Help! Disappointed about custom ring. Has anyone adjusted your engagement ring after the fact? We went custom but it’s not turning out quite right. I already approved the design and they went into production, so I don’t know if I have a leg to stand on once the ring is actually made. I am anxious about a key element of it. Weirdly, the designer and team have an impatient vibe, so I would almost rather pay for someone else to fix it. My partner spent a lot on this & I don’t want to be ungrateful.

I am from Data Analytics background (YOE : 6 yrs). What's the best way to learn about Cloud Computing?
Should I go into the architecture part of it first or just directly learn about Data Engineering in AWS/Azure?
Need ur guidance!!

11/20 CheckIn - Happy Sunday Funday!! 🤗 What’s everyone up to today?

I had signed up for BarRestore but after listening to my body, I canceled my class and I guess today is my rest day 🥹 everything hurts 😱 Thanks to Bootcamp yesterday and Barre on Friday! 😂

NYC struggles: 1st paycheck to rent, 2nd to pay off credit cards. Almost none for savings. Maybe it's time to rethink my lifestyle of drinks and debauchery ✌️

Do you maintain a CSR/Amex Plat even as a traveling consultant (assuming you are using Corp amex green)?

What's the point of Delta drink vouchers when they serve alcohol on request anyway? (Even in economy)

Anyone flown Copa Airlines Economy? Considering booking some personal travel on it using miles and wanted to see if it’s any good

Room not ready (needs 5-10 minutes for housekeeping to finish it?) at 9:40 pm for a category 7 property

Has anyone used the annual elite gift to buy a mattress through Marriott? If I buy it on my Boundless card will I get 6x points?

so Qatar air biz > emirates biz
- Q suites (no masks)
- better amenities kit
- unlimited desi chai

Emirates:
- pick up / drop

What should a coder/biller/transcriptionist make with over 15 years of experience? I am currently the only person in the office that can do those jobs with no backup. I code and bill all office visits for 5 orthopedic providers and all surgical coding/billing for 3 surgeons. I also do any transcription that is needed.

What’s the best approach to negotiate a higher base salary? Should I mention competing offers, what my earning potential is in the next ~2 months in my current role - or both?

Moving into a new apartment after the holidays. How much should I tip my super and doorman upon my arrival?

Hello
Can anyone refer me for data analyst role or Ms SQL server or python role?

Thanks

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Does anyone have good mesh router recommendations for a home office?

I have got an offer from S&P Global I want to know about following things

How much of Variable Pay is Paid ?? I got 15% of Base salary but how much will be paid like the usual norm i want to know

And what are the deductions from Base salary apart from PF ?
There are lot of allowances like internet reimbursement etc etc
Are they mandatorily credited or you need to claim ?

Rant. This guy I have been talking to started making me feel bad about who I am and my roots. About how not American I am. He started calling me odd. I blocked him but now I feel inadequate.

We’re having an Indian wedding on a Sunday with ceremony in the morning, followed by lunch, and then cocktail hour + reception.

Given that the wedding starts early, we will have guests (~30) flying in the day before. What is the expectation in terms of arranging dinner for them? We’re trying to avoid having an additional event Saturday night - any idea on if these guests would need to have food arranged for them by us and what that could look like on a cost effective budget.

Any recommendations for good videographers in NYC/Tri-State? A lot of the affordable ones I find make the cheesiest videos. I’ve certainly found some good ones but very expensive. I know you get what you pay for, but there has to be someone reasonably priced out there that delivers quality work. I am splurging on the photographer so this would just be an extra.

What gift did you get your spouse on your wedding day?

For those who had Catholic ceremonies.. What kind of shoes did you wear that had bottom soles that looked nice in pics? In other words, shoes with bottoms that don’t look scratched up when you are kneeling at the altar.

Anyone have a wedding planner they really enjoyed in the DFW area?

Is a hair and makeup trial really necessary? It seems like such a waste of money.

I just got engaged on Sunday (!!) and my ring is just a little big. I’m reading online that most jewelers won’t resize a rose gold ring. Has anyone had any issues with this? I could go back to the family jeweler who designed the ring and would do it for free but the ring was designed in Michigan and I live in Chicago. Is it worth it to drive to Michigan to get it taken care of there?

Curious to hear everyone's "expectations" versus "reality" for their wedding day?
There's such an expectation around one's wedding day but not much discussion around how it's different from it

Should I invite fewer people to a destination wedding or will people just naturally decline?

Did you do any self care the night before your wedding to prepare for the big day?! 🤍

Anybody not excited about the wedding? I want to get married to my fiancé but I can’t get excited to pay so much for one day…. I feel bad that I’m not more excited but it’s just so stressful

Anyone else’s mom driving them crazy about mother of the bride dresses? Wedding is a little over a year out 😂 Any store recommendations for MOB dresses?

Has anyone hosted their own engagement party? All of my friends and family live far away from us so it is just easier for me to plan it but I feel odd doing so. Any tips?

Any tips on making a small wedding feel intimate and special versus tiny and boring?

Typical prices for wedding photography in a high cost of living city? (San Francisco) 2 photographers, 8 hours, no travel. Much appreciated! ❤️

For those who have already had their weddings, what advice do you have? Anything you could change?

Budget question! How much are you estimating spending per guest? This includes food/alcohol/venue, etc

Have you talked about your wedding with coworkers? I made the mistake of saying I had to leave work a little early one day because I was going to do a tasting at my venue. That starts a debate on why one shouldn’t get married, how much wedding costs & what a waste it is, dresses are stupid because you only wear them once, etc. I haven’t talked about my wedding much, but I didn’t appreciate this. I ignored the negative comments and we moved the conversation along. Not talking about that anymore!

What is your total “wedding look” budget/est. spend? (Everything including dress, make up, jewelry, shoes, outfit changes, accessories, etc.). I have put so much emphasis on my looks (no regrets) and I actually just tallied up my spend and my head almost exploded. Frankly just seeking a little validation that I am not the only crazy person out there 🙃