Has anyone ever negotiated with United for a higher status tier based solely on spend? I won’t get to platinum on miles, and just short on segments, but going to be well covered on spend

Looking to buy Marriott bonvoy points - pls pm if you are willing to sell!
Thanks

I'm so disappointed that luxury hotels are still so expensive. I thought Covid would allow me to snatch up some deals, but that never happened

Im 44$ away from American status by end of year…is there any way to manufacture this 44$ spend? Unfortunately all flights are expensive before end of year

Haven’t done a Mon-Thur trip since March of 2020, finally back on the road, love that 3:45am alarm for a 5:30am flight….. oh man I feel like I’m forgetting something AND that I overpacked, haha. 😂🙈

I joined scaler in April 2019 while getting CTC of 3.5LPA from nagarro wasn't happy the pay but stayed with the hope of learning which faded away in just 10 Months. Wasn't giving much attention to scaler curriculum due to the first job which cost me missing out offers from Amazon, DailyHunt, Travel triangles and much more.
In March 2020, joined Innefu Labs (Startup) and started giving all my time to learning the scaler things in April 2021 got 14LPA CTC from Make My Trip.
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Any last minute recommendations to book a great Marriott property before the points change tomorrow? I have 376K and willing to use them all if needed. Ideally looking to book in mid-September for a celebration trip and willing to go anywhere.

What the general experience or opinion on commuting vs hotel? Miles/time?

My SO is in the market for a new job with a data engineer function, < 25% non-local travel (local travel up to 100%). Any opportunities out there or am I trying to find a unicorn?

Is it just me or the wait times on the platinum elite Marriott helpline insanely long (compared to SPG?)

Internet on a coast to coast flight did not work on a united flight. How and who do you complain for compensation?

Probably going to fall a couple nights short of Titanium this year - worth just getting the Bonvoy Bold (vs. paying for nights)? I’ll probably still use my Sapphire for my travel, would just be for the 15 Elite Nights

I have a friend who was out of town on a client and picked up a tinder date at his hotel. Later that week he runs into his date at his client site. Turns out she is in the AC department at his client.

Any tips for navigating interviews when the reason I have to leave my firm is sensitive (I.e. legitimately the basis for a discrimination claim)? I am concerned about coming across as a problem or a flight risk, but am also concerned about saying too much about the situation, particularly until I can get out of this toxic work environment.

Want to plan an epic 30th bday trip for summer 2020 and would like some recs to help narrow down my decision! Looking for a mixture of adventure/outdoor activities, beach, food/drinks and culture.

Anyone with Avis PC here? How do you qualify for it?

Going to be short 3 nights to keep Marriott platinum. Any suggestions for cheap/ reasonable hotels to stay in fun cities for after Christmas/ for New Year’s Eve?

Any luxury hotel Recs for Koh Samui? Planning Honeymoon. Looking for great rooms/view/resort restaurants

Has anyone travelled recently to the Caribbean islands with unvaccinated kids? Looking for some recommendations. Preference is for places that 1) are relatively low in terms of Covid numbers, 2) private and not so busy resorts 3) ease of travel

Are the larger hotel chains (Hyatt, Best Western, etc.) better to work for than the smaller one-off organizations? I'm sure they're not all the same but I'm curious

Hi ladies. Looking for some advice. My lease is up soon (in a few weeks); and I’m considering just giving it up instead of renewing and moving in with my parents for a while. I’m in a relationship that i think is coming to an end (we don’t live together) and I’ve been toying with the idea of just taking 3-4 months to travel. Maybe explore Europe. Have to make the decision soon. Any advice or has anyone been thinking like this?

I am a PhD student in chemistry on my final year, with some publications but no industry experience. What advice could you give me to get Research Scientist positions at big companies? Considering that I am foreigner national, do companies even bother the hassle of applying for a visa for an employee without "industry" experience?

I have a notorious combative and Unsupportive coach. Dealing with him causes me so much angst. I am up for promotion and meet all the criteria (sales, teams) but when I spoke to him about it he said I’m not special and people only like me for my personality. The case speaks for itself so I’m not worried about him being unsupportive because he’ll look like a fool if he tries to squash it. I’m just wondering if I should work on winning him over or totally side step & focus on other partners.

Are jobs after doing MBA less stressful than Technical IT jobs?

My team is amazing. We bonded over a virtual happy hour this evening.

115k/yr job with 7% 401k matching, medical/dental/ pension plan also Federal job. Or $100/hr contracting no benefits. Pros and Cons of each?

Best clubs/ fun bars to hit in Atlanta for early-mid 20s folks? All suggestions appreciated :)

I was recently promoted, and now part of my team report to me. I'm now able to see their pay rates and I am honestly so disappointed in the company. Especially since we just gave annual raises in Feb, plus we can all see where the money is going and it's not to the employees. Makes me sick

Can anyone recommend a great Customer Service Training option?

Thoughts on travel Bodrum Turkey this summer, and any specific recs?

Thoughts on Saatchi NY? Read some mixed reviews on Glassdoor but curious to hear from anyone there currently or recently.

If a major big law firm lowered their annual billable target significantly (like maybe to 1750), would other firms follow? Would it be the most popular firm recruiting-wise?

Please always remember form>weight. Even if you have some experience get someone to guide you on form. Took me a year to be able to walk/have sex/sleep without pain because I thought I new it all

Spending Christmas with boyfriends fam for the second time. I feel really alone, and I’m not sure whether to tell him or if I’m being needy. He’s mostly hanging out with his male cousins and brothers, drinking and playing beer games. I’m on the couch with the moms and a few of his girl cousins, however they’re all just napping or on their phones. Not sure if this is normal or if I should say something. Help?

I currently have a YouTube channel dedicated to science news.

This type of news has become less important for the regular audience and I feel that I should use another source or strategy to continue promoting my channel. Any ideas...?

Recently I had an emergency that required me to leave work around 10am on a Thursday to take my 5 year old son to the ER. I let my manager know he was going to be admitted and I wouldn’t be at work the next day. Friday morning I get a text at 8:05 asking if I’m coming to work. Not, how’s the little one? You guys okay? I never miss work, ever, and this felt like a complete slap in the face. I’ve wanted to quit for a while, but this is the icing on the cake. Should I say something to my manager?

Hey guys! I have tried doing accounting/bookkeeping on the side because I'm a single mom and I have no family currently where I am, so no one to leave the little one after she's home from school to potentially go outside the home. I have been ripped off 3 times by people on Fiverr & Upwork seeking my services. How do I verify these people and how what other side gig can I do from home?

High school special class (self-contained) teachers: What do you use for planning? I’ve always been an inclusive teacher, so I followed the plan book of my co-teacher. I can’t even decide if I should go digital or paper-based let alone make a final decision! I’ll be teaching 9-11th grade math and 11th grade science. The 11th grade classes I can very much do whatever I (or the student) want/need…there isn’t a set curriculum

Looking to buy Marriott bonvoy points - pls pm if you are willing to sell!
Thanks

Im 44$ away from American status by end of year…is there any way to manufacture this 44$ spend? Unfortunately all flights are expensive before end of year

Is it just me or the wait times on the platinum elite Marriott helpline insanely long (compared to SPG?)

Internet on a coast to coast flight did not work on a united flight. How and who do you complain for compensation?

Probably going to fall a couple nights short of Titanium this year - worth just getting the Bonvoy Bold (vs. paying for nights)? I’ll probably still use my Sapphire for my travel, would just be for the 15 Elite Nights

Anyone with Avis PC here? How do you qualify for it?

Going to be short 3 nights to keep Marriott platinum. Any suggestions for cheap/ reasonable hotels to stay in fun cities for after Christmas/ for New Year’s Eve?

Anyone TAP Gold here that could help out a fellow consultant?

Have you had issues booking a Marriott reward stay for someone other than your immediate family? Do you just note them as guests?

Why does it take so f-ing long to transfer Bonvoy points to airlines?

Flying without status is a punishment that I avoid unless it involves me getting laid or amazing food.

Been recently using the Hilton honors app to book hotels for work. Thinking about using the Chase portal with my CSR instead. Thoughts or input on this?

Do Marriott members get any discounts while dinning in Marriott restaurants? Planning to take my date to Ritz Carlton tomorrow.

For those that have used Marriot’s Suite night awards, have you been successful in getting upgraded? Do they tend to let you know 5 days in advance or right before the reservation?

I’ve had CSR for 2 years but I’m not expecting to travel for work anymore and have Amex Plat and Gold. I have Chase Freedom Unlimited. Should I downgrade CSR to Freedom Flex? Are there any chase cards I can get a bonus for if I apply, given that I’ve only had CSR for 2 years?

Can I use my Amex plat to pay for significant others TSA precheck?

I will have had my CSR for 4 years in April 2023, so I’m planning on downgrading and then reapplying for the sign up bonus. What other cards would you recommend pairing with it? I’ve been considering Amex Gold or Platinum. Thanks!

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!