Anyone interested in boycotting Emirates NBD? It’s unacceptable that we can’t transfer AEDs to Revolut to convert them freely! 😡🤯

What is Level 8 salary range ? Sadly I am feeling I'm underpaid, if anyone can please share for Pune location it would be helpful.

Since disconnecting with past stories my reality has drastically bent. My stories programmed my reality, attracting what I told myself I was/wasn't.

Hello Fishes,

Need your input please

If i get lowballed package with good learning curve. Is it better idea to stick to it for next eight month and make another switch to recover the loss? Or should I search better job ? I have only 20 days left in notice

 I heard a commercial on the radio for Verizon that said something to the effect that parents are now learning how to lesson plan. Are any of you off the hook for lesson planning? Just wondering because I’m over here busting my butt!

When sending a cold email to a recruiter, should you include a reason why you’re interested in the agency? Or keep it short and sweet with your book, resume and what you’re looking for?

Hi, I applied for a BFSI domain consultant position at TCS through Linkedin. Next day two people took my interview and said they are good to go with my profile. I might have one more tech round and HR will contact. After 4-5 days HR sent Ibegin link to create my profile and update details. Then it's been 3 weeks no other update. Whenever I contact the person who took my interview he keep saying its in process please wait. Is it normal procedure in TCS? How long usually takes.

How do you manage to get covid test done in the 24 hours window? PCR takes time and none of the labs I reached out to does rapid testing.

How many spark points have you got since the initiative began. I've received about 2200 spark points till date.

It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're super grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

Any travel recommendations in December?

Hey fishes, let's do a poll!
What would you prefer between these two?
1. Great wlb, decent if not so good pay
2. Great pay, poor wlb

Edit: you are welcome to include a one liner reason supporting your choice.
I am trying to understand how people prioritise life & work.
Thanks in advance.

Hi, I have 6.5 YOE in .net Full stack development
Having two offers Siemens 17 LPA fixed + 1.5 L joining bonus and simply healthcare 18 LPA fixed
Which one is better?

If we join in September, are we eligible for coming appraisal / year end review?

Hi guy please help i got laptop from publicis which is very old. Can i ask them to change it?

Hi Sharks,

Just recently got started with EWM, can someone mentor and guide me on the same.

Appreciate your support.

Hi guys,

I have B.E and MS degree in mechanical engineering.
What is the average salary for CAE engineers in India with 2 yrs of experience post master studies?
I joined as a freshman with 4LPA in 2020 and now I got placed for 7.5LPA

Am I underpaid or should I negotiate for more ?

I want to get botox but dont know where to go in philly. Curious if anyone has a place they like/would suggest?

Hello fishes, will be really insightful to understand cost of living in Doha for a single person. Rent + food and other expenses manageable at 8-10k QAR/ month?

Looking to make a change from Canada (Toronto) to Dubai. Any thoughts or Big4 Cloud Consulting roles in the ME? Deloitte is generally the global leader. Any thoughts on Digital/Cloud Transformation in MENA?

Which are the best forex card for an Indian travelling to UAE for a 2 months work engagement?

Do MBB firms usually give temporary accommodation to look for a place for people relocating from outside?

Folks, considering a move to Saudi (Riyadh) from the US we are a family of four (two young kids)

What are thr pros and cons?

I had the first round with a consulting firm and it takes them more than a month to arrange the final round and the recruiter is not being responsive. Is that normal?

Hello 🐠

Are your firms transitioning to golden visas? If yes, at what level? Please answer with firm - level. Thanks!

Anyone who had a tailored 2 piece suit made from Parmar Tailors in Deira. Did you get a price reduction or pay asking? What did you agree?

Would Middle East offices still hire many people this year or sort of at a hiring freeze? (Think post-mba level)

I’ve got a friend in Dubai who has experience in IB and VC at junior levels (in London and Dubai) and would like to break into consulting. He’s at a small cap VC at the moment and works not that challenging, and he wants to break into MBB or tier 2 for strategy. Anyone happy to look at his CV?

Looking for referrals at MBB/S&/OW/Kearney in their Dubai/Doha/Riyadh offices for my sister since she can’t join Fishbowl. She graduated from top Canadian uni (UofT/McGill/UBC), grew up in ME and has an impressive academic background and work experience. Happy to connect with her directly.

Does anyone here work for Corporate Value Associates?

If so, could I please get in touch via DM?

Shukran

Can anyone recommend any good recruiters that focus on the MENA region?

Anyone familiar with the culture of working at ADIA and how they run their transactions ? Is it very team based ? Do you expect they would be very intense working culture vs someone used to NY transaction work?

Situation: got an offer from firm X; highly likely to get a better offer from firm Y but official offer would take a couple of more weeks in best case scenario. However, firm X’s offer validity about to run out. Would you: (1) accept X’s offer now but rescind later if Y converts (2) ask X for additional time to decide (they’re “prestigious” and may not offer additional time...) (3) Play straight, decline X and hope Y converts (4) any other creative ideas ...???

Fresh grad, just started work in the US (~1 month in) but want to move back to Dubai due to personal reasons. Will hitting the 6m mark (1y won’t be possible - immigration) be helpful? (Cont)