It's official. Marriott and SPG merger off!

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

Just found out we have a death in the family and will need to travel cross country for the funeral. I’m on day 4 of clomid for IUI and worried we’re going to have to miss our window for the month. Is it just what it is, or has anyone dealt with travel issues during IUI?

What are your top Excel ninja tricks? Ones that few people know...

The longer I do this job, the more I want to accept a tech job... no travel, same / better pay, no annoying clients...

Guys please suggest any good hotel(no need hifi, just for night stay) to stay in kharadi, Pune or near by.
I have 2 days working office in a week. Need for 2-3 days only.
If you have any idea please suggest.

I have an offer and want to negotiate

1. London base salary but I have to absorb all the expenses (train + stay)
I am thinking to negotiate to

2. home base salary and have my expenses paid for

I know that's depends on the amount I have to travel (and potentially stay) but at the moment this is unknown. Past 8 months was just twice a month + 2 nights stay.

The only thing I know is it won't be every week, the return trian ticket is about £80-100, depends I could plan ahead.

Have an amount of Marriott points I would would like to use to buy United miles.

Any advice on carrying out this transaction?

Anyone ever stayed at Westin Tokyo? Is the concierge lounge any good?

I recently accepted an offer and have onboarding coming up. Any idea how busy I’ll be in the evenings for those couple of days? The calendar invite only goes until 4pm but I wasn’t sure if there’s any additional events that go on. My fiancé wants to travel with me so we can spend some time in the city where I’m onboarding, but not sure if I’ll be busy the entire time or not.

Staying at the Ritz and STR in the Maldives so expecting good service and reading mixed things about tipping. I usually don’t tip much at hotels (never really thought about it) but what do people do? Is there an expectation and would the amount be based on like room rate or just a flat daily per day?

I’m generally not a beggar but figured it was worth a shot: Does anyone have two United Club passes that are going to expire soon and you’re willing to share?

Out of curiosity, if I had a secret clearance but left my previous firm and my new firm does not do any form of public consulting therefore does not utilize my secret clearance, and I am planning to travel abroad; who do I notify? How do I notify them? Any form of help would be greatly appreciated!

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

Looking for referrals for a Technical Sales Executive position that is Remote (USA), possibly in the industrial sector. Last year I made $109k at AT&T so I'm hoping to at least stay in the same ball park but want a change. I have lots of experience selling IT/telecom, but I also have a Mechanical Engineering background so I'm a good fit for a wide range of technical sales. I have been thinking a role in the industrial sector with a longer sales cycle may be a good fit, can travel up to 25%

Anyone flown Copa Airlines Economy? Considering booking some personal travel on it using miles and wanted to see if it’s any good

Leisure travel is still a bit out of my budget, but I’ve gotten a lot of points from referring friends to my travel credit card by making a post on Facebook. That feels like a once and done opportunity. Does anyone here have tips on getting large amounts of credit card points to use for travel?

Hello amazing people. I currently work in CA as a HH RN and planning on relocating to MI in couple months.
I’m not sure about the most efficient way to proceed. Is it best to start as a travel HH RN? Do I apply directly with an agency that offers relocation benefits?….I have over 15 YOE, what’s the pay like in MI?
Thank you all for your help!

How is the onsite opportunities in the coforge..?

HR called me and said this position is for onsite once the border gates are open...? Can i believe HR words..?
I am interested in Onsite opportunities.

I have to keep so much systematized and scheduled for my job and organizationally I'm a mess. Does anyone have a fool-proof, ADHD-proof system for office and online organization? My life feels like a browser with 20 tabs open right now and I am losing it.

Sometime I feel so dumb figuring out everything... in the start of new project... 😢 .. is that just me or all staff 1s feel the same??

Does an associate 3 at PwC make the same as a senior at other places relative to market and service line?

Leaving Big 4 after one year, is it a mistake? There is a local firm that focuses on SOX Optimization and Model Validation reports, and it seems like that work would be much more fulfilling than audit

Trying to think of a gift to get my 2 staff for the holidays. Nothing crazy just want to boost morale. Any ideas? Something you received in the past that you enjoyed? Thanks in advance!

Is it a red flag when a recruiter talks about unrealistic benefits like getting a chance to fly to another state just to visit the client HQ all expense-free? Or is it really a thing? Let me know if you have experience like this.

Holiday gifts for your study group? Yay or nay? In an Exec program if that helps.

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

Why do guys don't ask girls on dates anymore? I know this guy likes me, he already told me friends so but hasn't acted or done anything in respect to us hanging out alone, such as get food

Anyone ever stayed at Westin Tokyo? Is the concierge lounge any good?

How is Austrian Air and Air Canada? Solid airlines for economy seats?

Are most companies paying for you to learn new skills? When acquiring new skills are you mostly self taught? What are your best go to sites for learning animation or video skills? Trying to gauge the norm on expectations for new hires who need to know everything from print, web, video, social and animation. Can you do it all?

Is secondment provided to newly hired managers?

I live in metro Atlanta. I’m looking to move to a space that has a more suburban feel, but is still close enough to the city to not hamper my social life. I like going to the party - not constantly living in it. Any suggestions? Currently renting, but open to buying in the next three years.

Anyone gone through Amazon AWS’ military apprenticeship?

Appearing for service cloud exam soon. Any question dumps that you would suggest ?

What are the work hours like for EY infrastructure advisors (part of SaT)?

Just went under contract on a place and need renovations. What steps can I take to accelerate the renovation prior to closing?

Friend’s company wants to fly them out for 2 weeks for a project without paying for their flight home during the weekend in between. This is ridiculous, right? I feel like this is absurdly unreasonable, esp given the additional hotel stays would add up to a similar cost of another round trip flight anyway

Does Deloitte official can get paternity leave in his 1st year ? If yes, for how many weeks he is eligible ?

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

Anyone have any recommendations for HR certificates that are worthwhile?

A friend who’s degree is in polisci is trying to move into the hr space, either in L&D or culture/employee engagement. Initially was hoping to use transferable skills to get a job in that field - but all the descriptions ask about HR experience and not as much seems to be biting.

How do you know which exit opps are best for you? I know what industry I’d like to go to, but job role? No idea… seems so specific. How do you decide?

Any tips to improve my consulting math? Is there a site or a course that I can take? I feel like I am not quick enough.

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

What are some of the perks you get as a SC @EY or @D? Work phone, food vouchers, gifts, cringe benefits from SM/Ps etc..

Asking for a friend who's is deciding between these two companies and coming from industry!

Whats the difference between a Partner and Leader at EY?

Unconfirmed layoffs in PwC SAP? Does anybody know?

If you see several ways to improve a Team when you join, should you 1) Do it slowly over a free months so it doesn’t look like you did really good in the beginning then stopped 2) Wait until you are more involved so people don’t think you just joined and can do all these changes

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

Want to warn stakeholders that their hostile, posturing emails with our main client CC'd is only going to backfire (main client ❤️ us). emails will no joke prob get some of them fired. #restructuring

Men, what’s a good work winter coat/jacket/parka company? Looking to stay under $500.

Is anyone available to give a referral to Bain, BCG, EY, or Oliver Wyman for an associate consulting position? Pls DM your email and I will send my resume (and cover letter if needed) over! Thank you so much!!