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If I'm getting told I need to check in at the airport, I assume I'm in SSSS land, right? I forget if you still get Pre or if I should allow for more time...
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ohgodwhat posted:If I'm getting told I need to check in at the airport, I assume I'm in SSSS land, right? I forget if you still get Pre or if I should allow for more time... Pre or not doesn't matter if your boarding pass got SSSS'd.
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ohgodwhat posted:If I'm getting told I need to check in at the airport, I assume I'm in SSSS land, right? I forget if you still get Pre or if I should allow for more time... Enjoy getting harassed by rent-a-cops.
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Nov 7, 2017 01:45
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Where are you flying to and from and what airline
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Nov 7, 2017 04:04
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The TSA at Beijing security are about half super cute 20-somethings in black fatigues and black combat boots and they give SUPER thorough pat-downs so thanks, China, I guess I have a new fetish now? Weird.
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Nov 7, 2017 14:50
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Ahh, the life of a lonely business traveler. I’ve already started plotting out my 2018 requalification plan. Hilton is apparently pushing out a new credit card in January that gives instant diamond status.
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Nov 7, 2017 21:13
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Mandalay posted:Ahh, the life of a lonely business traveler. I’ve already started plotting out my 2018 requalification plan.
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Nov 7, 2017 21:18
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I’m counting on the Barclays AA Silver card for EQD and EQM waivers. I️ also have the IHG card. I️ thought it gave Plat not Gold?
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Nov 7, 2017 21:22
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Mandalay posted:Ahh, the life of a lonely business traveler. I like Hilton but I’ll be damned booking direct is almost always 50% than whatever mass travel site and SPG or IHG dish out so many more free points.
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Nov 7, 2017 21:27
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Mandalay posted:I also have the IHG card. I️ thought it gave Plat not Gold?
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Nov 7, 2017 21:55
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I’m on track for marriott platinum but my contract airline switched from United to southwest in October 
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ixo posted:I’m on track for marriott platinum but my contract airline switched from United to southwest in October Enjoy your the concerts you can't escape.
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Nov 7, 2017 22:34
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https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00VW7U8X4/ I can't remember if those are the Bose QC's that everyone raves about (though I don't think so as they're over ear rather than buds) but the're $100 off for like the first time ever
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Nov 8, 2017 16:19
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I believe the 35 series has been the go-to for a while now
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Barry posted:https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00VW7U8X4/ Yeah, that's new old stock. These are the ones you want now: https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Wireless-Headphones-Cancelling/dp/B0756CYWWD/ref=dp_ob_title_ce That being said, the 25s do a great job and at that price........
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Nov 8, 2017 17:36
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Is the main difference that QC35s are wireless?
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Nov 8, 2017 17:37
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ohgodwhat posted:Is the main difference that QC35s are wireless? They are also lighter and I find them to be more comfortable (the earpieces). If you've got a bose store nearby they have all of them out for you to try. Probably worth the trip before making a decision.
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Nov 8, 2017 17:42
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I️ much prefer the earbuds because they are less bulky when I’m trying to sleep on planes (which is most of the time because my travel workdays are usually exhausting 9a-9p conference and networking affairs)
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Mandalay posted:I️ much prefer the earbuds because they are less bulky when I’m trying to sleep on planes (which is most of the time because my travel workdays are usually exhausting 9a-9p conference and networking affairs) They also fit in your bag a lot better/less likely to get broken. That's what I've been carrying for the last year or so. But some people really don't tolerate buds in their ears for long durations.
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Does anyone else find that their ear canals get weirdly sweaty when wearing the Bose QCs for long periods of time, or am I just strange?
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Nov 9, 2017 01:25
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I can wear my PXC550s for hours straight with zero discomfort so sorry about your broken idiot ear canals.
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Nov 9, 2017 01:26
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I can wear buds for hours no problem. I just buy the 10$ ones from like LA fitness ad they last long enough. I'd rather go through a few cheap ones than sink money into a nice one since mine get beat up by travel and gym
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Nov 9, 2017 19:18
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Waroduce posted:I can wear buds for hours no problem. I just buy the 10$ ones from like LA fitness ad they last long enough. I'd rather go through a few cheap ones than sink money into a nice one since mine get beat up by travel and gym Good luck with those on a plane.
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Nov 9, 2017 19:26
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Rex-Goliath posted:I believe the 35 series has been the go-to for a while now One of the best travel purchases out there imho.
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Nov 9, 2017 22:43
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I have funny shaped ears apparently so in-ear buds are always falling out and never feel comfortable. It sucks.
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Water Resistant posted:I have funny shaped ears apparently so in-ear buds are always falling out and never feel comfortable. It sucks. Sennheiser makes p. dece buds at roughly the $20 price point that come with three different sized cups that you can swap out so they fit in your unique snowflake ears. They're nice
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Nov 10, 2017 02:58
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Get custom made plugs, y’all. Even the earplugs will change your life.
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Nov 10, 2017 08:51
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Does anyone get the “Oh wow, your job pays you to travel? Food too?!?!?!” Are some of you traveling for business on your own dime?
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Huh? Do you mean people are surprised if your company pays you a per diem when you’re on the road?
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Nov 10, 2017 13:48
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Tab8715 posted:Does anyone get the “Oh wow, your job pays you to travel? Food too?!?!?!” Are you getting this from other business travelers? I only hear it from people who are barely even white collar and just fascinated by the concept of traveling for work. These are the same people who have to have the ‘business travel != recreational travel’ Thornton explained to them
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Nov 10, 2017 13:57
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Water Resistant posted:I have funny shaped ears apparently so in-ear buds are always falling out and never feel comfortable. It sucks. Comply sound isolating foam tips. Total game changers for ear buds.
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Nov 10, 2017 14:00
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Travel food: The first week was like that. Or if I have a dinner at a favorite restaurant. Other than that, I'd much rather fix my own meals.
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Tab8715 posted:Does anyone get the “Oh wow, your job pays you to travel? Food too?!?!?!” My company, one of the top 3 banks in the world confiscated everyone's expense card and modified reimbursement schedules to a 90-120 day payback period about 6 months back. Effectively I am travelling on my own expense with new quarterly bonuses that happen to sync up. Also my CISSP continuing education was on my this year. Not cheap stuff. I don't think other departments are even allowed to bill travel to their cost centers.
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Immanentized posted:My company, one of the top 3 banks in the world confiscated everyone's expense card and modified reimbursement schedules to a 90-120 day payback period about 6 months back. Effectively I am travelling on my own expense with new quarterly bonuses that happen to sync up. Also my CISSP continuing education was on my this year. Not cheap stuff. Lol what the gently caress
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Immanentized posted:My company, one of the top 3 banks in the world confiscated everyone's expense card and modified reimbursement schedules to a 90-120 day payback period about 6 months back. Effectively I am travelling on my own expense with new quarterly bonuses that happen to sync up. Also my CISSP continuing education was on my this year. Not cheap stuff. This doesn’t sound legal to me and even if it is I would update my resume ASAP because double-gently caress that
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Rex-Goliath posted:This doesn’t sound legal to me and even if it is I would update my resume ASAP because double-gently caress that Oh I'm looking, they're French with a US affiliate and they've already gotten hosed up severely by OFAC, but now they're throwing around terms like "rightshoring" and my VP spot isn't looking like its worth the effort
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Nov 10, 2017 18:26
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Rex-Goliath posted:Are you getting this from other business travelers? I only hear it from people who are barely even white collar and just fascinated by the concept of traveling for work. These are the same people who have to have the ‘business travel != recreational travel’ Thornton explained to them Travelling for work. Glamorous from afar but far from glamorous. That said I get it a lot better than most folks as I get sent to good cities and popular holiday destinations due to working in the travel space.
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Tab8715 posted:Does anyone get the “Oh wow, your job pays you to travel? Food too?!?!?!” Yeah, I get that a fair amount from friends and family. Along with comments about being able to eat badly every night. And the first month I did that but it didn't take me long to realize that eating like poo poo every night made me feel awful. I mean sometimes I do eat like poo poo on the road but as a general try not to. A fair amount of my family is blue collar, and a lot of my friends are grad students so they are always hungry. And I use an AMEX for travel but my my company does expense payouts twice a week. If I submit my expense report on Monday/Tuesday then will get paid the Friday of that week. If I submit it on Wednesday through Friday then it generally gets paid the following Wednesday.
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Tab8715 posted:Does anyone get the “Oh wow, your job pays you to travel? Food too?!?!?!” Well, when you're a partner in a small business, it is on your own dime to an extent.
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Fists Up posted:Travelling for work. Glamorous from afar but far from glamorous. hello i work in the motor vehicle industry in aftersales so my scenic destinations are places like: flint, MI peoria, IL memphis, TN quad cities, IL sherbrooke, QC cincinnati, OH etc
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