Happy deepawali 🪔

Admission: I wear a sports bra to work almost daily. It's been life changing.

Anybody here at Barclays Corporate Banking in NYC? Need advice and numbers..

Anyone else find the Fed a bit off their rocker?

Is anyone working with Elastic at DoD?

My current employer filed for H1b extension recently. I’m switching jobs and my future employer will be filing a H1b transfer soon. Will 2 parallel applications raise any red flags?Any risk of an RFE?

2021 Recruitment: What are the recruitment expectations for your firms this year? Is it going to be similar to last year with little to no recruiting in the UAE and some in KSA, or you reckon will be generally better?
My firm, a small boutique in the region, is only recruiting on a case-by-case basis this year.

Planning on getting married in a temple in the US. Does anyone know what all paperwork (eg marriage license, certificate, registration) I should be thinking about and how to get it done?

Anyone have any insights into Big Law firms opening in Salt Lake City (Kirkland & Ellis, Wilson Sonsini, Greenberg Traurig, Foley, etc.)? I was approached by a recruiter because of a past connection to the state, and I’m trying to determine whether it would be a good fit.

I made an offer to a candidate today. It feels really good to make that phone call and hear the other person being happy.

Considering accepting a fully remote role and living in different cities for 6+ months at a time. Anyone else do this and have experiences to share?

I got offer as Associate (Technology) from pwc. Can I extend my joining date for 3-4 weeks?

Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

Any paralegals used Upwork or similar sites for side work/freelance work? Just wondering if it's worth the time investment. All feedback is appreciated!

Fishies—does anyone know of a way to convert a deposition transcript to remove all page:line numbers? I’d like to use text-to-speech to listen to transcripts but I can’t in the normal format.

Why aren't consulting firms stepping up more to help us meet SDG targets?

How long did it take you to become good at excel? Like fast?

I contribute 10% of my paycheck to my employee share purchase plan. Is this smart to do given the tax repercussions behind it? Is it smarter to invest less in that and more in my Roth or 401k?

What’s the wlb like at VCA?

Please help to choose one of the option
Maruti suzuki - 19 LPA
DXC - 20 LPA
AMERIPRISE - 22 LPA + Bonus 2LPA

all tammullu, akkalu, annalu and chellellu.. namaste and welcome!

Telugu prajalaara emi cheyuchunnaru?

Gold topic: Do you guys invest in Gold? Buying coins here or gold bonds/certificates or gold schemes (in India) etc? Want to consider investing in gold for long term future.

Assuming most telugites eat rice, how are you folks staying fit and avoiding belly fat? Any tips?

Lol did not know how much “muhurthalu” can mess with your wedding plans... according to them I won’t be getting married until 2022.

Naaku eppatnundo oka doubt . Amazon prime video team lo mana telugode undi untadu. Kuppalu Telugu movies unnay

Any folks here familiar with the Fremont school districts (California)? Looking to buy a house there. Daughter will be starting elementary school next year. Thoughts on choosing Irvington vs American attendance area? Also open to recommendations for good school districts in other affordable Bay Area locations. Current plan is to buy a place and live there through elementary, middle and high school for minimal disruptions (but who knows what will happen in the future).

Let’s start with location - which city?

Despite all the visa hassles, I feel blessed to live in a place where family can celebrate just like back home 🙏🙏 (am not religious, but for those interested, apparently some great muhurtam time going on now)

What’s a recent Telugu movie on YouTube that you recommend?

How are guys watching big boss 4 ? I subscribed for Hotstar but it shows page not found error when clicked on big boss 4 thumbnail

Any Telugu consultants want to catch up ? Chicago

Best Telugu movie of all time per you guys? Mine is Sagara Sangamam

Ee corona situation lo evaranna bayataki veltunaara ? For gathering etc !? Chicago lo unna telugu consultants emanna kaluddaam ante cheppandi, with social distancing rules.

Hope everyone back home is safe and healthy!

Guys I am trying to find a place in Dallas. I am single. My parents will be in town next week and they would like to stay on an apartment/community with lots of Telugu people. Suggestions please

Anyone managed to fly their parents down from India to US off late? Cousin’s pregnant, trying to book tickets for early Dec. trying to understand how entry here is playing out here. I know Qatar and Emirates aren’t operational yet for flights from India to US.

Anyone watched V on prime? Very disappointed with such a standard revenge story and untimely songs etc. Not what I was expecting from Nani's most hyped movie this year

For some of the older folks on the bowl, ending of Saptapadi or the ending of Radha Kalyanam? Which side are you on?