Has anyone been asked to sign a $0.00 check in the lounge? This happened to me for the first time today (at a Westin). Guess they are looking for tips from the cashless?

Do you prefer the Westin San Francisco, or the JW Marriott for leisure travel ? or any other Marriott hotels in San Fran?

I’m getting a crazy good deal on the Ritz (~250 per night) in Miami - but it uses a Corp code for a company I don’t work for. Worth the risk?

With Michael Thomas out, who would you replace him with in a PPR league today, TY Hilton or Emmanuel Sanders?

Like Sanders but worried about Brees after 4 weeks off.

Singapore hotel thoughts - JW seems nice and in a good location (Marina), St Regis seems slightly more luxurious perhaps but maybe not as good of a location and Westin has great views but is a Westin

Staying downtown Columbus Hilton for my wife’s job conference and we have to use valet parking since I need to use my car to go to work every day. $40 a day, how much do I tip and is it when I drop my car off and when they bring it to me in the morning?

What’s the best use of bonvoy points?

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...

Iceland in Mid April
1) recommended with a 2.5 year old?
2) hotels to stay in - any good Marriott properties?
3) must do

What’s the best credit card for points in the UK. I’m from the US and have the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Marriott Amex

Has anyone had Marriott gift you the next level of status if you’re only a few nights short of the requirement at end of year?

What's with companies charging full fees for diminished benefits? I'm a bit annoyed about being charged in full for my Marriott card annual fee and Amazon Prime mebership

Does A&M have Marriott and Hertz discount codes?

Staying at the Ritz and STR in the Maldives so expecting good service and reading mixed things about tipping. I usually don’t tip much at hotels (never really thought about it) but what do people do? Is there an expectation and would the amount be based on like room rate or just a flat daily per day?

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?

Qn about SPG platinum breakfast amenity - is it valid only once during the stay or for each day? I'm told I can use it only once during the stay 🤷🏻‍♂️

Is it worth transferring bonvoy points to airlines? Based on my reading bonvoy points should be worth $0.8 at hotels but my experience has been they’re closer to $0.5 when I really need them

Turned away from my weekly hotel at midnight bc they can’t find my res and are sold out. Res w/ conf number actively shows in Bonvoy app, they can’t figure out issue. Platinum elite. How many points?

Most affordable beach in Florida for 2

Fort Lauderdale

Miami

Dania

Thoughts please ?

Planning sometime in December during Christmas or is Hilton head or Myrtle beach in SC better ? I want somewhere warm

What’s the Marriott code?

Had a virtual wine tasting tonight, and TBH it's exactly the sort of thing you want to share with someone special who shares your values. I'm really looking forward to the matching thing we're doing and I hope to find someone who feels the same.

Hi everyone ! I'm new to this bowl does anyone have an optional google sheet running so people can match interest and reach out to each other

Hey fishes, urgent help....

I was forcefully released from HCL services saying my BGV is not clear and was released the very same day. Now I am being asked to pay for basic salary of 89 days notice period +18% GST.. WHAT TO DO PLEASE HELP. I am being asked to pay 1,65,000/- and I was forced to leave HCL in 22 days.

Since 6 months I am mailing them asking for clearance but they didn't gave, now HR has also left the company, Please help what to do ..

What should the compensation be for a client onboarding manager in a big financial company?

I have 3 YOE as a Software Developer. I currently work as a React/Node developer making 87k per year (I know that is pretty low, my manager will admit it) He has made it clear that I am the most skilled developer on the team, and I am getting promoted to Senior Dev. I would like to know what I should be shooting to make? I really like my job and ideally don't want to move companies, but would like some realistic expectations for what I should be earning.

Where to learn data structures and algorithms in java and would I be able to crack big product based companies like maang and adobe with Dsa and system design?
Looking for some good quality resources, preferably free
Thanks

I started a new job last week and still have no idea what I am doing. My manager is never in the office. I am just going there and sitting on my chair and doing nothing. I am thinking of looking for another job. Any advice

Can anyone please help me with the Salary for 4 years experienced MEAN stack developer?

Does TechM employees get discounts on TechM cars?

Which one would you prefer b/w local lender v/s establish financial institution when buying a home?
What are the pros and cons of each?

Has anyone here ever worked as a foreign correspondent? What was it like?

SO excited about the new iPhone 14! I currently own an 11 Pro Max and never really upgraded because this one was still fine, but I feel like I want something newer. Has anyone purchased the 14 yet?

Any roles within Big 4 that would hire with no degree? Could be anything - doesn’t have to be consulting. Asking for a friend! TIA!

wlb for client jp Morgon anyone suggests

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

If your long term goal is to start a software company, in fintech or Consumer products space. What would you start learning? Company pays for learning certs any you recommend?

How do Big 4 employees manage their investments with the independence restrictions?

Just showed my german brother in law what ambrosia salad is and he's lost how salad is in the name 😂😂.

If you have two people who are assigned the same work and given the same resources/tools, but one person is more efficient/skilled and get their work done in 4 hours a day, would you penalize the more efficient worker for not being glued to their computer and running errands or going to the gym instead? (Say that they ask the team if anyone needs help, they are responsive to emails/ims and get all their work done).

🐠 in Bay Area Tech/Prod companies: Do you generally experience that the tech folks just don’t respect the non tech ones? There is this general mindset that I will not respect you or care for what you have to say unless you code better than I do? How do you navigate this?

Is it a bad look to put in your notice after coming back from a maternity leave? Would it burn bridges or not a big deal?

What's the closest non US place to go to for vacation other than Canada

McKinsey fishes: I’m now in final round of interviews. Realized I don’t know anything about the benefits package. What are the key things you like about benefits, e.g. the free health plans?

Since we’ve all been working from home for months now, what’s the best office chair out that y’all are using for our long work from home hours? Looking to invest in a better one than my ~$150 one from Amazon.

Received an exciting job offer today and I am keeping it quiet until there’s a written offer in hand, but I want to tell the world. 80% raise from $64k to $115k... man do I feel blessed.

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

What’s a good career path for someone who is fantastic at social climbing (very srs)

Anyone else notice tech companies love hiring from banks? Anyone know why?

Barack is in the Waldorf Astoria!

Any good books or recommendations on sales? Sales tactics trips and tricks?

I feel like these “incredible” exit opportunities consulting gives you is only applicable to MBB (i.e, companies only value MBB experience vs others). Any successful exits from Big 4 folk?

Fish who have traveled to Maui/Hawaii recently: the website says NAAT test is only approved test and only certain hospitals or cvs / Walgreens options (which would exclude a rapid test) any luck with a rapid test? How strict upon entry?

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.