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Is taking the bus to work as convenient as taking the tube? Thinking of getting a place that by bus has a lesser commute than train but worried about traffic, frequency, etc. of the bus. Basically 20 mins bus vs 27 mins tube? Thanks!

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?

Fishes,

Please suggest a good credit card for regular air travel , airport lounge access with less/annual charges.

Any review on IDFC first select credit card

Does anyone ever redeem Marriott points for gift cards? Is it worth it?

My RB situation is ugly. Recommendations on who I should start?

Need 2; 0.5 ppr

-James Conner @ CIN (I also have Snell in the event Conner is ruled out)
-Jeff Wilson @ DAL
-David Johnson @ IND
-Chase Edmonds vs PHI
-Lynn Bowden vs NE

I can also add Salvon Ahmed (vs NE), Sony Michel (@ MIA), Gus Edwards (vs JAX), Tony Pollard (vs SF), Latavius Murray (vs KC), James White (@ MIA), DeAndre Washington (vs NE), or Giovani Bernard (vs PIT).

My WR/flex is Ridley, Woods, Hilton, Amari Cooper

Hello travel buddies! I have recently started travel hacking and currently have the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Capital One Venture, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, and Citi Premier Cards. Please comment if you would like a referral link for any of these!

Does anyone have pro tips on how to get status match with another airline. Currently have status with United but rarely fly these days, so would like to get a match before it expires at the end of the year.

Ritz or JW in Cancun?

What is travel like in FDD?

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

If I fly a jetblue flight that is Jetblue ticketed, can I still use my AA Number? And would I get the same MQM and MQD than if I had booked a AA ticketed (jetblue operated) flight? This is for Mint class for reference

Does anyone have experience travelling in or out of Heathrow over the last month? Got a trip booked and wondering what the border restrictions are like/ what documentation is needed for showing reason for travel (if any)

What’s a good exit from FDD that does not travel, less meetings, decent comp & wlb?

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.

Flight cancelled. Not weather related. How many points?

Taking my first flight after a year!! I used to go through the international terminal for faster lines. Is that still the best way or just easier to go to the south terminal ??

WiFi didn't work in a 3 hour flight, no inflight entertainment sets as well, how many miles can I claim?

I am about 100 nights away from reaching the lifetime grandfathered premier access, not sure if I can make it by year end. No longer on travel projects. Any tips? Any new updates from Marriott?

I’m working on casting hosts for a branded content series in the travel and hospitality space. Wondering if anyone has recommendations for where to tap that talent? They don’t need to be SME’s or influencers in the space, but mid level experience hosting.

Where are you all traveling to for work?

Serendipitously meeting people on the road was one of the best parts traveling pre-Covid

Any recommendation on gym/trainers around union station? I checked FFC and few others around this place and they all seem very expensive.

Do people treat you differently when you go out in public wearing your uniform?

Hi Everyone! I’ll be interviewing with KPMG as an S1 in tax for their NYC and Stamford offices. Can anyone tell me about busy season hours and general culture? Thank you very much!

Going to India from DCA (flights were cheaper) but I live in Houston. Flight from DCA is at 10 pm. Should I book my flight from Houston to DC the same day or one day earlier? Given the flight cancela.

Anyone visited the updated Admirals Club in CLT? I've avoided connecting through there until the construction was complete. Was the 6-month shutdown worth it?

I have not been brought up religious but I am beginning to think, I’d like to have faith in something. Doesn’t need to be dogmatic, but having a foundational belief in good things to come is probably essential and for someone like me who needs to work so hard to be happy, I wonder if being a part of a spiritual group can help. Does anyone have recommendations for what I can look into? I get there are many churches but has something helped you guys?

How much is the max salary band for Specialist designation?

Hi Guys,

I've received offer for the position of Data engineer from Fractal, Gartner and Dunnhumby.
Fractal - 13.5 LPA
Dunnhumby - 15 LPA
Gartner - 15 LPA
Any suggestions on which company should I join ? I've 2+ years of experience.

Has anyone actually gone through with accepting an offer from the Siegfried Group? I hear from a recruiter representing them probably once a week. How is it?

Eagles D vs WFT or Packers D vs BAL

Any tips to manage third party vendors and their employees from a contractual point of view to make sure they deliver well.

Sunday Wordle 309 4/6

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What's Deloitte's paternity leave policy? And how long do you have to work there before becoming eligible?

Favorite statistical modeling technique to use? ANN, SVM, LR, PCA, etc. And any specific reasons? Industry, ease, interpretability, etc.

To the employees who take the "2 bag rule" too seriously: my wallet cross body is not going to take up anyone's over head space. Men have pockets, I need somewhere to put my phone.

I’m at a T2 with 2 YOE. Feels like you only have real client exposure here once you hit around 4-5 YOE (from undergrad). Is this true at MBB/other T2s?

If I want to jump ship to a different big 4 company, which recruiters are best in NY or do I need to go direct to the firm? (Works differently in the county that I'm from)

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

When your manager says you don't have to stay for the rest of the meeting, should you go?

I'm trying to buy a bigger than normal whiteboard for my home office: any recommendations?

Any suggestions for anger management books?

If counselor doesn't have to present you at year end does that mean your destined for a 3?

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

If I need Friday 4-5pm to go to a doctor's appointment, do I need to set a meeting invite to my manager in order not to be fired?

what does the bonus range look like for a new band 4 at bank of america?

Plural tutoring session anyone? Looking to do as a weekend job. Current target OPs are "Has there been layoffs" and "What's your thoughts" but happy to expand.

Season finale of billions... 💸 #teamaxe

Anyone else get a little claustrophobic when the window seat doesn't actually have a window?

Best consulting firms to work for in Hartford CT area?

Books to learn more about how to drive sales in consulting? Any recommendations?

Hey all, new hire here! Going to receive a $250 wfh credit; any recs on what I should get to build out my home office?