My condolences for anyone who’s been stuck in this Amtrak fiasco 😢

Going to implement a "only salad for lunch rule” while traveling rule. What are some rules & tips you follow during the week to stay healthy?

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

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

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?

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!

Mauritius or Cook Islands for a 2 week honeymoon??

Anyone else pull out and sort through 18 dresses, 3 blazers, 13 shirts, 9 pants and 6 shoes for a five day trip, or is that just me? I hate packing 😤 (btw carry on only)

Has anyone been to Iceland recently and hiked to see the active fagradalsfjall volcano? Would you recommend doing a tour or is it pretty easy/low risk to do on your own?

I have 2 Cathy pacific business class seats on hold from NY to Vietnam via Hong Kong in December through AA miles. If I need to cancel, will I get my aa miles back even with it being booked on a partner ?

Going to Berlin next weekend. Recommendations?

If you have to fly to a client site 4 days per week, technically you are on a journey, right? Do you make up for the days you don't fast when you are at home well after Ramadan? Or do you still fast at while you are away from home? Or just not fast on travel days? My Iftars will always be in the airplane on travel days. What about time zones?

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

W south beach or Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale?

Looking to visit San Juan (Puerto Rico) for labor day as a solo traveler. Anyone else planning to be there around that time?

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

Saw one post in Yammer USI Kolkata grp reg. Darjeeling trip during this long weekend.
Did the plan work out? If yes, photo bhejo bhailog. 🙂

[New to London ask]
I have a super long tube travel to work like many I hope. What do you do in the tube? Any suggestions?

Can anyone recommend a traditional travel agent for booking Italy? Going solo for a wedding, so I don’t need the luxury itinerary planning of a “travel advisor” (& don’t want to pay the fee), but the wedding’s in a small town so handling finding best flight, which airport to fly into, transportation from airport to said small town, etc. plus someone to call during trip if there’s a snaffu. (Would be flying from Philly or Newark if that matters)

First business trip in 20 months. TSA agent yelled at me for nonsensical reasons. I almost cried. I was worried things would change, but they are just as dehumanizing as always. Felt like home.

Got two offers for MSBI stack, data analytics -SQL n SSIS

Bureau Veritas -24 lpa fixed is 21.5 n rest var
Hexaware - 30 lpa 27 is fixed

Which one should I opt? Hexaware has good stabiloty n work life balance n do they follow hire n fire rule ?

Please help as my joining us next week. Thanks

Let’s collaborate and share ideas during the academic year! Follow me on IG @bigapplesocialstudies

Looking for PHR prep class recommendations. Preferably virtual. TIA!

Is there any resources someone can point me to about the potential legal issues and more information from an HR perspective about contingent employees (temps, contract workers, part-time workers) versus normal FTE’s?

I’m working on a project for an HR class and finding good sources with real evidence about this from SHRM and news publications has been rough. Thanks!

New to this bowl!! The bowl doesn't look super active tho😔 is there any place in the downtown area where I can get tennis lessons? Never played it before

I have 13+ yoe in java, springboot, microservucrs, which cloud I should learn aws, azure or gcp

Which LOB is good for JPMC Bangalore location ?

Notice period in jpmc is 1 month or 2 months?

Off topic - I will be moving to Hyderabad soon and planning to get my Delhi number 4 wheeler along. I don’t plan on changing the registration number. Do cops create problems for outside number vehicles without NOC?

A colleague i work with just went through a third miscarriage, I would like to get her a gift. Something that shows I care. Any advice on what would be most helpful? I was thinking a good book. Any other place ideas / record? Would really appreciate.
Thank you 🙏🏼

Accenture strategy C2 pay?

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

For those that live in Shaw how do you like the area? Thinking of moving there this summer

Anyone know of a Spanish-speaking catholic priest in the area that can do a wake service and burial prayer? My mom’s funeral is this Saturday and the priest we had made arrangements with can no longer attend. Any help/leads would be greatly appreciated.

Recommendations for where to get a haircut in Arlington?

Does anyone have any information or know anyone, who has done EHLS English for Heritage Language Speakers program at Georgetown University?

If you’re new to DC… depending where you are.. those aren’t fireworks. Have a safe 4th (but pay attention) lol.

Planning to buy a house in 6 M. Want to start looking . Any preference on Realtor ? Kelly Williams / REMax / cOMPASS etc.

Also should I use Zillow or Redfin or just search agents online from above realtor companies?

What is everyone’s thoughts about Hilton? Just got asked to interview

Moving to DC for Deloitte GPS this fall - where to live? Should I expect clients to mostly be in DC or surrounding VA, or should I expect to fly? Will I need a car?

Have an offer with CoStar Group in DC. Also interviewing with Northrop Grumman. As someone who is exiting consulting for better work-life balance & lower stress, which company would be better to exit to?

Has anyone made a DC vital records birth amendment during COVID? If so, what was the process?

Selling two tickets to Hannah Einbinder - 7:30 PM, June 2, DC Improv. Paid $61 with fees, would sell for $50 or best offer

Sos need a chiropractor in dc - any recs?

Anyone know of any in person volunteer opportunities? Looking to get involved with something (open to any type of organization) but most seem to be virtual right now

Best late night car service in town (that isn’t lyft or uber)?

I'm looking for someplace open late where I can go and write on my laptop. Like tryst used to be, but now they're closed at 9. I don't need wifi.

Anyone moving to dc/Arlington that needs a roommate? M-24

I’m looking to transition from Project Management in the International Development/Non-profit space to project/product management in the private sector, mostly the tech space. Has anyone else made this transition and willing to give some tips/advice?