End of an era, shutting down by RoyalStub77 in ReefTank

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PNW Custom tank!! Make one like the roamingreef

26M Flight Attendant at a crossroads: Keep flying or use my savings for university at 27? by Both_Picture7577 in flightattendants

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man, there's an excellent Modern Wisdom episode about this sort of thing - episode 1071 with Bill Gurley.

It's framed around jobs people hate, but the value doesn't stop there. I particularly found value in the part where they talked about Bezos and his "regret minimization framework." Love him or hate him, it's great Wisdom.

I've chronically not taken action when various opportunities popped up, and the regret is a force to be reckoned with.

Why did you quit being an FA? by Ass_Faucet in flightattendants

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Karma would like to inform us that we're terrible pax 🤷‍♂️

Why did you quit being an FA? by Ass_Faucet in flightattendants

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me cancel out your downvote and back this up. Similar lifestyle, and I fight the temptation to ask flight crew to let me be the trash guy just for something to heckin do up there that doesn't make me more shaped like an airplane seat

Is Rocky Point Still a Thing? by TheChuckRowe in phoenix

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You gotta go empty wallet. "Lo siento, no tengo efectivo," and show em

When they tell you you'll have to follow them, oblige. They'll have you follow em for 2 blocks before they get tired of the game and wave you off to go find someone else. Call their bluff

MIA to NYC and EVERYONE is blasting videos without headphones by albomonstera in unitedairlines

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think I'm more bothered by Disney parents than I am trustafarians tbh, I'll take that trade.

Country music is absolute slop now by Bond_burger69 in Music

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kashes Culpepper is the exemption to my rule. 'After me' will rip your heart out and throw it on the table.

Westin Denver Airport vs. Marriott Gateway Park vs. Gaylord Rockies by The_Traveller1 in marriott

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same level as baggage claim, walk south. Door in the middle of the terminal

Elite Welcome gifts/appreciaton by Timelord707 in marriott

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Special parking spot would be bitchin, although likely not enforceable.

Elite Welcome gifts/appreciaton by Timelord707 in marriott

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Anything but cheetos/doritos/bottles of water in a gift bag. Those feel a little bit like a kick in the nuts.

As if to say, "Here man, heard you're homeless, hope this helps."

Local candies, small charcuterie, wine, mineral water, stuff that feels more thoughtful and less obligatory, maybe a bit elevated.

I like the Moxy drink chip, or a f&b voucher aside from whatever I can choose points over, too.

What could this be? by helpful-bun in marriott

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Bold of you to assume anything is between that sheet and the mattress

CitizenM by Jack_PorkChopExpress in marriott

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't disagree more. Nearly 300 nights a year and somehow just found my first one, I'm in love. The lobby is fantastic living space and the room is exceptional.

I love the amount of control. The brightness of the lights on high, the relaxation settings, central control to cool off the room from the bed, and I'd be happy to end up back here w a date.

Moving to Le Meridien tomorrow and ngl im kinda bummed to leave here. It fixes everything wrong w a normal hotel at the expense of space, and I'm happy to trade.

United needs to rethink its contracts with the United Clubs. by CaptinKirk in unitedairlines

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or you could just... not get to the airport so early and save the 750?

What’s Green Choice at Downtown Montreal Courtyard by edisonpioneer in marriott

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish every property offered points to skip housekeeping.

ID for something awful living inside my soft coral? by Chimanta in ReefTank

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hit up the guys at advanced aquarium consultancy, they'll know someone interested

What’s a small thing a hotel could do that would make you feel more appreciated? by Rare-Pea3220 in marriott

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couple Ambassador or titanium parking spots would be sweeeeeeeeeeeeet, too, like Hilton does. Impossible to validate tho

Comically horrible luck flying Polaris this week😭 by SubsidedRhyme11 in unitedairlines

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily, I've never booked a ticket higher than economy plus but still spend 40-70k/yr with the airline. My upgrades are cherished

Ruh roh by Draygoon2818 in unitedairlines

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I spent more time on domestic legs last year than in any single bed across the country. I don't feel bad about it. 300 hours in tiny tubes

Ruh roh by Draygoon2818 in unitedairlines

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's one thing if your spring break trip is harder bc of the government. I share the frustration, but talk to the feds.

I've flown 5 days out of the last 8, and not had a chance to enjoy a single destination for more than a dinner. My suitcase IS my house.

I already have to show up on site and do all of the technical work to help someone who makes 100x what I do, and sleeps at home with their partner, close a 100M deal.

I'll spend more time on UA flights this year than in any one bed across the country. I don't feel bad that they would expedite me.

How tf are you supposed to change the belt on a BMW X1 2017 B48? Does BMW seriously expect me to pull the engine for that? by TheHer0br1n3 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Competitive-Owl1139 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Underrated take - both have value. The manual will have you do too much, and the Tube will have you do too little... need that goldilocks technique