My regular (road) route in New Orleans is on the levee along the river. It’s flat and not very eventful, but fine. It got me thinking about the most beautiful and fun rides I’ve been on. The Mt. Tam Loop in the Bay Area has to be my favorite ride on the planet (this far). Unmatched combination beauty, challenge and super entertaining. What’s your favorite ride??

Does A&M have Marriott and Hertz discount codes?

I’m gay and someone just punched me on my skull as I got out my hotel in NYC. And he ran!

Out of context question.

Does anyone know 80G foundations that we can donate to, who could give something worthy in return?

One example, ISKCON membership. It costs 35k, but you get stays at ISKCON guest houses domestic/internationally at minimal costs of room maintenance.

Best Marriott property in Brooklyn?

So has travel to USA for Indian citizens resumed (via Canada)? Any insights from anyone?

Follow “FlyWithGarrett” on IG... you can thank me later.

I’m 8 nights away from renewing gold elite for marriott. 2 Qs: 1) If I dont have 25 nights by 12/31, do I lose my status completely? 2) If I book a stay for 2020 w/pts, I don’t get pts?

I came in to the US in May on an L1. How long before I can join TSA pre-check or Global traveller or something similar ?

Hello Fishes,

Did anyone attend interview from Delta Airlines recently?

Has anybody used the ebags professional flight laptop bag? Looks functional for work trips to be big enough but not too big Thoughts?

Why platinum and no longer platinum elite?

Booking 2 SPG rooms for vacation (one for my parents) but the hotel is not honoring any platinum benefits for the second room (e.g. Lounge, breakfast) Anything I can do about that or is that normal?

Hi Fishes,
My wife got the Visa however with the visa envelope she didnt recieve the BRP letter collection for UK.
What can be done here ?How can she travel ?

So my driving license expired last year in July and I could not get it renewed as I was waiting on h1b visa renewal . Now I have it . Now my license appointment is next Tuesday but I have to fly domestic in US this weekend ( family urgency )
Can I use my Indian passport ? Last minute freak out .

How do you guys get your laundry done when your spending multiple weeks at the client site? Do you just have the hotel do it and then expense it?

Do we still receive points for the stay if I book through AmexTravel?

Has anyone recently flown in at LGA? Any idea if a negative covid test is needed to fly in?

Anyone travelled internationally and returned in Advance Parole recently? I need my h1b visa stamped but due to delays in india I am not getting an earlier date for Dropbox. Due to family reasons, I need to travel now and traveling on AP is the only option. Wanted to check if anyone here any advice on my situation?

I saw that a client is posting a job for which I would be a perfect fit. They are essentially looking to add someone to their in-house that does what we do in the firm for them. Is it risky for me to apply? Or is it not that big of a deal?

Hello.. Seeking for opportunities as an entry level financial analyst.

Any OLG employee (Ontario, Canada) who can refer me? Can provide more info by DM if you ping me. I’ve my eye on one posting and know what I want and what I can offer.

Was going to ask for a job referral to Amazon job that looks great. But the Amazon website keeps crashing with 500 Internal Server Errors. Looking at Manager, Customer Success, SAS Core

Has anyone actually used Refermarket? Did you pay for it and is it legit? Quite a few people seem to be plugging it here.

Could anyone give me insight into HL comps in 2021 for analysts? Coverage group, not restructuring.
Is it worth the move from a LMM bank, given horror stories I've heard? Not sure if they were rx specific or just plain exaggeration

Has anybody transferred 401k to RRSP?

Planning to put 20k in market. QQQ vs VOO? I already have VOO

What a good news to have on Friday. IR35 repealed from April 23. Good old days of contracting are back. Good riddance from consulting companies who charge big rates and pay peanuts.

I applied for a job within my unit that I do not qualify for. Now, I have an interview for this job. Me knowing I do not meet most of the qualifications for this position has my imposter syndrome thinking I shouldn’t even do this interview because it would be a waste of time. Has anyone felt this way?

Has anyone successfully treated their depression and anxiety naturally (through lifestyle changes - exercise, prioritizing sleep, nutrition, social connections & therapy) rather than taking medication? I’m concerned about the long term effects of antidepressants and having to be dependent on them forever

People with experience with panel interviews/super day/multiple on site interviews within the same day: how long did it take to hear back? Since company interviewing all final stage candidates in one day it should be quick…

Has anyone gone from a federal gov’t employee to private industry? I’m considering making the swap for better pay, I make decent money where I’m at and I know I have job security. Just trying to see if there is anyone else that was bold enough to make the leap.

Are designers being given design tests during interviews these days?

How much does EY pay to ISB graduates?

I am working in EY LLP as consultant 1 and joined in June 2021 I got an offer in Dubai protiviti should I wait to get bonus and then leave or should I leave and how much bonus can I expect .

This is related to increment/hike.
Promoted to Manager from Senior Consultant 2 in Business Consulting Risk Advisory. Current package is INR 17.5 L fixed with 7.5 years of total work experience. Bonus received is 25%.

Can someone please tell what would be the revised fixed compensation (how much hike can I expect). Also, whether will be promoted to M1 Or M2. Thanks.

What should be the Salary ask be for Sr. Consultant @ EY India Tech Risk practise?
Relevant YOE - 5 years.

Any body got retention offer from LTI?

Has anybody here ever climbed Mont Ventoux?

Anybody ever have trouble getting back on the bike after a fall? I seem to have a mental barrier to wanting to ride now. Not fear, just lack of desire.

Has anyone in NYC tried the new Brooklyn Bridge bike lane?

I searched all the bowls and couldn’t find a cycling group. So, here I am, member zero of Cycling in Advertising. Welcome. Let’s make this a place where experts, novices and everyone in between can share experiences and advice about all things cycling *road, mountain, cross or unicycle. Pics of your gear is encouraged.

NYC spring rides. Down to do loops around prospect park

Do we have any Chicago peeps in this bowl?