Hi everyone, American advertising Creative Director and EU visa-holder here. 10+ years experience working with global clients. Have won major industry awards. I’d love to network and explore potential opportunities to work together.

Good credit card to open? Thinking Amex gold - anyone have it and recommend? Or any others?

If I use chase points to book a flight do I gain points from the airlines I’m flying?

About to file 485 in 3 months, is it worth it to do H1b stamping now or just wait??

How long did you hear for an update after applying to visa with or without a referral?

Is this the official Amex Fishbowl?

Question on UK visa-
My partner will be traveling often to London, once a month for an year starting September. He is getting his visa through work (10 years, multiple entry, 6 months max stay, cost some $1000).

I have applied for standard tourist visa in the past and they are usually short term. It could be max 6 months, but they see your itinerary and allocate you few months around the itinerary

Is there a way to get 6 months multiple entry visa, if I were to join him once in a while.

Is it true Deloitte is not sponsoring H1B visas? I have a friend considering joining as an SC after MBA. However, they are concerned that Deloitte is not sponsoring. Are these fears correct? How does this work from a recruiting perspective? They would be hired as an off-cycle campus hire via PPMD referral, not within the standard pool of campus hires. Thanks!

Hey fishes,

I've joined Amex in September, so just wanted to know whether I'll be eligible for appraisal, or should I confirm it with my director?
And if eligible, how much appraisal will I get ?

Got an offer, Level 5, Proj Manager. 41% Hike. Should I switch from JP morgan Chase?
hows WLB, Job Security for Level 5?
appreciate all the inputs

Constantly thinking why I chose US to study and have worked here for several years. Visa is such an issue for long term career move. Might have choose Canada or Australia...

Does anyone here have any experience getting a H1B cap-exempt job? I’m here on an F1 OPT (consular H1B approved) and I’m trying to figure out how my SO can move here and continue working.

FYI Amex offer for Allen Edmonds. Spend $300 get $90

Has anyone travelled to India for visa stamping with an H1B amendment pending? Any information will be helpful. Thanks!

Rumor: CSR annual fee is increasing to $550. Added perks: DoorDash and Lyft credit.

Hi fishes,

Trust everyone is well !
I'm actively looking for a suitable opportunity ( Senior QA Automation Tester) in Singapore which can provide Visa sponsorship as well.
By any chance, does anyone have references in Singapore? I would be available immediately to join the organisation.

References will play an important role in the case of Foreigners in Singapore.
Thanks in advance.

Best everyday bank account and credit card in Australia for an expat couple?

I‘m moving to Australia with my partner and we don’t have a bank account and credit cards yet. We basically need the bank account only for everyday finance stuff (local payments, debit card, etc) and we‘re looking for some credit cards with good international fees and ideally a reward program to collect some points for traveling.

Hello fishes, to join in wipro passport is mandatory like they mentioned in onboarding as my previous organisation(payroll company). it is not mandatory so i dont have a passport and my joining date is april 28th

any suggestions what to do?

Hello Fishes,

Which company is better in terms of work life balance and wfh options as working mother:
LTI
Capgemini
Infosys

Thanks for your responses.

Hi, I'm new to Dallas. Have been eyeing on rental investment in Dallas. Looking into Zillow, properties in Arlington seem to have good appreciation. Is it good idea to invest in Arlington? What other areas in Dallas can I consider (checked Carrollton, Plano, Coppell, Addison).
Thank you.

Can anyone help me knowing how can I find a job in UK while sitting in India for Skilled workers visa? I have experience of 2+ years with 1.6 years of experience in Digital marketing.

Hi im currently working in Treasury FX and Derivative sales department. Im a Chartered Accountant by profession. Looking for a switch. Could anyone suggest any suitable roles?

Anyone here doing consulting in Spain? I’m interested in knowing more about the market there and potentially make a move. Manager at big 4 in Toronto, 10 yrs of experience. Do public sector work.

How do I invest in ETHOS?

Started a new job 7 months ago. There’s been a hiring freeze and it seems they canned the recruitment team. Things seems to be slowing down drastically in the span of a week. Getting the resume all spiffed up and getting interviews together. When do you make the exit? “When you find a job” I know, but…

Also, would me making my exit to another role that I might leave in a 8 months bite me in the ass down the line? Do I just grab anything in the interim?

Does anyone else find it absolutely hysterical that people group MBB/FAANG/PE/VC for the prestige-oriented folks and they never include BB IB 🤣

Partners, At IBM we have Band 8, 9, 10 (AP). If the three banded people were to apply for an opportunity in BIG 4, what levels will they typically be slotted?

Does the size of the deals you work on impact your exit opps? I'm considering a role at an MM firm (non-PA firm) and they mentioned the deals are usually in the $200M area of size, which I realize is smaller than big 4 deals

why cts blacklist any company any idea?

Hi, I am new here wanted 11 likes to start chatting service. Also I am currently serving notice period in TCS working as frontend developer in the company. So looking for referral and job opportunities for the same profile.

Thoughts on portfolio school? Is it worth it, or is there a better route?

Hi Fishes
11 likes please (need to send and read dms)

Thanks a lot

Hello, I'm looking for a referral for financial due diligence/M&A consultant roles in the Netherlands. If anyone can help please let me know. Happy to have a chat

Anyone could provide me with a referral for McKinsey in Amsterdam?

I am looking to get into consulting firms in the Netherlands preferably in M&A space.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a recruiter or recruitment firm who could help me?
I have close to 3 years of experience in Financial due diligence and valuation. I am also a newly qualified ACCA accountant.
Open to share more details

Anybody in Frankfurt?

Recently joined PwC and very overwhelmed with the constant overwork and late night working. I didn't expect this to be a norm in EU. Anyone else has faced this?

Anyone in Austria?

Just checked all the assets and realized we're close to 1M€ net worth. Most of it is on the house, don't feel rich at all.

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Anyone at the McKinsey Berlin Office? How is the culture like? Will I need to be fluent in German to join?

Hi all! Interviewing for a BusDev role at Westwing. Also considering HelloFresh, Deliveroo, Tik Tok. Would love to get a view of these Europe exits, I’m wanting to move from Africa.

My niece is an environmental engineer, working on green energy as an intern in the Netherlands and just graduated from her Masters in Environmental studies. I’m wondering if anyone is willing to refer her to entey level jobs in her field in the Netherlands? She is proficient in English and learning Dutch now.

Hi all. Trying to move from the US to France to be with my partner. Anybody able / willing to help provide insight for getting a visa and sponsorship? Which companies are likely to sponsor an American? I have a B2 level of French. Hoping to stay in ESG / sustainability, but willing to be flexible. Thanks!

What are your side hustles?

Have you been fired before even starting your new job?

I signed for a new job two months ago and will start next month (3 mo notice period in Europe). They were very keen on getting me on-board ASAP before signing but since I signed the contract it has been silent from the new employee. I've emailed them with questions as I'll be re-locating to NL and it takes them 1-2 weeks to reply. Given all that's going on in the world, I'm worried they might fire me before I even start.

Hi all, have you seen the consultinghumor survey on income? What is your opinion on it?

Hi all, how did you solve the retirement puzzle?

As an expat, I went on the Degiro for investing at the moment, since the account can be used from all countries.

Was considering to invest also in an insurance, but is apparently not possible if you live abroad and then maybe go back to the home country.

Have any tips?