Lyft driver delayed picking me up 30 min, resulting in me canceling my ride and asking hotel to call me a “yellow taxi” to get to the airport because it was 5am and all ubers/lyfts were 15 min. Specifically said yellow. Hotel calls me a private lux SUV and the driver got out of the car to handshake the man who called and said hi (honestly money couldve been passed). I then get hit with a $180 ride. Marriott website says taxi should be $65. Should I complain or let it go?

Best place to visit around November, preferably outside US. Looking for somewhere not too cold.

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Any recs for short term (summer) rentals in Manhattan / Brooklyn? Asking for a friend.

Good credit card to open? Thinking Amex gold - anyone have it and recommend? Or any others?

Anybody knows average processing time for Visitor visa these days for someone with no travel history? I applied for my parents but it has been 10weeks with no decision yet.

I’m an authorized user on my parent’s Citi AA Executive card to get the AA lounge access. However, they consistently go over 30% of credit usage / sometimes over credit limit (cont.)

It does feel pretty cool walking up to your driver at the airport as a person right out of college. It's the little things.

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.

Haven’t worked in about two months to take sometime to travel and focus on mental health. Starting a new job in capital markets on Tuesday. A bit nervous - any tips on starting a new job and how to make good first impressions!

Any good online deals? Thread to share good online deals during stay at home:

Hello Fishes,

I have got my L2 Dependent Visa stamped for the US through the Wife's organization and she has booked the tickets for the both of us in the next weekend. I am currently unallocated in TCS and seeking projects in the same US location as my Wife. Can I travel to the US just like that and then continue my search within TCS from there or do I need any approvals to even fly in the first place?

I am worried because of the time crunch and will be glad to hear some points on this.

I tried counting my calories while on this trip. My lunch was basically my whole day’s worth of calories and I barely finished 2/3rd of it 🙃 man I HATE calorie counting. Why is weight loss so dependent on it 😭 whatever I’m just gonna enjoy this vacation and suffer the consequences. Plus side is at least we’re hiking/walking a lot.

This month's changes in flying concerns:
1. Will I make it to my flight
2. Will I get Covid on my flight
3. Will I be quarantined after my flight
4. Will my airline be solvent before my return flight

We are looking to travel to the Caribbean in December. The goal is to stay at an all inclusive resort for around $4k, including travel. Any ideas of good places? We were thinking Jamaica, Curaçao, ect

For expert witnesses/lawyers

I’m a former forensic scientist that left the field several years ago. I recently received a subpoena from a case I worked and suggested to DA to have evidence re-worked by the lab or stipulation. If I am required to testify (as an expert witness), I would need to book a flight, hotel, etc. My question is this: can I ask for my requested hourly rate, travel, and hotel to be covered when speaking with DA or is that “not how this works” as the investigator put it?

Going to Maldives in January for my honeymoon. Super excited. All on Bonvoy points.

I have a 5 night stay booked at the St-Regis. I am looking for another property to book another 5 night stay. Would you recommend the W, JW, or the Ritz-Carlton

Couldn’t check in for an hour because there was a ‘fire alarm’. Hoe many points?

Incoming staff in FIDS (Cyber). What kind of work should I be expecting? Also, is travel a lot?

Does it matter when you check in online for a hotel in terms of getting an upgrade? I'm a titanium elite Marriott bonvoy member looking for upgrades at Westin and Ritz in a couple of days. Any tips on getting an upgrade?

I am lesbian . I was talking to this gal then she stopped cold turkey. I’m striking out on dating apps. I’m in my thirties. I get hit on by men but I’m just not into it… 🤷‍♀️

Need 11 likes for direct messaging

Hi Everyone, how much time should I wait after resignation to get and update from hr regarding retaintion .

How is the retention policy in LTI ? If resource is critical will they try to retain ?

I have a friend from another country coming to visit the US, they are working to get their tourist visa and have their interview scheduled. My friend is asking for a copy of my id for the interview. Is this normal, or an immediate red flag?

Hello All,

Can someone confirm what would be HSBC recruiting process once HR asks documents and shares link for backend investigation details to fillup?

Anyone know EY PAS salary for senior associate and manager?
Thanks

Will there be any layoffs in GDS?

Is it common to have the hiring manager interview “pre on site”? I cleared the initial recruiter call. What can I expect from this? RRK? It is for a non technical role

That moment the customer asks how your day is going and you have to decide between lying or getting fired 😂

Is the only way to find out your case tracking number through the physical receipt notice?

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!!

Queer life in Hawaii? Anyone have any experiences living there?

Hi Fishes,
Want to know the best practice to put resignation,
Should we inform Manager, HR and client respectively before resigning or do you have different thoughts on it?

I joined HCL last December 2021. When will I get my first appraisal? On average how much percentage it'll be

How's job security at adidas tech hub gurgaon

I just came home sobbing because I got too drunk at my female best friends house and her husbands male friend tried to take advantage of me when we were left alone in a hot tub. My boyfriend didn’t ask if I was okay but instead screamed at me, threw things and left the house. Dumping him is the only logical answer?? Am I crazy?

I made a reservation for my family at JW Marriott in India and they found someone dirty clothes and underwear near lamp in the room, the Marriott people came and cleaned the room and offered free dinner
I feel really terrified where on their website they say we clean do well and this happened with COVID going on. Should they compensate me with points?

If you bought a United Flight with miles can you change your flight and book with cash? I don’t have enough points for flight I want to change to and app is only give me miles option

Forgot my wallet back home, realized half to airport. Now going back. Great start to the week

Ok. I am lowly platinum on AA. I am taking a redeye and have a choice of LA to Philly or Phoenix to Philly. Is there any way to check which specific flight would give the best chance for upgrade?

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

FYI when redeeming AA points on flights, check out the first class miles saver option. Sometimes it is cheaper than the regular class option

Anybody know with Amex Platinum if authorized users also get Centurion lounge access? Prepping for Amex removing guests in 2023

One of the best things about COVID lockdown: The pause on “how many points?” posts in this bowl.

Have y’all ever switched to a later flight for travel vouchers? If so what’s your cutoff $ amount?

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?

Anyone else get a $200 statement credit to be used on Amex Travel w the Platinum? I have the Schwab card so didn’t get the Dell statement credit and just noticed the $200 credit. This is different than the usual stated benefit of $200 airline credit btw

I’ve got 100,000 AmEx points, I’m tempted to convert to a $1k gift card since it’s easy and low effort. But should I just wait until I have a need to convert to a flight redemption (which I think has the highest value of all other options)?

How many points? Caribbean Marriott Cat 3 property, 5 nights. They have an issue with the boiler so no hot water and shower stops in between. Ice cold showers for 4 days in a row 🥶. Hotel phones don’t work because network is down and only local channels work on tv. Last night they had a huge leak in the lobby. They kept knocking stuff all night to fix it and then left a large floor fan running. I understand it’s tough reopening so don’t want to push, plus they upgraded our room at check in.

My PTO was approved for the Thanksgiving & Christmas weeks but I’m totally clueless about the vacation spot given the pandemic situation. Requesting your recommendations. Warm places preferably! Thinking of Hawaii/Keywest

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Just hit platinum status for Marriot, what’s the best annual choice benefit to select? Are the suite night awards easy to use?

Ritz Geneva at 50k points for 1 night! Worth it you think?

Do Delta tickets bought through the Chase Travel portal count as revenue tickets? Do you earn MQMs and mileage?

Does anyone know where on the United website where I can see all my future PQMs, PQDs, and PQSs for the rest of the year?