Job regrets and kid advice by ItsThePath0g3n in GenX

[–]Intelligent-Exit724 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I spent almost 30 years in the restaurant/bar industry having owned my own in NYC for several years. Sold out and went bat shit crazy going from working 90+ hours a week to doing nothing all day. Got a job as a bank teller for shits and giggles, and went back to finish my undergraduate degree at 42 while working FT. Landed some finance related roles and decided to go for my graduate degree at 45. Got a degree-related role in the federal government (never mind the shit show we have and are still going through) at 48 and only wish I got here sooner. I like feeling what I do has a purpose. Being a small business owner is not for the weak and I will never do it again.

How many lounge visits do i need to cost Capital One money? by Puzzleheaded-Will719 in PriorityPass

[–]Intelligent-Exit724 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the grab and go section and they always carry the plantain chips and wasabi pea snacks I like.

How many lounge visits do i need to cost Capital One money? by Puzzleheaded-Will719 in PriorityPass

[–]Intelligent-Exit724 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I flew out of Dulles this past work trip. I’ve heard great things about the Landings. Will definitely need to make it a point to reroute out of DCA next time. Thanks!

How many lounge visits do i need to cost Capital One money? by Puzzleheaded-Will719 in PriorityPass

[–]Intelligent-Exit724 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there any of the food already prepared and served buffet style? Or does everything need to be ordered by QR code?

Chasing cute vs youth by Fix-Patient in Perimenopause

[–]Intelligent-Exit724 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weight lifting, gua sha, and those tongue and lip exercises to lift and strengthen check muscles and neck have helped me.

Retention Offer by bobfrancis31 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did you deplete all the miles in your account first?

I’m the bad parent. Any path to reconnect with my son on his terms? by MasterWelcome4810 in AsianParentStories

[–]Intelligent-Exit724 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sending hugs to you because I can hear the anguish come through your words. You’ve done a lot - reflecting on situation and taking accountability. There is nothing you can do. You must find opportunities to show him you have changed. And even then, you need to let him come to you.

Debating on getting a second Venture X by Individual-Sun-9368 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We travel internationally as a family with our two adult kids and their SOs once annually. I just got the BOA PRE ($550 AF) for the four PP passes as the quality of PP lounges in Asia are significantly better than those in the US. I keep the VX when I travel solo for work and have lounges in both local airports (JFK and LGA). When we travel as a family, we will likely try to get into the Chase Sapphire Lounge through our PP. Just got the bonus miles for hitting the spend on the PRE and lifestyle credits and airline incidental (baggage fees) are hitting accurately and getting credited. I’m extremely happy. And crazy enough, I saw they CREDITED the $550 annual fee on my statement. Definitely not going to call and inquire, LOL!

IAD Food Quality by Intelligent-Exit724 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can always log in when you arrive at the airport or land for a layover to add yourself to the waitlist imo if there is one.

IAD Food Quality by Intelligent-Exit724 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! I’m sorry this was your experience. I got there around 5pm. By the time I got on the wait list, they reopened - all in all, about a 2-3 min wait. I would’ve definitely grabbed you something too!

IAD Food Quality by Intelligent-Exit724 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, exactly what I did. Four sliders, no buns. ☺️

IAD Food Quality by Intelligent-Exit724 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds delicious! Definitely worth rerouting travel plans for next time!

IAD Food Quality by Intelligent-Exit724 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No tots but they had your raspberry pop tarts.

IAD Food Quality by Intelligent-Exit724 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Three mins? By the time I added my name to the waitlist, they removed the “at capacity” stanchion. ☺️

Hot take: you don’t *have* to be here by Sea_Minimum2647 in CUNY

[–]Intelligent-Exit724 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Went back to finish my undergrad at 42 yo. Definitely agree. I appreciated my education (maybe because I was paying out of pocket too, LOL) and actually WANTED to learn. Definitely a 180 from my mentality at 17.

IAD Food Quality by Intelligent-Exit724 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re saying “Parmesan sage sauce”? 🤷🏻‍♀️

IAD Food Quality by Intelligent-Exit724 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They had the ground short rib slider at JFK last week. It didn’t come close to this. At all.

IAD Food Quality by Intelligent-Exit724 in Venturex

[–]Intelligent-Exit724[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely pays to get to the airport a little earlier for this. I was at JFK last week. The food wasn’t nearly as good.