I randomly got upgraded to first class on Alaska Airlines today...I don’t even have status. How did this happen and how do I get it again lol

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?

Is it safe to visit Kerala during Christmas & New Years this time? I read a few posts on some commotion and worries me about visiting with family.Wasn’t Kerala safest place to travel once upon a time?

Does someone with a Lufthansa account mind checking for me how many miles I would need for a 1 way business class ticket from HKG to ORD on 7/28?

I would check myself but they require 7,000 miles.

Thank you so much!!!!!

Recommendations for an Alps ski resort between Zurich and Munich by car (Switz, Austria, Germany)? There are so many but looking for a developed village with lodging options and good lifts. Any faves?

You’re on an 8 hour flight (full flight) and the person next to you REEKS of BO. Like, REEKS. So bad that I started wheezing. What would you do?

CSR - trip cancelation insurance claim has been filed. They came back asking for letterheads for any refunds. I booked travel via Expedia.. the reservations says no refunds. How do I go about it now?

Looking to book two Iberia tickets using avios NYC to MAD business class in March but can't seem to find availability - can anyone help?

Staying downtown Columbus Hilton for my wife’s job conference and we have to use valet parking since I need to use my car to go to work every day. $40 a day, how much do I tip and is it when I drop my car off and when they bring it to me in the morning?

FYI - Just went on the Marriott website and selected the option to combine both spg and Marriott accounts. All stays and details updated. Past history to be updated in 48 hours. Get it done folks!!

5 days to spend in Greece on honeymoon. Is all 5 in Santorini too much? Didn't think much of Athens when there and don't want to island hop if it's all generally the same.

Doing an India trip next year. Thoughts on spending 2/3 days in Jaipur? Too much? Any tips? TIA

Traveling as Turban wearing Sikh

Are lounges truly worth it if you're not doing a serious long-haul trip? What about the difference between flying business and flying first class

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

Where to stay in NYC for New Year’s Eve? Boroughs you’d recommend? Best restaurants/nightlife? From the PNW and planning a trip with my partner to ring in the new year!

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!

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?

Do you have a weekend getaway?

Anyone here has had a recent experience getting an H1B interview at the Embassy in Costa Rica? How long did it take to get the passport back? Anything else I should know? Thank you!

Is it misleading to just look at Total Compensation from a $ dollar value/ Total Compensation seems to be much more subjective than base salary in terms of its value. Some factors might be:

RSUs granted on dollar value or by # of shares & stock price trends
Vesting schedule
strike price on ISOs & delta between strike price and real market value

For instance, most of value in Amazon's comp seems to be granted in years 3 & 4, but it's well known that most people last only 2 years max there.

I completed 4 years in JPMC , every year I got double digit hikes >12%, and bonuses >3 lakh and increasing . last year I got promoted to 602 with bonus >5 lakh, I am getting interesting offers outside should I stay or leave ? Also, I need 11+ likes to unlock my dm . Please like 🙏

Hi Guyz, Need advice

I have expertise in Mobile application
development.
I know android ,flutter and react native.
But as I am progressing in my career I get
to know I love doing coding for business
logic rather then Ul part.

So I am planning to learn any backend
technology as well. I am thinking to start
learning nodejs. I just know Javascript
and totally freshie in backend.
Is it good idea to learn any backend.
technology and what technology I should
go for nodejs, dot net or anything else.

Hi Guys
I will be joining IBM next week in Bangalore ( physical onboarding ) and my hometown is in West bengal , My father is having health problems , mother won't be able to handle everything and no such person we can rely on . Also I am getting married in January . Hence If i stay in Bangalore there will be no one to take responsibility for my marriage prep also . If i convey to my ibm manager will they consider for 4months of WFH?Any documents may have to show?
Need your suggestion please

Is the 2018 Macan turbo w perf. Pkg the best Macan ever made?

Only for men:

How do you deal with a best friend breakup?

I know friendship breakups between men are not talked about openly, but I had to.

Best friend was a Male too

Guys, ditch your briefs and trunks.

Switch to boxer briefs. They're the best.

Someone recommended me them 2 days back and I wonder why did I not know about this since past 7-8 years.

Thank me later 😂😂

⚠ OFF TOPIC ⚠
GYM 🦈 please suggest diet chart for fat loss (vegetarian) & (office going)

1. How can I build 6 pack abs on vegetarian diet and I'm not interested to take creatine or any cutting steroids. How much time will it take.

2. How much weight should I lift and how to improve weights in gym for weight training.

6 feet height
80kg weight
22% body fat
4 months gym

I am feeling like going for Pee again and again... Is it sign of Sugar...

Need help in preparing for Meta. Any help from people who are already a part of the organisation or who has given an intrrview is appreciated. Thanks.

I have client round on friday.. So anyone please help what kind of questions they can ask in client round..? Automation testing using selenium and 6 yoe

What are the key differences in an account management role between PR firms and traditional ad agencies? Are there any major skills someone would need to build when transitioning to ad land? Or is a lot of it transferable?

What is the average salary for Clinical Research Associate I?

Is Air India giving refunds on flight cancellation. Till what date can you reschedule flight that got cancelled due to covid? (getting different answers from different sources?

Hi sharks,

Which industry you guys think is best to catch on while one can for the next revolution in job market.?

#futurejobs #nextjob

Roth vs Traditional 401k, thoughts?

Are there any companies/industries that offer MBA tuition reimbursement post-MBA if you did not work for the company pre-MBA?

Is California State University Northridge good for Ms in cs?

Why is dating here so hard… -.- or maybe it’s just me RIP

Hello,

Can anyone refer me for SAP CPI Developer role in bosch.
YOE 3.9
Applied through linkedin which directed to some 3rd party site,
but no response

Anyone have United GPUs to offload? Looking to purchase two.

Help I am starting a travel project soon. What should I sign up for? What airline and hotel should I book?

Buying a Cathay Pacific Economy flight, am AA Platinum, can I use AA miles to upgrade my CX flight?

Is there a United status challenge?

Worth getting the SPG card for 30k points ($3k spend in 3 months) or hold off until that goes up to 35-40k (will it?)

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 are so many moving from CSR to CSP. I get that the fee is significantly higher for the former, but how are benefits better for the latter?

Found a bed bug in a Radisson Red in Campinas Brazil, how many points?

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

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?

Having trouble opening a new bank acc (eg Marcus by GS, Ally) as I‘ve only been in US for a few months and have no credit history. Any international fish have tips to circumvent?

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

Traveling to DC for 4 days. Looking for Marriott with parking and maybe concierge lounge functioning. Anyone use a Marriott recently they can recommend?
Open to other suggestions too. Thanks

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

Best non-travel credit cards? I have Chase Marriott and SW but looking at best value cards during Covid. Esp Amexes. TIA!!!

About to start traveling and would like to build up points with an airline....who would you suggest between delta & AA?

Has any one worked as analyst at P&G before, just was wondering how is the work load?

Looking to buy 40,000 Marriott points. Happy to pay $200!. Let me know your offers!