Hearing from friends that Martin Agency is in trouble. Geico, Oreo, Ritz, Papa Johns all gone or gone soon. What are you hearing?

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

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 🤷🏻‍♂️

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.

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

Will SPG Green Choice award of 500 points also triple to 1,500/night under the consolidated reward system? Couldn’t find anything in the Marriott marketing materials

So who else is at Hilton Orlando this week?

Thinking of heading to Maui (for the first time) for thanksgiving and seeking recommendations for a hotel (considering Ritz but open to others) and things to do. TIA!!

Can I ask SPG ambassador to help on my Marriott reservations?

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...

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

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?

Found a bed bug in a Radisson Red in Campinas Brazil, how many points?

Arrived at a SPG property last week and had email confirmation and booking in the app but hotel didn’t have it - manager blamed merger IT issues, anybody else experienced this recently?

I have 315k Marriott Bonvoy points and a couple of free nights in addition. What is the best bang for my buck in terms of locations / experiences I could get? I am super flexible on timing and location, just want the best experience. Any thoughts?

Does anyone know the plan between the Chase Marriott card and the AMEX SPG?

Having to call Marriott to apply a suite night award to an SPG hotel on a reservation you made before the merger and combining accounts proves to you how much is still SO WRONG with this merger.

Hi fellow fish need some advice.

I'm planning a wedding and wondering if I should apply for new credit cards to maximize on points. If so, wondering what your recommendations are and or if there are new cards out there I haven't heard of yet. For context I probably have another 20k+ in expenses to pay still and my current cards are:

CSP
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Citi double cash
Random card (used to be uber)

Hi everyone! Can anyone tell me what you make as a typical banquet/events manager for salary or per hour? I’ve worked for Marriott/Bonvoy at the Ritz and for the Curio Collection with Hilton as a bartender/server/banquets captain. Now I’m working for a privately owned hotel and as a manager role in Banquets/Events. Because of pandemic times, what is everyone else making?

What’s the best use of bonvoy points?

Could any marriott employee share a friend and family form? I'll return the favor :)

Hi frds,

My CTC is 9.15
How much I will get per month ?

I need an opinion, which field is better in terms of compensation and work/ life balance , a sales producer or adjuster ??

Coworker doesn't want to take off during a holiday because they think it'll look good on them to work through it

Oh bless their soul

Hi All,

Looking for job change. Currently working as an operations Manager and carrying 10.5 years of experience in OTC and P2P.

Please help to get good options in Delhi/NCR and Jaipur.

How to switch from Accenture technology to Accenture strategy?

Any plays on FL (Footlocker) ahead of their earnings report tomorrow?

Can we buy out notice period in Infosys

Anyone filed h1b in regular processing and changed to premium? If so, can you please help with the process and approvals required?

I am getting 26 lpa,and after discussing wiith HR they are agree to provide me PWFH, which they mentioned in the mail from HR.
should i trust this opportunity?

How are hours in CMAAS?

Working in Risk Advisory-Internal Audit at EY. Looking to move into valuations. Have knowledge of valuations through FRM and CFA level 2 but no direct valuations experience. Anyone willing to help?

Good book recommendations on the basics behind M&A deals and the DD process? Asking for a friend who is looking to start a search fund and has operational experience but no finance.

EY-P is actively recruiting for experienced hires (senior - senior director) . We are a fast growing team and would love to bring more members aboard! If you have prior strategy / operations experience feel free to pm me to see if you are a good fit. Happy to refer.

Anybody have any reccomended templates / resources to point to for M&A target screening?

Friend of mine is going to EYP following their MBA. They asked if they would be able to lateral over in 2 years to PE. Any tips on how they can best set themselves up to do so? (Previous experience was naval academy and 5 years served as an officer)

Guys Please Suggest- Is executive MBA programme worth it. I have 7yoe and a family person with one kid. Can’t take a career break.
I am a engineering Graduate from Tier-2 College and currently working as a Lead Business Analyst with ctc 25 LPA. Any suggestions regarding programmes/certifications which would help in my current stage are more than welcome 🙏🙂

Diversity quota is real: both for B-School admissions/scholarships and MBB recruiting.

Readers be warned. Your skills don’t matter as much as you think.

That is all.

Hi Guys

can someone help me with regards to BGV for MS?

What is there in 1st level screening and after that what happens in 2nd level Screening?

i m getting AVP offer

Feeling really low about exits from big 4 mc. Feel like I’m not going to get anywhere good in a field that I’m interested in. Anyone who made it out successfully have any advice?

About to put down 500 on drinks tonight. In that spirit, what's the most inappropriate thing you've ever expensed successfully?

What's the word on spark foundry (chicago office). Seeing lots of wins and reading interesting things.

Does anyone else on the client services side often wonder how they ended up at an ad agency?

Any feedback on the School of Visual Concepts (SVC) in Seattle? Looking to go from a media buyer to art direction/design.

I’m so tired of hearings “we want to keep the meeting small”. That’s fine if you don’t want to include me but when you promise the client something that you didn’t clear by production..

Any word on Draftline? ABI’s internal agency?

My AD told me he's jealous I can write and wishes he can write. He said drawing is easy and anyone can do it. I don't think writing is easy but I think anyone can do it. What do you think?

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

To everyone that’s been laid off I just want y’all to know that I’m with you. That is why I’m doing the bare minimum until it’s my time to go.

When an agency is about to hire you as a creative lead but without seeing your book to find out what you had done in your career, is that a red flag to you as a creative?

Should I leave my current agency job for a promising start up, or stay?

What’s the best group to work on at FCB Health?

Moving to Chicago on Thursday! How do I like...make friends

tfw your cco promises you more money and “forgets” after.

Anyone in Account Services have anything fun, quirky, or just plain cool - yet still professional to spice up a LinkedIn about me?

Saw a new LikedIn headline that might take the cake. Someone, who I don’t know, tried to connect with me, and his title is “Ambassador for Christ”. Little does he know... 😈

Where is the industry going?

In 10 years, how will the traditional shops be doing vs. the consultancy’s vs. the in-house agencies vs. the PR firms vs. prod co’s vs. all the small specialized shops.

You’re all just living in my case study.