Switching from Marriott to Hilton - is it worth it? My work travel is sporadic so I only have Gold status at Marriott. With Hilton Aspire card I’d get top / Diamond status at Hilton. Worth switching?

Has anyone ever wrecked a rental car? What happened?

Going on a long international flight for vacation tomorrow (woo!). Any good book recommendations?

Holy stacking SPG bonuses - 1k / stay regular promo + 7.5k over 2 stays personal promo + new 5k over 3 stays WorldRewards promo + 10k / 25 nights regular promo. Looking at avg >10k / stay for my next 3 stays at only $250/night. That's >35% back.

Hi Fishes,
What is the hiring procedure in delta airlines for senior Software Engineer?

Is a post-PhD gap year to travel and be reminded of what life is like a bad idea?

What do travel, utilization requirements (billable hours?), and work-life look like for those of you working in the Cloud space?

Those who find happiness intrinsically, how do you do it? I’ve always sought things and people to be happy. I’ve been less happy after college and the pandemic doesn’t help. Growing up, our family constantly moved (3 continents, 4 countries) and it was always difficult to make friends. I can’t complain to people about this because then I sound like the privileged prick who gets to travel and lives a arguably good life. Sorry for the rant 😔

Anyone traveling for work while pregnant? Are you vaccinated? When did you get it and how far along?

Looking for recommendations for things to and easy hiking trails in Catskill Mountain. Also looking for recs for stay for 2 people, preferably somewhere that would have a fire place, a kitchen, and a grill. TIA

Just booked a week long vacation on points at a Marriott property. I have titanium elite status. Any tips for getting upgraded to a suite?

Will have about 80.000 United points. Where to fly in November/December? Economy is perfectly fine. Can United points be transferred to partner airlines?

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.

Do folks recommend Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento Tripp’s at end of March/Early April? Or is it too cold. Biz Class flights get stupidly expensive in May..

Mullen Lowe, after I was flown in for an all day interview and workshopped a deck the team was struggling with on the fly. Had to bug them for 3 months to get my cab fare refunded.

I'm a co-founder of a midwest travel tech startup focused on allowing you to plan travel faster, easier, cheaper . . better. We're running a little incentive/hack for booking your first trip through Tempore, this could either be in the form of flights, hotel, or rental car. Plus we have access to proprietary discounts and concierge support.

The last 18+months have been extremely challenging as a travel startup, and would truly value the support/opportunity (no fees whatsoever). Link below!

Bag delayed for 5 days on a 6 day trip. Southwest airlines. Bag policy states they *might* reimburse for essentials. How many points should we ask for?

Is it appropriate to reach out to a CEO met (had a discussion with and added on LinkedIn with a positive response) on a flight for job opportunities?

Seems like EY is hiring in NY for financial crimes (AML)? Not sure if the job posting I saw was actively hiring. I would be experienced associate and/or senior because moving lines of work

Considering digital agencies but I’m not sure what level Visual Design Lead is? Is it the equivalent of a Sr Designer? Sr Art Director? Creative Director? Design Director?

Hey Producers - I’m curious about your side hustles. What do you do and how’d you get into it?

Anyone else just go through a break-up? Mine happened just now... i don’t feel anything yet.

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

Accounting advisory folks: is it better to exit to industry before manager or just after making manager? I would like to stay till manager, but I also don’t want to get stuck because I stayed too long.

Planning to take out my 401k , any suggestion ? Concerned about my taxes .

Anyone else getting into more accidents since their Mars matured and it’s about to enter your first house? Oh it’s just me? Nvm then. 🥲

Been with a girl for years. We get along well and enjoy each other's company. We're comfortable around each other, and I've generally been happy with her. As we've begun talking about marriage, I'm really giving some deliberate thought as to whether she's the right life partner for me. I'd pondered it before, but our relationship progressed very organically so never gave it too much serious consideration.

Now that I think of it, cont..

What are some smart/ good questions to ask in an interview?

As an audit senior in a LCOL, I’m not even at the new level 1 wage..

So Atom just entered ATH and it’s one of the remaining ecosystems that have yet to pump. Thoughts on it following the same trajectory as SOL, LUNA and AVAX after they hit their ATHs?

Hows the work life balance in KPMG?

I’m finishing up my first year post-MBA. I have an offer to join a healthcare team at a large Hedge Fund (one of the top 10 HF for AUM). Am I leaving MBB too soon? What will exit oops look like from a hedge fund?

Have anyone done a micro wedding/elopement style ceremony and reception in Philly? Max 30 ppl. Looking for venues/ideas. Wanted to do magic gardens but they don’t host weddings anymore.

Has anybody had multiple reservations in different places at once? I have a point stay for my mom over NYE but want to use my corporate rate for an overlapping trip for myself. In different parts of the world and want to ensure nothing gets cancelled

Looking to buy 120k Delta SkyMiles for 1.1cpm ($1320) to help à family friend buy tickets to Cali. Anyone à seller at that price? Checking here before I go on social media.

Sitting at the hotel bar. Over hearing a boomer flash his United gold and Marriott platinum status to a millennial women. Debating if I should call his status and raise him 1k and ambassador elite? 🤔

Before Bonvoy, points and nights used to hit my account much faster. Is anyone else noticing a delay since the name change? Takes more than10 days for a stay to appear in account and I have to call

Have departing Europe flights for miles and prices got insane? I am looking in multiple cities to anywhere in east coast and I’m seeing mileage points at over 100K return and even 170 on Air France and AA. Weird is you can go on Air France to Italy 21.5K but return is 170K

Car rentals - should young driver fee be waived when booked through your firm? I book National through Trips this morning and there’s a pretty big young driver fee

Co-worker checked into the hotel and noticed a bad smell in the room. After investigation she found a dirty diaper left in the side table drawer. Demanded a new room but the hotel was full. How many?

Best way to go to Australia and upgrade with points? Reserve Card Points, amex Points, delta status from dfw. I’ll pay 1k range if I can use Points to upgrade..

If you had to put a monetary value on it, how much do you think lifetime titanium elite would be worth in the open market considering it cannot be unlocked going forward?

Newbie question: how do I use my eCertificate when booking online?

Any good cards outside of CSR and AMEX Platinum?

SPG 100 with 140 nights this year already. Will keep travelling til year end - should I continue doubling down on SPG or beef up Marriott / Hilton?

How does AA stand-by lists work? Was No. 2 when I added myself, but got pushed down to 20 when I reached the gate. Currently AA platinum.

The new SPG AmEx welcome offer 😭😭😭

Flying Tokyo - Chicago in F. JAL or ANA?

Spend this year? Prob not GS. Maybe 1k even if you didn't actually earn it.