Goodbye Fairmont (being acquired by Accor). What are other luxury chains that are generous (if any)? Not sure how Four Seasons, Pan Pacific, Shangri-La, Ritz compare in terms of earning free nights.

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

Planning on a hiking trip in September within the US. Have been to Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Arcadia NP already. Any recommendations?

Has anyone recovered from COVID but continued to test positive? Did this mess up any travel plans for places that require a negative test? Currently COVID positive (mild symptoms thank goodness) and have a trip to Hawaii planned for Christmas. Wondering if I should try to get refunds while it’s still possible or take the chance and hope my tests come back negative by then. Would appreciate any advice!

My current h1b expires september 1, but have an extension approval. Unable to find appointments for a stamping, but need to travel to Canada for a couple days in Aug. Is there any risk in this if ...

Does KGS provide shuttle services in Bengaluru?

Looking to book a Caribbean/Mexico/Beach trip over Thanksgiving using Marriott points. Any recommendations?

I am sure it's been asked before a few times but I didn't see straight forward answers after searching.

Trip to Kauai - Me and SO, we are fit, hikers, and will travel all over the island for hiking and snorkeling at remote locations.

Pick one hotel and please tell me why?
The Westin Princeville
Pros: Best property closer to Na Pali Coast
Cons: Far from all other attractions
OR
Koloa Landing at Poipu, Luxury Collection
Pros: Centrally located
Cons: Touristy and not the best property

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?

Traveling to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka this week. Any “can’t miss” restaurants or activities?

Does anyone know where folks would post room cancellations for last minute travel to the festival?

First time going on a 3 week solo trip to Spain and trying to avoid bringing a suitcase as I want to travel light. I will be staying in hostels. Does anyone have backpack recommendations that will fit my clothes, shoes, and essentials?

Any recs for best hotels in Chicago to work at for a week? Any with amazing pools that I could “work” from during the day?

Some construction work going on in the room next to me at 11pm central time here at the Westin! How many points is this worth?

Travel to Bahamas on H1b. We have H1b stamps to come back to the US. Indian nationals

Do we need a Bahamas vida to enter? Most blogs say we can go for upto 30 days. Can someone please confirm? Thanks fellow fish

Planning trip this fall to Barcelona > Mallorca > Malta! Recommendations for places to stay and do?! We are semi adventurous, will obv be eating as much local and drinking wine! We love places with a good view that aren’t crazy expensive but ok with splurging a bit!!

I read that AmEx airline credits don't work for gift cards anymore. It worked for me in January - has anyone tried recently?

Just realized Platinum status with Delta gives you President’s Circle at Hertz. I’ve been driving a Kia for the past two weeks 🤦🏻‍♂️

Who’s sitting in an airport right now?

I have to fly cross country in a few weeks. First time flying for this job (been here a year). I’m allowed to fly business if I want (im the GC). Company isn’t killing it financially right now. Price difference is about $2,500 and I’ve done coach plenty of times on this route at my old job (law firm). Would anyone say no to business class?

Experience:7.9 years
Profile: python automation testing
CCTC: 11LPA
How much CTC can I expect in HCLT please anyone suggest.

Question for my fellow introverts. Post coronavirus, would you attend a meetup for introverts? Id like to start a group on the site 'meetup' for introverts where <10 people would meet up for a beer or glass of wine and get to know each other & have meaningful conversations. I think theres a misconception that introverts dont enjoy socializing/meeting new people. We do! We just need a safe space with fewer people and a little less noise. Would love to hear your thoughts/insights 🙃

What companies would be best for a software engineer who is a new grad and why? I am particularly interested in growth opportunities and total compensation.

Thoughts on offer? Early 30s but only 6 YoE. Is manager title worth sticking it out for?

Current:
120K base
10k bonus
Told I'm up for mid year promotion

Offer:
165k base
25k bonus
175k over 4 years RSU

Large tech firm, but not FAANG.

Hi Fishes,

Help me refer for a Sr HR position, I am based out of Hyderabad and I have 14+ years of active HRBP experience,I am a veteran from the Indian Army and looking for a change. I can join immediately.

Regards

Draft tonight, any last minute advice for someone who hasn't done much research?

My friends daughter has two internship offers at RSM and Grant Thornton. Does anybody know if all well performing interns receive an offer at these firms or if they only provide job offers to a certain percentage? Thanks in advance!

Anyone know if any remote work for an Industrial engineer? Looking for something part time to do with my current role.

How long before joining do we get on boarding mail?

Dear All,

I have an offer for TCS ( 22 fix + 15 % Variable) , HCl ( 24 fix + 16℅ Variable) and cognizant ( 25 lpa + 8 ℅ variable) . Tech stack Aws architect with 9 year experience. Please suggest which company I should join?

Finance and enterprise performance - finance strategy (Deloitte) and transformation (PwC) exit ops?

I have an intern who's hygiene has slowly deteriorated over a few very stressful weeks at work. Should I leave them be, or gently remind them?

Does anyone know what the average pay is for Onboarding Associate at Morgan Stanley in NYC? How is the interview process too?

If anyone is hiring in Canada please kindly give my partner a chance. The wait, dilemma and uncertainty is taking a very big toll from us.
-He got almost 5 years of project management, bid management and proposal management experience for a construction consultant company.
-He got experience in Primavera, got excellent statistical analysis skill, can use python for constructing ML models,
- He is proficient in RFP,RFI,RFQ for construction projects as he got BSc in Civil Engineering and MBA. 🙏🙏

How do you deal with sudden bouts of overthinking/worrying about possible faux pas after the fact? I might have said things in a bit of an insensitive/awkward way or not worded the best, and I just cant stop thinking about it. It's probably not that severe and nobody is thinking about it.. but my mind just keeps returning to it

Everyone - I am looking for a new role and would appreciate your support. Thank you in advance for any connections, advice, or opportunity you can offer.
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Middleware Consultant having 6.6 years of experience in Installation, Administration, Migration, Configuration, Performance tuning and deployment in all the Middleware Technologies primarily in IBM WebSphere Application Server(WebSphere Consultant and Engineer), IBM HTTP

Anyone ever complained to Delta for miles and received MQMs as well? I had a maintenance delay screw up my day this week and hoping to get both

Do I need to do anything to renew my priority pass membership that comes with my Chase Sapphire Reserve? Expires at end of Feb

Anyone know if we get access to lounge at ritz Chicago as platinum Marriott? Looking to stay a weekend in Chicago, wondering where as far as SPG and Marriott, would prefer ritz

How quickly are SPG Ambassadors assigned? Hitting 💯 next week finally

Curtains have dried blood stains on them. Size of a silver dollar. How many points?

Does Ritz Carlton have rate codes?

Anyone been on Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900ULR?

Have my PQF but short 26 PQP for status next year. Any way I can get it without getting on another flight?

New to consulting and trying to be strategic about where I start collecting points to make it count. Looking to use points for intl and domestic travel (Flights/Hotel/Other). Tips?

Delta flight delayed and will miss the connecting flight. Got put on a Alaskan flight. 2.5 delay to the destination. How many extra miles can I ask for? Not sure if it matters but Silver Med

Does anyone have a referral to a 75k Amex gold card?

Thoughts on Westin Grand Central?

Capital One Venture or CSR?

Looking to get Turkish airline points.. only have Chase and AMEX cards. Help!

Best way to buy SPG points?

New to the points world and need advice. Planning a last minute trip to Chicago in a week and curious if you would use Chase points (60k) or $750 Currently have 130k from SUB+daily spending but not sure if it would be worth it to use points since the date is so close. Currently have CSR+CFF

Was on a hour long United flight and they never offered a snack or even water is it worth asking for points and if so how much?

Anyone getting Chase Sapphire retention bonuses?