Anyone had success in negotiating exchange rate with bank for $100k wire transfer from US to India? I tried with BOA and chase and they have a fixed rate, not willing to negotiate. Other option is to send in USD and negotiate with Indian bank to convert to INR. I’m transferring this large amount for the first time so please share any experiences

Hello Folks from TCS, I need your help, My visa process for Germany is already going on and it shall be completed by ending Feb or early march. I am now having an offer from IBM and I want to use this offer to further cement my onsite position
Should I resign and then talk with management or directly have a discussion stating that I have an offer and When can my travel request be raised post visa stamping

Is PLTR still a good stock to buy?

Is it worth making the time/money investment to make the switch from big 4 FDD to MBB. This would require getting into and paying for a top MBA program and my net worth would be way negative after that. Are the MBB financial returns worth it? Im 26 years old for reference

Does anyone have a realtor that they love in center city? We’ve outgrown our starter home and looking for a little more space!

How concerned are you about inflation? We have 70% savings rate and 50% of our expenses are housing / utilities of which the largest part is rent which is a fixed contract (no CPI escalation, no automatic increases, paying same rent for 4 years). No car as we are living in a large city. So if I look at the components of CPI and what’s rising I am feeling pretty „good“ about it. The one thing I am „worried“ is asset inflation but obviously that benefits me directly. What am I missing?

What are the key low fee index funds I should look at? For the US Domestic markets. I am not looking to beat the overall market but at the very least match it.

I have a lot of exposure to big tech and sp500 across my brokerage account and retirement accounts. I recently opened a Roth IRA and have 6k in it to invest. I know the default strategy is to invest in a fund that tracks sp500 but I do that everywhere else regularly. Is there anything else like VYM you recommend? I’m targeting dividend growth ones since it’s a Roth IRA ..

Help! In the final stages of closing a house purchase for $330k. Appraisal came at $311k ~6%less than the sale price. I myself planned for only 5% down on the original sale price. Contd...

What applications do you use to view all of your investments in one place if you have multiple brokers / brokerage accounts?

Does Capgemini file for L1 Visa? If yes, how long the process takes.

I think I'm breaking even in my portfolio since September of last year... Any thoughts on taking the loss on certain crypto in order to recognize the short term loss to offset my overall ST gain?

Joined JPMC in September as 602 associate. How much to expect in performance bonus and appraisal hike?JPMorgan Chase

What funds do people have in their 401k plans? And how did y’all decide allocation? Can’t tell if I should be more aggressive given I’m in my 20s.

Curious to know what other avenues people have taken in our industry to make more money. Currently getting OT which is nice since most places don’t offer that benefit but still doesn’t feel like it’s worth the long nights when the paycheck comes in.

Is now a “good time” to be purchasing more shares of mutual funds I like? Every time I check the price it’s almost at its 52-week high so I’m concerned about “buying high” but also don’t want so much cash sitting in my savings account 🤦🏻‍♀️ help!

My home office is NY but I live in NJ and I’m filing taxes in multiple states that I worked in this year. On my W2 federal wages are the same as NY state wages, how do I track down my New York w2 wages without access to my detailed timesheets? Can I just subtract my total wages from the state wages from my W2 of the other states I’ve worked in?

Hi, i recently joined jio in march and my payslip wasn't generated for march and cannot i raised the concern to HR asking the same and there was no response from them, now even for april i cannot see the payslip can you guys please confirm when is payslip gets generated for new joinee

What’s the going rate for an implementation manager with 4 years of service. Primarily in the PBM world

Is there a diff between starting GC process with FAANG or Big 4? Is the specialty occupation a concern in the GC process? Appreciate any insights!

What is the hierarchy in PWC India Advisory? What is the YOE needed for Senior Associate?

Hi Fishes,

I have been offered 37.5 lacs ( fixed ) plus 20% variable for the associate director level . My current fixed CTC is 29 Lacs .

Can you please let me know if this a good offer or I can get more?

Please also let me know what is the salary range for associate directors?

Hey folks, I’m about a year into my new SE career and looking to continue to invest in professional skills. I’ve obviously been thrown into the fire learning the sales side of things, but what areas (technical skills, certs, books, etc.) you all would recommend I look to invest in? I’ve been looking at some beginner coding boot camps and scrum product owner certs, but interested in what you all have done to further advance your career

Anyone here work in corporate strategy and can give an overview of the recruiting process? Was told it’d just be basic behavioral questions and simple cases, but wanted to confirm

Best west coast pharma agencies?

Does anyone have an Excel shortcut guide for Mac?

I'm thinking of moving strategy side, best bootcamps or programs to take? Assuming the company pays for it of course

Can someone explain the concept of earned media? Is it supposed to be relationship driven?

I am an Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator with 15+ years of experience. I have program management and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience that gives me additional unique experience. I am wanting to get into the Clinical Trial Management/ Research Management role and am having no luck. Currently working for UW in Seattle. Pay is stagnant, grossly understaffed, commute is terrible, but the benefits are great. Any suggestions on CTO that offers great benefits and competitive salary?

Hi,
I am offered with 18 LPA + 7% variable in mastercard pune for bizops engineer II.

Current Experience - 7 years

Is it good or less? Can someone please help

Also how much I will be getting in hand per month

Hope the matzah is keeping everyone sustained at client site!

I 485 question - I do not have any vaccination record from my home town. It is a small village. I am thinking of getting the required vaccination here in US. Will insurance cover my vaccination?

ACN 🐠- Has anyone been able to transfer from Big 4 or any other firm to ACN and got them to transfer H1B? I have an approved I140 if that helps.

Any fishes here who are Indian citizens and applied for OCI card for foreign (US) citizen spouse recently? Can i message you to clarify a few questions?

How do y'all manage passwords ?? Esp absolutely critical ones e.g. coin markets etc..
Is anyone else paranoid about all this ?

Is koo (desi Twitter) or Namaste Bharat(desi WhatsApp) any good?

Anyone have recommendations for nannies in the Jersey city area? I start work after maternity in a month and would love to start them a little early if possible….

What is the process for getting a green card, if a US citizen marries someone already in the US on a student visa? Any tips

Desi parents: do you feel a constant insecurity with rising gun violence? I felt like it was fine as long as it was ke and the wife, but when you ahve kids then its a constant fear in supermarkets, roads, malls and now schools.

Anyone here tried an at home IPL hair removal device that worked for brown skin? I have medium-dark brown skin and black hair.. would love to find a brand that will work well on my skin.

Need to renew my EAD, can someone help me process? TIA

Adhura hai koi sapna, yaan koi armaan sawar lenge. Hum bhi engineer hai sahib kuch na kuch jugaad laga lenge 🤑

Kahan hai meri desi co-founders!!!

Looking for a Desi inspired gown/dress to wear at my baby shower. What are your favorite south asian online brands to shop? must ship to US and nothing crazy expensive.

I’m a US citizen and my partner is in india. We want to apply for a fiancé visa. Heard it’s better and processes faster than brining over a spouse. Curious how long it takes to process? Your experience and any recommendations for immigration lawyer to help file in the NJ area would be appreciated. TIA!

Desi Fam,

Does anyone use Indian sim outside of India for otp and authentication purpose ?

If yes, which service provider and plan is the best ?

TIA

Will Deloitte revoke my I140 if I resign within 6months of I140 approval ? Does anybody know Deloitte policy on this ?

If I am due for my H1 stamping for the 2nd time (the 2nd 3-year extension) but have not changed companies, am I eligible for Dropbox instead of an actual interview?

How should I potentially think about staying in the US and working here for tech companies in Bay Area Vs going back to work for Indian startups in Bangalore?

Context: 29 Years old, unmarried, Currently at Big4 in a Strategy role, 5 years on H1B remaining, no loan