Looking for a new card to expand credit limit and perks. Currently have Amex HH and Discover it card from college. I stay at Hilton 1-2 times a week for work since I drive so much. The Costco Visa is tempting but wanted a few more options. Fly ~5-10 a year for personal trips and don't have an allegiance to a specific airline (typically whichever is cheapest besides Frontier). Any suggestions are welcome

Waiting sucks. Left waiting for my h1b transfer approval...

In your opinion which is the best target fund to choose in IRA Roth?

What's the requirement to travel back to the US?

Can someone please explain the process of selling a home when you have an Islamic loan? Since it’s profit sharing i don’t fully own the home right? So if i sell it i can’t take full profits since i don’t own it outright. I’m considering Islamic financing but have so many questions about it. Can you take an equity line? Can you write off mortgage interest?

How much does Accenture pays on L1B visa at level 8 ? Lets say travelling to California.

Has anyone ever negotiated having a company pay off their student loans after a certain number of years working there?

Worked for 10.5yrs in Infy Package is 11L and now I have an offer from Enquero(Genpact) for 20L and as a counteroffer from Infy:- 40% hike + Canada visa or 70% hike

Please suggest which will be better for the long term for Testing(Automation/Manual)

PS: I have not considered a Canada visa

Might have to leave the “all things points” bowl soon if these creepy ant/roach/bug posts continue. Making me so paranoid to stay in a hotel now smh

I'm a first time home buyer and got pre qualified back in Jan. Hard pull on credit docked me a few points. I wasn't able to close and now considering another hard pull for a different mortgage company offering better rates.
I'm new to this and this may be a stupid q but I'm looking for input from the bowl on whether to do this hard pull and get pre-qualified with a few more mortgage companies. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you

How Income tax deduction is calculated in Mphasis payslip?

Is there any specific % or threshold values?

I am in a rut...I'm thinking about ending 2022 and starting 2023 on a high note. I have been thinking about taking a last-minute trip. Where would be a great place to celebrate the new year?

Bowl to discuss investment strategies, how and where to invest

I’m a US citizen and my partner is in india. We want to apply for a fiancé visa. Heard it’s better and processes faster than brining over a spouse. Curious how long it takes to process? Your experience and any recommendations for immigration lawyer to help file in the NJ area would be appreciated. TIA!

Anyone knows/ is currently working on Trump's tax return ????

Does anyone have a preferred car service company? I am looking for a service that can consistently provide traveler alerts such as when car has arrived, passenger is on board, trip competed, etc. across US cities. I have found a company that will do this when I book travel in NYC, but when my Professionals arrive in their destination cities the affiliates do not offer this same feature. Any suggestions? Thank you!

Joining Deloitte in 2weeks. What Deloitte send laptop, do they send extra monitor, keyboard and mouse? Or does it need to be purchased using $1000 productivity subsidy? And do we need to use Amex card to purchase and then reimburse?

FIRE Newbie here - wondering how everyone is retiring early (30’s 40’s 50’s) if the majority of your savings are tied up in tax preferential retirement vehicles you can’t really touch for another few decades?

If you could right now, would you buy a house in full cash or invest in the market?

Biglaw single parents? I’m a recently single parent. My ex is (almost) completely out of the picture now. Any other biglaw single parents with tips or tricks to making this work on my own?

Anyone starting at Deloitte Jan 11?!

Hi fishes!

Looking for switch, I have overall experience of more than 4 years in IT, FinTech industry combined.
I am Engineering grad in ECE, Post that I have worked in TCS for around 3 years in SAP ERP as implementation Team member.

Post my PGDM- Financial services from reputed institute and got placed in Arcesium a FinTech company providing hedge fund accounting solutions to Hedge fund managers. I am working as part of Client onboarding Team.

Have exposure to data migration, recons.

Thx

How is the number next to your fishbowl heart calculated? Mine doesn’t add up to the total reactions.. just curious

Is it mandatory to provide GMAT scores for BB banking / MBB consulting recruitment?

Anyone here from NatWest group Bangalore ? Need some advice before joining. Please let me know in comments so that I can DM you.

I'm a product manager at a small start-up with ~3 years professional experience. Been offered a VC internship, or a PM role at a post series B startup. I like the idea of VC, but the internship is at a non-prestige VC. Is it worth taking it anyway, or staying in product and switching to VC when I'm more senior?

Hello! New to Fishbowl! I am looking for a mentor. I was a stay at home mom and have decided to return to the workforce after my divorce. I am currently a TA but I desire to move into HRIS. I am currently working for a start-up e-commerce logistics company. Accepted the offer in efforts to “get my foot in the door” but I feel like I’m grossly underpaid and unfulfilled bc I didn’t know how to leverage my skills. So I’m looking for guidance on how to make this transition. Thanks in advance!

Did anyone start WFO in Hyderabad? If so what is the occupancy in your office ?

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

Anyone have tips for industry interviews for a tax role, but with folks from cross functional teams (e.g., corporate development and legal)? What kind of questions should I expect?

Which one to join GSK(X+3 bonus + 1 JB) as Data Engineer or Fujitsu consulting (x+3) fixed as System Architect??

How to check what is there in full and final settlement as they just sent the amount to my account...not any mail or anything to check.

Any advice to AE starting at new agency with OCD/controlling supervisor close in age? I leave feeling defeated and in a competition rather than on a team.

I’m a 6th grade ELA teacher. I am struggling with teaching writing. Any advice to give?

Why provide redlines against the original draft instead of the last turn when sending drafts to opposite counsel?! This profession makes no sense.

My boss is asking me to “reconsider” the way I approach a client… I am in charge of this annoying corporate maintenance thing that we do for a client (I.e., making board of directors meeting to comply with some regulatory reporting required. I always end up missing deadlines. How would you reply?

Hi Fishes,

Please advise, How is F5 Professional services in terms of Learning, WLB , Growth and Benefits?

Thanks

Hi

I got offer from IBM GBS India and ValueLabs. Both the companies are offering same package.

Valuelabs - permanent work from home with bi-annual hikes.

IBM - hybrid work mode

Tech - Automation tester with 5.5years of experience.

It will be helpful if I get a good suggestion. Thanks in advance

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

For the Spg 50 night bonus award, is the 10 suite nights or the one free night award better?

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Heads up: Hilton is giving triple points during July if you use their credit card for booking. Good opportunity to make up to 54 points per $1. Time to stack up those points! Happy monday! :D

Do you get a free checked bag on a united domestic flight if you’re Premier Silver?

Can someone rank all marriot properties for me. I don't use marriot and don't know the different between a Fairfield inn, residence inn, courtyard, etc.

Does CSR earn 3x points at bars on drinks?

Can I simply upgrade from Amex Blue Cash Preferred to Amex gold? Or would both just be open at the same time since one is technically a charge card?

New year checklist for amex plat, CSR, Delta, and AA? :)

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 am sick of seeing these SPG Marriott posts!! Can we talk about something else for a change?

What personalized SPG promos did everyone get? Got an email today, looking for a sense of what’s out there

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.)

I am short 1140 PQP short to maintain my United status. I have a Turkish airline flight booked, would this be enough to gain the needed PQP? Not sure how to check / calculate. Thanks!

Any Delta Airline status challenges for 2018?

Currently have chase sapphire but thinking of switching to Reserve. Should I?
Wife will also be authorized user, we do travel and will use this card for all our purchases

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

Likely going to miss Delta Diamond this year by about 10k miles. Anyway to pay to make up the difference?

Missing nights from the Marriott-SPG just reappeared in my account! Anyone else ?