’ve got 400k Amex points and 290k Marriott points - and I’ve got platinum status at Marriott and Gold at Hilton.

I'm thinking of moving to Denver soon. Can you fine folks tell me what pros and cons the city has to offer? I like hiking as much as I like dancing and bar hopping. Seeking a balance of nature + city

PHEV (specifically, RAV4 Prime) yay/nay?

Expected use case:
Family car
Low mileage (<10-11k / yr)
4-5 days a week expecting less 30 miles per day
Weekends 100-200 miles altogether (occasionally)
Rare road trip use (1x or 2x / yr; <300 miles one way)
Have garage (to charge at home)

Chief Concern: "Best of both worlds" in engineering can mean compromises and complications, which can mean non-resilient/unreliable. But I'm no gearhead, so not sure if I'm making massive incorrect assumptions.

What’s the Marriott code?

Buying a Cathay Pacific Economy flight, am AA Platinum, can I use AA miles to upgrade my CX flight?

For people with Non-technical backgrounds who are now Product managers in the Tech industry, what kind of resources did you use to prep for your interviews? I've had people recommend brushing up on cracking the PM code but there's SO MUCH information out there and it's hard to figure out if I'm looking at the right thing or not. Please share resources that helped you get into PM roles (bonus points if you work at companies like Amazon and Google).

I just finished a bottle of wine alone in my hotel room. Is this a cry for help? #stressedconsultant

Seattle TSA N terminal... probably the ONLY case of Automation failure making it 10 times slower to get through... did anyone think to test this machine before just randomly put it in?

Anyone else feel the customer service at W hotels is really bad?

How much for delta gold on here?

Welcome to the JP Morgan Chase & Co. bowl! Glad to have you here!

Hi Friends,
I have received Australia 482 Visa in last week. Please let me know if any opportunities for SAP HCM/ Successfactors

Going to Miami for a day, any hotels worth staying at with a pool and near the beach?

Best cash back card to use in conjunction with CSR? Thinking about freedom unlimited (1.5%) but not sure if other cards are worth it. Don’t spend enough on groceries for the blue

Folks, very new to the EE process. Most recent draw cutoff was 75 points but there are still folks with higher scores in the pool. Does that mean candidates are picked based on time in the pool? A CRS100 could be picked over a CRS300 if the CRS100 has been in longer?

Do we still receive points for the stay if I book through AmexTravel?

Hi all,

I am an IT professional having almost 5 years of experience and want to move to Canada for PR. My CRS score is not upto the cut off. I need someone who can help in earning connections points for Manitoba PNP program.

As it allows having an acquaintance or a friend to earn those 20 points, it can help my PR application.

Anyone who is PR and resident of Manitoba can dm me to discuss around it. I am ready to pay for this assistance as well.

Question on UK visa-
My partner will be traveling often to London, once a month for an year starting September. He is getting his visa through work (10 years, multiple entry, 6 months max stay, cost some $1000).

I have applied for standard tourist visa in the past and they are usually short term. It could be max 6 months, but they see your itinerary and allocate you few months around the itinerary

Is there a way to get 6 months multiple entry visa, if I were to join him once in a while.

Did anyone used to read The Washington Post’s Date Lab religiously?? I can’t be the only one that was obsessed lol

I am looking for a tool to help with determining how much money I will need monthly when I retire. Any suggestions?

I have worked in municipal government for almost 17 years. I love what I do as an Inspector, but the environment is toxic, and administration horrible. I have an opportunity to go into the private sector side, as well a second interview for another municipality doing same job. Private sector job will pay 35,000 more but will be 3 hrs away my husband is in law enforcement and can’t leave due to his position. Concerns are: private sector and when recession hits, it’s construction, away from hubby

We have worked hard and invested into our respective professions!! i find it insulting what is being offered as far as compensation!!!

Is anyone else exhausted with their consulting staff thinking they’re gods? Being treated with disrespect constantly by them is so draining. How do you manage your responses to them that’s not a 30 second turnaround?

Any insight on Buchalter in California? Salary, culture, etc. Thanks!

Recent lateral junior associate in brand new practice where I'm the only associate. I'm probably going to bill 1,500 hours max this year due to being very slow and taking time off for a delayed honeymoon which I disclosed during my interview process. I have been told my work product is good, I don't turn anything down, I participate in non-billable work, I'm responsive and I always let people know I'm available to help. Do I need to be worried about getting fired for low hours?

How many hours do you actually work at job and for interview preparation?

How is the work culture at the AWS finance team at Amazon?

Visa consulting and analytics. Thoughts? Worse than consulting firms or better?

How did each agency celebrate the Christmas season? :) Wishing you all a good rest ahead!

After going from big agency to in-house, I have the chance to move to a smaller in-house company to be the only creative and eventually begin to build my own team. Ideal situation or terrifying one?

anyone suggest some good PG for men near deloitte Hyd office.

could someone refer in cts kolkata for informatica powercenter lwd 22nd apr

Giving a CLE on practical tips for young lawyers, which focuses on practical tips such as looking for leadership opportunities and client development. We want to give a hand out of resources we’d recommend, like books, podcast, etc. Any recommendations for resources we should include?

Going to Montreal for a bachelor party in early summer. Where is a good spot in the city for an Airbnb? Want something that won't require ubering everywhere. Will be visiting bar scene and whatnot

New to insurance, please can someone explain what "capacity" means in the context of a managing general agent or coverholder in the insurance world? E.g. "An MGA securing more capacity to write D&O lines"

Had a flight out this morning on AA and volunteered my seat due to overbooking. Gate agent initially said $575, after boarding was complete she said she’s going to give me $850!

Why are so many moving from CSR to CSP. I get that the fee is significantly higher for the former, but how are benefits better for the latter?

Buying a Cathay Pacific Economy flight, am AA Platinum, can I use AA miles to upgrade my CX flight?

How much for delta gold on here?

Best cash back card to use in conjunction with CSR? Thinking about freedom unlimited (1.5%) but not sure if other cards are worth it. Don’t spend enough on groceries for the blue

Do we still receive points for the stay if I book through AmexTravel?

What’s the best way to make the most out of 55k united miles. The miles to gift card conversion only gives me $380

Can I ask SPG ambassador to help on my Marriott reservations?

Booked UA biz, PHI-ORD. Delayed and re-routed PHI-IAD-ORD in economy (but still on original ticket). Will PQMs be based on the actual/longer routing at 200% fare class bonus?

Chicago based - have the option of earning on AA or United. Already have Gold on AA but go places with Star Alliance more...Which one should I continue to earn on?

Delayed 6 hours ORD -> JFK (Delta Platinum) - how many points?

Lifetime SPGer who is staying at a Marriott hotel for the first time. Platinum gift is 1k Marriott points (vs 500 spg points) and the green choice is 1k points for the whole stay (vs 500 per night)...

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

First travel project. What are the most valuable airline points to accumulate? How can I maximize my travel points (hertz, Marriott, air, csr) to be redeemed for free flights?

I’m envious of the big status and points you international travelers get. I’ve always wondered how you get to travel internationally - just luck of the draw w projects? Or are you more senior?

Was told I had to leave a Marriott hotel last night mid stay due to a fire alarm compliance issue. They credited 6k points and gave me a room at a nearby Marriott property for the night. Con’t...

1.2x Amex points to Bonvoy points transfer program. Worth it?

Has anyone seen any decent MQD run ideas for Delta recently? I’m about 8k MQDs from diamond. Seems the Aeromexico method is on hold until they are fully back up and running. Thanks!

Has anyone seen the changes to United’s loyalty program? Any thoughts on the PlusPoints or new qualifying rules?