Will Chase Sapphire reimburse my flight to Hong Kong due to everything going on with the coronavirus?

Has anyone been offered a status buy-up for 2021. ~$1700 short of United 1k this year and think my travel will increase a good bit starting next year. Think it could make sense, especially given the 2021 thresholds

Has anyone considered the idea of traveling to Mexico to get stamping? For context I am in L1 and extension was approved last month. I need to travel outside to India for personal reason which does not qualify for emergency visa.

Account executive here, who has about 5 years of agency experience. Who else is completely over working in advertising and what steps are you taking/planning to make a career move?

Not looking to make a move anytime soon due to covid but am curious to what everyone else is thinking.

Are lounges truly worth it if you're not doing a serious long-haul trip? What about the difference between flying business and flying first class

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

Need 6 Marriott nights to titanium (spend doesn’t matter). 1 - would any hotel manager cut you a deal? (Ie if 6 nights is 60k; let me pay 30k and get the nights and I won’t use the room?); 2 - where are cheapest Marriott hotels? I found 10k per night in burbs of Chicago? 3 - would any cheap Marriott let me run this scam remotely? (Ie call Abilene Texas, check me in without my showing up)

Is this the official Amex Fishbowl?

Hey guys,

Currently in Saas sales for MDM and AV, but I'm getting tired of the sales side and constant budget chase. Probably also because we get few leads and I have to do a lot of building pipeline from scratch. I'm thinking about taking some online courses to try to move over to cyber security, what would be the easiest step that way career wise- preferably also away fro sales?

Just sharing! Landed in offer at AWS over five weeks ago and still waiting on a visa transfer update from US CIS. So many work updates from other folks in these five weeks moving in and out while I am unable to share an update with my folks or celebrate in anticipation of the final approval of the petition. Trying to stay calm and collected, but sometimes it takes a toll

Who should get my loyalty? United or American?

Has anyone refinanced their student loans on h1b visa? Is common bond the only option?

Planning to travel during Thanksgiving (super late in planning as usual) any fun recos- travelling from Chicago have boatloads of AA and Bonvoy points to burn. 7-8 nights

How much would be a reasonable spend for accommodation for a weekend trip 3-5 hours away from home? I'm trying to calibrate if every AirBnb and Hotel options I'm looking at is expensive or am I being a cheapskate? It was me, my SO + a pet.

Does CSR earn 3x points at bars on drinks?

Please tell us, since COVID started:

-weirdest thing you've eaten
-weirdest thing you've watched
-weidest thought you've had.

Is CSR still worth it? I already used the complimentary Lyft membership? It just expired. and I already used the DoorDash benefit. Their fees are going up to $550

Anyone traveling while working remotely? If so, what are you using for internet on the road? I've tried hotels but their internet isnt compatible.

Looking to do a trip with parents and siblings(all in 20s) to Europe in May and only have about a week. Dad/brother love history so we’re initially thinking Italy. Any suggestions?

For those not on the Symposium call: decisions late next week or early week of 7/11

Anyone else’s love life so DRY that you find yourself having a crush on an older man at work who is in senior leadership? I keep it professional, but I feel like I’m doing something so bad by having this crush.

Anyone getting or heard H1B RFEs or denials for the third term of three years post I140 approval?

I'm looking for opportunities and seeking referral so, need some virtual hearts to dm. Please help

What is the difference between financial due diligence (FDD) and delivering deal value (DDV) at PwC?

Why does my bed feel extra warm right now?

Business travellers with status get priority boarding - why do you go stand in line way before boarding? You don’t need to worry about cabin space, what are you trying to prove? 🤔

Looking to take my first solo trip for my birthday and deciding between San Juan & St. Thomas. I want beach, one water activity, nice hôtels/resorts and amazing food! Walkability would be nice but not needed!

If I invest in Eth today, would it be smart? Or should I wait till it cools down?

What is the standard billing for a surgical PA? 20% of what the MD is billing? Does anyone know?

For anyone here familiar with the CFA, my exam (Friday 25th) got cancelled because of snow, will they reschedule it soon or will I have to wait until the next testing period?

How much do partners make on average?

Recommendations for great office chairs under $800 that have neck support?

Just rolled off a Oracle/JD Edwards project what can I do to find another one?

Career path at KPMG for client facing consultants?

When people get extended a job offer, and their current company tries to keep them by matching the offer or other incentives, how does that work? Have they already signed with the other company and the current company is making the offers after you’ve turn in your notice?

Car question: is it common/easy to extend a lease? Mine is up next month and I don’t want to get into a new lease when I’m wfh for the foreseeable future. Not sure if dealers would consider this favorable for them, or if I have any leverage to renegotiate price. Or is this is even an option.

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

Any book recommendations? Preferably shorter < 300

I am staying at a one-bedroom temporarily in Manhattan while taking covid precautions. I am so single. I feel poor and behind in life. Money makes the world go around.

Any suggestions for self help books on anxiety? Been dealing with anxiety for quite some time now and have been seeing a therapist but also just want to see what other resources are out there.

What are the top consulting firms in the retail/CPG space?

Going out on a limb here. T2 strategy house looking for referral to BCG. Any bowlers willing to support. Happy to chat about qualifications and who I am.

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

If I had a traditional IRA before being employed in a 401k eligible role, can / must I roll that IRA into the 401k or can I leave the accounts separate without deleterious tax consequences?

Is it worth it to take advantage of the Amex Platinum 75k Point Bonus if you already have a CSR?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Did anyone read the top consulting firms to work for? 😂😂😂

I can only imagine how Deloitte cyber must feel when they walk into client site trying to advise on security issues lol

We want to have our own kids one day (w/in next 2 years) but have also consider adopting. What are things we should consider, if we do both? Anyone have experience in this situation?

Split on the value of MBA. I am a Big4 Consulting Manager, (5 YOE, 2 of those at Manager level). I’ve progressed fast without MBA to this point, and MBA hires come in to my firm as Seniors which is below my level (appreciate they get paid more). I want to transition to industry. Is there value in me doing a MBA? I have no debt, so would be nervous taking on so much in student loans but I am trying to play the long game here. Have you seen experienced consulting managers do MBAs? Am I too late?!

Day 5 in consulting:

Finally it's Friday! Just 2 more days to go till this week is over.

Anyone have sleep apnea? How do you deal on the road?