Guys,

This is the month to have performance discussions from last year and discuss hikes and bonuses.

Has anyone received a good amount of hike and bonus at State Street?

Let’s comment and discuss.

If I get fired while on OPT without getting my H1-B stamped, is it useless or can it be used in future for some other job?

Have anyone worked on consulting projects while working as Business Analyst? If yes, how would you describe your experience in one sentence.

Hey IBMers/ex-IBMers,

What is the designation hierarchy in IBM GBS for someone joining as "Advisory Technical Services Specialist" at "7A" band?

Like I would like to know what will be the next designation/band once for me if I get promoted?

YOE: 6 yrs.
Tech Stack: Testing

Thank you in advance!

Anyone else kind of bored clerking? I liked law school and thought I liked research and writing, but so far this district court clerkship has been pretty boring—lots of state law issues that are poorly briefed. Though to be fair, most of my time has been spent on one big case that I’m 99% sure is going to settle but not until the eve of trial bc that’s plaintiff’s counsel’s m.o.; so my work resolving the insane number of SJ and Daubert motions seems like a waste of my time.

Yay! Someone joined my group!

Help- my SIL showed me two dresses she rented for my shower, and I think they are super bridal/not very appropriate to wear as a guest or bridesmaid. I have asked others and they agree. I feel like my own outfit, a simple jumpsuit, pales in comparison to how over the top these dresses are. What can I say or do? I feel really down but also don’t want to start WW3 by saying something to her. I feel like I now need to rush to buy a new outfit.

Anyone here kindly help me put a referral at Google infrastructure team? Currently working as Lead Cyber Security Solution Engineer with experience in deploying network monitoring tools and engineering experience in transitioning from on premises to cloud environment.

I wish I had someone to cuddle with in this beautiful white weather! 😢 (for context: 29M)

Trying to Carpe the Diem but the day is seizing me.

Content specialist with 3.5 years experience in diverse industries. Currently working for a consulting in market research. Losing my potential and mental health to the company’s toxic culture, I can’t be the one man army for my team.

Any referrals would be highly grateful!

Anyone have an auto shop/mechanic in Dallas proper they’d recommend?

Hey guys, question regarding new years resolutions. Anyone know some good books about how to lead better and step up to become a great CD?

IBM
I have had salary discussion with IBM on 9th Feb, awaiting offer letter. Erverytime I call HR, she says you'll get offer letter within 2 days. No luck yet. Does anyone have idea within how many days IBM releases offer letter.

Any thoughts on Peter Millar suits? Quality, look, wear over time, etc..thinking of buying a couple while on sale at Nordstroms

Seeking nurses for FT Day and Night Shifts in multiple specialties (ER, Observation, Oncology and Bariatric Med Surg)

What’s the max umbrella policy coverage y’all have seen offered by insurance providers? Looking to get one for the first time. Anything I should consider/ask the insurance company?