Guys, please tell me the cheapest way to get to the Houston International Airport from Austin?

Are there ways to buy lounge access in Doha for a trip. Flying economy

Anyone been to lady bird lake in Austin? Which entrance points are best and where do you keep your personal stuff when on a tube in the lake?

Traveling after a long-term local project. Trying to decide between points/status with Marriott and Hilton. Cont:

United or delta? Which is better?

For those who have started traveling again... I recently started flying for work and am noticing increased discrimination on Delta Airlines. As a brown person have experienced that in the past, but lately it’s blatant. I’m a diamond and a million miler however, I see more and more out of turn upgrades. Have you experienced and what dis you do about it?

Has anybody successfully negotiated extra bonus points weekly for your engagement team at a hotel? Looking for tips

Trying to pick some fun beach/city and nice weather cities in southern South America (Brazil Chile Argentina Bolivia etc). Any recommendations?

Anyone flew into the US from abroad recently? Was the CBP process and all the same or any different experiences?

Any tips for a Vegas trip? Going during memorial weekend

Anyone in BK wants to casual rides today?

Has anyone been to the Martinique or St.Lucia? If so, any Rec?

Going to Alsace soon and looking for transport recs! We would like to stay in Kayserberg but will be landing in Basel airport late at night and at the end of our trip leaving from strasbourg airport early in the morning. Should we rent a car right when we land and return it to strasbourg? Could there be taxis or public transport available at those hours?

Thanks for all the consulting travel pre covid. Used 120 miles for business class from sf to Japan for next fall. Now praying it’s open and things back to normal

Spice jet slowly moving towards selling flights to heaven! Govt still sleeping jeopardising lives of all passengers

Any favorite spots for Viet-Cajun? Staying downtown for a few days and I’ve always wanted to try. Work is covering it, so pretty flexible budget wise

Hey folks! I’m from Pennsylvania. Are the cherry blossoms still there if I plan a trip to DC this weekend?

In middle of nowhere tonight. I think I’m the only occupied hotel room here

Recommendations for carry on luggage? Trying to find a new one...

Love it when the hotel knows the A/C is broken in every room but makes every guest individually report their own personal sauna/hell before fixing it. Thanks, Westin DFW!

Hey, SaaS product marketing geeks. What is deemed to be an outstanding visitor to opt-out 14 days Trial CR for a mid-ticket product? ($50 AOV)

Heading to Willow Springs to hike for a couple of hours, ya'll are welcome to join😊

Anyone else shower with their underwear on during the big C?

Will base jump from 120 - 145 make a significant difference in my saving? Offer has significantly less PTO and a lower 401k match. 32F with 400k saved, interested in buying a home soon in HCOL.

I bought VTSAX in 2020 at $56.00, 25k shares. Thinking of selling before it goes lower than that

Is EY the only firm that doesn't give bonus to staff? I see that PwC gives bonuses to all levels. And I know that EY starts giving bonuses at senior level, which I think sucks.

What type of raise was seen for PwC Financial Markets tax, associate 1 into associate 2.

Trying to compare my raise to similar groups. Appreciate any insight those at PwC may have.

If I get an offer for 105k in New Jersey - how much will I make after tax?

California tax question. I moved overseas in November 2020 establishing a rental agreement in a different country. I sold my California registered car in May 2021 (my ONLY California asset). In total, I spent ~36 days in California during 2021. I use my mother's California house as an address to receive packages and letters. I don't intend to return to California, as I want to buy a house in Texas. I have a potential $70,000 CA tax bill due to capital gains from a long-term investment.

What EB2/EB3 Indians go through in this country is sheer madness...filling in the paperwork for PERM for the second time in 7 years as I changed my job after waiting forever. Priority date nowhere in sight to be reached. Only ourselves to blame for wanting to do this.

31F - any single M up for a chat?

Just a thought, looking for input.

What good, and bad comes out of corporate lobbying in the US?

I've seen how it can shape some policies at a a federal level, but haven't done much research at the lower levels. All input is welcome. 🙂

Your favorite cocktail and how you make it?

Just got turned down after a round 1 interview for my dream job in tech. Any tips for how to recover and move on? Already requested feedback but otherwise feeling miserable after getting my hopes up

Have EY Parthenon interviews coming up and they want to use MSFT Teams. I’ve got a (well-groomed) beard. Shave or no shave?

How long does it take to hear back from applying to MBB through referrals?

Any recommendations for desi New Years party in Pleasanton California? Even better if arrangement is there for kids

Has anyone fermented dosa batter in instant pot duo plus ? Which setting should we use ?

Me and my comp and promo discussion:

jo chahiye nahin wo meri qadr-o-manzilat
main yusuf-e-be-qeemat-e-awwal khareedah hoon

Line 11/12 - What it needs to be, it is not my value and and position. I am like Joseph, the one who as bought by the first bidder for practically free. In Biblical stories, Joseph was initially sold as a slave, but is destined to be a prophet in later life. The poet says my value and position and rank is not reflected in my current situation.

Did anyone successfulky shift from EB2 to EB1C category? How did you do it and how long did it take?

Consultants😀! How do you get your Cali king blankets washed? Where do I take them to get them washed?

Desi Males with six-pack abs- Requesting info.
I have been working out, and I think I can get there soon; I want to see if it’s sustainable.-
1. How long do you exercise and how many days a week?
2. Do you take any supplements like L-Arginine etc.?

Finding time is easier with the wfh situation, but not sure how it will be once things get back to normal.

Does anyone have any recent experience on having parents travel to US from India? We are expecting a baby in late Oct and my mom wants to visit us. What flight options should we look into? Is US forcing a mandatory quarantine? Other considerations? Any help would be great.

Has anyone recently renewed their Indian passport in the U.S? I went through the instructions on the embassy website and VFS Global. Seems like I have to apply with the government and then again with VFS before sending all required docs and original passport via mail to NY embassy. Any tips / suggestions to make this a stress free process? Have upcoming travel to india so hoping it goes through smoothly.

Gaana or Saavn?

I am in India. Booked JW Marriott for a day (with points, off course).
This experienceis mind blowing. Uttapa to Idli and Poha and chai for breakfast. People are so courteous. Water pipe in toilet. 😍

Folks who moved from US to Canada , how do you find it so far?

I am in Houston and want to have a family doctor. Someone who can also help in case of pregnancy and can help with basic injuries and diseases. If doctor understands Indians it's a +. Any suggestions?

Has anyone recently travelled from Canada to India via Europe/Gulf? What was the experience like?

Have 2 kids now and close to late 30s. I am diabetic but otherwise healthy. Looking for life insurance policies. I don't know where to start. What should be coverage and monthly premium i need to target. I don't trust agents as they will try to get me into something i don't understand and may get locked up. Any good resources online or companies that are recognized for providing coverage. What type of policies you guys have.

Anyone here have experience investing in EB-5 in a target economic area? Would love to connect and hear your experience.