Sheraton green choice- do we need to claim the points somewhere?

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

Best fall vacation destinations on a biglaw budget?

When you thought your flight would be cancelled but turn out to be one of the few that leave. 600 flights to Houston cancelled and yours leaves. Bummer!

Stay at Hilton Head and visit Savannah or stay at Savannah and visit Hilton Head amongst other places??

Is 400k gbp all in (175 base + 225 bonus) decent for a VP2?
This is at a UMM fund. Carry c £1.5m but who knows when that will come…

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

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

I am getting a 3% interest rate on a jumbo loan with 20% down on a $850,000 single family home. The ball park in July was 2.65 - 2.75
Checking if folks are noticing a spike in interest rates or if I need to look for another lender.

Has anyone dealt with Peachtree Residential before? They build homes primarily in Atlanta and Charlotte.

Anyone interested in buying / exchanging Hertz reward points for AA miles? Have abt 4100 points. That's more than a week of std rental.

Am I more likely to get Audis/ Mercs or BMWs at Enterprise/ National or Hertz at San Diego airport?

[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?

Any recommendations for good last minute ticket deals for Orlando Disney and Universal theme parks?

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

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

Any other challenges out there for Southwest beyond United? I'm A list preferred on Southwest and possibly looking to make the switch.

Do returning MBA offers differ by school? Please share any data points you have (school names) that indicate there is a difference.

My American citizen 8 month old is on tourist visa in India; current stay runs out on June 7. Flying outside the country is a risk we don’t want to take w/COVID. Don’t want to overstay the visa either. So we applied online on eFRRO to convert his visa to X-1 so we can apply for his OCI. They didn’t ask for payment and message popped up saying watch your text/email for next steps. Anything else I can do?

Thoughts on vanguard money market funds to replace HYSA in today’s market?

How much does a Manager makes in the Janitorial Service field

Where do you like to go in person clothes shopping? Which stores? (I.e., ponce, Atlantic station, Lenox, etc.)

Is anyone else pissed that our hard earned money wasn’t lost today, it was STOLEN by CORRUPT GREEDY HEDGE FUNDS

Anyways, not giving them the satisfaction. Gonna keep holding. Actually just bought the dips today for AMC BB NOK. Will keep holding for years if I have to because stocks eventually go UP📈📈📈 and ain’t no paper handed simp.

That is all
Obligatory🚀🚀🚀

Looking for a reasonably priced sound studio in Manhattan (record, mix, good facility with light sound design).Also - any local agents who rep good v/o talent (union and non)? Double thx. DM if pref.

Any CLT,NC businesses looking to hire for a Junior level Full stack developer / Junior Front-End Developer/ Technology Associate /Systems Engineer entry level / IT Support Engineer??

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

What’s everyone using to create personal reel websites? Tried Weebly but wasn’t super impressed

What were some challenges y’all faced this week?

I’ll start. Trying to get non local resources utilized. National Leadership thinks this is the answer to our problems but local leadership is hesitant.

Hi fishes, how is mulesoft technical consultant-customer success role in Salesforce for 10 YOE?

Would like to spend 3 weeks in New Zealand (when COVID permits) and trying to understand what a good budget would be for 2 people? Using points for airfare but otherwise renting rooms (air bnb/hotel) and a car. Both north and south island. Any thoughts?

Does anyone ever feel any insecurity about how they compare to their partner? Eg partner is smarter, hotter, more outgoing, etc

Where all all the LoL players?

Thoughts on Bitcoin rising? Think it will crash?

I find the trauma challenges on tiktok unsettling

Apparently some journals can prevent sci-hub from sharing their content now.

Do you know of a sci-hub alternative for free journal articles?

I was platinum lifetime marriott... on the spg app, i now show gold lifetime. That should show Platinum lifetime right?

Are there any books or classes about convincing people that have irrational arguments? Trying to figure out how to frame conversations that lead to my conclusions that aren't based in logic and fact.

Anyone know of boutiques that do innovation work? Anything from starting up new business/services/products, accelerators and incubator models, startup partnerships/investment, Digi talent, etc.

is $500 for a used aeron good or should i keep searching?

Would you accept a job offer with no 401k match?

I think I’m going to be fired tomorrow morning and I am not even sad about it.

Best credit cards for points redemption? Currently have delta platinum Amex and flying delta weekly.

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

How much have people been traveling lately at MBB?

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Are the rumors about Deloitte acquiring BCG true???

DeWalt vs Milwaukee tools?

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

How long did it take for you to realize a career in consulting was not for you ?

Definitely not a fan of Westin's "Eat Well" proposition. I'm working in the room at 2:00 AM and the most appetizing menu item is a cold turkey avocado and arugula wrap. I just want a burger and fries!

What would incentivize you to go back to the office or client site?

I’m a few years out of college and have been mentoring a few students and new joiners at my company. Sometimes, I don’t even feel like I’m good enough to mentor anyone. Any advice?

Are you terminated immediately if you are on the bench when you give your 2 weeks notice?

New joiner. What should I get with my $250 wfh stipend? I already have standing desk, dual monitor, portable monitor, and good headset, not too sure what else I need, but it’s free money. Thanks.