What blogs/resources do you use to plan points travel? Trying to do SE Asia on points with the wife. Have 170K AA point, 160K Delta, and 130K. CSR

Looking for referrals for a Technical Sales Executive position that is Remote (USA), possibly in the industrial sector. Last year I made $109k at AT&T so I'm hoping to at least stay in the same ball park but want a change. I have lots of experience selling IT/telecom, but I also have a Mechanical Engineering background so I'm a good fit for a wide range of technical sales. I have been thinking a role in the industrial sector with a longer sales cycle may be a good fit, can travel up to 25%

Started as a BDR and got moved into partnerships within the same org. Comp was initially 75k CAD with OTE 120K CAD. New comp for new partner channel I am carving out, I am offered same base but guaranteed 75% quota attainment payout. Is this a fair comp? Would love any constructive thoughts/points on this. Company is in eComm vertical

For the 🐠 that have traveled to Egypt, can I get some recommendations on tour companies? I’m traveling with my partner (two females) and would like to have something arrange. 🙏

Tips on discussing reimbursement for travel expenses during the “interview” process? I was invited to travel to a different state to discuss joining a firm. Should I even bring up the topic of expenses , or just pay my own way?

Canada PR vs USA H1B visa. I am on H1B in USA with a good job and I have a Canada PR which I thought of using to get more stability in life but as I am running out of time on Canada PR it’s making me anxious if I should stay in the USA or move to Canada. Can someone share their experience if faced the similar issue?

If you know of anyone in Amsterdam looking for an Sr/CD Art Director, hit me up.
I'm in US at the moment but I wouldn't need a visa to work there.
Got experience, awards and press
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Couldn’t check in for an hour because there was a ‘fire alarm’. Hoe many points?

Does anyone miss airline and hotel points? I hit gold (a small achievement I know) with AA this time last year, and now I’ve been in my home for nearly 3 weeks straight.

Will firm say anything if I travel and but am still working? Probably intentionally. Probably a week or two. Figure the VPN will tell them

Travel and TTC combo haven’t worked. After 6 months, the only offer I got included 4 weeks paid and FLMA only after 1 year. So 1) go and risk laughable benefits or 2) stay but risk TTC. So shitty 😭

Incoming staff in FIDS (Cyber). What kind of work should I be expecting? Also, is travel a lot?

Has anyone done a commute to NYC (2-3x per week)? SO is considering it and I’d appreciate any insights. TIA.

Suggestions for a 2-3 day solo trip for a female 28 years old within the US. I live in Florida if that helps

Hey! Considering negotiating my pay after 1 year of CT experience. In Florida my base is $29/hr. How much of a raise should I ask for (if they don’t automatically give one)? And should I wait to be a travel tech with another year of experience?

FL tax questions: 1.) last year I had 4 longer w2 gigs. Should I get tax preparer or do myself? Seems easy enough but im new to this so 🤷🏻‍♀️. 2.) do you write-off travel/lodging for out of city gigs?

Who's got the most fishbowl points?

Question on UK visa-
My partner will be traveling often to London, once a month for an year starting September. He is getting his visa through work (10 years, multiple entry, 6 months max stay, cost some $1000).

I have applied for standard tourist visa in the past and they are usually short term. It could be max 6 months, but they see your itinerary and allocate you few months around the itinerary

Is there a way to get 6 months multiple entry visa, if I were to join him once in a while.

American Airline q - if I have Gold status and an American Airlines credit card - does that mean I get two free checked bags or one

Really regret not selling United Wholesale Mortgages. Very confused on what to do with this one. Unless it gets PT it’s gonna be stuck around the 10 range. Think I may be eat the loss on first say a dividend is available

Suggestions for a 2-3 day solo trip for a female 28 years old within the US. I live in Florida if that helps

Anyone on board the H1B 2023 train? How long does BAL take to update the status if picked?

I'm a product engineer and it's hard to turn off work mode at the end of the day, I think of how products *should* be packaged when I'm shopping and can't understand why my wife doesn't care 🤷

Hi fishes,

My joining date mentioned in IBM Offer letter which I received just a while ago is second week of November, 2021. However, I have 90 days notice period. It also says to accept within 3 days and a clause is written that joining date can be revised only till 5 days. Will ibm revise my joining date ? I am very anxious it's too late so I cant even call recruiter.

Please suggest.

If the car c”manufacturer has an airbag recall and will fix it for free, being a true consultant by heart, can you ask for more instead of just the fix for the “inconvenience” and endangering my life?

Anyone who has made the shift from a regular toothbrush to an electric? What were your reasons? Also do you think an electric is much better from an overall oral hygiene perspective?

Ugh, is that time of year again! Does anyone have any advice on how to handle "friends" and family members who spout conspiracy theories to avoid getting the flu shot

Hello, I’m about 3 and a half years as a clinical data manager. Does anyone have any advice in how I can progress my career?

Hey! Considering negotiating my pay after 1 year of CT experience. In Florida my base is $29/hr. How much of a raise should I ask for (if they don’t automatically give one)? And should I wait to be a travel tech with another year of experience?

How can I change the project in Accenture?

I am desperately looking for SDM or Wintel/VMware infra manager role, have 13 YOE , i have ITIL, CSM certified , please help me with the leads, job portal aren't helpful.

PR Groups. Might need to fire ours. They aren’t forward thinking enough for our brand and the reach we want to attain. Small, innovative shops would be nice without a shit ton of overhead. Local not necessary. But overall creative thinkers that aren’t just order takers. Got any good references?

Is it true that Chartis usually pays out bonuses in full or is that just recruiter talk?

Anyone else work on Medicaid projects after coming from commercial and amazed at how dysfunctional the operations are?

Are your clients still all excited about Snapchat even though the cost is quite high and the metrics are only marginally better than last year??

FL tax questions: 1.) last year I had 4 longer w2 gigs. Should I get tax preparer or do myself? Seems easy enough but im new to this so 🤷🏻‍♀️. 2.) do you write-off travel/lodging for out of city gigs?

Tonight was a turning point. The Biden Harris ticket has this in the bag. They will have control of the Senate, and can add justices to get control of the SCOTUS. We going to rebuild this country and make the economy fair and equitable for all. It will cost all of us in this bowl more, but we can afford it.

/the 7 people that upvoted it. Too many consumers around here!!!

Could I get some questions for a technical interview to study for PwC - SAP Implementation Associate/ Senior Associate FICO?

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.

What does caffeine withdrawal feel like for you? I’m on day 2 of no coffee and I feel like I can’t even get up. Previously 3 cups a day.

Bain 🐠, anyone familiar with the proprietary data ventures group? Would like to learn more about your experience or POV of the group since it's relatively new and small. Thanks!

No matter how sour or great your work tenure was, when you are close to your end date and handing over your badge etc on your last working day you feel extremely sad. EY is a great company (contd)

Stupid question: do you get to alt-travel? Not fly home to your home office on the weekends, but use that budget to fly somewhere else?

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

Best consulting firms (including boutiques) if you want to do product design/development

Flying Delta instead of American this week. I feel like I'm cheating on a girlfriend. But this new one treats me right. Torn

With the latest news on vaccines (including Ebola vaccine helping eradicate disease in DRC!), it got me thinking - what’re the greatest achievements in human history? And where do vaccines rank?

Chicago or New Jersey?? Married couple, no kids.

What's Deloitte's paternity leave policy? And how long do you have to work there before becoming eligible?

icelandair economy comfort... us airlines take some notes

Approached by Amazon recruiter to interview for an entry level role. Is it worth it? Recruiter said the hiring manager likes my profile but I lack some “product/industry” knowledge and she can’t match my YOE. I’m at 190 (210 TC).

How long does it usually take for Guidehouse to get back to you about an interview after applying? And how likely is an interview if I was referred?

Question for Capgemini fish:

I am a US citizen, Employed in US on a 6 month contract with Capgemini. Planning to travel to Canada and work from there for the entire 6 months.

I know this would be an issue from tax perspective, but want to know if

Capgemini would somehow track my location and know that I am not in US ?

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

Can we cut down on this WWIII hype already?