Does anyone else also constantly struggle with their parents asking/expecting them to return to India? It becomes very difficult for me everytime they put me on the spot (which happens often).

Does anybody knows how much is the hour or daily rate for a video editor in SF?

Started interviewing for TSE - Analytics. Does anyone have any insight about this group and the service lines it covers?

For people living in apartments, what do you average/estimate you pay each month in Utilities? What about taxes? Any extra charges other than the rent itself?

Please let me know ☺️ Trying to budget! Thanks guys

MBB manager in Life Sciences: struggling to find a good exit. VC/PE - feels like consulting toolkit not really useful, and I’m competing with analysts. Big pharma - in my country too pharmaco not hiring consultants. Startups - don’t sponsor visa. Feels stuck! Any ideas/advice?

I purchased a prepaid plan with Mercedes for my AMG. I’m nearing 10K miles. I was looking through all my documents and on the agreement, there is a line item that says “MAINTENANCE CONT” which indicates the prepaid service. But that is all I have. How will a MB dealership know I prepaid? It’s a different MB dealership from where I bought it.

Anyone hiring media planners in Arizona or Colorado? 🤘

How is CIB Payments lob in JPMC?

Folks quick poll. Did your firm allowed consultants to expense meals during working from home CoVid Phase.
A) No B) Yes - passed it on to client c) yes - Didn’t pass it on to clients d) Yes, selectively (long working hours) e) others, please elaborate. I’ll start with out answer (A) eager to hear your views

Taking GMAT in 4 weeks. Target schools in order are 1) NYU 2) Columbia 3) MIT 4) Haas. Rank blasphemy I know but I want exposure to luxury retail industry. What score as an Asian American would you call safe / no retake required? Right now I’m thinking 730+ but would like other thoughts. Also, should I reschedule and push out? For reference, I scored a practice exam 600 4 weeks ago and 700 2 weeks ago. Doing a 3rd practice exam this weekend after honing on probability and tricky geometry

Best areas to live in Los Angeles? Male, mid 20s, single. Would like to live alone. Budget is ~2k.

Hearing lots of positivity from both employees & employers about WFH. Cost savings & all. BUT - what will pitch consultants think/do/say? They like "culture."

How is it going in Canada? How is the job scene?

Mega thread for product referral codes! Add yours here, get discounts for you and your fellow fishes:)

Advice please! I have 2.5YOE in CPG sales and marketing from my country and I’m currently pursuing a Masters in Electrical Engr ( 2023); so far I have been unable to get interviews for internships or full time roles, especially since I’m not really interested in very technical roles. I’m currently considering applying for an MBA to strengthen my skills and confidence in the job market. I’m an international student and do not want to consider a PhD. Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks

Does anyone have tips on how to do virtual labs?

Im completely burnt out from agencies… looking to go brand side, seeking better work/life balance. Any suggestions of industries or brands to start my search? It’s been a few weeks and I’m getting overwhelmed 😔

Anyone know what’s going on at Vitro Austin? Good place to work? Good work coming out of there?

Any idea about how much PwC SDC Banglore pays for a 3+ years senior associate. I am planning to move from PwC US to PwC sdc india for good. Have had initial talks with my partner and he has started looking around for opportunities.

Any Indians applied for Global Entry/ pre check? Can it be done while in US or do you need too go back to India?

Does anyone know the PwC policy around I-140 approval? Do they revoke if you leave the firm within the initial 6 month period after approval? Any feedback or insight would be greatly appreciated.

I know we all love to shit on Air India or PIA but a travel crisis like this shows you how important it is to have a national carrier. You control the country’s travel destiny not some Arab Carrier.

My parents are visiting me from India during the Christmas- New year break. Any recommendations for a short trip from New York?

How many of y’all have joint accounts with your spouse? How do you manage expenses? Equal 50/50 or whoever makes more takes on larger expenses?

Thinking if it is wise to sell my apartment in Bombay. How do I evaluate its worth?

Why do so many desi men have foot fetishes?

Me and my wife had discussed earlier and decided to not have kids (recently married & please don’t ask for reason / try to convince / talk about perks of having one). About a week ago our parents came visiting and they have been hinting or talking certain things which reference us having kids in the future. We feel very uncomfortable with the fact that they are addressing a future with kids. How do we handle this? Should we tell them now or is it better to reveal over phone after they head back?

Does anyone know what is max limit of receiving money in US bank account as a gift from india? I have friend whose paying me back some money from India around $35k but not sure what is best way to receive here in US account.

What are your experiences with cross cultural dating? For those of you for whom it worked out, how’d your parents take it, and how’d you get over the cultural gaps with your spouse?

Is it safe to go to India for H1B stamping right now? I’ve heard some horror stories. Just want to see how everyone feels.

I need to get health insurance to accompany my Schengen visa appln for a 10-day tourist visit to Holland - any recommendations?