Hi friends! Need some ideas on how to maximize my points / miles. I want to take a trip to Portugal or Italy. I am considering flying from EWR since it’s a United hub.

United: 123,000 miles, Premier 1k
AA: 54k, Exec Platinum

CSR: 52,500 currently
Marriott: 72,000 - but I have 22 suite night upgrades

Has anyone here every taken a community tour from Almaty out to the lakes or mountains nearby?

Got targeted for Amex platinum 100k. Is it worth it? Is there a higher targeted offer?
Considering doing it since no more personal card for BCG expenses. Also have CSR fwiw.

I heard that Travel team will automatically file your extension processing in premium mode if your DL has expired? Is this true? Not looking for premium processing.

Is it just me or does it feel like everyone else is getting really good exit ops but for us visa folks, opportunities are extremely limited? Pretty discouraged and debating going back to home country...

How to find Visa Sponsored jobs on LinkedIn?

This is for Amex folks.
How good is Program management role as compared to Product owner role? I have an opportunity to pick either of the two. Your thoughts?
a. In terms of growth in Amex ? (Currently I’m Band 30, asst manager )
b. In terms of exit opportunities down the line

I have 200k in HYS. Currently have 1k in BTC. Id like to start DCA to diversify my investments. How do you recommend this? Should I buy a bunch outright and then start investing 5-10% of each paycheck?

Traveling to Rome and London with the fam (kids - 8 and 10). Any tips and recommendations as to things to see and/or how to prepare?

Hi all,
I’m a practice manager with about 7 years of healthcare industry experience, 4 of those at a managerial level. My background ranges from research, process improvement, business development, some data analytics. I’m really looking to find a remote (or hybrid) position in San Diego, CA. If anyone has suggestions on organizations hiring, etc. would love to chat!

For Delta status challenge, do MQDs and MQMs need to be earned after the challenge starts, or do MQD/Ms I’ve earned before the challenge count?

Hello All. I have 7 years of work exp in Data analytics & Data engineering team. Right now managing a team of 12. Will PMP certification help in career growth ? Needed some view points.

Thoughts on the proposed JetBlue -Spirit Merger?

I used to be a big fan of Jetblue(nyc based), but lately I feel like the airline is just as bad as the low cost ones. Old aircrafts, canceled and delayed flights. I can see why it’s important for JetBlue to have this merger for their relevance in this field.

Has anyone used SoFi to pay down credit card debt? I am drowning in interest every month with my BofA card and getting nowhere fast. Would love any advice re: SoFi or paying off credit card debt in general. Thank you!

I make $100K with 12% bonus and was offered a role $130k with 15-20% bonus. 4YOE in provider industry.

I am in a comfortable spot with a good team but the work is dull, new role would be consulting with more work & travel

I would appreciate pros/cons etc! Thank you.

Hello , I have accepted an offer from a UK firm , they mentioned that they will provide coc form to me and then I have to apply for a visa (they will reimburse the visa cost)
Is this a norm there ?
Do you guys have any experience with applying for a visa ?

My wife is a Software engineer - QA with 2 Yoe, now we are thinking to move to Canada, can someone please guide us on which 2 year course can she pick (for student visa), is data science related course a wise decision? Or how to find a QA related PG program.
Preferably in Victoria, British Columbia

Books to learn more about how to drive sales in consulting? Any recommendations?

What is the base pay range for an associate principal at Hackett does anyone have an idea?

At what point do you begin to feel numb (if ever) when you’re done trial and prepping for another trial in a span of 3 months, while mains full caseload of other active litigation cases? Should I be worried that I’m going from engaged and stress to numb and slightly indifferent? Or is this what it feels like to power through? I can’t gauge it anymore? And can’t impose judgment one way or another either.

Does LTA and phone allowance are processed each month as a taxable income if we do not produce the bills ?

What’s the salary range for a junior software engineer at USAA? I’m in their training program and trying to determine if it’s worth it before I waste 15 weeks in their software development training program .

Anyone get very depressed and anxious specifically around their birthday?? Comes around every year and it’s hard because people are asking me how I’m going to celebrate or what the plan is. It’s about a month from now and every year I feel more anxious and depressed around it, I’m only 23. Wish I could just time travel to later in the year or something.

Curious is anybody seeing layoffs in consulting? How busy are your cyber practices?

What’s your sales target for this year?

Anyone from Leidos? Anyone? ...... *crickets*

MD mentioned the possibility of getting funding for a PM program/certificate since we’re newly shifting to managing some solutions as products; anyone have any experience/recommendations?

Hi all,

Can I use my vacation leaves to reduce my notice period?

Thanks in advance!

I'm looking for a job... Please help...

Received offer from Capgemini with approx 45% hike as Team Manager (C1), my current designation is AM here at TCS, is it good to accept the offer? All suggestions are welcome ...

Can anyone refer me for java developer role 3.11 yrs exp

I bombed a question in my interview! Feeling horrid

How do you handle revisions at a company?

EY TTT exit opportunities

Coffee pot not working on an AM flight, should be ~10k miles right?

How does one share a Delta drink voucher? Can you just take a screenshot?

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

Just booked flight to Hong Kong. Best SPG/Marriott to book on points? Trying to find proximity to good nightlife, restaurants, and public transportation. (Cont.)

Got targeted for Amex platinum 100k. Is it worth it? Is there a higher targeted offer?
Considering doing it since no more personal card for BCG expenses. Also have CSR fwiw.

For Delta status challenge, do MQDs and MQMs need to be earned after the challenge starts, or do MQD/Ms I’ve earned before the challenge count?

One of the best things about COVID lockdown: The pause on “how many points?” posts in this bowl.

SYW is either dead or caps out at $80

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?

I made a reservation for my family at JW Marriott in India and they found someone dirty clothes and underwear near lamp in the room, the Marriott people came and cleaned the room and offered free dinner
I feel really terrified where on their website they say we clean do well and this happened with COVID going on. Should they compensate me with points?

What are some perks of the Ritz?? I’m staying here for the next few weeks but I don’t get the hype

Any star alliance status match delta platinum?

Whose got the best amex referral bonus to offer? Looking to apply for gold, but maybe platinum.

Chase Sapphire Reserve is not able to book a ticket for me on Air India because the flight is not showing up on their system. The flights shows up everywhere else including on Expedia, which powers Chase’s portal. Anyone had similar experience?

Best cash-equivalent conversion of UA miles, Marriott/Hilton/Hyatt points?

I’m personally a no frills traveler (hostels, economy etc) and have way too many of each...

Things I love: Seeing all the other consultants head to the back while I’m in first. Things I don’t love, hitting Platinum in June.

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

American Airline q - if I have Gold status and an American Airlines credit card - does that mean I get two free checked bags or one

Is it worth it to get the Amex platinum for a year for the large bonus offer if the intention is to possibly cancel it at the end of the year rather than downgrade?

My niece is getting in on the points game. Aside from TPG where should I send her to self educate? Any card recommendations? Her hubby is military so they won’t have to pay fees on most cards. Thanks!