How dumb would it be to use my Hilton points on an Amazon purchase? Are they significantly devalued compared to using them for a hotel room? I’ve committed to Marriott so just not sure when I’ll really need them for a Hilton room

Bahamas.. Nassau or Eleuthera Island? Have any of you guys been recently? What are must dos? Any hotel recommendations?

Anyone done yacht week Croatia? And if so, how much $$ would you recommend budgeting for the trip?

Any folks at MMB/T2 in St. Louis open to connect? Are there many local projects or do you travel most of the time?

Anyone know of a fast track program for status on American Airlines or is it just the challenge you have to pay for?

I quit my old job but am working PT for them till they find a replacement. Apparently they could not get a refund on a flight they booked me and my manager is asking if (not me, but I can see it in Teams) I can reimburse for the ticket. It’s $800, anyone know if this is legal?

Anyone faced this? Otherwise i needto travel to office currently i am in my hometown.

I joined cg 2 week back, laptop delivered last week and working fine. today morning showing incorrect pin when tried login in bitlocker, i casually long press the Powerbutton after that any screen not coming up only keyboard and power led blinking

Please suggest anything, i want to avoid going to office

Has anyone tried to sell miles or points through one a site. I have a family member looking to do it and I had never looked into. Any experiences? Pros cons

I am currently showing 800 days and 9 years elite. Anyone know if this year is included in that if I have 50 nights? Right on the border for lifetime platinum premier elite and I want it!!!

🚨 Arriving home to Ohare and was approached by a guy offering taxi rides and handing out business cards in terminal 3 baggage claim. DO NOT ACCEPT RIDES FROM PEOPLE OFFERING THEM!!! Whether they ‘can do cash or card,’ don’t buy it - they’ve got you once you’re in the car. Told airport emergency hotline and they are investigating.

Stay safe and don’t get got!!

When you look at all these stupid ideas trying ICO, it definitely feels like dot com bubble 2 is approaching. I still think a bulk of investment is going to more legit ideas, but a lot of alt coins are gaining higher valuations. When do you think we will hit the burst? End of 2018?

Can alt coins be purchased using litecoin? If yes, then please suggest a platform

Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

FYI If your name doesn’t match exactly you can’t combine.

And when I called SPG they said the account maintenance wasn’t ready so to call back

Bonvoy-ers: anyone else get assigned a new ambassador today?

Is taking the bus to work as convenient as taking the tube? Thinking of getting a place that by bus has a lesser commute than train but worried about traffic, frequency, etc. of the bus. Basically 20 mins bus vs 27 mins tube? Thanks!

In the UK what rewards credit card is best for relatively frequent travelers? Amex platinum / BA premium / something else?

Whats’s the ideal CV length for UK mid-level roles (4-5 YoE) to engage recruiters?

Is 1 page containing punchy & concise XYZ points preferred in the UK over 2 pages inc. a bit more details of projects/ tasks?

That feeling when you’ve swiped your unlimited monthly metro card and it ends up being a busy month where you use public transit almost every day 😀

Has anyone else hit the airplane mode button on their laptop when they get asked a hard question by the client they simply cannot answer. Hoping someone else will answer while I get "reconnected".

I’m not from an English speaking country but I am watching a tv show and businessmen walk into a room and instead of greeting eachother, everyone says each person’s first name in lieu of hi, however in my experience working in the states, I haven’t seen anyone do this, it’s always hi or good afternoon or some other greeting first THEN they say their first name. is it also appropriate to omit the greeting?

Do you guys respond to emails and phone calls over the weekend or have you been able to put boundaries in place wit your boss?

Hi everyone,

Software test automation engineer 4.5 yoe

I have got 2 offers -
Emerson export engineering - 15L fixed + 1.6 variable
Wolters Kluwer - 15L fixed + 10% bonus + 1L joining bonus

Which one is better and which should i join. Emerson is calling to office from 1st days and wolters kluwer have agreed for few months of work from home.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Feeling super motivated to get to that Crazy Rich Asian level... You with me??

What is the average sign-on bonus for an M1 at Big 4?

Need 11 likes to unlock features

This is my first post being a PRO member! :D

Would you take a freelance gig that would be a promotion (with potential to join full time) with a smaller company whose values you really agree with, OR a full-time offer for a lateral move with a larger company with teammates you know and trust? Of course factoring in all the nuances of covid. TIA!

Is the only way to find out your case tracking number through the physical receipt notice?

Turning 28 and hit $300K NW today. Never formally FIRE’d but want to set out a plan for here onwards. What’s some good material / easy reading to start with?

401k Roth or traditional 401k?

Hi fam! Is it true that companies can withdraw your approved Perm/I -140 application if you leave the company within 6 months? Or what does that timeline look like?

What’s a profound way to start a business? The desire to make social and economic impact? Or personal wealth? What should be the main driving factor? I’m curious what your guys’ thoughts and opinions are on this. Feel free to drop a comment :)

Anyone know of a good cross-border US/UK financial fiduciary?

What credit cards does everyone use to maximize rewards points? What bank accounts to maximize sign up bonuses?

Can I use my wageworks card to Uber? Other ways to use it? Consequences for using it incorrectly?

Has anyone used Datawatchs Monarch 14? Looks promising and an easy substitute for SQL.

Thoughts on the applications?

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

And the number one kool aid email of the year goes to *drumroll*






Tim Ryan!

How I match my airline statuses? Do I have to do a challenge every time?

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

Does anyone from EY have insight on layoffs? I'm seeing horror stories from other firms but haven't heard anything about EY layoffs. (Manager, FSO-Advisory-Risk)

Funding was cut but unsure how it will affect the team. Rumor has it that 2/3 will be off by the end of 1/17. 1 mgr says to start looking for new projects and 1 said to stop looking. What do I do?

Does D publish separation rates at different levels? I'm wondering what % of SCs become mgr vs leave voluntarily vs are let go/laid off. I wonder if this number is the same between fed and commercial.

Deloitte people. I confirm layoffs of 4 ranked individuals and this year it's been hard rankings. Many 3s forced into 4. I was on the calls. Beware. Not trying to scare. Sharing facts.

*I’m going to super productive for the next hour & get all this stuff out* 10 minutes later: FAAACK THIS LAPTOP WHY DOES IT KEEP FREEZING

What’s the benefit of being a manager apart from the bumped up pay?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

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?

What book have you read that was helpful for your career and/or that you would recommend? Could be a technical book, management, etc. For me, it’s a book I read a few years ago: The Phoenix Project. I never thought I would read and like a novel about DevOps but I recommend it to all my managers.

How is EY’s Healthcare Performance Improvement Practice? Any insights into culture, pipeline, types of projects?

I’m so depressed, have been for years, and don’t see it getting better. I’ve tried everything from therapy, exercise, psychiatry, journaling, self help books, healthy diet, etc. what else is there?

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty