What is the point to $ conversion for CSR points when used to buy flights?

Bags took an hour to come out... can I milk points from this ?

Topic: concurrency, multi threading, transactional,
Spring, hibernate

I have a requirement to insert a row in database only if it meets following requirements
Ex: there is a column "points", a new record should be inserted only if points in the new record is greater than highest points already inserted in db or else throw that points are less

How i should approach this if i get lot of requests (say 10k) all a time. How can I achieve consistency and handle with less response time

Whats the scene for sabbatical leave at amex,
I have been here for over a year now.

Whats the eligibility criteria? How to request one? Etc.

Thanks in advance.

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

Have some big trips planned for next year so I would like to upgrade my Delta gold AMEX to Platinum (need that MQD waiver 💸). I heard that if I upgrade I won’t get the 50k sign-up bonus miles, so should I just close my gold card (not my oldest card) and open a new Platinum one?

Anyone did transit though Hong Kong? Seems we need to register and get approval? Can you pls share your experience if any?

I have H1B visa from previous company. Does anybody know the process to transfer it to PwC?

PS - Just wanted to be prepared for travel if any opportunity comes. I know it is long shot as travel is restricted.

I just got a new credit card. It came with a Priority Pass membership. I always travel economy, I hardly ever get lounge access. I got excited, until I remembered I can’t travel and lounges are closed anyways. :(

Does amex provides Night Shift allowance for folks working in Night Shift??
Amex Gurgaon

If client location amendment is pending with USCIS, can I still travel out of country to get my visa stamped?

My son (1 yr old) holds a multiple entry Indian visa. We visited India this May and came back in August. We might have to travel to India again in November. Is there a cooling off period?

What credit cards does everyone use to maximize rewards points? What bank accounts to maximize sign up bonuses?

Best places to stay in Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia? Who has had a great experience in these places and what made it special? : )

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?

Hi Fishes,

In my offer i see this line " We may require you to travel to other locations including in India and internationally." ,however in my earlier post I came to know that there are no travel opportunities in Telstra .Does it mean in the future I can negotiate with my manager for the travel?

For those who came to London thru their firm’s global mobility program, what sort of visa did you get? And was it a route to settlement? (IE did that time count towards getting ILR eventually)?

Chase Sapphire Reserve is not able to book a ticket for me on Air India because the flight is not showing up on their system. The flights shows up everywhere else including on Expedia, which powers Chase’s portal. Anyone had similar experience?

2 weeks in an my night and points are all fucked up.. come on Accenture get your data migration workstream together

Any travel recommendations in December?

What’s the best advice/strategy you’ve adopted for lawyering with ADHD?

Curious how Trump's aggressive rate of judicial appointments is going to impact law and the country. Overall seems like enough to really shape American jurisprudence in the coming decades?

Power out so I’m off early on a Friday! But, now my power is out…

Which companies are hiring adjusters that pay 70k plus base salary and allow remote work? Or anything similar that would be a good fit for an experienced adjuster?

Hi fishes, I am new to IBM. Can anyone share when is appraisal cycle period in IBM? Unfortunately I can't get a hold of my manager to answer this basic question for me.

A partner just walked from his office. By passed 4 or 5 people who are generally more knowledgeable on our banking logistics straight to the only black support staff employee to@ask if today is a bank holiday.

I already am a CFP, now thinking about getting the RICP. Who has it? What's the study time required?

My entire neighborhood started yelling Black Lives Matter our their windows at 9pm and it went for like five minutes. Very powerful! Hollywood.

Men - do you try to get out of an argument/fight by pretending like nothing happened? Why so?

I have worked as a counselor in private practice with a master's level degree. Finishing my Psy.D. dissertation. Looking for a licensed psychologist to sign off on my clinical hours. Anyone willing to work with me remotely for TX licensure? I am willing to pay for the supervision hours.

The feeling when you put on a pair of jeans after two weeks wearing pjs at home....So tight!!!

This Indian matchmaking show is interesting...love how the first girl is like “my partner needs to fit in my life” 😳🙄😳🙄🤭

What are some of your favorite science podcasts to listen to?

Looking for recommendations on financial modeling courses (paid) that I can take for 3 statements/operating model, valuations, M&A, & LBO. Have been getting interviews with banks (3 in 2 months) but I come up short with the modeling experience (and weak on the technicals too). I’m thinking doing a modeling course will help with the no modeling experience + update my technicals? Thanks.

Does anyone in LA want to practice cases?

Westin, Conchal, Costa Rica, anybody have an opinion/review to share? Looking at a week with her Hotness in February.

When they send out emails to everyone a resource has worked with over the PY and ask if they believe said person is ready for promo, do they think anything of people who choose not to answer/reply? Ex if you wouldn’t be able to support this persons promo so you would just not reply to the email instead of saying “no.”

All these layoffs reminding me that loyalty is dead

Anyone wanna date me? Imma chick and yes I’m not just office hot HAHAH

What qualities/skills (hard & soft) do ugrad hires that are “rockstars” or those on the fast track to promotions posses that make them so valued?

What is the tuition reimbursement benefit like at your company? I’m in Accenture Operation and there’s no such benefits. (Only strategy and CDO have it). Is it typical?

People who do financial models - if you only have quarterly numbers and need to get to monthlies what's a good way to do this? Average of quarters for given year? Airline industry

Approximately when (i.e., after how many yoe) do you stop showing your undergraduate internship(s) on your resume/LinkedIn page?

Does anyone actually believe that the mole people are real???

If I'm offered pre-IPO equity at $x amount based on the last round of funding, and then an IPO values the company at 25% more, is that equity automatically with 25% more or is it not that simple?

Obviously understand that stock value will fluctuate.

Good books for case prep/valuation. Econ consulting, if relevant. TIA

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

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

I am currently waiting for the job offer for a consulting firm but I was told it could take several months. Between now and then, I have plenty of time for myself. What should I be doing to prepare myself for the new job? Any recommendations for newsletter/industry reports/books/ coursea courses? Thank you all!

Hi all,
I was made aware that I could work for consulting companies under a personal LLC and increase the pay received. My understanding is this is because I would have to pay my own insurance, benefits etc. Can anyone provide any additional details or literature on this?

Any Freemasons lurking around here!? Thinking about making a Bowl for my Traveling Brothers. Maybe to talk about how we view this unique Labor (consulting) in a Masonic context, post some inspirational messages, recommend good books, idk stuff like that...

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Trying to think through whether it’s worth it to refinance my non-federal student loans. Currently at 4.13% interest fixed and paying $1.2k/month with just over 2 years of payments left. Thinking I’d still pay around that much per month if not more but at least save on interest. Any thoughts for or against?

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

Which one is the best delta sky club in the ATL airport