Hi everyone,

We will be moving to Austin from Toronto this year. I am a Sr. Prod Manager (Fintech) and would like to know how Austin is for job opportunities in product management for fintech professionals (I will have to look for a job for myself)?

In terms of work culture, can anyone suggest what to expect coming from Canada? I understand that it’s fast paced which is something I appreciate.

We would like for our kids to continue studying in an IB school. Can anyone advise where to start?

Pay range for epidemiologist/public health officer managing all university affiliates

Which is good for sap consulting?

PWC SDC or PWC India

Without warning it looks like we'll be switching from consultant teaching to inclusion...what do I need to know. Never co-taught or done inclusion except for years and years ago and it was very informal. Best ways to build a solid relationship with the classroom teacher you're paired with? Pitfalls to watch out for? Thanks!

How do you collect data on classrooms?

How am I expected to bill 1900 hours when I only have 8 cases and when I ask for work no one responds. I even asked the partner in person for work and he said he was slow and didn’t have anything for me.This month I’ve only billed 80 hrs. Its making me anxious because I don’t want to get fired for low hours but also I’m a first year so will they have some mercy on me? Lol

Is it good to Join Publicis Sapient (permanent remote) as a Senior Associate L1 with 24 LPA from Cognizant as a Associate current CTC is 14.5 LPA

Is it okay if I get fired from D after my H1B transfer for the new employer gets approved ?

What kind of ratings are you supposed to give your counselee in LEAD feedback? Should be give one less than gold standard to everyone

I am looking for 1 Jr Developer for a 5 month Project with possible extension.

- Associates degree in computer science or 1-3 years of equivalent experience.
- Experience with React/ Next.js.
- Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming Best Practices.
- History with relational and non-relational databases. Eg: Mongo, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL.
- Experience with Rest API Design Practices.
- 1-3 years of C#/ .Net experience.
- Knowledge of transformation engines in regards to HL7 transmission

Joining IBM in December. under 30% tax-slab.
How is my tax calculated, will IBM ask for my prev. comp Form16? (or my ctc is prorated for Dec,Jan,Feb,Mar)
at least for the 4 months of this FY I need full sal. in hand.
How to proceed. I wish my JB comes without tax deduction.

BAL and Fragomen associates, has their been any effort to push associate salaries up? If not, what is their excuse?

It seem like the two biggest immigration firms are severely lagging behind in compensation while other larger firms with immigration practices are pushing up comp.

Anyone know if Door Dash employees are all remote now? I.e. do I have to agree to move to the bay area to work a door dash

Anyone exit M&A tax? What are the exit opps like? I’m a JD btw.

Any recommendations for Tennis lessons here in Austin? North or downtown (but any recommendations works)

Does anyone live in Larkspur community in Leander? We are making a buying decision but don’t live in Austin. I have driven around Larkspur briefly but so going to get some first hand info! Thanks!

Anyone have any Back/Spine specialist recommendations in the ~Central Austin area? Needing a second opinion beyond my ortho and curious where people have had positive experiences.

I'm in Austin for the weekend, what's everyone getting into tonight?

Any recommendation for a public place to watch the US F1 Grand Prix together with other folks who couldn’t get a COTA ticket?

My partner and I bought our home back in 2020. We got a good deal, low rate. But we want to move into a more spacious SFH. However, as we all know this market is crazy. Everything we want costs $620k+ and bc of rates it makes our mortgage estimates $3500+. We are currently paying $2k. And it looks we need to sell the house simultaneously as look for a new one or our contingency isn’t as attractive. I know it’s based on personal circumstances. But what would you do? - not move, sell and buy?

Downtown Austin nice highrise apts? I hear good things about bowie and northshore. Stick to those two or any other good ones at that similar price pt

Friends are telling me it’s super hot in Austin during Summer. Is that really bad? I’m thinking moving to TX, from DC

Anyone looking to move to southeast Austin soon?

Are y’all safe after the tornadoes?

Been in Austin for a while now and have never dated but would like to start. Any tips/suggestions on where to find quality people? (F, 28)

Is it possible to live in Austin without a car? Moving down for a few months from Dallas but don't plan on bringing a car.

Does anyone work at IBM, Salesforce, or Palo Alto Networks? I’ve been interviewing with all three and would love some insight about how you like your company/red flags you’ve come across.

Anyone here work for Maxwell Locke and Ritter? Curious to know about the comp and culture, particularly on advisory.

in my early 20s and have a handful of dance experience. really wanna continue dancing by taking classes, joining a team, etc. any recs?

What are the best social clubs in the area?

For 🐠🐟 that live in the Circle C area, is there really a difference between Circle C proper vs. the surrounding neighborhoods (e.g. Circle C North)? Or are we basically just paying a premium for the name?

(We're waiting for prices to come down like a lot of people here, and the hubs is very focused on being within Circle C proper 😮‍💨.)

Which one would you prefer b/w local lender v/s establish financial institution when buying a home?
What are the pros and cons of each?

I’ve been approved for a transfer to the AUS office. Early 30s couple, no kids, small dog. Wife will work for the state but doesn’t have an office assigned yet. Looking for a SFH (that isn’t soullessly modern) in the 600-700k range that will suit our interests: walk to a grocery store, maybe a restaurant or two, commute to work in <30 min. Where should we look?

What’s the fastest WI-FI provider in Austin? I have Spectrum abs it’s not fast enough for my house of 5