Southwest question:
Can I bring a cardboard box in luggage as long as it’s under 50 lbs and l+w+h = 62in or does it have to be an actual suitcase.
I want to pack a couple of small appliances and they can’t fit into a suitcase but will fit in a box. Thanks.

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

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

Thanks!!

Hilton head or Myrtle Beach for a family of four (2 kids). Is Hilton head worth the premium? We plan on staying there for a month and just wanna be close to a beach. Safety is important.

Just got the ikon pass...I always ski east coast but hoping to get to Utah one weekend. What is the best/closest mountain from SLC?

I am AA Platinum Pro, for international travel on AA, is there extra baggage allowance or not? Weight wise or piece wise? Oneworld website says ‘yes’ and AA website says ‘no’

Any Mexico City recs? Food, attractions, places to stay, etc.

Anyone switched from consular processing to change of status to activate their H1B? If yes, could you pls share when and how(i.e. if you had a ppmd looped in) you reached out to the law firm. My worm authorization is set to expire in 6 months and travel to home country is risky..

So I chose an offer for Deloitte India over Infosys as a Node.js developer. Joining next week. But most of the time when people praise Deloitte they mean USI so I have been of two minds and wondering if I made the right decision.
Also is travel needed for Consultant designation?
In the managerial round the guy told me only need to go to office to pickup the laptop and after that it's wfh.

Going to India from DCA (flights were cheaper) but I live in Houston. Flight from DCA is at 10 pm. Should I book my flight from Houston to DC the same day or one day earlier? Given the flight cancela.

What does a 30% travel requirement mean in a job description? How often do they expect the candidate to travel ?

American has a promo listed on their app - use Rocketmiles to book a hotel and earn X000 American points. Has anyone here used it? If I book a Marriott properly, can I apply my Marriott retroactively?

Have enough miles for one way business class or two way economy! Cathy Pacific JFK to BKK for December. Whats the good value for my points? I can buy a one way economy with cash (its reasonable)

Any good places to relax near Vegas, within a day or so drive? I'm taking a long road trip and ending there and want to relax somewhere before flying out. Ideally not more than $200 a night. Understand that it's the desert but thought maybe some good lakes or desert resorts nearby

Any folks at MMB/T2 in St. Louis open to connect? Are there many local projects or do you travel most of the time?

Husband and I thinking of taking a 1-2 nights away at a Chicago hotel (even though we live here) with some interesting activities nearby (plays/shows/pool/nice bar or restaurant nearby). Suggestions?

All the reimbursement and other stuff which goes to partner for approval , does partner actually sits and review all those and approves it or does he have any secretary or assistant to approve all that.

Currently 4 expenses(1 internet, 2 Cab, 1 Flight) which are awaiting partners approval and I am really concerned if he's gonna come shouting at me 😂

Serious question: Sheraton cancelled my reservation and I was stranded for a night last night. Called CS and my useless ambassador and they cant help and “sorry”. How do I escalate this?

Anyone know of a fast track program for status on American Airlines or is it just the challenge you have to pay for?

Hi,
I have a couple of questions -
1. What is the average bonus pay for WM division ? I asked HR and he did not quote any range.
2. How long it takes to promote to 602 given an average to above average performer.
Thanks

Hi Fishes, need your Insights on laptop purchase.
Can I buy and reimburse IMac? Or should I buy only laptop?

I revised my CTC from JPMC before joining. Now in 1-1 discussion my manager told very nice things about me but also told me that my CTC is already above market standards for my experience and tech stack. He told that they won't be able to justify my pay and gave me SOO. How much is the hike and bonus for SOO rating?

How do you go about driving up business as a freelancer? I used to search for email contacts but I’ve started to connect more on linkedin and IG

Just got the ikon pass...I always ski east coast but hoping to get to Utah one weekend. What is the best/closest mountain from SLC?

Advice and/or consolation anyone? My wife and I (both above average health 30year olds) were trying for 11 months before getting pregnant and then had a week 5 early miscarriage a few months back. If the stress and surprise of just how difficult it apparently is to get pregnant wasn’t enough, the miscarriage put us over. We got back to it and have been trying for the last 2 months again, still no luck. We’re freaking out… all we want is a family. Any similar stories? Advice? 😢

Has anyone’s landlord ask to come and take picture of your apartment for their insurance? Shouldn’t this be done before someone moves in?

My company is in need of a update online, could use your opinions! We need to better showcase our culture (caring, supportive, fun, intelligent IT industry leaders) as well as diversity. We are predominantly white still but making strides to improve here. What’s the best way to approach? I don’t want to seem disingenuous or that we are singling out our diverse employees (asking for photos). We have a remote and on-site workforce about 350+ EEs. Non white EEs make up about 35% of the company rn.

Anybody taken adhd meds while pregnant? Or quit because you were pregnant? How did work go?

I am AA Platinum Pro, for international travel on AA, is there extra baggage allowance or not? Weight wise or piece wise? Oneworld website says ‘yes’ and AA website says ‘no’

When is bonus being paid out in December?

How do you properly vet a law firm? I feel the associates I speak with talk up the firm and aren’t always candid.

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it more advantageous to have low housing prices and higher interest rate? If that's the case, you can always refinance when/if the interest rate lowers again. Is there something I'm not seeing?

Hi - any good books recommendations for getting started on real estate investing?

#Reposting

How is the Statutory Audit profile in KGS? Is there opportunities for learning?

Someone please reply.

Hi All,

My H1B is set to expire in Aug 2022, my employer is filing my extension, assuming I will get it till aug 2025 and I need to go to stamping.Parent is sick, needs to undergo a surgery. I want to go to India, to be with her during this time. My question here is if I go for visa stamping will I get stamping till Aug 2022 or aug 2025?
If I get stamping till Aug 2025, Can I come back before aug 2022 without any issue?
If I get stamping till Aug 2022, will there be any issues at port of entry

What certificates/training should I do in order to apply for a brand manager/marketing manager on the brand side? Almost regretting my choices since I come from a prominent pharma ad agency as an account, and it seems like most brands consider account as sales, and limit pharma transition into non-pharma industry.

Hello recruiters, happy Monday!

I want to know why recruiters ask me in an interview if I am looking at other opportunities, or if I am interviewing at other companies. If I say yes they will ask at what stage I am.

I just want to know the reason behind it and if there is a right answer to this question!

Best month to find an apartment? Currently a nomad working abroad so want to strategically time my move back to NYC. Lived here for 5 years but always stuck in the summer rental cycle

Hey fishes! Need some advice - I’m looking at apartments by Liberty Harbor in downtown Jersey City. I’m seeing mix reviews online. Anyone live/lived there?

What places do you recommend in NYC for a tailored suit? Just checked out SuitSupply and the timeframes are outrageous (10 week+)

Is Canarsie in Brooklyn a safe area to live in?

Where do first year associates / business analysts typically live in NYC? What’s a realistic rent budget?

How much did your nyc wedding cost? (All inclusive). Trying to figure out if destination wedding in Mauritius is cheaper

I see decent amount of people on dating apps saying things like “here for a week…”, what could you possibly mean other than basically asking around to have a free dinner/night out?

Moving from chicago to NYC over the summer. Has anyone done this move before and have pointers? Also in search of a moving company to move my 1 bedroom worth of stuff. Any recommendations?

Currently on the hunt for a new apartment, any suggestions on sites to use outside of StreetEasy and Craigslist? Looking in the East & West Village.

Anyone have had any luck buying a diamond (for an engagement ring) directly from a wholesaler in NYC? If so, which one did you go to and what was that process like?

Did anyone watch the debate tonight

What’s reasonable rent for a decent 1bdr in Hell’s Kitchen? I want enough room for a wfh desk not in my bedroom

Anyone working in public policies or sustainability domain here? Particularly in the tech world? Working on an ESG project and need some advice!

de Blaiso says we’re on track to hit orange zone of restrictions post Thanksgiving which means no more indoor dining among other things.

The metric they are using is % positivity rate.

My question is this - is this a fair metric and if not what is a better metric to compare if it’s getting worse and we need social controls?

I only got tested when I traveled out of state for wedding and thought I was at a high(er) risk for exposure. Tested positive but I was already expecting that. (Contd)

First it was covid, now monkeypox and even polio…? What’s happening to this world, I didn’t even get married yet

If there’s anything NYC teaches you most, it’s to be more independent than you already are.

Happy hour places by Wall Street?

Will NYC be quarantined??

Is there a time limit on unemployment, 6months-1year? If I get the boot how long does it last? Thank you in advance for any help.

Hey all, moving to the city in Feb. Pros and cons about living in west village?