Looking to get 80K united points to book a flight. I’m a delta flyer and don’t have that many points. What’s the best way to get them?

H1b fish who were terminated by your former employers, did your employers offer flight ticket back to your home country?
My firm gave me $700 which is not enough to book a one way ticket in current Covid condition. I was wondering how i can negotiate higher amount. Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!

How many spark points have you got since the initiative began. I've received about 2200 spark points till date.

Monday Status Report: Flight upgraded to first ✅. Aforementioned flight delayed 1.5 hours ❌. Partner canceled 6pm meeting ✅. Hotel upgraded to a suite at the Ritz ✅✅. Not bad for a Monday, not bad....

Planning early June honeymoon with ~350k Marriott Bonvoy points - we’re looking at either Europe or Asia as potential locations - any recommendations for hotels? I.e. W Maldives, Marriott Momi Fiji..

What pain points are folks experiencing in the digital media space? Most of what I am hearing is related to audience targeting (privacy issues) and conversion measurement (specifically attributing advertising to brick-and-mortar bottom line). Curious if “the bowl” has any thing else that comes to mind?

Looking to get Lasik in 2018. Recommended practices and pricing data points please!

Hi Fishes,

My wife is getting transferred to California from India and she is offered 143k.

How much she can get after tax deduction and all? How much she can save after all the expenses?

She is insisting that I travel with her and get the job in the US. I'm a software developer having 4.1 YOE. How much can I get in the US? Is it worth traveling with her?

Any information would be helpful, Thanks in advance...

Best alternative to Hilton loyalty? And will they match my status? Getting fed up with Hilton's poor customer service.

Hello Team,

GBT team inform to submit the card details for travel and hotel booking. When I am trying to submit the details getting some issue like enter your RSA securid passcode as well as help me how I can login into concure application.

China southern business class. Anyone have experience?

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

As things start to open up fully, some of my institutional clients are sending notices that we are expected to do X activity over zoom from here on out (things we used to do in person). Clearly it’s a cost cutting measure. Anyone else feel like filing for telephonic appearance so the insurance company can save a buck isn’t going to sit well with judges who prefer in person attendance? I hope they deny all of them so my billables don’t suffer. Less travel = more desk bs I have to do to hit quota

How is the FDD presence for BDO/GT/RSM FDD in the South/Southwest? How is the workload and compensation compared to the Big 4?
Have heard that the mid-tier you get more exposure to the entire deal process, is this true as well? Any insight is appreciated.

Currently asking around for others that work in the hospitality industry specifically banquets or banquet serving what is the tip pool break down at your hotel servers,captain, houseman, house percentage do you think your paid fairly from the tip pool?

Recommendations for bachelor party destinations aside from Costa Rica and Mexico City. Preferably under 5 hour flight time from Atlanta outside the US.

Hey all! Need a couple book recs for an upcoming beach trip.

Looking for a great non-fiction, relating to travel or world history (not just one moment in time). Could also be about the marketing world or memoirs of a business leader kinda thing.

Fiction wise I also like fantasy, paranormal, and romance. Some fave book series are the Black Gryphon from Mercedes Lackey, Game of Thrones, and From Jamaica Lane series. Similar books?

Anyone have any car rental hacks to get something other than a compact to show as a compact on the receipt? Traveling on federally reimbursable funds, so need to show a compact car. But hoping to get something nicer but not get flagged by the Bean Counters. Thanks!

Absolutely. Businesses can be ethical by treating people the way they’d want to be treated. 3 ways Airbnb can do this: Aggressively fight fraudulent listers, let Airbnb members control their data (allow data requests/permissioning/deletion from any state or country), and oh - make it easy for people to get their money back if their travel was affected by covid-19. How not to be ethical: marketing ethics vs living them.

What’s the best points system for people traveling in Canada? So far I only use Bonvoy and Aeroplan.

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?

Hi,
What kind yearly hike can be expected in TCS by lateral hires?? Would be great if some one can give a band wise estimate.
Also is the hike amount added to fixed components like basic and hra... or only in mva or qva components??
Appreciate your responses.

I want to become an art director with zero design skills. I’m going to have someone else comp everything up for me. The ideas might be solid. Who wants to hire me?

Hi, I have 2.5 years of Experience in big data.
How much can I expect for Azure data engineer role.
And do they consider current CTC or that's irrelevant?

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

So over being analyzed head to toe by women at work while they are speaking to me, at least be more discreet about it

Anyone who left pwc before, please advice. If I leave pwc without using my vacation, will they pay me my remaining vacation days? Or should I just use it all? I haven't used a single day this year.😞

I got an offer from Capgemini.I'm looking for a permemant remote option.I have had a discussion with HR.They replied like you can request this with respective manager.would they consider my request if associates been called?

Hello,
I hope everyone is having a great week.

I am working as Tableau/ Qlik administrator in london, UK from past 3 years on ICT visa with total 9 years of experience.

Visa sponsorship is required.

Any references will be greatly appreciated 😀

I feel like I die a little inside every time someone cites Wikipedia instead of actual research

What are the biggests costs involved in starting a veterinary office?

Hi fishes,

I got a offer of 26lpa(23.5 fixed and 2.5 variable) from genpact and 21 lpa (20 fixed , 1 joining) from epam, not sure which one should I join. Please if someone can advice me which i should join keeping ressession in mind. Thanks in advance@

If you’re looking for a full-time entry level position or higher (tech, consulting, business), with flexible remote/hybrid work, PM me (:

Can anyone help me with a referral at ZS??

I started a new job a couple months ago and am not happy. As I’m trying to get clear about what I want I’ve realized my happiest place is brand positioning / voice definition work. Is that still a thing primarily handled by big, coastal agencies? Any tips on how to find brand-centric roles like that?

Happy to refer to Deloitte UK.

Best SPG property to stay in London?

Switching jobs soon and will have a couple weeks at the end of November/start of December before the new job starts. Does anyone have any recommendations on a quick trip. I’m based in Chicago. Prefer international, since I’ve traveled to most places in the US. Thank you!

NYE in NYC and not trying to do Times Square or get crazy smashed. Doing the trip with my SO. Any suggestions?

Would love New Years recommendations within a 90 minute flight from Malaga, Spain. Leaning towards ski towns but open to other suggestions. Anyone have any recs? Thanks!

Best hotel in Phoenix? Prefer Marriott but open to others if it’s a great spot.

Any slim v-neck undershirt recommendations?

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

Headed to Greece for a week. Athens > Crete > Mykonos > Santorini. Any recommendations on what to pack/ bring (female)?

Going to Key West in a few weeks - any recommendations? Have a reservation at Latitudes already and day trip to Dry Tortugas planned

Any Hilton recs in Charleston?

Can’t decide between Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city for 5 days in Vietnam. Also is it necessary to join a tour group? Thoughts?

Hi 🐠 Best hotel in Mykonos and Santorini for honeymoon?

Have a DELTA companion certificate that is expiring Jan 31, 2023. Fully transferable. Planned to use it in Dec for Christmas but can no longer travel. DM if interested, thank you.

Looking for recommendations for Cyprus. Best areas to stay and visit for remote working for an extended period. Interested in insights on lifestyle there. Thanks!

Anyone have first hand experience with travel medical insurance? Looking to purchase for a short trip but finding so many mixed reviews from people that have had to actually try and use it. Appreciate any recommendations!

How do upgrades to nicer rooms work for Marriott?

Going to Minnesota for a few days in October. Any recommendations for must see/do’s while there?

Recommendations for an Orlando hotel? Family wants to stay off site for Disney

Taking 8 days off in DC/Jan (over New Years). I want to do some hiking, but not sure where I want to go. Based out of DC. Any recs?

Does google flights increase the price on repeat searches if you don’t book the flight right away?