I canceled my Amex paid membership as we aren’t traveling for work yet. Have 100k points to redeem in 2 days. Don’t want to waste it on target or Walmart gift cards as they have terrible conversion rate. Any suggestions? May be transfer to Emirates points as I will travel to Dubai in a year?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I would open an Amex Everyday card with no annual fee, get a sign on bonus, and keep your points.

like

I recently got the Amex Blue Cash Everyday card. No fees. $150 bonus if you spend $1k within 6 months. And up to $200 back if you spend $1k on Amazon within 3 months (read the T&C for what is allowed)

Many times amazon has offers (e.g. 20% off) if bought using amex points

like

I moved mine to Delta as travel points

Why not move them to aeroplan? I did that couple years ago don’t know if that’s still an option today

Get the blue cash preferred card and transfer points

Related Posts

I look at this bowl- half of the issues here are visa related... I am 2nd gen desi and citizen by birth. Will it be considered +ve/-ve to talk about my this credential when dating desi girls? Punjabi desi here M 26. My favorites are those in research/teaching profession.

like

I am hesitating to take lead role. But for my experience (8 YOE) I will have to take up that role at least in my next switch.

Could you please suggest me how can I come out of this fear. I am afraid of taking lead role because of below things.

1. Taking ownership for entire team deliverables.
2. Had to attend every requirement call and as well as technical review calls. (When BA is not good, need to provide acceptance criteria points).
3. Providing and justifying resource/work estimates.

like

Would you ever work in a hotel? I've heard some weird stories but being a tourism graduate, I know that this will bring me some great opportunities in the future.

like

When you travel in what states do you find consumer-friendly tobacco taxes?

Can anyone offer advice , possible job openings for an individual that is in the last semester of earning certification after student teaching hours are acquired? This individual has been working/ cos chi big in the school system for over 12 years… experience with autistic students , middle school , students spending time in the alternative setting… pending masters degree in secondary education… coursework completed (with exception of student teaching)… also enrolled in an alt/cert. master

like

I'm working on a Fintech startup related to commercial banking pricing. We would like to do some "expert interviews" with current RMs (we would compensate your time.) We want to better understand the friction points when it comes to price C&I or CRE loans. Please DM me if you are interested.

We are not looking for any private information, but more anecdotal evidence of issues that can be improved.

like

Can you get back Virgin Atlantic miles spent on booking a reward delta international flight if you cancel the flight due to coronavirus?

like

Best SPG in Memphis? Going to wedding at the Peabody in the fall and looking to use points. Any ideas?

like

new to investing. have done some research - reading blogs and a few books on investing. I still have the question of do individuals that take the index fund route… do you all purchase the same funds for different accounts? Example, would you invest in VTSAX across a brokerage and roth account, or would you take a different approach for each account?

like

Opinions on Clyde & Co? Bonus points for Miami office. Looking for info on WLB, autonomy with work, level of difficulty billing enough for bonuses, general satisfaction, any interesting or unique selling points, etc. Thanks in advance!

like

Has anyone here ever accidentally walked in on a hotel guest? Oops...

like

Were any Big 4 companies directly involved in the ‘08 financial crisis?

Hi folks,
Quite new to this. I’ll be moving to Dubai in a month and I got to know that my education documents need to be attested before the company can apply for visa. I’ve been trying to get hold of this as information is not consistent. Do I need to have MOFA Attestation in addition to the UAE Embassy Attestation from home country or will that be managed by the company in UAE itself?

like

Could any marriott employee share a friend and family form? I'll return the favor :)

Hi everyone,
I gave interview for EY for performance test engineer and scored good points in technical round. Now my HR discussion is pending since last 15 days. Any idea how long will it take to get this done along with the offer letter as today 22 nd July is my last working day in current company. Should i wait for the offer letter or join other company from which I am holding offer letter right now?

MOSS ADAMS SoCal (Irvine, San Diego, LA) BRS people can you please provide some insight? I spoke to an experienced hire recruiter today and he said the company is moving to a hybrid model to include more in-person time between clients and staff. How often are you traveling to client sites and the office? is it as much as audit 2-3 weeks living in a hotel or sitting in the client's office? or maybe once a month? or are you working mostly remote? Thank you.

Working on a finance blog with my father in law, who did 30 years in banking. The idea is to help people understand how the industry works, what happens to their money after they deposit it, etc...

like

Hello everyone! Due to visa issues I will transfer from the US to another Bain office and was considering Dubai. How is WLB (amount of hours)? How flexible is the expense policy? Is it actually fun to be there? Thanks in advance!

More Posts

So I’m in people ops (for lack of a better term) at a national nonprofit for 3 years now and I am *struggling* to pivot into more traditional HR roles and people ops positions outside of the nonprofit space. Has anyone here successfully made that pivot? What did you find most helpful?

like

Hiring senior backend developers with 5-15yrs experience in c #,.net,data structures, algorithms @Mediakind

like

Hey desi peeps! I just moved to San Francisco (M 26). I work at Deloitte as a Salesforce Consultant and love watching baseball. Yep that’s it. That’s all of my personality! Just kidding! Anyway, anyone in the city that wanna grab drinks? Don’t know anyone here! :)

like

Hi Team,

TCS has released the offer letter for me & my doj is on 30th Jan which I chose. My current employer is ready to release me early and my lwd is 30th November.

I am confused whether I should join on 30th Jan or I should talk to HR for early joining. Also, there are rumours that Indian MNCs are cancelling offer letters due to recession and hence I am scared as I don't have any other offer in hand

What's the truth 🤔

like

When did you start going gray? I’m almost 31 and have found a few grays in the middle of my head. I have dark hair. Thinking of just letting it be as it will make me look older? I have a young face

like

Nice repetitive bullet here in my McKinsey referral job description. Whats the clear takeaway here???

Post Photo
funnylike

Fishes who did consulting before moving to the region. How do you compare your consulting experience at previous place versus in the ME?

like

How long does it take for IBM to send offer letter? I have been selected in the technical rounds and the financials have been agreed upon too. I then had to complete Cognify test which I did last friday. Still have no communication from the HR. This is my first job change after campus, so I'm really anxious. I would appreciate you advice. Thanks

DM if anyone interested

Post Photo
like

Recommendation for best marriage counselors in Toronto area !

Has anyone here worked at KKR or Blackstone? What has your experience been like? Asking for a friend.

like

I have a partner interview for life sciences senior consulting position at Deloitte. What types of questions can I expect to be asked for this role?

like

Hello Fishes,
Looking for some help please... wanted to knw with IIM is the best for PG in HR... I have completed my BA and MBA(distance) looking for further certifications. Thankyou for ur help!!😀
P.s I have 12yrs of experience in Recruitment

like

Dear All,
I'm looking for job opportunity as system administrator. I'm any opportunity please let me know. Thankyou
YOE: 6.5

like

What’s the salary range at PwC for senior consultant and manager?

like

Someone explain why polygon is doing so well please

like

I want to brag on my kid, but I don’t want to embarrass him, so I’m doing it here. My college sophomore found out today that he ended up with a B in his accounting class - which is remarkable, given that he received a 50 on his first exam and a 70 on his second. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him work this hard - and I couldn’t be more proud. The grades that come easily don’t impress me nearly as much as the ones that are hard fought.

likeupliftingfunny

Currently, onboarding at HCL is conducted offline or remote(online) ?

like

I'm interested in the minimalist lifestyle and want to renew my wardrobe. I own tons of clothes, some are worn only once, so it'll be difficult to get rid of them. Any tips on how to make this move?

like

Additional Posts in Desi Consultants

I look at this bowl- half of the issues here are visa related... I am 2nd gen desi and citizen by birth. Will it be considered +ve/-ve to talk about my this credential when dating desi girls? Punjabi desi here M 26. My favorites are those in research/teaching profession.

Those who are traveling to India soon, how worried are you about the Omicron craziness?

likehelpful

Nov/ Dec Mumbai Dropbox experiences for renewal stamping ? I have mine on 4 dec and nervous AF!

likeuplifting

Sorry, a visa question: Do you know if the H4 EAD process is confirmed to shut down? My lawyer at PwC said that it’s 100% confirmed by USCIS that it will be shut down soon.

like

Desi Fam- any nice comedy web shows or movies suggestions in Hindi?

like

Fam, my I-140 priority date been current for a while (from prior employer). PERM has been filed and lawyers are planning to file new I-140 in premium processing and I-485 concurrently. I-140 response is expected in ~2 weeks. How soon after I-140 is filed, can I safely quit the company?

like

2nd Cousin has a Mexican boyfriend of 4 months and is 3 months pregnant - did not have conversations with her mother or her sister, close cousins before going forward. She’s feeling the lash back of a mother who’s looking to influence her decision and get an abortion before she starts this life. There are definitely some red flags with the guy with his income and that he doesn’t speak English, curious what others would do - what would your parents say? Mine would flip!

like

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi everyone!!

likeuplifting

Hi! Has anyone of you or your family member travelled to India recently and willing to share their experience? Want to know if there is a mandatory quarantine req in Delhi? Thanks!

like

Any one here traveled back from India on a greencard? What to expect at immigration? Thanks

like

Hope all the couples enjoyed their valentines, and for those single, I wish you luck in the search for a plus one for the next year.

Post Photo
like

need a desi friendly dermatologist in nyc. any suggestions ?

like

fellow Desis', how do you deal with Parents back home. I would like to care for them but without their interfering in every little detail of my life. I am gay, so I am not their ideal kid, & sense their frustration/feelings of betrayal in every conversation. But I can't stop living my life.
They get upset:
• if i don't tell them about an interview - oh you've already decided
• if I tell them about moving to a different state to be with my partner - oh you've already decided & now informing us

like

Any recommendations for books for desi parents ? Politics , economics, world order , self help

Parents disagree on how the wedding ceremony should be conducted. It’s 90% the same but where we differ parents are at a standstill. what to do?

like

Anyone has any experience to share about losing EAD while on the job? I.e. EAD expired while working and did not get renewed in time because of the current uscis snafu? (Mine expires in the coming few months and might not be extended in time). Are firms generally accommodating enough to place you on loss of pay or do they terminate your employment?

like

Anyone else’s important plans/ events got postponed/ cancelled/ disturbed for this year? Marriage/ visa/ family planning/ city-work move/ major travel plans?

like

Do your enterprise teams hire freelancers / contract workers from somewhere ? If yes from where ? I see toptal is getting very popular

like

Any recommendations on brokering app (features and fees included) for trading in India’s stock market ? What has been the experience on signing up to these from out here in US?

like

Advice for emotionally immature parents? Really tired of always being blackmailed or guilted for not agreeing with my parents for anything they want.

likehelpful

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal