Hi friends, need some advice. Planning an india trip during Dec to visit family esp Mom who is in her 80s. Based out of CLT, NC. I’m considering CLT to EWR and then Air India 14 hours direct flt to New Delhi. I have GC. Anything that I need to consider pre-travel e.g. COVID Test. Have not booked my flt yet so open to suggestions on the route too. TIA

Does anyone ever redeem Marriott points for gift cards? Is it worth it?

For the 🐠 that have traveled to Egypt, can I get some recommendations on tour companies? I’m traveling with my partner (two females) and would like to have something arrange. 🙏

Any travel recommendations in December?

Any star alliance status match delta platinum?

All the reimbursement and other stuff which goes to partner for approval , does partner actually sits and review all those and approves it or does he have any secretary or assistant to approve all that.

Currently 4 expenses(1 internet, 2 Cab, 1 Flight) which are awaiting partners approval and I am really concerned if he's gonna come shouting at me 😂

Anyone have referrals for American Airlines?? Trying to crack into the airline industry. Also, more than happy to team up by sharing connections and networking. Lmk!

Best game to play while on flights?

Saw one post in Yammer USI Kolkata grp reg. Darjeeling trip during this long weekend.
Did the plan work out? If yes, photo bhejo bhailog. 🙂

Please remember, when you’re asking for salary information, it’s important to mention where you are located. For example, $100,000 is going to be a lot more in Mississippi than in San Francisco. Thanks guys.

Ritz or JW in Cancun?

Any Marriott/Hyatt recommendations for Mexico City? First time there as a tourist and want a nice, convenient hotel for food + sight seeing. TIA!

Anyone taken the GD test after having covid recently? I have my test in 10 days and I'm currently recovering from covid.

I've worked in hospitality for two years, but now the travel restrictions are lifting and I'm nervous; how busy does it usually get around Christmastime?

Any Delta Airline status challenges for 2018?

I know there are multiple posts about this but I still can’t think of the right way to play United Wholesale Mortgages. Too nervous to sell covered calls with the ex div date and high OI for calls in March. Anyone considered averaging down?

Hilton 🐠 - what are your favorite properties to redeem points? What’s the best deal you’ve seen? Can be anywhere in the world. Interested in Waldorfs or Conrads that I can’t afford to pay in cash.

Why are we so hesitant to identify ourselves?

What is tcs vpn name to connect via cisco anyConnect?

Can anyone from PWC refer me for this jobId - 290782WD. I'm looking for Salesforce developer position.
Any referral would be a great help to me!

I'm working on a Fintech startup related to commercial banking pricing. We would like to do some "expert interviews" with current RMs (we would compensate your time.) We want to better understand the friction points when it comes to price C&I or CRE loans. Please DM me if you are interested.

We are not looking for any private information, but more anecdotal evidence of issues that can be improved.

I’ve recently been interested in the idea of moving from Canada(Toronto) to the US(California) with McCann. I am wondering if this is common & if anyone else has made move before with tips?

Any motorsports photographers out there?

I would love some advice to get a little more serious with this hobby of mine. I have gone to a handful of events, both local tracks and professional circuits as a spectator, but wish to know what the best approach is to gain media credentials to take this passion of mine to the next next step.

Any advice is welcome, I would very much love to fuel this passion of mine with the hopes of eventually making motorsports photography a career path.

Hello I'm looking for a job preferably in Apparels industry. Used to work as a partner in a brand where I used to handle almost everything which included sampling,branding,sales and marketing,sales, customer satisfaction, transportation, payment follow ups,tally, etc.

I joined a company yesterday. I got another offer the next day from a very good company.
The joined company has not shipped the laptop yet. Just onboarding calls are over. Can I abscond and join with a new offer? What are your suggestions? I really want to join a new offer as it's a good company.

Moved to SD recently with wife without a lot of friends, would someone be down to grab a coffee or drink?

Im thinking of creating a Vegan/Plant Based Group. Is that something anyone here would be interested in?

Taking my first project with travel. A bit concerned about maintaining a healthy lifestyle while traveling M-Th for 3 months. Has anyone found a way to keep a good routine for staying in a gym/running and keeping a good diet while on the road?

Thanks in advance

Anyone know a good company to get local sim or esim card for The Netherlands and Belgium? I don’t need too much data I will only use it to navigate around and for emergency call. I have Verizon as my provider. Thank you all!

Perspectives on Brightstar capital partners?

Looking for a beach volleyball partner/group to play with at least twice a month - intermediate level. Anybody interested or knows somebody that knows somebody?

Hi background in audit and soc compliance now working for a non-public firm but delivering support to the auditors. Being that I am new I am still learning all the processes however cannot find a single process narrative. In order to better my experience performance I have attempted to find some type of structure.
Nothing is compliant…..

Would you send over a file for review with your name on it when told for job security or respect yourself and understand why first

Come on peeps, let's show the world accountants aren't boring..... or are they?

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?

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?

What’s making those of you who want to go back to India want to go? I hear the work culture and bureaucracy there are the main reasons people come to the US.

Anyone in this bowl with AlixPartners? Would like to get a feel of their culture, treatment of employees, handling of GC etc.
Thanks for any insights. My DM is open if you'd prefer to chat 1-o-1.

Looking to buy an 💍. Might make a trip to India in 6 months. Any advice on helping me make the decision to buy in US vs India?

H1b big 4 folks. What database are you using to check if we will make it for H1B new wage level application?

Hi all, has anyone temporarily transferred to the Canadian office of their firm and done the Canadian PR application while they were there on work visa?

Does anyone have feedback or recommendations on robo cleaners in India? Thinking is sending one to family. With lockdown mom getting tired of cleaning by herself.

Desi girls: which brand has the most premium in India for a gift: Kate Spade, Coach or Michael Kors??

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.

How do y'all manage passwords ?? Esp absolutely critical ones e.g. coin markets etc..
Is anyone else paranoid about all this ?

Sabarimala. God... what’s happening in this country?

Why is everyone here so triggered by the White Tiger? That’s how the majority of India lives, please get outside your white collar bubbles. And stop saying “the media always shows poverty”, they also released shows like Bollywood Wives and Indian Matchmaking.

I on L1 visa which is expiring on Dec 1. My wife is on L2 and currently pregnant and due on Dec 19. My company has filed for an extension in August for me and thinks that there will be no decision until early next year. If my visa extension gets denied before December 1, does it mean that we cannot deliver our child in US? What is the norms for losing health coverage - do I lose it immediately?

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

Looking for input on an internal struggle I am going through. How do you rationalize settling in the US/Canada while your parents live alone in India? I am having a hard time deciding if I should move back to India so that we can be close to our parents. They don’t guilt us to to come back, but I know they feel anxious thinking about managing their life as they grow older. They did and still do everything they can for us. I feel I am being selfish if I settle in US. Contd....

My priority date is end of 2013. My husband is only petition - we filed in oct 2020 when my date became current. If he decides to switch his job right now, will there be a lot of additional paperwork/ rework? Is it not recommended?