No hot water at the Westin. How many points?

I'm getting a MAcc to career change to forensic accounting. What opportunities are available to me with a data analytics heavy MAcc? I'm also tacking on 2 graduate certificates in Applied Statistics and International Economic Policy? For those in the field, would that be useful or not useful (i.e. waste of time)? I'm interested in investigations but also analytics, financial modeling, and expert witness services. Throw in salary potential for bonus points. I'll be getting my CPA, CFE, and CAMS.

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)

Can we consider cars from the 90s to be classics?

Sub question: what's your favorite 90s-era car? Extra points for pics.

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Visiting San Diego for 4 nights in July. Staying in imperial beach area. Any recs?

Has anyone here taken a cruise with Virgin Voyages? If so, I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether they are not like other cruises as their marketing collateral suggests. I’ve never been on a cruise and don’t really think of myself as a cruise person, but Virgin sticks out to me especially because they don’t allow children onboard. Thanks!

Planning to visit Bali on May 2020. I have a wife and 2 toddlers (4, 1) tagging along. TPG recommends the Le Meridien. Any other recommendations for family-friendly Marriott properties?

Favorite road trips out of LA for a 3 day weekend?

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

Has anyone recently flown Virgin Atlantic on Delhi-NYC route (with layover in London)? How was your experience? Considering booking for parents.

What’s the maximum anyone got out of the airline for damage to a new checked luggage bag

Anyone have the SPG/Marriott corporate code for Comcast?

Anyone who can share their experience flying Air China?

Does someone with a Lufthansa account mind checking for me how many miles I would need for a 1 way business class ticket from HKG to ORD on 7/28?

I would check myself but they require 7,000 miles.

Thank you so much!!!!!

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. 🙂

Hi Fishes,

Do these 2 points in the JD allude to modelling requirements?

• Prepare transaction specific and marketing materials (teasers, information memorandum, pitch books, corporate profiles, and industry data and analyses)

• Perform in-depth company and industry research supporting specific client engagements and marketing opportunities

Brisbane hotels - Hilton or Sofitel?

Can you leave as an A2 to an audit client that you’re not on the team

FIRE newbie here. Is it possible to reach FIRE with a special needs kid? Has someone done it? Are there any alternatives to fund therapies beside insurance?

Anyone have a good sample/model clause for Feedback? (software development context)

How is work life balance in amdocs.

Hi All,

Hope you all are doing well..!

Iam looking for a job change could anyone help me out with the job..

Current profile working with Othain software services private limited experience in Accounts payable holding 8yrs of experience.
Key roles invoices process, payment, calls, reconciliation, monthly report.

What is Bain’s I&D group like?

Need referral for CGI canada (does CGI Canada provide any work permit)

Would like to connect and learn more

I am an early stage career professional

Waiting on offer from Deloitte for Cyber Digital Identity Manager - Microsoft Azure Active Directory
7 YOE
Present TC- 130k
What is the ideal salary ask for this position and joining bonus at Deloitte ?#it

What is a decent annual billable requirement? Also, billing tips are appreciated. For some reason I am really struggling. Am I self sabotaging?!

Hi, I am currently in the process of breaking into tech sales. One hurdle that I am trying to get over is being able to displaying my current role as a Materials planner into tech sales, I currently do alot B2B communication high volume emailing and calls. Any help would be appreciated.

I got into marketing because I thought it would be an opportunity to make good money in a field where I could still exercise my creativity, but I’ve found it to be extremely stifling and bogged down by bureaucracy. Does it ever get better?

Anyone have background/ can share information on ECS for federal/management consulting roles? Currently going through interview process.

Thoughts on 3-page resume?
I come from a very varied background and can't fit it all on 1 page

Anyone familiar with Steampunk? They are based out of McLean and doing human centered innovation work for gov clients. Any insight into their culture and how they work would be much appreciated!@Steampunk

I accepted a 95k systems engineer role in VA with KBR and is currently going thru a clearance.(MAY START DATE)
Northrop offers me 92k w/ 3k sign on which is 30 min from home in MD for an associate systems role. They also want to give me a clearance but it will start as an interim so I can work sooner than may. MY DILEMMA: Kbr states that they know I need money now so I can accept an offer with Northrop to see if I like it until may.BUT can I have 2 security clearances running at the same time?

What games, toys, or science kits would you recommend for a kid who’s showing an interest in the sciences?

Anyone flown Copa Airlines Economy? Considering booking some personal travel on it using miles and wanted to see if it’s any good

What is the tipping etiquette on the free platinum breakfast in a JW Marriott? The server just gets coffee / orange juice and you serve yourself. It is an overpriced buffet that I would never dine in.

Was told I had to leave a Marriott hotel last night mid stay due to a fire alarm compliance issue. They credited 6k points and gave me a room at a nearby Marriott property for the night. Con’t...

Selling 2 United GPUs valid prior to Jan 31,2020. PM me if interested.

Why does Newark close tsa pre lanes? Terrible

Any recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

Best SPG or Marriott in San Francisco?

Got Marriott Gold via SPG Gold match. If I stay 25 more nights in Marriott properties will I earn platinum?

Need 6 Marriott nights to titanium (spend doesn’t matter). 1 - would any hotel manager cut you a deal? (Ie if 6 nights is 60k; let me pay 30k and get the nights and I won’t use the room?); 2 - where are cheapest Marriott hotels? I found 10k per night in burbs of Chicago? 3 - would any cheap Marriott let me run this scam remotely? (Ie call Abilene Texas, check me in without my showing up)

Has anyone seen any decent MQD run ideas for Delta recently? I’m about 8k MQDs from diamond. Seems the Aeromexico method is on hold until they are fully back up and running. Thanks!

Thoughts on the new Chase Freedom Flex?

Has delta ever let anyone change their diamond choice benefits after selecting them?

Room not ready (needs 5-10 minutes for housekeeping to finish it?) at 9:40 pm for a category 7 property

Where are the good point promotions? Spg (soon), Hyatt recently just ended and those were lame. Anyone know good ones going on or starting relatively soon? Interested in rental and air promotions, too.

Thoughts on the best domestic mileage program? Any recommendations for someone also potentially using those miles for international redemptions?

Points wizards - I need some United miles stat. What’s the best conversion point source right now?

Thanks!!

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

Best way to spend $600k Delta Miles?

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