What’s the best way to spend 20K Amex points? Feel like flights are the only high-value option

Hi all!

I have worked in business development for 5 years and quit my work late last year due to personal reasons. I'm now actively looking to get back into work and am considering Luxembourg as an option. Any idea how the job market is w.r.t. non-technical roles(account manager, account executive, etc.) and will companies sponsor visa for such roles??
I am currently based in Madrid where I was last employed.

Was able to book 6 nights at the St Regis Maldives, Overwater Villa. 140K SPG points (so 420K New Marriott points)

Holding H1 stamped visa but haven't travelled yet and expired. Am I eligible for Cap-Exempt from India ?

How long it takes for cap-exempt to be processed these days in normal processing ?

If you’d like a referral to the Amex Platinum card with a welcome offer of 100,000 points and 10x points on restaurant spend worldwide in first 6 months, let me know. DMs are open too.

Hello,

The immigration firm(for the new company I’ve accepted offer from) reached out with a link to put in my details for H1 transfer. They specifically mentioned that they won’t support dependent immigration.
My wife is on H4, how do I go about her immigration requirements? Does she need a transfer or amendment on current visa once I get my visa transferred?
Thank you

Chase is offering 60k UR points to open a checking account with $75k funding.
Worth it to move there for the reqd. 3 months and then move back to my high yield savings.
Buying a house in 1 year

Does Alpha hire any H1b visa consultants in US?

I am looking for jobs in below countries as a senior developer(5yoe). I want to relocate with my wife, who is currently an HR in banking industry. I want to know what are the job prospects as an HR in these countries with a dependent visa.

Germany, UK, Australia, Netherlands, Singapore.

PS: if you know please also suggest countries which would be easier to migrate and get a job as HR , apart from the above

Chase sapphire preferred/reserve vs Uber visa?

Has anyone recently travelled from DEL, IND to USA with a transit at LHR with British Airways ? Are there any transit VISA requirements at LHR for Indian citizens (have a valid H1b stamp on passport, spouse has an H4 stamp)

Hi All - Just wanted to have a sense check if it is easy for an experienced individual to find a job in UK on dependent Visa ?? Based on this I would be taking a call to resign from existing firm.

I have 4.5 years of experience post MBA - 3 years with an MNC bank in India and 1.5 years in Consulting

Going to Maldives in January for my honeymoon. Super excited. All on Bonvoy points.

I have a 5 night stay booked at the St-Regis. I am looking for another property to book another 5 night stay. Would you recommend the W, JW, or the Ritz-Carlton

One key mistake I made while trying to get into PM was to tailor my resume bullet points towards *proving* I was a PM (I did user research! I defined the product vision!) vs. explaining what exactly I did. More lessons learned / tips and tricks 🔗 below.

Hey guys - My H1B is valid until the end of the year (last of the 1st three years). Have started applying for renewal. But with all the news about the EO, I am feeling very anxious about chances of my visa renewal. Anyone else in the same boat. Let me know if you guys have run into same situation and how you are feeling about this.

For your resume, how many bullet points under your XP with your firm straight out of college is too many? I’m a senior and don’t have anything else since college that’s relevant. Also, how do you feel about a small section above the bullets detailing the position (where the bullets are more about your achievements in the position)

I’ve been working as a contractor for American Express for 2 years. I’ve seen an opening posted in their LinkedIn profile for a position which matches my profile. I’ve got a good rapport with my manager at AmEx. How can I leverage this while applying for this opening?

Travel overseas a lot with Korean Air, but it will no longer be a travel partner for Chase. Might just gonna downgrade my CSR to unlimited/preferred and open Amex platinum. Thoughts?

Hi everyone,
Need an info if anyone had applied to Positions in wipro in June.
I had applied at around 9th june yet i have not received any responses from Wipro.
Is everyone facing the same or is it just me.
Please help 🙏

Does your state have staffing ratio laws?

For those that have transitioned from fully remote to in office 4-5x a week, are you looking for fully remote/hybrid jobs or are you finding ways to manage?

What is the salary range of UI Design lead

Can someone explain to me why sf does not have its own version of StreetEasy??

Hi
I got offer from Deloitte with 12lakhs fixed+10% variable pay,now I got other counter offer as 14 fixed

Will Deloitte revise the package if I show counter offer?
Skill SAP SD, YOE-4.6

How do you calculate your annual savings? Considering both pre-tax savings/contributions (e.g., 401k, HSA, reduced taxes) and post-tax (e.g., IRA, + contributions to other taxable accounts).

Has anyone cashed out a term life policy? Any hiccups? What was your experience?

Hi ..
I am having 3.3 yrs of experience in testing..
Iam joining service based company.
Please tell how much package is currently there in the market i need tobe expecting ?

How do you handle when you get offered a surprise raise but it’s lower than what you would have asked for yourself? I wouldn’t want to come off ungrateful but I also don’t want to accept less than my value. I have had this happen to me many years ago and I didn’t negotiate. A happy moment became a bit of a let down.

Could I accept the other now with the condition that there’s another evaluation 6 months from now or during the actual performance review season?

Has anyone got the PDF version of the PMBOK - sixth edition and would be willing to send it to me?

I have a question...
Which is the difference between an abstract class and an interface ?

I want to learn SQL with free certificate. Any one can suggest where ca in find it free. You response can change my life

Last Tuesday, I had a partner interview with PwC Australia. Partner told me that I would receive a result until the end of previous week. But I haven’t received it yet. I emailed Responsible recruiter last Friday but the feedback was not available at that time. Today I decided to follow up again regarding interview result and she told me that she has received feedback and wanted to call me tomorrow. Does it mean that she will give reason for rejection? What should I expect from this call?

I am working as a Remote desktop specialist and have 5.5 yrs of experience. Currently my CTC is 5.7. Am I underpaid?

Does anyone have experience with ZoomInfo Recruiter (Now TalentOS) and if yes, what are your thoughts on it?

Hi, I have around 7 years of experience and going to join TCS next week. I want to work on development project.

1.Can I join TCS digital?

2.Is there any way I can get development project?

Tech stack: java Microservices.
Location: Bhubaneswar

Will be in New Haven / Providence area during the weekend. Any suggestions on what to see/do?

SPG property - folks next room are loud AF and they can’t move me because rooms are sold out. How many points!

How do I match airline statuses? Or do I have to do a challenge?

COVID hire here interested in traveling for the first time. What should I know to get started? Where should I go to learn the tips? (i.e. best credit cards, best loyalty programs for hotels or airlines, etc) Based out of Connecticut so nearby airports are any in NYC and Hartford

As a student fresh out of college (meh credit score atm), what are some good credit card options?

Having trouble opening a new bank acc (eg Marcus by GS, Ally) as I‘ve only been in US for a few months and have no credit history. Any international fish have tips to circumvent?

If I have the Chase Sapphire Preferred (CSP) for two years and want to upgrade to the Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) but also get the bonus, would my best bet be to open a Chase Freedom Unlimited, transfer my CSP points there, then open a CSR, get the bonus, and the. transfer my old points to my CSR? Would this actually work?

Anyone book chicago to Hawaii using southwest? Not letting me book return ticket online for some reason.

I have 10 SPG suite upgrades expiring this year. I want to book stay in Big island. Will they apply the upgrade now or is that left up to chance based on occupancy after I land there that day ?

Anyone traveling on AA before the end of the month? I’ve got 4 SWU for sale/trade. Make me an offer I can’t refuse!

Anyone else get an email saying they were getting an Ambassador over the next week, even though they didn't qualify this year or last? App has said Ambassador since switch, but figured it was a glitch

Dirty ear cotton swab found in the bathroom of my hotel. I always feel bad complaining about the cleaning because I feel like somebody might lost his job over this. Would you report it and get points?

Have the Amex plat and CSR, any reason to keep the SPG card? Amex hasn’t given me any offers to lower my $95 fee

A big stain (may be semen/ water/ soda/ any liquid) on my bedsheet. How many spg points can I demand?

United - don’t really travel on United that often and wanted to transfer my balance to a family member. The portal is charging me $90 to transfer 6k points. Seems dumb. Any way around it?

Actually saw other folks using Fishbowl on my flight for the first time. We are catching on!!

Amex reward points - What steps do I take to retain & transfer points at job switch.
FYI- My current and target firms both have Amex as corp card.

I’ll be like $400 short of the $14k annual spend for bonvoy titanium….anybody know if it is worth calling them over at year and and asking for? Would any of you just stay somewhere a night or two to hit that?

Does anyone have both the CSR and Amex Plat or CSR and Amex Gold? Targeted with 125k and 75k bonuses, respectively, and debating which to add. Leaning toward Gold even though the bonus is less for 4x on grocery and dining.

Best Marriott/spg hotels in Chicago?