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Check out sailings here:

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I have got 6 years of experience and I have done MBA in finance. My last company was a Big 4. They are ready to pay me 9L and I require a 100% increment. will they give me 12 L? Should I accept 9 L?

Has anyone rented office space over the last year so that you didn't have to be stuck in your home all day? Was it worth it, or did you just feel lonely there?

Anybody with approved H1B but not stamped due to no on-site opportunity? Any ideas what should be the next step ? Can I apply for deloitte US job directly? Or look for jobs outside using the same visa approval?

Hi Sharks,

I got an Offer from IBM India. My tech stack is SAP Successfactor.
I have two questions :
1) What is the maximum CTC i can negotiate for band 7B ?
2) How is SAP Successfactor practice in IBM ? Are there any good projects?

Got another global travel advisory re: covid 19 screenings. Anyone actually seeing changes at airports (for Schengen flights) lately? I haven’t.

Hello Everyone,
I have a few tickets to NH7 Weekender (25th-27th Nov) that I wish to pass on to someone who might be interested in going.
Price: 3.7k per ticket ( Early Bird)
- Festival Passes (3 days)
If anyone’s interested, DM!

Dilemma: I am 1 of 4 workstream leads on a large digital transformation programme. My background is Enterprise Architecture, and I am leading a team that includes Enterprise, Solution, Integration and Data Archs.

If I wasn't so desperate for the resources, I'd roll off 2 new integration archs that recently joined.

They both openly challenge my decisions (which are made in consultation with the team) with vague arguments, speak to me as if they need to "dumb down for the girl", and (continues)

Hi Friends,
I am looking for a better job in Bangalore.

Below are my profile details
YOE: 7.8
CTC : 20 Lacs
Profile: Senior Cloud Engineer - Devops
Tech: AWS,GCP, Terraform, Terragrunt,K8,Docker,CICD

Please let me know if anyone can provide their referral or job openings details.

I get Waddle & Pollard, I give away Mattison and Davante Adams. Good or bad trade? I am 0-3.

What are some consulting companies in NY that do UX design? I know all the Big 4 & Accenture have acquired agencies, are there any smaller consulting firms that do it?

Best books you read this year that aren’t about sales, marketing or prospecting?

Anyone works in the new-ish Google buildings in NYC - 315 / 345 Hudson street? How are they? Do they have typical Google amenities eg good food, gym, etc? Any other good/unusual facilities? TYIA!

Has anybody opened a residential real estate law firm? What are the margins and hours like? Thanks!

For the past few months of interviewing have made it to the final round with a few firms, and the feedback is similar, ‘I’m a great candidate, but it’s not the right time’ Is this code for something? Am I missing something?

With so much uncertainty in the economy and waves of layoffs that have hit tech especially hard... do we think there's really such a thing as a recession-proof job anymore if you're not an "essential worker"?

Thoughts about Digitas Health?

Hey, what are the future scopes for DAACs. what are the general roles DAACs apply to/get after ZS?

Is it a mistake to leave PA before I make senior? I’m constantly stressed and don’t think I can make it through another busy season

Best resort in Bahamas? High pref for all inclusive

Has anyone gone to the Canadian/Montreal F1 Grand Prix? if so recommendations on places to stay and where/when to get tickets

Heading to Saint Thomas in two weeks! Any recommendations?

I have an 8 hour layover in Madrid. Never been there before. Is it worth leaving the airport and doing something in the city? Any tips on what to see in a few hours?

Any thoughts on the JW Tucson Starr Pass Resort right now? We had booked a trip to get away from the snow but it looks like it’s half shut down right now.

Does google flights increase the price on repeat searches if you don’t book the flight right away?

30th birthday coming up in December and would love to do it big, I haven’t celebrated a lot of birthdays in the past. Would love to skydive over the palm in Dubai, with that in mind, anyone have recs on where to stay and things to do in Dubai for 4-6 days? TIA

How long of a layover recommended for transfer in Singapore (Frankfurt to Bangkok)?

Best Marriott hotels in downtown Seattle for a weekend trip?

Going to the Atlanta Braves game tomorrow. I see there's a ton of shopping centers right next to the park, can I just park there and walk over to the stadium? Wondering what the natives do

Thoughts on the Sheraton Kauai? I’m considering the offer they sent. Is Kauai a nice island?

Traveling to Rome and London with the fam (kids - 8 and 10). Any tips and recommendations as to things to see and/or how to prepare?

Celebrating my birthday in Italy this June! Itinerary is
2 nights Venice
3 nights Florence
2 nights Rome
4 nights amalfi (Positano w/ a day trip to Capri)

Looks for recs on places to eat and things to do! TIA! Also any travel/luggage tips since we’re taking trains between cities.

Can’t decide between Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city for 5 days in Vietnam. Also is it necessary to join a tour group? Thoughts?

Anyone been to lisbon Portugal lately?

Going to Key West in a few weeks - any recommendations? Have a reservation at Latitudes already and day trip to Dry Tortugas planned

Please help me decide…Peru vs Costa Rica in December first week? I will be traveling from NY

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Stay at Hilton Head and visit Savannah or stay at Savannah and visit Hilton Head amongst other places??

How is the Moana Surfrider in Waikiki? Going during the winter break.