Desi fam - what are your views on Indian matchmaking? Is it perpetuating outdated stereotypes regarding the role of men/women and their expectations or is matchmaking the right approach for a majority of desis - be they in India or overseas?

Generally curious about this years incoming batch of undergrads. What is your role and starting salary? Lots of HR laws ( CA, NY) and inflation this year so curious to see if people were able to use this to their advantage etc.

I have been an assistant manager at a retail store for a year and a half. This chain has about 60 stores. I get paid hourly. What is a fair hourly wage for an assistant manager position ima store of this caliber?

How is the life of a customer engineer at google cloud platform - workspace ? What are some tips you can share to someone starting out new in this role ?

Is there someone who could provide a referral to Facebook

Hello all, for those working in an agency. I wanted to see what your typical client workload is? I’ve been in my role for about a year but the workload has changed dramatically without hiring help.

Can you please share:
- the number of accounts you manage
- how many support staff you have on those accounts
- how many active pitches you send per month for those clients on average

Thanks all!

Anyone is a tech role in healthcare ? If so what is your title so you enjoy it?

Does anyone knows a company that is hiring. I've worked with health insurance for over 20 years. I am stagnated on my current job. The salary I am looking for is $48,000 or more. I live in greenville, sc

I got lowballed an year back. I joined without realizing how the title salary would drag me back. I am stuck in my role and low salary. Any suggestions?

I have interview scheduled for senior software engineer role(exp- ~8years) at cisco. What should I expect in the interview, dsa algo is also asked, how many rounds?
skill - java, aws, microservices

Finance strategy / CFO advisory

Finance transformation, strategy, CFO advisory, finance and performance… goes under many names but…

Can anyone provide insights on the type of projects? What do you actually do as a junior consultant, how is WLB and do you enjoy it?

What are exit ops in the industry? I imagine, FP&A, Corp development and strategy?

Currently doing IB and feel like I never have to think, just make pretty slides. Looking to get a bit more practical and actually solve problems and

I had final round interviews last week for the company I really want to work for. I have an offer from another company, which I communicated to the recruiter which expedited the interview to final rounds. I need to respond to the other company's offer letter soon. Should I follow up with the hiring recruiter for the company I want an offer from? Or just move on if I haven't heard back by end of this week?

I’m in IT audit (ITSA) at Deloitte. What are the exit opportunities like (at any level)?

Offer Evaluation:
I have offers for product manager roles from the following companies:
1. Airmeet
2. Razorpay
3. Flipkart
4. Meesho

YOE: 5 years
Offered(Approximate): 50 LPA + ESOPS
I would like to know which company is best and do I need to negotiate more on the offers?  

How much is RSM’s referral bonus?

Any companies looking for a very Senior Software Engineer (backend) with 14 YOE??

My boyfriend's company just started layoffs. He's the last engineer standing on his team, but he's on the lookout for new opportunities just in case they decide to cut his entire department.

Any leads on companies that are still actively hiring would be much appreciated!

For getting promotion who take the main decision? Manager, Supervisor or HR?

Anyone here struggle with drinking enough water every day? Growing up, I drank a lot of soda and fruit juices but since 2020, I’ve been trying to be one of those people who always has a water bottle. They say you drink some when you first wake up but I never have a taste for it and then never remember to start drinking until about noon.

How did everyone do in their exams?

How do you ask someone to mentor you?

Took the NINJA practice exam for REG and got a 72. What is the average difference between the mock and actual?

Hello fishes,
Anybody part of the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Benchmarking Hub within the Panorama Financial Institutions Center (PFIC) at McK?
Would love to have an insights or steps to prepare for the interview scheduled for the role of the Sr. Analyst in the same team.

I work for a company that gives me RSUS as part of my compensation. Am I allowed to short the companies stock to minimize my downside risk in case stock price drops? I value certainty of my RSU payments over any potential upside

Looking for your favorite educator podcasts??

A friend of mine has just left Infosys BPM (Consultant). He is serving notice period. It's been 1 month and it seems like manager is hell bent to make him work day and night. And this is sudden change. As per him same had happened with one of his colleagues too. Anybody here has any idea about it ? Can he speak up and object to working over time and on weekends ?

Hi. Can someone please tell me what is the salary of an Associate consultant for a homegrown associate.

Full stack developer required for freelancing..if interested DM me.

Folks who are looking for Business and Data analyst roles and need resume work. DM me. I can help you to build a resume that can pass ATS.

When did “Preditor” become a title?

“We have an immediate need for a Preditor (Producer + Editor) to support one of the most important and inspiring software companies in the world of design and digital art. The Preditor will work on our paid social advertising and short-form social media needs. This includes producing content for a variety of social channels. Come join a wildly creative and fun team.” - from an Aquent recruiter email.

Last night I went over to my friends house (she has 2 kids, 2 and 4 yo). She and her husband were asking me about my pregnancy and planning. And were asking what I’ve prepped to date. I’m only 13w2 days so I think it’s way to early for buying stuff, but I did mention we hired a baby nurse for when the baby comes. My friend completely berated me, short of calling me a bad mom already, saying “what is she going to do all day? Don’t you want to bond with your child?”. I’m so upset by this.

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

Which all companies are allowing permanent wfh for professional based out of NCR?
Companies based out of Bengaluru, Chennai etc

Hello,
Can we take back resignation on the last day in lti?

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

Any recommendations for books for desi parents ? Politics , economics, world order , self help

How do you manage a long distance relationship? I got engaged 3 months ago and my fiancé and I live in different cities. I just can’t stop thinking about her and feel horrible there on.

Does anyone here have a Tesla? Should I do it???...

How many of you still wake up early to watch Test matches ?? I have woken up 3am EST to watch India vs Australia, India vs SA series

Those of you who have worked both in India and US - what are the biggest cultural differences you’ve noticed? All else being constant (like industry, type of work, etc)

Do we need a covid test for travel to India from US and back?

I have an annual membership to tryexponent for FAANG and tech prep. I don’t need the membership anymore and have about 6-8 months. I can share my creds for $60. The content was extremely helpful, I made it to Amazon. Let me know if anyone’s interested

After watching Arpana and her attitude in Indian Matchmaking, purani kahawaat yaad aagayi...
“ Na shakal na *^*^* Aur nakhre unchi unchi”

Best desi food recommendations in Toronto doentown?

Folks in NJ- are you able to get appointments at your local DMV trying to get a license and it’s been painful

I think my parents need therapy but being Indian parents they don’t believe in therapy. Has anyone had any success in convincing their parents to go? Is it too late because of their age?

I am scheduled to fly from NYC to Mumbai via Paris next Wednesday (Jan 5) for a ~10 day trip. Have any of you, your family, friends, etc. flown a similar route (I.e. from US to India via Europe) in the past week? If so, what is the arrival process (Covid test, quarantine requirements, etc.)? I’ve had all recommended vaccine shots and I’m only in Paris for a 2 hour layover (not leaving the airport). Any information on this would be greatly appreciated!

Hello desi fam...Anyone know wherr/how to get an iptv box in the Chicago area?.... thanks

Anyone waiting for the 2nd season of indian matchmaking??

Are remittances / gift sent from US to India (from post tax money) considered for any tax breaks or deductibles in the US?

Can someone explain KL Rahul to me?

To me he is Kitna L Rahul … never seen him perform in any important match but still vice Captain and always in the 11

With the new LCA wage increase or whatever, only FAANGs would remain in US? 🧐

My sister & I don’t get along because i feel she is extremely rude & prefers outsiders over family. My parents however, despite the fact that she disrespects them too, always say she is our daughter & we have to deal with it so just let her be. My mom thinks she is not in a good financial state so we should help her & I don’t want to given her disgusting behavior. Every time i buy something nice for myself, my mom kind of pushes me to buy for her too, and I don’t want to. Continued..