Hi all, really struggling here. I’m trying to book a summer trip to Bali (going from either NYC or ATL) and my rough dates are June 12th - Aug 11th. I have 180K Chase UR points and 96K Citi ThankYou miles. Any advice on how I should try to use my points to book? Thanks!

I’m looking to book a weekend in NYC at Marriott. I will use points and have suite nights I could use as well. Any recommendations?

Best hotel in NYC with a decent gym?

With the new merger, can I use my spg suite night awards at Marriott properties?

I am new to United Silver and I purchase economy tickets. Is the best strategy to check in exactly 24 hours ahead and switch my seat to an open economy plus seat?

Recommendations for first time to Europe?? Looking to do a trip with my parents and sister (I’m 23) hitting multiple cities.

Flying out of LAX tomorrow during business travel for the first time (not my home airport) Boarding is at 6. From Torrance to delta term 2 gate, how long should I plan, fishes?

Any suggestions for a doable road trip for 3/4 days from LA in late Jan / early Feb?

I am plat exec on AA and wife wants to purchase ticket to Europe (traveling alone). Any benefits of booking it through my account (and assigning her FF#) or none?

What's with companies charging full fees for diminished benefits? I'm a bit annoyed about being charged in full for my Marriott card annual fee and Amazon Prime mebership

Has anyone used the annual elite gift to buy a mattress through Marriott? If I buy it on my Boundless card will I get 6x points?

So has travel to USA for Indian citizens resumed (via Canada)? Any insights from anyone?

Going to India from DCA (flights were cheaper) but I live in Houston. Flight from DCA is at 10 pm. Should I book my flight from Houston to DC the same day or one day earlier? Given the flight cancela.

Booked 2 rooms in Rome over the phone cause the website wasn’t working well. Went to go check it and the lady that helped me on the phone messed up and booked one of the rooms as 2 twin beds (cont)...

Brisbane hotels - Hilton or Sofitel?

Going to Berlin next weekend. Recommendations?

Any OTT recommendations for the weekend?

Follow “FlyWithGarrett” on IG... you can thank me later.

My husband and I are just starting our TTC journey starting with Letrozole and timed intercourse. I’m planning my 30th birthday trip to Italy in June. Is it too risky to travel if pregnant during the first trimester (in case I do end up pregnant before June)?

Can someone look into their 🔮 and let me know if you think it’s feasible to go to the Grand Canyon or Zion late July/early aug?

Has anyone had Marriott gift you the next level of status if you’re only a few nights short of the requirement at end of year?

Hi Fishes,

I have 9+ yrs experience in .net development.I have offer with softura (19.5 LPA including variable) and qburst ( 21.5 LPA fixed).
Both are providing WFH.

Could anyone tell which has good work life balance?

Anyone from RBS, tech stack Java API?

Are there any agencies in NY hiring a strategist during the pandemic? I heard many are getting laid off :(

Is today salary day? I havent received my salary yet?

I’m 2 years out of college and have been working at a bank as a corporate accountant. I’m thinking about making a transition from to IB/ more finance oriented role. Any advice?

I am getting an offer from NatWest for WoW Software Engineer. My experience is 8 Years. What's the compensation and band I should expect?
Thanks in advance.

I’m planning to accept a new position in the next couple of weeks, but I want to negotiate my salary. I’ve been a NP for about 5 years and have been making around $110k. How could I try to negotiate for $125k-130k?

I’ve practiced litigation in DC for about 5+ years at a larger plaintiffs’ firm, and am considering a switch to a defense firm. Is there any insight to how many billable hours this would require, and how much time that would actually be? For reference, the firm has a 1900 billable hour requirement and the partner said I would have “no problem” fulfilling that based on the work they have.

Did you do the NIPT? I just had my first prenatal appt and they scheduled me for the NIPT at 10 weeks. I’m a little nervous and anxious. Did anyone get it and got a false positive? Do you not recommend it? I wish I could ask family but we’re not telling anyone until the 12 weeks mark.

Has anyone tried AdvisoryCloud ?? Is it worth it ??

How do you make time for reading in your schedule? Is it something you do in the early morning? On breaks? Before sleep? I can never seem to fit it in

What all vaccinations are you suposed to give your kid?

We have a lot of inexperienced managers and leaders throughout the company. I wanted to propose bringing on a L&D leader who has experience creating long-term curriculums for managers and executives. For those that have a management training philosophy, who runs it and how often,m?

Hi everyone! I will be on Philly for the first time this weekend. Looking for recommendations for breakfast/brunch spots and obviously philly cheesesteak! Any other tips about the city would be greatly appreciated

I have around 1 year of experience in Java and total 5.5 years in total.

I got a lead role in a company with good package.
The role is of java fullstack, microservices.
I studied hard on spring boot and microservices but my hands on experience is less.
Would I be able to survive,I am a quick learner and deliver projects on time....but first time switching so asking.

Hi
Can any one refer me for .net developer
having yoe-2yrs

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How much do first year senior associates make in New York Financial Services? I’m a second year associate and wasn’t sure what to expect.

Folks - when you calculate the total diluted share counts, does the result have to tie to the reported diluted share counts on the most recent filing (either 10K or 10Q)?

A customer brought me a Christmas gift today. So sweet. What's the nicest thing a customer has ever done for you?

Best credit cards for a non-road warrrior after CSR and Amex Plat changes? I think Amex Gold and the Chase Flex are pretty good - do not think CSR and Plat are worth it anymore

Has anyone had Marriott gift you the next level of status if you’re only a few nights short of the requirement at end of year?

Used miles to upgrade from economy to business on United. Was confirmed for the upgrade then just got downgraded back to economy and now there aren’t seats left

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

Anyone else impacted by the Hilton Honors system issue where status has been downgraded? Is requesting an upgrade to an executive suite for a personal stay a solid request?

Diamond medallion on Delta. They lost my bags on the outbound (3 with my wife who is Plat) and inbound flights (1) on a trip to Europe. How many points should I expect? Any advice to deal with this?

Why does Newark close tsa pre lanes? Terrible

I have 150k miles available in United, would you suggest to use it for next flight to Asia (15hr) or keep it and exchange for something else??

What is the tipping etiquette on the free platinum breakfast in a JW Marriott? The server just gets coffee / orange juice and you serve yourself. It is an overpriced buffet that I would never dine in.

What are some good trips to do with Bonvoy points in the Northeast (thinking more spa/relaxing vs touring cities) e.g Berkshires, Vermont etc

Bathroom smells of cig smoke and they can’t transfer me to another room till tomorrow. How many points?

Flight from Charlotte to LAX with AA gets cancelled.. after 3 hours of delay. Have to fly out the next morning. How should I ask for voucher, hotel or airline? Currently waiting in a 100+ person line.

Is there a way to transfer from Aeroplan to Amex pts?

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

Just bought 2000 United miles for $80 to book a flight with miles. Now want to cancel the flight but they said the miles are not refundable. Is this true? 😢

Found thread to gain status through match stream for all rental companies and 5 hotel chains

Would you rather have 5x amex MR points or 3x chase UR points for each dollar spent on flights? Why? Company let's me book flights on personal cards and trying to decide which to choose.

Is there a thread of company discount codes? ISO Hilton code (do not judge me my BIL is getting married at a Hilton and his fiancé is going to go postal if we don’t reserve a room now)

Is the late checkout until 4pm guaranteed for platinum elite members?