Have lifetime Bonvoy gold elite, no longer traveling much and won’t be able to hit platinum each year. Expect to travel 15-20 nights a year, should I go the CC and spend route to get to lifetime platinum or switch to Hyatt and aim for their explorist status to get better value for the same low status?

30th birthday coming up in December and would love to do it big, I haven’t celebrated a lot of birthdays in the past. Would love to skydive over the palm in Dubai, with that in mind, anyone have recs on where to stay and things to do in Dubai for 4-6 days? TIA

Anyone flown Copa Airlines Economy? Considering booking some personal travel on it using miles and wanted to see if it’s any good

Fishes,

Please suggest a good credit card for regular air travel , airport lounge access with less/annual charges.

Any review on IDFC first select credit card

Hey all! Need a couple book recs for an upcoming beach trip.

Looking for a great non-fiction, relating to travel or world history (not just one moment in time). Could also be about the marketing world or memoirs of a business leader kinda thing.

Fiction wise I also like fantasy, paranormal, and romance. Some fave book series are the Black Gryphon from Mercedes Lackey, Game of Thrones, and From Jamaica Lane series. Similar books?

Just got Southwest Companion pass and have a ton of points to burn. Where should I go for long weekend with the wife?

Looking for referrals for a Technical Sales Executive position that is Remote (USA), possibly in the industrial sector. Last year I made $109k at AT&T so I'm hoping to at least stay in the same ball park but want a change. I have lots of experience selling IT/telecom, but I also have a Mechanical Engineering background so I'm a good fit for a wide range of technical sales. I have been thinking a role in the industrial sector with a longer sales cycle may be a good fit, can travel up to 25%

Is taking the bus to work as convenient as taking the tube? Thinking of getting a place that by bus has a lesser commute than train but worried about traffic, frequency, etc. of the bus. Basically 20 mins bus vs 27 mins tube? Thanks!

Isael all euro airports a nightmare right now or is it certain ones? Is there. Way to figure out which ones to avoid when planning a trip?

I just got a new credit card. It came with a Priority Pass membership. I always travel economy, I hardly ever get lounge access. I got excited, until I remembered I can’t travel and lounges are closed anyways. :(

Has anyone tried to sell miles or points through one a site. I have a family member looking to do it and I had never looked into. Any experiences? Pros cons

ZS 🐠, how often are you at the office vs client site? I’m curious because I’ve heard they don’t travel much

Westin, Conchal, Costa Rica, anybody have an opinion/review to share? Looking at a week with her Hotness in February.

I just took an international trip via KLM and my ticket was bought through Delta. I’m a Delta Diamond Medallion. There were zero (actually negative) perks with flying with partner airline. More below

Late twenties M here. I like to travel, go on hikes and am pretty easy going. Any f wants to chat and see how it goes?

I recently joined a company after being self employed. I’m on hubs’s health insurance. We have no kids. It’s United healthcare. The company offers United as health insurance. What’s the best way to compare plans? I have not been in this situation before so apologies in advance if this is a dumb question.

I quit my old job but am working PT for them till they find a replacement. Apparently they could not get a refund on a flight they booked me and my manager is asking if (not me, but I can see it in Teams) I can reimburse for the ticket. It’s $800, anyone know if this is legal?

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

Incoming staff in FIDS (Cyber). What kind of work should I be expecting? Also, is travel a lot?

I recently passed the CFE and was looking into the CAMS next. Any suggestions on how to best prepare for the CAMS? I’ve been mostly reviewing the index cards that come with the prep material.

If I leave my NY metro position for a city with lower CoL will I forfeit my higher salary? Will I only receive the minimum raises until I'm on par with my colleagues?

Hi! Excited we have a space finally :)

Approximately when (i.e., after how many yoe) do you stop showing your undergraduate internship(s) on your resume/LinkedIn page?

Is there such thing that you only want to be friends with your similar ranking especially in a townhall and big company events?

Just got Southwest Companion pass and have a ton of points to burn. Where should I go for long weekend with the wife?

Haven’t seen bf in over 3 months due to COVID. Lately, he’s been pushing to see me but I don’t feel comfortable because he hasn’t been quarantining. He makes it sound like if I’m not willing to go see him might as well breakup. Any advice?

Does anyone ever question the possibility of going to law school?

I’m a 23yo female legal assistant working/living in Canada. I am completing my BA in hopes of continuing with law school after. But, I just turned 23 and I’m anxious about my love life and starting a family. I haven’t had a boyfriend since 2019 and I’ve poured my heart and soul into my education & career.

I’ve always wanted to go to law school since age 14. But I also want a husband/kids. I don’t feel like I can have both.

I got that coveted big law job.

But I would much rather want a family of my own and someone to hug and kiss, something I feel really sad about around christmas.

Never had much contact with my dad, and two years ago, I broke off contact with my mother because I realized that she had been a manipulative narcissist my entire childhood.

Working 50-60h weeks on average doesn’t help your dating life though, and who would want to date someone with no family anyway

Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

What are the pros and cons of joining a Captive Organization for Salesforce ?

It is true that in service based consultings the learning curve will be better coz we'll get to work on a lot of projects compared to a captive organisation ?

How should one decide? Can someone list out the pros and cons of both. It would be really helpful for a lot of people.

Thanks in Advance!

Is biglaw litigation slow right now?

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

Good morning to all those who are still in busy season for another few weeks. Go get'em!!

Hey Sharks,
How much should one expect in a top consultancy firm, back end role (reasearch team) ?
Location: Mumbai
YOE: 7

Nice Leather laptop bag recommendations pls. Looked at Tumi website. I can’t expense ~$600 for 💼.

What are your thoughts about wearing chinos to work?

My gf is still waiting for her EAD and had to go on unpaid leave of absence which is coming to an end in March. Noting delays on current processing times, what are multinational companies offering on similar cases? Are they terminating their employment without any health insurance benefit until they can be rehired or are they offering any other support? I would appreciate you sharing your experiences to benchmark. TY

How does delta upgrades and waitlist work? Do all medallions check in 24 hours prior to boarding? What determines who gets what?

Will end up at 65 Marriott nights for 2018. What would you select for your annual choice benefit? 5 elite night credits or is that pointless?

What’s your highest value point redemption? State the redemption and rough $/point.

I am sick of seeing these SPG Marriott posts!! Can we talk about something else for a change?

Bonvoy-ers: anyone else get assigned a new ambassador today?

Rumor: CSR annual fee is increasing to $550. Added perks: DoorDash and Lyft credit.

Anyone flown Copa Airlines Economy? Considering booking some personal travel on it using miles and wanted to see if it’s any good

Has anyone tried to sell miles or points through one a site. I have a family member looking to do it and I had never looked into. Any experiences? Pros cons

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

For the Spg 50 night bonus award, is the 10 suite nights or the one free night award better?

I booked basic economy even though I’m platinum on delta using rewards since it was crazy cheap. Does upgrading to regular economy cost a lot? Will there be a cheapest time to move up?

What hotel branch should I become loyal to? New joiner to consulting and was going to commit to Marriott but heard it’s getting bad..

Any other 🐠 enjoying this HOT mess at JFK Skyclub? Is there some sort of bake sale on diamonds I missed?

Is the a black market for rewards points? I want to get rid of my delta points for either American or Marriott points

Does anyone have any tips to maximize miles when getting married? We currently only have one card that is the same. Does it make sense to add her to all of my other cards as an authorized user? Any tips appreciated

Have an amount of Marriott points I would would like to use to buy United miles.

Any advice on carrying out this transaction?

Best cards in Canada for points?