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?

I think I'm at age where I'm tired of flings. Need to settle down. But it's hard to find a main when you travel so much and have sides in different cities. Consulting is a crazy lifestyle. Anyone else feel the same way?

Its absolutely insane how many hotels are not redeemable using Marriott bonvoy points now despite still having capacity 🤦‍♂️ Here I come Hyatt

Best SPG/Marriott in London? Traveling with my family.

Does anyone here work in book publicity/marketing?

I currently work in B2B marketing and have determined what I really want to do is market books, especially fiction. I'm looking for some insight into the industry to understand if it's possible to make the shift, and if so, what it will take.

If anyone's available to talk, please let me know! Would be very grateful for insights.

What's the best less-than-3 stars hotel you've ever stayed in and what made your stay so special?

My professional life at the moment is far from ideal. I’ve been on quarantine (long story, but a good one) for the last seven years. Royalties from my books don’t pay the bills. My entrepreneurial pursuits remain hampered. For the interim, I’ve been looking for a remote opportunity where I can leverage my skills in marketing, sales, social media, and elsewhere for a decent sum. I have a social media presence which, in recent years, reached millions. There has to be something exciting I can do.

Trying to find an easy 4 day relaxing trip flying out of Chicago in June, any recommendations? Trying to find a good balance between not super far flight time wise and not having to be very planned as we’re just exhausted and could use a break.

Best Marriott or Hilton property in November in the French Riviera? 3 people traveling total and have top status for both. TIA

What is best to use for washing high end swimwear at a hotel (MX resort) where there is no chance for anyone to provide laundry detergent of any kind? Is bar of bath soap or liquid hand soap better?

About to start traveling A LOT. Do people recommend southwest or United? Flying out of Chicago and equidistant to midway and ORD.

Can I get multiple opinions on Strategy&'s ESV digital transformation group? I'm hearing conflicting background info based on search function.

Interested in things specific to ESV digital transformation:
-Technologies to be proficient in (i'm focused on SC/post-MBA)
-Are most groups traveling right now, or stuck at home? Or is it hybrid?
-Avg length of project (e.g. 3 months?) as well as avg hrs worked per week (including travel, pitching/dev, and other nonchargeables)

Anyone get a partial discount on the United Club Card annual fee? Renewal just came up, and wouldn't mind paying even though I'm not flying but it looks like almost all clubs are closed.

Any recs for good light reads? Looking for something to breeze through on vacation that's light hearted or funny! Generally like romance, memoirs, or pop psychology books.

Is it a red flag if someone says they don’t believe in self help books like Atomic Habits, Attached, etc?

Currently in India and planning to fly back to the US sometime in the next two weeks. Is it worth the Omicron risk to stop for a few days in Europe to travel before arriving in the US? What should I look out for? 26 year old US citizen, double vaccinated.

I worked for Kaiser Permanente and now United Health Group. I need some likes so I can ask questions. Shoot me a message if you have any as well.

Hi all! Can someone explain to me how requesting a sponsorship work in tech companies? I have a work permit to work in the US legally but not able to travel outside the US, when i interviewed for the role they asked i fill out an immigration form with details and it asked if i would need sponsorship which i said yes. Fast fwd to now, i got the job and start in 3 weeks but how does it work? Will they even do it for me? Do i ask? This is a non tech role, EA

Hotel recs for Singapore Bangkok and Phuket?

Where are all the good men today?!🙄 All I want is a good guy who is on my level or even higher (career wise), is ready to settle down & travel the world w/ me! I don’t think I’m asking for too much🤔

Any recent Chennai Consulate drop box experiences? Submitted my passport on 14th and it’s been stuck in Admin Processing since 19th with case last updated on 19th as well. This is my third renewal.

Married men of this bowl. Do you use condoms for sex with wife? Do you like the feeling? Recently married and I don't like condom but don't want to make her pregnant. What are you guys doing?

Small firm here. Any recommendations for the best ways for an employee to keep time or “clock in/clock out”? We’re currently using an excel sheet— is there a more sufficient way?

What are the reasons partners get fired (besides sexual harassment and expense report fraud)? What keeps a partner from coasting and raking in the bucks?

What tools does recruiter use to develop a job offer?
Besides Indeed, payscale and glassdoor, is there other online tools would the group recommend to research a salary?

I am a consultant and want to join google. Can someone suggest what roles do google offers for consultants

I was speaking to my friend about IT industry , and we discuss risk comes in pvt job specially in IT. How you mitigate risk in it and prepare yourself

Any tech (or otherwise) Partners here who are thinking of starting up on product business rather than services to drive non-linear growth? To create wealth beyond what Partnership offers? Whats stopping you from making the jump? Or when are you planning to make the jump?

What other industries have the same level of camaraderie as consulting? Love the team dynamics and bonding in consulting, but don't enjoy the crazy hours.

What's the best course of action when you find yourself at a job that's far more chaotic than you assessed while interviewing? Upon starting this job a couple of weeks ago, I discovered between the time I interviewed and my start date they had hired a new CEO, laid off all of their off-shore teams, changed my position to a new hiring manager, and added an on-call rotation to all engineering teams. None of this showed up in my research of the company or my interviews.

Do you have advice for making industry connections as a fairly anti-social introvert?

Hello, I would like to move to a position as a Software tester or QA analyst, I have done this before but only in a contract compacity back in 2011. Currently I have been in tech support for 8 yrs and I want to do something different. How do I go about pivoiting to a Software tester it would be a manual position because I only know enough coding to be dangerous...LOL

I have a lot of regrets and they tend to eat at me. I feel better about them over time but I still get depressed about it. Anyone have experience with dealing and processing regrets?

I've been interviewing with another company for about a month. The whole process has been 3 interviews over a months time. I have been in my current role over 6+ years (as HR mgr) and it's very transactional and not very strategic. The new company wants someone to lead a team from a senior level (HR Director) - what advice do you have for taking the next step in my career? I'm likely going to take the offer if it comes.

Any resources/classes/advice about learning how to manage personal finances/budgeting for the first time? (Im a recent grad with student loans!)

Recommendations for things to do in Tampa? Headed there for a concert this weekend but have the day Friday to explore.

Has anyone been to South korea? Looking to visit next year spring. Any trips and trips

Portland Maine recommendations? Breweries, lobster rolls spots, etc.

Going to Charleston in a few weeks!! Any recs (food, sites, etc)? Going with my husband and doggie. Thanks!!

Hello everyone, This group is so helpful to me. I want to ask if anyone of you had hiked the Inca trail. Does anyone know any tour operator you swear by to book a guided hiking tour? Have you done luxury hiking tours?

Recommendations for Miami this time of year?

My wife and I are considering planning a trip to Tulum, Mexico for late July. She’s slightly reserved in asking her employer (she works at a dental practice) if it’s okay to take time off with the concern her employer may feel off-put by the request. I personally hate the thought of someone else restricting my ability to make my own decisions, but also want to be contieous of others concerns as well. I feel at some point we all will be in a similar situation - to where we want to go do...

Anyone have an elegant solution for the crazily loud PA announcement that come through the headphones when you're using the in flight entertainment systems? Startlingly loud 100% of the time 😣

What’s the difference between no show and forfeiting a flight ticket?

Which Marriott hotels in Paris, South France, Brussels or Amsterdam are the best worth for the points?

What is the right way to use miles for an upgrade on American? Have enough miles for an upgrade based on the website but unsure how to go about it. Does this happen at time of purchase or closer to time of travel? And does it matter where I buy the ticket from (American website vs. an aggregator like Expedia for example?). It it matters, travel is to London from Chicago.

Recommendations for stuff to do or restaurants in San Diego?

How do upgrades to nicer rooms work for Marriott?

Anyone been to Sayulita? Any tips or recs?

Anyone been to majestic elegance Costa mujeres? Thoughts?

Going to Indonesia (focusing on Bali) for my honeymoon in September. Any hotel / villa or activity recs? We are looking for a mix of relaxing and adventure.

Will be in DC on a personal trip for a weekend. What would you recommend between Sheraton Pentagon or Weston Arlington?

Best Marriott in Honolulu? Ritz residences, Sheraton Waikiki, moana, and royal hawaiian are all pricing out the same on points