Various JAL biz seats over the next 2 weeks. DFW/JFK > Tokyo (new A350 plane) or LAX/ORD > Tokyo in the old plane.

Book with 60k AA miles. Can also check if they're available on AS, BA, or CX for more points.

How do you ask for points?

Which CC is better for sign-up bonus - Citi Premier 80K points or Chase Aer Lingus/Iberia 100K Avios points?

I churn somewhat regularly and am under 5/24 by 1. I think Citi's points are more valuable but maybe I should knock out another Chase card before I'm at 5/24 again, even though Avios isn't as versatile?

My work gives us points/money for achieving certain activities such as exercising for 180 mins per week. I have my Apple Watch automatically sync with the app that tracks our activities and it works great. Problem is I started using NRC (Nike run Club) app for runs and it interferes with the Workout app on my Apple Watch and it doesn’t get tracked. Has anyone found a way for the NRC and Workout app to run simultaneously (pun intended)?

138k as an ACD in San Francisco - too low?

Hello guys, need good docs/website to learn S4 HANA so that I do not get lost in the sea of material available online. Please suggest.

Where do y’all work? I work as a consultant at a big four in San Francisco. Looking to move to phoenix but am trouble finding consulting firms that operate in the city. Any recommendations?

What should a commercial claims account manager be making as a salary ? Handles asbestos claims only. Works for a TPA handling claims for 4 carriers. Law degree with many years trial experience as in house ID but for personal lines. This is first job handling commercial claims

Currently in Private Equity (in India), have an offer to join the PE practice of MBB in SGP. What are the exit options like? Would it help if i stayed in India PE role for a few more years and then try to move or would gaining SEA experience help get me into a PE role in SGP in a few years? Context: Hard to find growth+ tech focused PE roles in SGP at the moment & want to make a move in the next few years. Please advise.

International flight at 5:30, stuck in economy. It was delayed for mechanical issues until 6:30 and now they've just deboarded us for at least an hour. What would u do? Points?

Moving to San Diego in the spring from the central coast. Any recs on places to live (late 30’s with a kid)? Want to be close to restaurants and things to do, but a little too old and tired for gas lamp!

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)

I NEED HELP WITH CREDIT SCORE issues: Two months ago my credit score went down by 30 to 40 points due to dad missing credit card payment by a day (i got added to as authorized user on his credit card for me to build credit but now I’m filled with regret). I was devastated by it. This past month I have been making more payments and paid off my aug statement in full thinking it will boost my credit score. But I don’t know why it went down another 10 points. More below:

Anyone complained about a car rental and got points for it? Got a car from hertz and the car battery keeps on dying. Got jumped, drove around for a bit, and died again...

I thought my nights and points would merge. How do I make that happen?

What are some easy to make, low stress holiday meals for a school holiday staff party? I was "volunteered" by our principal to set it up this year (🙄). I'm making decorated sugar cookies but kind of drawing a blank when it comes to savory dishes. Bonus points if you have any adult holiday themed games or fun drinks to suggest! It's off school property and there will be a bar (thank god), for context.

What do ppl think about shopping at Amazon with Hilton Honors points? Worth it?

Calling all San Francisco Bay Area folks! We are looking for software engineers. Can be full stack, front end, back end. Need to have a minimum of 6 years experience. This is for Unify Consulting. We work with many Fortune 500 companies: Activision Blizzard, Meta, Google, Twitter, Salesforce & much more. Let’s connect!

People that moved to San Diego, how did you move your stuff and do you recommend a moving company ??

Any recommendations are appreciated

I have 7 years of work exp in Data analytics & Data engineering team. Right now managing a team of 12. Will PMP certification help in career growth ? Needed some view points.

I’ve interviewed for several positions AVP and VP roles since October of ‘21 internally with Citi. Didn’t take any of them because it would have been only $8k - $11k salary bumps. For double or even triple the work. So I’m leaving to go from $70k to $235k in September at a competing firm for a VP level role. The moral of the story: hop if you need to. No reason to stick around for low pay and not being compensated fairly by the company that expects “loyalty” from you.

Anyone have the name and contact info for the HR Lead at WundermanThompson Health? I need it for a background check and can’t seem to find it anywhere. TIA

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

Hi everyone, Is this good time to join TCS for long term with 8YOE and 30LPA CTC . Are they giving wfh for Gurgaon location? Tata Consultancy

How do IBM NA Associate Partner compares with Deloitte C&M Specialist Leader? TIA

How many rounds of interviews for a consulting role at Deloitte? I am interviewing for a Agile Lead Role at Deloitte (I believe I would be at the consultant level). I have completed the technical interview last week and just got a behavioral interview offer for tomorrow. Will there be another interview after this?

Diwali gift scene at GDS??

Thinking having a 24’ HD and a 28’ 4K monitor setup. Is 4K for excel not necessary? How about 28’ monitors?

What was your career path to becoming a director?

To all who have exited from life sciences consulting, what firm did you work at, what did you exit into, and how is it going?

Question for everyone; what are some of the better job boards for underrepresented groups in tech? Non-traditional job boards that promote inclusivity and diversity hiring?

Share your best covid recipes. I need some inspiration

Home office preference question. I am getting ready to redo the layout of my home office. One option I'm considering would have my desk facing a wall. I am wondering if anyone with this current setup has any feedback about it. I would face the wall so that I would have a better background for video conferences (am on about half the day) and also my cord situation would be cleaner.

Like this for good karma (Gives me the opportunity to DM people)

We’re having a destination wedding and I feel selfish/silly for taking a honeymoon after. But I feel like if we don’t do it then we will put it off and it won’t really feel like a “honeymoon”. What would you do?

At what point during an interview process do you mention upcoming paternity leave (2-3 months after potential start date)

I have a PwC Pride sticker, but am afraid to put it on my laptop or water bottle because I don't know how receptive my team or clients will be. Do you guys wear pride gear at werk?

Anyone have good/bad experience with a dietician? Is it worth hiring one? I just started tracking my calories and doing IF, but I honestly really don’t know what I’m doing.

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 recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

Booked a room at a Marriott property for the Kentucky Derby next year a couple months back and now they are saying they’re overbooked and the reservation isn’t going to be honored. Any help?

How do you ask for points?

Which CC is better for sign-up bonus - Citi Premier 80K points or Chase Aer Lingus/Iberia 100K Avios points?

I churn somewhat regularly and am under 5/24 by 1. I think Citi's points are more valuable but maybe I should knock out another Chase card before I'm at 5/24 again, even though Avios isn't as versatile?

How does one use 500 Mile Upgrades on AA In the most effective manner?

Anyone spread their status around after hitting max at one hotel chain?

For example, I've hit 100 nights at Marriott already. Should I continue to stay at Marriott for the continued count (cont.)

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)

Just got an offer to upgrade my Amex Gold to Platinum with a 100k point bonus (spend $6k in 6 months). Is this worth it to upgrade to platinum? Would you do it

Can I simply upgrade from Amex Blue Cash Preferred to Amex gold? Or would both just be open at the same time since one is technically a charge card?

Thoughts on the new Chase Freedom Flex?

Anyone complained about a car rental and got points for it? Got a car from hertz and the car battery keeps on dying. Got jumped, drove around for a bit, and died again...

Not quite pts related: Best Buy $7200 order. 2 TVs & soundbar to be installed. 1st appt canceled during arrival window for personal reasons. 2nd appt system error Best Buy has correct date...

Got leaked on by condensation on my flight. They switched me to the same seat on the other side. Got leaked on again and got switched again. Would you file a complaint?

If JetBlue moves my departure time by 3 hours can I get a credit card refund or only travel bank?

What are the best credit cards to use for
Personal use , flight booking?

Is there a thread of company discount codes? ISO Hilton code (do not judge me my BIL is getting married at a Hilton and his fiancé is going to go postal if we don’t reserve a room now)

I have a boneheaded question I’m pretty sure I know the answer to. My partner can’t use my Hilton Honors account for an upcoming stay he is going to book, right? He doesn’t need my discount or anything - was just hoping that he could get my diamond benefits.

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?