Seattle SPG recommendation: W, Westin, or Sheraton? Staying with wife and toddler.

Hi i lost majority of my money in the stock market. I married and promised my family that I will not make the mistake I made 7 years ago. Gambling. Is this an addiction I have. I keep selling stocks and taking loses buying other stock hoping it will recover but never did and sell again taking loses and buy again. It now sink in to me. I borrow personal loan hoping that the market will do k and I pay it back but I even lost that. I can't stop crying that I hurt the one I love the most my family.

Never tell your wife to calm down. That won’t go well for you.

Instead, turn it into a question like “does someone need a time out?” Much less confrontational that way.

Has anyone started a new job while expecting a child? I'm thinking about it but could use some input from people with experience.

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

My SO plans to have dinner with 3 friends at an outdoor restaurant. This upsets me, since I haven’t been in a restaurant or met anyone else without a mask since March, and I thought we weren’t going to dine with people we didn’t live with. Am I being unreasonable?

Big Law Dads: How much time do you usually take off when your wife has a baby? And do you actually get to take off, or do you just end up working from home half the time? My wife is due Mid-December, and I’m staffed on 4 M&A deals trying to close by year end, so it’s not looking promising.

After being broken up now for 14 months - I think I still love my ex. We were together 6 years, and never fought. I thought I would spend the rest of my life with him. I don’t know why I can’t move on. It’s my birthday weekend and I have plans all weekend, but can’t stop thinking about this. I’ve been out with lots of great guys, but I keep holding on that maybe… one day we will be together again. Then my ex texted me today to let me know he and his new fiancé are moving to (cont. below)…

How do you incorporate warm up/bell ringer problems so that kids actually complete the problems and not just use that time to socialize?

This is our first holiday season in the Nashville area, any suggestions on family activities/light displays we should check out? Our kids our 8, 5, and 3.

With the holidays fast approaching, I can't help but wonder why I've pigeonholed myself into a career path that keeps me away from family at crazy hours and days. I miss birthdays, holidays; you name it. Three years in, I can see why divorce rates are so damned high.

Does anyone have ideas for social distancing little kids walking in line? Teaching personal space in moving lines is difficult in normal years, but this year I don't know how I will get them to keep a 6ft. distance as they walk.

Who uses Plickers? Thoughts? Are the kids required to have a computer? What alternatives have you used that don’t use a computer?

Someone told me that if you make a list of the things you wish they’d said, you can think of what your values are in a relationship and the communication you’d want from a future partner. What are some of yours? Here are mine:

You have a beautiful soul.
I was wrong.
You are amazing.
I’m ready to go to therapy, and I scheduled us an appointment.
I wish I never left, not once.
You mean the world to me.
I will help you with anything you want.
I will always be there for you when you need me.

Any success stories out there of couples who come from different socioeconomic backgrounds? I’ve heard this difference (statistically) can be a huge barrier to success in a relationship. I’ll add more context in the comments if it helps.

Has anyone been through a situation that you were in a terrible relationship ( stress,anger, fights, swears, physical abuse, ego clashes) and how did you resolve it? Some might have worked on and stayed in the relationship and some might have broken up. I am looking for answers from both sides. How did you stay/work on it and how did you break up and move on? Me and my partner have strong feelings for eachother and are almost inseparable despite going through so much.

My SO will put me on the spot sometimes (he is an extrovert) and say just talk to me (it will just be us two). He generally talks a lot and me so much. The second he says that my mind goes blank and for the life of me I can't remember anything to talk about. It's like stage fright. Is this normal? Anyone else experience this?

How do I deal with a parent who has become bitter and shrewd as they age? It’s exhausting and disheartening to be around because they used to be positive and happy. I’d like to help them be positive again but also want to give them space to feel how they feel. I just want them old version of my parent back 😞

Note down 5-10 top questions you wish you would ask (or you would have asked) your significant other before you commit (or committed) to marriage ?

If you mention your own ethnicity in the response , that'd help.

Someone explain to me what happened on the bachelor. Stopped watching but keep seeing confusing storylines of what happened. Madi said no, then he proposed to Hanna, then Hannah broke up with him?

This is not my wheelhouse so I’m not sure of the answer. If someone is writing a “memoir” and is including me in it, and I DONT want to be in the book, do I have any legal recourse? I understand since it’s been published it doesn’t meet any invasion of privacy or potential defamation yet, but is there something I can do preliminarily to protect myself and stop my inclusion?

What is the notice period in oracle. Resignation process

Hello. I just completed My Masters in Engineering (Mining Engineering) from Laurentian University. I have been looking for a job in mining or civil engineering from past 2-3 months, havent even got a reply yet, reason being i dont have canadian experience. Even though i do have 3.5 years experience from my home country, without canadian experience i get rejected at even entry level jobs. Does anyone know what to do ? please help me

I have worked in a PM team for 4yrs

> 3yrs were as a Business Analyst & 1 yr as an Associate PM in other company. If in a JD its written 2yrs of PM exp required, then will my application be considered even though I have 4yrs of Product Management team Experience?

If Not then WHY is this trend in market?

Looking for licensees banker to join chase bank in clearwater area?

Boutique or big 4?

I'm currently an ops manager at a big 4 in London and received an offer from a small boutique firm with 25-30% pay rise.

I'm also in the process with Accenture but I feel like I'm not sure if I'd jump just for the money but also change in environment.
What type of things would you be asking yourself if you were in my shoes and debating to jump ship?

PSA: Remember it’s a great time to harvest those losses.

Hey guys, any GCP TAM’s here. Just wanted to get a feel for the job, what does your typical day look like ? Is it a role you enjoy ? I’m a consulting M 10+years. Love working with clients and doing innovation using tech wondering if this would be a good role.

Any ex-Amazonians product managers who moved to Google? How did you find the move 1) from an innovation and learning perspective and 2) is the company’s culture better? I.e expectations and recognition.

Hi I just pass screening with the recruiter and would have my first interview in a couple of weeks, I would like to know if that 45mins interview will be behavioural and Product design only or should I expect anything else?
In which case this stage would be extended?
Thank you

Anyone here go from a federal consulting practice to Microsoft Federal? Interested to hear about the work and differences between the two spaces.

Any recs for CIPM study books?

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

Best resources/books on getting personal finance in order?

Me and the other analyst are so tired we’re literally making mistakes and fumbling. I need the afternoon to rest. Been working 16 hr days on site

Hi Fishes,

After reading the pune office location, I Google Mapped it and came to know that the office building is still under construction, can anyone confirm this if you know.

How does one share a Delta drink voucher? Can you just take a screenshot?

How does delta upgrades and waitlist work? Do all medallions check in 24 hours prior to boarding? What determines who gets what?

United GS flybirds - when do GPUs get posted into our accounts? Don’t we get a couple at the start of every year?

Rumor: CSR annual fee is increasing to $550. Added perks: DoorDash and Lyft credit.

Uber no longer offers $5 credit for 500pts?

How long did it take you to reach 800+ credit? I have a total of 4 credit cards (averaged 2 yrs) but always seem to hover at 750-780

Couldn’t check in for an hour because there was a ‘fire alarm’. Hoe many points?

I have an outdated Wells Fargo Checking/savings account and I desperately want to switch. Im looking for ease of use, better APY, and free ATM fees. I live in Southern California if suggesting credit unions.
Thanks!

I am stranded in a foreign country, was traveling for personal reasons, because AA cancelled my flight citing weather concerns but is flying other flights at the same time. Is there a way for me to 1. Get an alternate flight that is not painful. 2. Escalate and get compensation? Thank you.

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Where should I travel for Christmas? Looking for adventure and going to travel with other couples. Hoping to use points (delta/ spg)

I booked basic economy even though I’m platinum on delta using rewards since it was crazy cheap. Does upgrading to regular economy cost a lot? Will there be a cheapest time to move up?

One of the best things about COVID lockdown: The pause on “how many points?” posts in this bowl.

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?

Is everybody earning double NIGHTS with SPG? I had thought the promo was double POINTS but I've been getting double nights 👀

Will my lifetime SPG nights and lifetime Marriott nights get combined in the new Marriott program?

Any star alliance status match delta platinum?

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

American Airline q - if I have Gold status and an American Airlines credit card - does that mean I get two free checked bags or one

Looking to spurge all of my Marriott points for honeymoon. Which international property would everyone recommend?