What is the best starting point for learning about points from the beginning? Specifically, Delta air travel is my #1 interest.

I have an H1b which I received in 2019 and was valid till august2021, due to covid I wasn't able to travel and then I switched to another firm last year in November. If I get visa transfer, will it provide me a validity back as I haven't used any on site time on that visa.

TIA

Planning a trip to Bali with my bf. He’s never been on a long flight like that but we are probably planning a 2week vacation. What areas should we stay at?? we’re beach bums but I also love the forest/Hiking and a big foodie!

Travelling to NYC in November for the first time and there's a reasonably priced airbnb in Central Harlem. Is that a safe area for 4 females to roam around late at night? I also read on Reddit that short term rentals in NYC are illegal...? Is that true? Should I avoid Airbnbs?

Best small carry on? They keep shrinking the acceptable luggage size and half of the models out there don't qualify

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

Recommendations for towns, restaurants , hotels, things to do for Provence, Lyon, Dijon? Thinking of early march trip.

Advice on which Greek islands to visit in September? Santorini is in the list, but I can’t decide on others. Which are your favorite and why?

That time when Delta had to re-park the plane to get closer to the gate and I almost missed my connecting flight. Happy ending but come on, Delta! 😡

Is it just me or Marriott is actively trying to kill the SPG brand. Have been trying to reach SPG platinum customer service line - 3 attempts so far, each lasting 30 mins, no success yet.

I am going to India for a month. May have to change my return date. Any suggestion on what insurance/other option to reduce the ticket update cost impact.

Redeemed my recognition points for a portable air conditioner. Hope it's effective!

Very niche post, but any other ATL people who are fans of the band Nothing But Thieves? Dying to go see them when they are on tour in the US in the next few months and need a buddy to travel to one of their concerts!!

Did anyone travel to Canada via Niagara for activating PR. Is it safer to go by road or by a flight? My current h1b stamping expires in few months

Are Analysts expected to travel while working for the consulting practise at Deloitte India? How often is one staffed on/rotated across projects?

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

Can we consider cars from the 90s to be classics?

Sub question: what's your favorite 90s-era car? Extra points for pics.

Looking at an engagement in Philly downtown for 9-12 months. Just moved to DC during COVID so not familiar with how bad commutes/traffic can really be. Should I relo or just take Amtrak/drive weekly? (PS: no kids, no wife, no pets)

I’m trying to decide on a hotel in the Maldives - currently choosing between the W Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives.

Does anyone have a perspective based on experience?

Need Likes !

Hi strategists. Has anyone conducted a scenario planning workshop for their clients? If so do you have any recommended exercises or tools or just advice in general? TIA

How do you prepare for the role of technical architect? What kind of preparation do we need on daily basis?

I am meeting my girlfriend’s parents for the first time this weekend for dinner at a pretty nice restaurant. Her parents are fairly traditional Chinese mom and dad and I am not Chinese, or Asian for that matter… I don’t want to show up empty-handed - any ideas on good gifts for first time meeting Chinese parents?

Hi Fishes,

Does anyone know about TCS Digitate? Can you share some reviews about it?

Thanks!

Did TCS change its re-hire policy for ex-TCSer recently?

I like to apply for Product Manager roles at Amazon since I like the role. I have done front office CRM (SAP) implementations for Fortune50 clients through Accenture.
It is more of sitting with users to understand their process and map it to CRM suite and build additional features to map their specific processes.
I have also worked on sales, BD and functional spec creation for new features.
Can I count these as Product Management experience while applying for Amazon or other Faangmula?

Hi I just lost my job due to Covid-19. Can anyone help? I have 10 years of experience in FP&A worked for Goldman and BMO

Boutique vs T2? All else equal

Have you walked away from somebody you loved? And why?

Are there any good paying weekend research/lab jobs in Austin Texas? Because I’m getting $23/hr as a research coordinator and know for a fact I’m being under paid lol all because I am “new to research” yet I have a bachelors is biology and have done research projects in school and have plenty of other work experience…. Anyways though, back to my question I need a side job to be able to afford ALL of my bills 🙂

Seeing how the environmental problem is growing in the world and nobody is doing anything to stop the pollution of the big nations (China, USA, Russia), it makes me think as a mathematician that our days are numbered.

What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

What’s it like working at MBB at the manager level? Anyone here lateral from b4 or ACN? Have an offer and curious about your experiences.

I'm about to start my first travel case. SPG or Accor?

Does anyone has a United GPU/RPU that is expiring on Jan 31st that I can use?

Is it just me or Marriott is actively trying to kill the SPG brand. Have been trying to reach SPG platinum customer service line - 3 attempts so far, each lasting 30 mins, no success yet.

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

Anyone know if you can cancel your Chase Sapphire Preferred after 3 years and get Chase Reserve and still be eligible for the signup bonus points?

Any Delta Airline status challenges for 2018?

Will my lifetime SPG nights and lifetime Marriott nights get combined in the new Marriott program?

Can someone confirm if Marriott does not give complimentary breakfast with a points booking? Booked with 25k points and was told no complimentary breakfast..

Staying at a Hilton currently and have had tons of minor issues in the 3 days We’ve been here. Room wasn’t ready for 45min after check in time, AC did not work, maids did not clean room...continued

Flight cancelled. Not weather related. How many points?

Is it worth it to get the Amex platinum for a year for the large bonus offer if the intention is to possibly cancel it at the end of the year rather than downgrade?

Couldn’t check in for an hour because there was a ‘fire alarm’. Hoe many points?

Had a bad experience on United Polaris business flight. What’s the best way to complain to Customer Care to maximize points?

What personalized SPG promos did everyone get? Got an email today, looking for a sense of what’s out there

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?

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?

Does anyone ever redeem Marriott points for gift cards? Is it worth it?

I am short 1140 PQP short to maintain my United status. I have a Turkish airline flight booked, would this be enough to gain the needed PQP? Not sure how to check / calculate. Thanks!

Any Marriott/Hyatt recommendations for Mexico City? First time there as a tourist and want a nice, convenient hotel for food + sight seeing. TIA!