On November 16, I flew LAS-SFO-PDX, landing me at what I expected would be roughly 98800 PQM. Due to some maintenance issues and rebooking into Y earlier that trip, combined with me accidentally booking 2 work tickets on my Chase United card, I somehow showed 100065. 1K earlier than expected, and before 2 more planned trips PDX-SFO in December.
Fast forward 2 weeks. Company restructures, job is eliminated. Goodbye 2 remaining trips (and travel next year but thats another story) that were assumed to be necessary for status -- but luckily at 100065, 1K is secured.
I may not get much use out of the status, but I'm happy to have made it through by the skin of my teeth.