Since the job market comes up on here a bunch, I thought I’d share this article. Some good data points in there that help explain what’s going on a bit.

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/jobs-unemployment-big-freeze/681831/

Best Marriott property in Napa Valley on points?

How do you ask for points?

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?

Anyone have a smart scale they like? I just got this Withings scale and it is all over the place with the body fat measurements. A good 8 points higher than the inbody at my gym. And also just swings like 3-4 points on its own. I’m fine if it’s off, but I want it to be consistent with itself so I can check my progress.

Bank recommendations for a consultant who has recently moved to the US? Looking for best online service/credit card points program, based out of Northeast (NY, PA, MA)

Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

New to UR travel portal. I keep seeing that I will get 1.5x back here -- does that mean if I have 20,000 points originally, it becomes 30,000 points in the portal? (cont.)

What’s a good Marriott Bonvoy points vs $ conversion to make decisions on using points or $?
I’m contemplating 40k points vs $168 including taxes at a category 4 location

Planning to fly to the Caribbean’s for about 12 days.. want to focus my stay in 2 cities and use Marriott points. I like the sound of curaçao for 1, what would you recommend for a 2nd and what hotel?

What’s the best credit card for points in the UK. I’m from the US and have the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Marriott Amex

What are currently the best Canadian credit cards for travelers? Looking for Aeroplan or bonvoy points or companion tickets

What are you guys charging? I'm thinking the initial plan at $150 per hour so ave $300-$1500 per plan. Ongoing plan 20 basis points of the AUM. What are ya'lls thoughts and what do you charge?

What credit cards does everyone use to maximize rewards points? What bank accounts to maximize sign up bonuses?

Friend asked to buy my SPG/marriott points. How would that work hypothetically? $0.027/SPG , $0.009/Marriott? (According to Points guy) & transfer to their account?

What are the key things one should save when leaving Accenture? Things like key contacts, links to alumni sites, any well being points?

Hi fellow fish need some advice.

I'm planning a wedding and wondering if I should apply for new credit cards to maximize on points. If so, wondering what your recommendations are and or if there are new cards out there I haven't heard of yet. For context I probably have another 20k+ in expenses to pay still and my current cards are:

CSP
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Citi double cash
Random card (used to be uber)

You can probably get some points. Be aware that American tends to have mor delays than Delta so switching won’t help. It’s also a much suckier airline in general. At least 60%of my AA flights are delayed in a year

Those of you that interviewed at aws sales, did your interviewers go through specific bullet points on your resume?
I understand its lp focused, im just curious if ppl used examples outside of their resume for majority of their stories.

Did they ask you specifics of your resume bullet points?

Anyone recently joined Bosch, is it mandatory to do ECG, chest X-ray and whole other bunch of tests??

Currently working as radiology access specialist that is a regular 10 to 6 Monday through Friday. I want to branch out to remote position in healthcare I have about 3 years of working administrative part of healthcare. This will be a second job in a sense. Does anyone have any ideas ?

Do you think video games are a waste of time? I think that not, but curious what others’ views are.

Anyone analyze QoEs before? Need to come up with questions for due diligence call and looking for some guidance

What is everyone doing w/ their bond allocations w/ rates where they are? Thinking of using FIA for this portion until it settles down a little. Not a big fan of FIA, but might make sense. Chu think?

Has anyone used Smart Asset for lead generation?

Could someone tell me a bit about Yuzu Yellow or Mosaic? Thanks!

What is a good salary for a director in NY?

Recently I’ve been in the enviable position of receiving several job offers from other firms and attorneys. I am currently employed and very happy at my current firm. What is the best way to politely decline these offers, both those made via phone and email, without burning any bridges?

Hi Fishes, hope you all are doing good. Can someone provide me information about work culture at McKinsey Knowledge Center please? I am joining them soon in a tech role. Thanks in advance.

What are your favorite newsletters that you subscribe to in order to stay on top of industry news, culture, etc?

I hated my project for reasons both legitimate and petty. I worked fairly hard for awhile, diplomatically rolled off, and got a better project. I'm happier now. Ama!

‘You won’t be safe in Biden’s America’ -says a man who is the president whilst these events are occurring.
How is trump making the case that 1)the president has something to do with local incidents and that 2)Biden is somehow responsible and he, the president, is not responsible?

I still think Biden is going to win this. Just not by the landslide we hoped for.

Is there a Gym facility in DTTI office in mumbai?

Can one switch from Deloitte India to Deloitte USI ?
If yes, what is the process?

Hello! I’m looking for study materials for the PHR. Does anyone have recommendations for cost effective resources or perhaps willing to part with your study materials?

Does anyone still play video games? Guilty pleasure, but sometimes feel a bit immature doing it

Who’s negotiated severance? Any tips?

You’re starting an agency and everyone wants you. Which brand do you reject first?

Anybody have any tips on how to go about the relocation conversation? I’m looking to move out of the city with our main office to a city with a much smaller office. With post-covid office culture I can’t imagine it’s that big of an ask. That said, I’m in a junior role and have been with the company for less than a year so I don’t know if this is a question I should really even ask at this time.

How long does it take to hear back from an agency interview ?

If you're in need of a junior writer with cojones hit me up!

Do anyone know if JPMC does their social (organic and paid) in house?

Working on a long term brand platform, which had the potential to be a really stellar, powerful body of work.

Sadly, it's being driven into the ground so hard by stakeholders that I have no love left for it. It's slowly becoming an embarrassment.

How do you go about this? Do you just swallow your pride and just take the paycheck? Try to fight for it tooth and nail while you still can?

Best time sheet system you’ve ever tried in a job?

Want to get your opinions on the best small agencies in LA in terms of work produced (media and creative)

Any guidance about taking a job at a social agency? Is it as bad as everyone says it is?

Why do all the Creatives I've come across give the rest of the agency such attitude? Get off your high horses please.

“Back in the day, I think adland did a better job of giving clients what they never imagined instead of giving them exactly what they wanted.” Paraphrasing, but read something like this recently. True or nah?

@Long-time creative freelancers, please enlighten the masses about why you might make a better staff hire than say, someone with nearly all staff role experience. Help clear up this weird prejudice.

LA folks, how do you meet people in this city? Just moved here and have some friends but am eager to meet more. Any tips?

Just got laid off do I need cobra? I plan to hopefully have a job soon

Do you think independent agencies will be in better shape to handle COVID-related client budget reductions and/or losses?

Or does it not matter and layoffs are equal across the board?

What do you do when you have down time at work?

My new agency’s healthcare plan only has ONE physician in NYC listed as in-network... is a plan this limited the norm?!

What's the perception of BBDO NY these days? Still good?