Originally Posted by
kevin18
What you value and what I value may be different. I easily save that $1-$2k a year with points and meals using them for hotels. These points would be well over 300k a year for someone who stays 100 nights a year at a marriot. That’s about five nights at the ritz per year.
add in the money saved in meals and it only gets better. Benefits from status such as 4pm check outs is even nicer. Just because you don’t agree with someone doesn’t mean you should start in with the insults. Maybe make an attempt at a reasonable reply or just move along.
Well that does make perfect sense for a personal reason - being a commuter. I can't remember the last time I stayed in a hotel not provided by the company. And, knock wood, I'll retire that way. As a non-commuter, I'd rather not fund your personal convenience. And that's what that would amount to, in my opinion. We're both able to do our jobs comfortably without the points/credits, but you would be taking $ from my family to make your work experience better.
Some say commuting is a choice. I don't necessarily believe that at all times. What I do believe is that commuting is a benefit that comes with some sacrifices - spouses career, family, lower costs of living, etc. Don't ask me to sacrifice for your benefit.