Hello fishes! Did anyone fly Emirates recently from US to India ? Do they still ask for negative covid test report though India has removed the requirement but the transit is in Dubai ? TIA!

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

Is taking the bus to work as convenient as taking the tube? Thinking of getting a place that by bus has a lesser commute than train but worried about traffic, frequency, etc. of the bus. Basically 20 mins bus vs 27 mins tube? Thanks!

Any good grief counseling in Chicago or remote? My dad has late stage cancer and is dying. Need help to process this.

Recommendations for hotels in Portugal?? Preferably a Marriott branded hotel. Planning a 5 day trip to Portugal in April.

Health question: How to deal with chronic back pain? I may have a herniated disc and wondering if surgery is a viable option. I hate being restricted actively and constantly reinjuring myself.

New Delta Marriott deal - 2 miles per $1 spent. Anyone switching to earn miles?

Hi Fishes,🐠🐟🐬🦈🐳🐋🐡
Let's hear about your journey, how did you land in US/UK/EU/Canada etc. from India? preferably direct hire with Visa sponsorship.
Pls do share company name & country, Job portals.
Also it would be great to hear some do's and don'ts
Hopefully it will help someone who is/are planning for migration and will help him/her to plan better.
TIA

I left bedside nursing and the hospital 2 years ago. I don't feel guilty about it and honestly this pandemic
has convinced me to never return.

Anyone know any consultants who specialize in re negotiating insurance contracts? I’m tasked with finding someone for our fertility practice.

Does Accenture give any extra days off as a result of COVID-19?

having vivid violent dreams I can remember which has never happened. Pretty depressed also for reasons. Struggling to get out of bed let alone exercise. Feel inadequate for lacking mental strength

Whenever i have a big deadline, my body goes into a panic mode where my energy immediately goes to figuring out how I’ll get something done well and on time. Outwardly, I don’t seem stressed so no one notices but actually I usually feel like I have a cold: fatigue, headache, sore throat, sinus infection. When a task is done, i stop feeling like crap. It’s been like this since law school. Any tips on managing stress or moving towards doing good work without my body shutting down lol?

What is the process to reimburse 25k after purchasing a mobile.. also can I claim for my 2 nd vaccination jab?

Is genetic testing for diseases covered by most health insurance? Has anyone ever done this, do you recommend it.

Salam, Ramadan Mubarak! Anyone trying to maintain some level of strength training during Ramadan? I know it’s ideal to lift after iftar (maybe after dates/water + magrib and before dinner) but wonder if it is doable to squeeze in a 30-40 min training session right before iftar (for time saving purposes)?

Vaccine mandate for all Private Employees in NYC starting Dec 27th

Anyone went through I-485 process with EY ? How much time you have after process initiation before birth certificate is absolutely needed ?

Anyone else riding the $HIVE wave?

Do you thank your tenants for paying the rent? A quick thank you text?

I have 7 YOE and applied for a position that is L4. I feel as if I’m overqualified for the position, but the Recruiter told me that when they say L4, they are actually looking for someone with 6+ years of experience. Is this true? I feel like I should be looking at L5 with my experience

What was the hike % last year for a Senior 1 with 2nd rating who didn't get any promotion/progression?

I used to do outpatient surgery part time and flex to pay my bills. Now I'm out of a job! Has anyone
gotten unemployment? I have some questions.

r/wsb is back up and running.

Hi. Has anyone gone through drug test with GSK and know if they test for nicotine? Thank you!

How do you get used to someone looking over your shoulder and watch you design? It makes me so nervous

Which one to choose from below:
Epam systems
ANZ bank
Thermo fisher scientific

Anz and epam offering more.

Deloitte Boomerang coming back - can I negotiate a signing bonus? It’ll cost my $25k to quit my current job before March, but D and I want to rekindle our love:hate relationship now, not in March. If yes, what should I ask for at the manager level?

Looking for Azure cloud based jobs in Accenture UK - solution architect would be the best fit. Have 4 years of hands on experience at Microsoft - any team hiring or anyone willing to give a referral?

What is the average annual hike in PwC advisory business like for ex let's say ops consulting.

And how much is the travel like in a month? How comfortable are the stays etc.

I recently received an offer for senior associate position, hence the ask. Thanks in advance.

Hi Fishes,
Please refer Me for PM roles in Microsoft

Can any Canadians provide a broad overview of the ad/marketing/PR agency landscape for Americans thinking about immigrating? Where are the most agency jobs? Is it mostly boutique or large agency shops? What else should someone job searching in Canada know? Asking for a (account planner at U.S. comms agency) friend ;)

What is the salary I should ask for in IBM.. YOE: 6.5, SAP FICO… Current Salary 15 LPA

How to overcome a breakup. I'm heartbroken 😭

Hi fishes. I am currently working at a market research firm and have around 6 years of experience.
I want to upgrade my career path. Please let me know what to choose next. What courses do I need to take so I can switch to top consulting firms like PWC, Kantar, B&C.

Hi Everyone! I’ll be interviewing with KPMG as an S1 in tax for their NYC and Stamford offices. Can anyone tell me about busy season hours and general culture? Thank you very much!

Can I share my performance rating screenshot to the HR??
HR is asking for CTC approval.

How open are mental health discussions in your families? Whether it be talking about your struggles or suggesting therapy to family members? Anyone done it successfully and mind sharing ideas here?

I 485 question - I do not have any vaccination record from my home town. It is a small village. I am thinking of getting the required vaccination here in US. Will insurance cover my vaccination?

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?

My American citizen 8 month old is on tourist visa in India; current stay runs out on June 7. Flying outside the country is a risk we don’t want to take w/COVID. Don’t want to overstay the visa either. So we applied online on eFRRO to convert his visa to X-1 so we can apply for his OCI. They didn’t ask for payment and message popped up saying watch your text/email for next steps. Anything else I can do?

Desi women - how much do you spend on an average on casual outfits, one that you’d wear for a casual lunch but not fancy dinner? I see posts on the Women in Consulting group where everyone seems to be spending what seems to be extravagant for my liking ($200+), and was curious if that was a desi vs American thing..

Anyone able to see the moon in NJ?

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

Can only deposit USD in NRE accounts but I can send through Remitly/ Xoom to NRE account? Doesn’t remitly convert USD to INR before sending. What am I missing?

Is a person who is promoted to Manager in September eligible for L1-A visa in October, if he or she has worked for little more than a year in another country?

Married fish, how do you ho about decision making for buying property and how do you decide who to register it on?

What to do when parents dig their toes into your relationship? They don't approve of who I'm with and very vocal about it.

In 10 years, this may be in the rear view or they may not let up. Anyone with experience in this?

Planning on telling my parents about my white boyfriend this weekend…. Any tips or words or motivational words please

Any one here who lives in Weehawken. Looking to move there, one stop from the Lincoln tunnel. If some ones from the there would really appreciate some help and guidance 💕

Just sharing! Landed in offer at AWS over five weeks ago and still waiting on a visa transfer update from US CIS. So many work updates from other folks in these five weeks moving in and out while I am unable to share an update with my folks or celebrate in anticipation of the final approval of the petition. Trying to stay calm and collected, but sometimes it takes a toll

Anyone stuck in an unhappy marriage? How do you deal with loneliness of this profession and complicated family life

Passport renewal- how much does it take for Indian sf consulate to issue a new passport once they receive all the documents?

Anybody read Ants Among Elephants? Thoughts?

Looking for a Desi inspired gown/dress to wear at my baby shower. What are your favorite south asian online brands to shop? must ship to US and nothing crazy expensive.