Hertz Pres Circle or Avis First? Use the CSR to book fwiw

Does anyone ever redeem Marriott points for gift cards? Is it worth it?

Thoughts on the new Chase Freedom Flex?

Is Tokyo doable as a solo traveler with zero knowledge of the language? Thinking of doing a group trip there but adding on a few days alone in Tokyo at the beginning. I’m pretty well traveled in general and do just fine alone, but a different alphabet certainly makes things harder (if translations aren’t common). Female if that makes a difference.

I've seen a couple posts about unionizing, anyone know anything about the potential Kaiser strike in early October? Saw online that they're already hiring for scabs, $3400-$5950 + housing, travel transportation, and per diem. And this is for techs!!!

Has anyone been offered a status buy-up for 2021. ~$1700 short of United 1k this year and think my travel will increase a good bit starting next year. Think it could make sense, especially given the 2021 thresholds

I’m F traveling to Delhi for the first time with another F friend. I would like to tour Delhi and Agra over 3 days. Looking for personalized services as I’m interested in visiting specific spots in Delhi. Appreciate any tour services recommendations. (Safety is our biggest concern.)

Thoughts on the Sheraton Kauai? I’m considering the offer they sent. Is Kauai a nice island?

Looking to do a road trip from Portland down to San Diego in Feb for a week. Any recommendations? Do we skip Portland and do just CA or is it a must?

Fellow desi folks - how do you keep your h4 spouse occupied? We are going to be marrired in january and want to provide her as much support as possible. .

She said she wants to pursue MBA but supporting her tutuion fees is currently out of limits for me given im purchasing a family home in mumbai which is going to cost me 4.5cr.

How do i bring up this topic without sounding too negative that i cant support her tution fees but can cover all other expenses (living,transport,food,travel,education

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 expert witnesses/lawyers

I’m a former forensic scientist that left the field several years ago. I recently received a subpoena from a case I worked and suggested to DA to have evidence re-worked by the lab or stipulation. If I am required to testify (as an expert witness), I would need to book a flight, hotel, etc. My question is this: can I ask for my requested hourly rate, travel, and hotel to be covered when speaking with DA or is that “not how this works” as the investigator put it?

Anyone have a Silvercar code?

Recommendations for hotels in Portugal?? Preferably a Marriott branded hotel. Planning a 5 day trip to Portugal in April.

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

Has anyone recently flown (domestic) with a young lap child on United? Baby is 2 months and we haven’t gotten birth cert yet. I called United and they said no ID is necessary but I’m skeptical.

Anyone have a ticket for Meduza at district this Saturday and not going anymore? It’s $57 now with fees and that’s too much. Might as well buy the VIP which is $80 w fees but that is probably a huge scam so guess I’m not going

What are the most underrated destinations in Canada?

Can one get transferred to JPMC canada after serving one year in bangalore? I will get married and my spouse will have visa in canada and i will be the dependent one. Can i mention this to my manager and see if it is possible to get me transferred to Canada branch? Or i will have to leave the job?

Views on carbon black as a product?

Anyone here from NatWest group Bangalore ? Need some advice before joining. Please let me know in comments so that I can DM you.

Goodness. Why are sofas so expensive? I’m saving for one but looks like every company outdid each other on pricing not in a good way

Should I take an L on Paysafe? Feel like none of these SPAC stocks are going to have upward movement anytime soon

Hi Fishes,
Can anyone tell me about EY FT-GBS ? What kind of work they do and what should I expect in the interviews?
TIA

Hi All,

I have completed interview with vous and HR has send me indicative breakup and asking me to resign from the current company because offer letter is taking time.


Should I resign on the basic of breakup communication or wait for offer letter ?

Any advice on finding in-house opportunities for junior associates in IP transactions/privacy? I've seen some juniors with 0.5-1.5 years of experience in biglaw go in-house lately, but all the postings I've found ask for 3+ years.

Anyone working at a MM IB firm in Washington DC? Looking for some insight. Thanks!

All these "new members" all sounding the same coming out of nowhere in droves before an election all spamming the same Trump/right wing conspiracy content...people aren't stupid.

We've seen this trick before.

Finance - Highest salary? After how many years? Is Ad better paying than typical accounting?

When you're pretty sure it would be easier to survive Game of Thrones as a main character for 6 seasons than to rewrite the 40 page walkthrough correctly. 🙄🙄💀💀

Anyone here have contacts w/ healthcare administration staff (med directors, director of clinical affairs, chief of staff, etc.)? My SO is aphysician looking to transition into an administrative role.

How is work culture @Visa are they are any programs to employee developments?

Considering going for the CFE. What was your study plan for it and how long did it take?

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

I got offers from top consulting firms in Berlin and Amsterdam. Any ideas what factors to consider in my decision?

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

Can you imagine if we have to do this for another 12 weeks?

Any AT&T users in Chicago? My phone shows 5Ge. Why? Not that I am complaining but data sucks. Nothing is opening in my phone.

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

Serious question: Sheraton cancelled my reservation and I was stranded for a night last night. Called CS and my useless ambassador and they cant help and “sorry”. How do I escalate this?

older 🐠... what are some phrases / words / slang you've seen on here or heard in the workplace that you don't understand?

Any good books recommendation on effective client communication/business writing?

Dang. URI just beat Okla. 😭😭

We need the ability to filter politics... getting real tired of the same old conversations bubbling to the top...

What are the main differences between AirBnB and VRBO? Planning a trip so curious what people think.

Asking for a friend. Do you know if navigant has a “freeze” policy where candidates can’t reapply for a certain number of years if they don’t get in the first time?

I'm trying to buy a bigger than normal whiteboard for my home office: any recommendations?

Stupid question: do you get to alt-travel? Not fly home to your home office on the weekends, but use that budget to fly somewhere else?

Any recommendations for a work desk?
Not looking for something too big or pricey. Easy assembly / disassembly is a plus.
I see foldable desks going for $100. Any foldable standing desks out there?

Why are TSA agents still working? Anyone else think that the government shutting down should have real consequences for the private sector as well? Otherwise we’ll see more of the same from the govt

What’s the worst state you have lived in the states ? WV has my vote!