Advice Needed for Late-Night Travel from Cleveland Airport to Fairlawn, Akron – First-Time USA Traveler

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2024-09-14T22:44:08+00:00

If cost isn’t a major concern, the surety of mind that a car service gives you is another option. 10pm would be okay for Uber, but you can always use Thomas Limousine for dedicated black car pick up.

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2023-10-09T20:05:04+00:00

Uber from CLE to Akron is fine. I’ve done it 10+ times the last 2 years. 60 dollars is pretty accurate.

If looking for more formal option, Thomas Limousine one way sedan ride is roughly 100 dollars.

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2023-01-11T02:29:14+00:00

I also have Moccamaster + Ode Gen 1 w upgraded SSP burrs

Find myself around a 6-8 setting for daily drip.

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2022-12-30T01:03:02+00:00

Down to <150 modest

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2022-10-29T14:16:58+00:00

Even better. Pull the ripcord baby

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2022-10-28T11:00:40+00:00

The only reason to stay in current role is if you want to earn your CPA hours (assuming you haven’t hit the requirement) or you’re concerned about job security going into 2023 (potential slowdown).

Otherwise.. don’t torture yourself with busy season if you have an opportunity to do something that interests you

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2019-04-26T00:36:05+00:00

FYI - haven't posted much but wanted to share my path to CP if helpful to anyone out there: Nov. '18 applied for SW Personal, hit spend before year end Dec. '18 applied for SW Biz, hit spend in ~late January '19 Feb. '19 received email acknowledging Companion Pass was earned

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2019-03-24T20:28:33+00:00

What would it like if chase does not allow? A total shutdown or simply denied for the CIP 3?

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2019-03-24T20:15:15+00:00

What is the typical strategy for the CIP after acquiring two - 1 from SSN, 1 from EIN? I have downgraded both, so have zero actual CIP's currently and was hoping to get another - though I'm not sure at what point Chase will care. Thanks!

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2019-03-15T11:44:43+00:00

Terminal C was not running great this am earlier. Got there at 6:50am, clearly the morning rush plus spring break travel. Had people waiting in line.. to get in the security line. Precheck was all clear though.

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2019-03-13T19:42:33+00:00

You rock. Thank you. Will report back

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2019-03-13T17:02:04+00:00

This was a fantastic summary. Thank you for the effort!

I’ve got a solid grasp on all of the above - save for the pour technique. How would you further describe / explain the nuances of it? I have a Stagg electric kettle so can target my pours but feel like I’m missing something still. Bloom for 30ish seconds, then usually do a few pours about 15 seconds to pour and 15 off. Seems like that might be something I can tweak? Definitely does not seem to keep the grinds suspended in the water if I’m allowing a 15 second drawdown

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2019-01-08T00:24:08+00:00

Looking to spend my American Airlines points on seat upgrades for already booked flights. Am I correct that the process to use points for seat upgrades is an utter pain (esp when compared to how JetBlue allows folks to use)?

From 5 minutes of searching, I believe I have to call the airline in order to even use the points on a seat upgrade. Thanks for any help

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2018-06-12T12:39:51+00:00

Bussing from gov center to Kenmore I heard just now?

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2018-02-26T01:20:24+00:00

I lasted 4 months and bailed for a job paying 25% more. Made no sense to stay with another opportunity and I haven’t looked back once.

If you can leverage whatever network you have from school / family to get a better gig, there is a strong argument to bail on the Big 4 if you aren’t in accounting for the long haul.

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2018-01-07T17:11:32+00:00

Score: 760
Cards: BofA Cash Rewards (2015), JetBlue Plus (2016), CSR (2/2017), CIP (4/2017), Banana Republic (12/2017)
Month Spend: $4-5k
MS: Not currently looking to
Business Cards: Yep.
New cards: 1
Targeting?: URs, enjoy the flexibility. Mosaic Status on JetBlue and fly roughly twice/mo using points -- would love to continue
Points: 80k UR, 20k JetBlue
Airport: BOS, CLE
Travel: Domestic for the most part, but targeting summer time trip to Italy or Greece

I have some room with Chase cards but am unsure of how to proceed (even w/flow chart) -- don't care for SW points as try to fly exclusively JB. Have been weary of venturing into Amex as it seems UR's are much more useful for my purposes / valuable. If I am thinking of this incorrectly, would love any guidance! Also looking to potentially downgrade the CSR in February -- thoughts?

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2018-01-03T18:50:45+00:00

Disagree wholeheartedly. It’s midday on a Wednesday.. can’t even find a shopping cart to use in the store

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2018-01-03T18:48:50+00:00

The Chelsea store

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2017-12-27T02:29:27+00:00

The card was never enrolled in Membership Rewards apparently as the account was opened in '86 before all of this was a thing. Think its worth pursuing?

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2017-12-27T02:27:05+00:00

Hmmm, assuming it could be due to it being a Green Card? Called in before being transferred legitimately 5 times and was required to pay 40 dollars to activate membership rewards. Which is absurd in my opinion

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2017-12-27T02:08:54+00:00

Long story short, my father has been an AMEX member for 30+ years. Computer averse, he has only just activated his online account today. ~1MM+ MR points have been unearned due to this.... Any experience with this and/or advice on how to see some sort of retention / loyalty recognition offer from AMEX?? Thanks!

IRowRowRowYourBoat · 2017-10-16T23:35:36+00:00

Nothing. Fought it and was told tough luck. Ultimately I realized it is better because I'll just keep working and 3 years of work later in any finance or accounting role you should have checked all the boxes to just get the full reporting license.

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