San Diego recommendations: restaurants and places to stay? Is Joshua tree worth it?

Me and my S/O are planing to travel thu-sun and hit the beaches in La Jolla + hike in the area!

Having to call Marriott to apply a suite night award to an SPG hotel on a reservation you made before the merger and combining accounts proves to you how much is still SO WRONG with this merger.

Director of sales looking to move into a remote (WFH). The quality of life was so much better during the pandemic that I do not have an interest in going back to the way it was (current company's stance). Any ideas on suitable roles as most sales director jobs require travel?

Thank you

JAL or Cathay for premium economy US to Asia (Both 777s)

Going to Iceland for 10 days in the summer. Anyone had a great experience with a campervan or are hotels along the way a better approach?

We are hiring for senior IT auditors and cyber assessors to work on SOC2s, CMMC, pen testing, vulnerability assessments, and other similar projects. Boston area, medium/large regional firm. 2-4 years exp but flexible. Open to associates that are on the cusp of promotion to senior. Relatively low travel and better WLB compared to Big4. Feel free to DM.

Has anyone gotten matched to Delta diamond from EP or 1K? In our status match program it shows platinum as the highest tier for matching. Any tricks?

For those of you on medication, how do you manage delayed flights causing you to miss appointments? Often, cancellation policies are strict, expensive, and require several days notice.

Guys please suggest any good hotel(no need hifi, just for night stay) to stay in kharadi, Pune or near by.
I have 2 days working office in a week. Need for 2-3 days only.
If you have any idea please suggest.

How do you best leverage a job offer when you don’t want to leave? In the running for a VP job (higher level than now) that pays $70k higher than what I currently make. I want to ask for more money, but don’t want them to see me as a flight risk or that I am not loyal anymore. Or my bigger fear is they’ll say they cannot offer me any more and then I feel like I have egg on my face. Any tips for delicately balancing this?

Why platinum and no longer platinum elite?

Hi everyone, I’m an architectural designer (from Europe) with 1.5 yrs experience. I’m working for a practice in San Francisco, full-time from the office, getting 25 an hour. It is so expensive to live here, I am struggling to make things work. Is this a normal salary for someone of my experience or should I ask for a raise? I don’t want to be greedy but it’s so expensive out here… Thank you 🌈

How much $ is needed for 2 weeks in Europe? Considering that flight, hotel, and travel has already been paid for.

How can I get super cheap flights to Paris from NYC? Any tips for cheaper flights in general?

Hi. So I'm about to begin employment with United HealthGroup. It will be for Medicare recipients. I have some years experience with Medicaid. Any advice? I know, at first, it'll be working on the phones. Any thoughts also on how to get off the phones or how to move into other positions? Thank you.

Hi all,
I have an urgent question regarding the flight and weight allowance that TCS arranges for Australia.
Kindly advise!!! Urgently needed!!

Does A&M have Marriott and Hertz discount codes?

Staying at the Ritz and STR in the Maldives so expecting good service and reading mixed things about tipping. I usually don’t tip much at hotels (never really thought about it) but what do people do? Is there an expectation and would the amount be based on like room rate or just a flat daily per day?

How much do you pay per month for your vehicles (just car payment)? I pay $782/m for two cars and am trying to gauge what other attorneys are paying.

What is the salary of newly joined Tax Associate in PwC IAC ?

Has anyone diversified and invested in govt bonds? What’s the yield like? Is there a lock-in term?

New to this welcome any article or insights

What are the best consulting firms for someone with a TS/SCI with FSP? Non staffing roles. I’d rather do strategy, transformation, tech integration, etc...

I was recently in Spain and my Spanish is native as well as my English, but I had the opportunity to attend the musical of the Lion King. I had already seen it in English and wanted to try it in Spanish, and although it is the same music the language change felt like total madness. Is this normal?

Can anyone recommend a carrier that will write beyond the age of 85? Thank you !

Are Bain, BCG, or McKinsey hiring at junior levels for their NY offices?

I have a coworker who’s a functional alcoholic. I’ve never dealt with a situation like this before so I don’t even know if it’s my place to say something

How is the life and work culture in the exl?

Are the UKI CCs been instructed to share the talent discussion outcomes (I.e. Feedback) with counselees by 30th Oct as our NA colleagues have?

Any downsides to leaving a “Counsel” role and moving into a “Legal Affairs” role? Still practicing and representing the company, just a difference of titles, so core work remains the same - what do you think?

Is there any benefit to answering the EEOC questions? I always choose the prefer not to answer option, but I wonder if there is any benefit to provide an answer.

Thoughts on Residuals clauses in NDAs? (Ex.: X will be free to use and disclose for any purpose the residuals resulting from access to or work with Company’s Confidentjal Info.” Refers to ideas, concepts, techniques retained in the memory of people unaided by CI. Do you strike?

Recommendations for first time to Europe?? Looking to do a trip with my parents and sister (I’m 23) hitting multiple cities.

Vaccinated and going to Chicago for a graduation. What is the bar situation right now? Possible to walk in or are reservations necessary? And any bar recs are appreciated (staying near Gold Coast).

Recs for LA & San Fran??

Going to Montreal for a bachelor party in early summer. Where is a good spot in the city for an Airbnb? Want something that won't require ubering everywhere. Will be visiting bar scene and whatnot

Will be in Dallas for work next week, any recommendations (must see, restaurants, tours or shows)?

Best weekend trips, ideally direct flight from Riyadh?

London: what attractions should you go IN vs. just seeing from outside (example: do Buckingham Palace tour vs. just seeing it from outside)

Iceland in Mid April
1) recommended with a 2.5 year old?
2) hotels to stay in - any good Marriott properties?
3) must do

Going to Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice and Milan. Please drop your recommendations for restaurants, bars, dance clubs and anything else worth visiting !! Thank you 🙏

Anyone successfully book a flight with sky miles to the Maldives from the US? Based in ATL and every time I switch to the sky miles option I get no results. Thinking it’s due to airline partners

If I skipped the outbound leg of a r/t, but want to take the return and have a boarding pass on my phone, does that mean I slipped by? It was a weird booking with chase points on 2 codeshare airlines

Does anybody have ideas on how to use 2 weeks of vacation during covid? Can’t visit family without international travel, most friends are with their family/SOs and social distancing. Pto is expiring so it’s use it or lose it. Im in NYC. Thank you!

What’s the Marriott code?

Any recommendations on places to stay, visit in Dubai? Holiday family of 4 if that helps. Thank you!

Looking to book a quiet 4-5 day beach vacation in February. Flying from Boston with my sister, who’s never been on a beach vacation before. Which locations would you recommend? Continued.

Any suggestions for a doable road trip for 3/4 days from LA in late Jan / early Feb?

In Vancouver for the week. Any interesting thing or activities you all recommend?

Best place to visit in South Asia in December with elderly but enthusiastic parents? Parents live in India so looking to travel elsewhere. Already been to Japan. TIA

Tips for San Diego trip with 1.5 year old in December?