Marriott or SPG?
No one gives af about Hilton!

Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

Kudos to the man on the train next to me who has his ticket around his neck, his glasses in his hand and a full sleeping mask on. 😴

I see blogs saying I can use 75k round trip delta points to fly JFK-London but whenever I try to book w points on the app it’s 60k one way and 200 dollars. Am I doing it wrong? Should I book on site?

Best headphones for air travel?

My Bose QuietControl 30’s fell apart this week. In the market for a replacement. What do my fellow introverts recommend for blocking noise on airplanes?

(1/2) I started a new job less than a month ago at a large firm with a significant pay increase. I work remotely- which is a special arrangement. They paid for my travel to their headquarters for in-person training. After interacting with my manager and some of the attorneys, I feel like I made a mistake. Manager is demeaning and rude. A bunch of the attorneys dropped not so subtle hints that people who work from home are causing all kinds of problems. I don’t know what to do.

Thinking about a trip to Thailand for my anniversary. Any thoughts on how to organize it? Prob late April timeframe for a week or so

I recently joined a company after being self employed. I’m on hubs’s health insurance. We have no kids. It’s United healthcare. The company offers United as health insurance. What’s the best way to compare plans? I have not been in this situation before so apologies in advance if this is a dumb question.

Anyone know of a fast track program for status on American Airlines or is it just the challenge you have to pay for?

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served, to all who are serving and their families. There is no greater sacrifice in that of serving your country. God bless the men and women of the United States military #GodAndCountry.

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

Do Starwood reservations eventually come over onto Marriott after you combine? Mine still haven’t...

First study that requires flying starting next week. Any recs on best airline or alliance to build status in? New to this and want to learn from the pros.

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!

The new SPG app is not intuitive at all, very hard to navigate i find.

If I book a stay in a Marriott property through a third party website for a lower rate than what’s on the Marriott app, can I still get points and elite benefits on the reservation?

Best places to stay in Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia? Who has had a great experience in these places and what made it special? : )

Best Marriott hotels in downtown Seattle for a weekend trip?

Question on travel during H1B lottery-

I am hoping to travel in August for something I have been interested for a while. The H1B lottery company however suggested that I don't travel between April and Oct. Can someone walk me through the possible scenario if I get the lottery in round 1 vs round 2?

If I get it in round 1, good chance I will be able to travel in Aug? (Petition out in Mar/Apr, should be done by Aug?)

If I get it in round 2, is it possible to file the petition in mid Aug?

TIA

Is there any way to preserve/sell a Spirit airline reservation credit? Mine expires at the end of the year. Had to cancel over the summer due to extreme delays and uncertainties.

I’ve been struggling to find an agency gig for the last six months. freelance seems to have dried up and now I’m considering going for an in-house job. how bad will this move fuck my career?

Could someone help me break down the differences between a Data Analyst vs Data Scientist vs Product Manager? And add any pros/cons from personal experience? In my mind they’re all related, but I don’t have experience working with any of these roles.

Lesbian fish in LA or staffed on a project there? Dranks? 🥂

Anyone here have any insight on lateraling to Rawle & Henderson? 10 years exp.

Recently received Star&r award. It's my first time getting it and I know that I can choose a voucher. How can I utilize it best? Need suggestions.

What are some great books that you’ve received or been recommended by a rockstar manager? Something that actually had a tangible impact on your work habits, productivity and performance. If you’re a manager then what are some great books that you’ve given to your team members etc.?

How to deal with being rejected from a consulting job you want?

We've all been there (not just me I hope). It's so frustrating when the consulting one is a tough hill to climb. Has joining a smaller management consulting firm ever worked out for anyone?

I'd like to hope one day I could get into big 4 or even MBB.

What is 'Customer Success Team BU' in LTI? Does anyone have any background?

Hi Guys, Can anyone please let me know howz the M4 band in LTI and what are the responsibilities mainly.

Does LTI accepts 3 month NP?.

Ey work life balance

I’m a new CSM (9 months) and I work at a company that doesn’t invest much in its CSM team. I’ve been struggling because as time goes on I feel more and more like a token hire. We have no play book/structure, no CSM tool and I’m current organizing all 95 of my clients on spreadsheets while also handling presales trials with a salary under 50k.

Long story short: I’m searching for mentorship or to be pointed in the direction of a good course so I can help the clients I do have while I’m here

Hi everyone. I am currently a school counselor. I am considering a career change. I have become interested in CSM roles? Does anyone have experience transitioning from education to CSM. Or are there any thoughts on if that would be a realistic career change. Any thoughts are appropriated.

Nursing is the only job I've had where I've wanted to quit every week. I always come back to it.

When does a person get promotion from manager to senior manager in cognizant?

Have any of you transitioned from a software consulting role to a product owner role? What was that transition like?

Any insights as to the best conversion ratio when transferring AMEX points? Corp account is being closed and el Google is too much

Got targeted for Amex platinum 100k. Is it worth it? Is there a higher targeted offer?
Considering doing it since no more personal card for BCG expenses. Also have CSR fwiw.

What hotel branch should I become loyal to? New joiner to consulting and was going to commit to Marriott but heard it’s getting bad..

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

Does CSR earn 3x points at bars on drinks?

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

How does one share a Delta drink voucher? Can you just take a screenshot?

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

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!

My international flight is delayed due to closure of Pakistan airspace. Going to miss my connecting flight (on a different carrier) . Can I apply for trip cancellation insurance with chase for this ?

Best cards in Canada for points?

New to UR travel portal. I keep seeing that I will get 1.5x back here -- does that mean if I have 20,000 points originally, it becomes 30,000 points in the portal? (cont.)

Does anyone has a United GPU/RPU that is expiring on Jan 31st that I can use?

Is there a good website or group or reddit page for travel flash sales / deals?

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?

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

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

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

What’s your highest value point redemption? State the redemption and rough $/point.