Fractal Discussions

For those who exited to industry at director-ish level or 250+ TC. What has been or is expected 5 year career progression? And what’s observed success rate / difficulty of making it to next level?

Do we have any US, European or Australian universities hiring Instructional Designers/ Content Reviewers from India for remote positions (permanent work from home)?

I wish admin utilized Tier 1 supports with teachers. Smiles, appreciations and acknowledging ones efforts would do a great deal to boost morale and climate. I just don’t understand what that is so hard to do.

Any good ideas to keep your day job and start a business that allows for enough freedom to take taxable income from 350k to 0?

As a (class of 2020) second year whose several classmates from different groups are already thinking about leaving/going to other firms, should I explore other options too? Don’t know if they’re being dramatic about how bad it is or if I’m just drinking the koolaid in my group?

Anyone in Virtusa got intimation about H1B lottery results?

Hey fishes, I have offer from
virtusa 12.96fix+54var
Tsystem-11fix
Exp-2.6
Which one should I go for?

Hi, Anyone working in Virtusa with BT as Client?

Anyone else super bored in quarantine?

Ive been using botox fairly consistently for 10 yrs and m happy with the results. However, for financial reasons Im thinking of taking a break for 12 months to save the extra money.

Will stopping botox for 12 moths undo all the progress I've made? (I am afraid of rapidly aging like the Nazi from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - nightmare fule).

Also, any adfordable akincare products I should use during the 12 months?

Hi Fishes,

I'm working in Wipro last year on 25/11/2021.. i have joined Wipro as fresher TRB band but still i didn't received any hike and band progression till now... I have not joined through campus placement... Please guide me when I'll be eligible for hike ...

Any suggested reading / books that one can use to learn options trading? Experienced investor, who wants to get into options.

Still using Ally Bank savings account, but the APY had dropped to .60%. Time to move. Any recs on personal savings account? This is my emergency “savings”

What’s your least favorite thing about your job?

I am going way over budget but 1. Even s seniors have admitted some unique circumstances have happened and 2. I’m working like insane hours 3. I’m trying - I can tell by tone management is not happy with me. I’m legit trying the best I can ....

Does EY GDS and EY Global have separate sets of clients or does GDS aide Global in its operations ? I have an SAP offer from GDS but worried if I'll actually get any direct client exposure.

How do you invest and save for your children? I’m thinking about setting them up with custodial brokerage accounts but don’t want them to have a heyday at 18. Did you create irrevocable trusts or?? They are too young for earned income and I don’t own a business so no IRA investing opportunities here.

Is the SAP practice in India at PWC any good?

Anyone else think big end of day drop? Scary weekend to hold long through

Noob question - bought a call debit spread 195/197.50. PayPal is at 199 today - if I hold till expiration I get the 250 correct? Or can I exercise it now and get the 250?

I’ve made over half my yearly pre tax salary in the past month from MGNI. If I ever get promoted I’m going to find a way to buy their services

In your opinion, what’s the best hedge / best buy against rising interest rates?

Anyone here from Canada, who went through TN Visa process recently with Google, that can share their experience and timeline of getting the visa? I am planning to take some time off to wrap up relocation related stuff and manage notice period as well so it would be good to get some insight on timelines. Would be great if people here who went through the process can share their experience!

Can anyone refer me for Payment BA opening within BNYM

Hi Fishes,
Please suggest a good project for java and spring boot developer in ibm ..Am looking for good tech stack and WLB

Anyone invest in franchises and in particular has anyone used a company called FranChoice to help you match w a franchise?

I am looking for a job change from system administrator to data analyst role.
Is there any opportunity available?

Hi folks, looking to move to Miami in Coral Gables, near Giralda Plaza but i'm afraid of the noise coming from the street since im wfh. Any feedback on It? Is the street really busy?

Gauging activity of web3 professionals in Miami… like or comment below. Thanks

Im a student getting my prerequisites for nursing. Anyone else?🙋🏽‍♀️
I was very content with my choice until ive heard so many nurses leaving their carrers and all the negative connotation attached to being a nurse like working like 🙆🏽‍♀️ and barely being able to pay their bills. Any advice? Pointers?

Does anyone have any metrics/ benchmarks they could share on diversity hires? We're putting goals together for 2023 and our senior leadership wants 30% of all candidates interviewed and hired to be gender or ethnic diverse.

What do you wish you knew before starting your career in Diversity & Inclusion?

Can some of you experienced folk recommend some good books for rookies? What are your favorites for investment strategies, marketing, selling, etc.?

Hands on Skills in COBOL,DB2,JCL,VSAM

I have been looking for job change and when I speak to HR's with the expectations of around 25 LPA fixed( my current salary is 15 LPA)... Most of the companies are directly rejecting my profile saying budget issue...

But is it really more that i am asking for or is it because of the my skill set?

Do you break down your experience on a project by project basis? Any good samples of doing this?

Need to design a compensation framework for a small but growing professional services firm (consulting and marketing for farm and food businesses). Anyone have access to a sample framework or any tips? TIA