How quickly does Visa initiate the Green Card process for H-1B holders? Is it Day 1 or gotta wait for 1-2 years after starting?

How are you guys thinking about booking appointments for 1st time H1B stamping? Every time I open the site, there are no slots available for 2022. I’m sure majority of you have faced the same. Also, heard that some people have reached out to agents and got their booking done via them. Is that even a safe option? At this point of time, having being waiting for appointments for months, I wonder if there’s any other option ?

I canceled my Amex paid membership as we aren’t traveling for work yet. Have 100k points to redeem in 2 days. Don’t want to waste it on target or Walmart gift cards as they have terrible conversion rate. Any suggestions? May be transfer to Emirates points as I will travel to Dubai in a year?

Looking for a career change from tax industry to any finance industry.
Current company: PWC AC
Current ctc : 8 fixed
Expected ctc : 6-7 fixed
Preffered location: bangalore

YOE: 2.5 years non relevant experience
Accenture Infosys ICICI Bank Kotak Mahindra Bank Axis Bank Ltd ANZ Bank State Street JPMorgan Chase Morningstar Morgan Stanley

Anyone in Virtusa got intimation about H1B lottery results?

Any experience with Vermont service center H1B transfer recently without PP? Pls share timeline..

Anyone had gone through from E3 to GC route without moving to H1B. This is coming from a Non Aussie born individual. Can anyone share the timeline and experience? Thanks

Anyone with June non-premium filing had their H1b approved?

Folks who got their green card recently through EB2 recently. 1) When did you get it? 2) What was your priority date? 3) What nationality?

Hi all,

My PERM is filed in October 2021 and H1B is maxing out in May (18) 2022. What are the options for me now? What are the positive chances? Please suggest if anyone would have any idea.

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

Start ty Johnson or chase Edmunds? Half ppr

What is the band for SE1 & SE2 in Amex ??

what would be the salary for Director product mgmt at Amex ? and band ?
yoe 12, cctc - 53

Does anybody have a referral link for Amex Platinum? - has to be UK based

Hello Fishes,

I have been offer a 70k euros as base salary + bonus + visa sponsorship+ relocation allowance almost 8k euros for a MNC in Ireland. I have 7.4 years of experience. Kindly guide me if the offer is decent or I can renegotiate for a higher offer!?

Stack - cyber security
Domain - automobile

Immigration lawyers had sent me a questionnaire to fill out for Manager PERM. They now just came back saying that they need to assess me for a different position. Anyone else experience this? I wonder if this means they’ll now just file a Senior Perm instead? Asked them but they’re not very responsive.

Hi - AMEX sign up bonus is higher than ever. DM me if you would like a referral link, I’ll split my bonus with you as well :)

Interested in moving into this space, eventually, once I get more experience. What career paths exist within CSR?

Who knows the email for the creative recruiter at Mother?

I am a Technical Project Manager and Certified Scrum Master with cloud computing and migration experience. I am looking for referral primarily in Atlanta, GA but will also consider remote elsewhere.

Is office going to open and be compulsory to attend from Jan?

Any divorcee or single mom 🐠 here? I am separated, and it’s just been hard dating the other cohort. Looking for someone who understands what I have been through. 35 M here

Hi fishes. Could use your guidance on my thoughts for few days. I’m a Bcom graduate with no exposure to tech or IT. I have been working in retail banking and now Im in Investment banking operations. Im thinking of upscaling myself by learning SQL, Tableu. Will These be useful to move forward in my career?

Hi Everyone, I am looking for a job change. I have 5+ years of experience (2 years in Indirect Taxation and over 3 years in Business Finance). Currently I am into Retail Business Finance. If anyone has any leads, please provide reference. Thanks

Looking for a career change from tax industry to any finance industry.
Current company: PWC AC
Current ctc : 8 fixed
Expected ctc : 6-7 fixed
Preffered location: bangalore

YOE: 2.5 years non relevant experience
Accenture Infosys ICICI Bank Kotak Mahindra Bank Axis Bank Ltd ANZ Bank State Street JPMorgan Chase Morningstar Morgan Stanley

How long does it takes for you to feel confident on what you are doing at FDD? Essentially I am not trying to stay at FDD forever but want to make sure that I learn all the necessary skills before I go.

Considering a move from a B4 to the West Monroe deals practice. Any insights from people working there or who worked there?

Does anyone have any experience using StudySync? I’m a first-year teacher and am feeling overwhelmed looking at the curriculum!

Anyone know of headhunters in publishing or entertainment, or good ones in our world who are savvy in such things?

Who thinks Betsey should resign?🙋‍♂️

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

For expert witnesses/lawyers

I’m a former forensic scientist that left the field several years ago. I recently received a subpoena from a case I worked and suggested to DA to have evidence re-worked by the lab or stipulation. If I am required to testify (as an expert witness), I would need to book a flight, hotel, etc. My question is this: can I ask for my requested hourly rate, travel, and hotel to be covered when speaking with DA or is that “not how this works” as the investigator put it?

Hey , I need some help ,I am a backend Java dev with 7+yrs of experience, however I am looking for a switch and I do have an interview scheduled with a startup looking for NodeJs+ReactJs , I desperately need to convert this ,what can I do ? Any tips ?

What steps have you guys taken to generate a second/ passive income?

I would love to come across some ideas and know how it is working out for you.

MD mentioned the possibility of getting funding for a PM program/certificate since we’re newly shifting to managing some solutions as products; anyone have any experience/recommendations?

Do you need an engineering degree to go into product management? I have a bachelors degree and a Masters degree in Digital Transformation, and I work as a C (soon to be SC) im Tech Strategy and Transformation. What are the next steps I should to to pivot into PM? (certifications, types of projects, etc)

Anyone go to product from data science? Any thoughts on your transition?

Been contracted for almost a year and I have all the experience for full time technician, I just can't afford the price of the tests. My current gig has yet to onboard me even though I have stellar recommendations from higher ups in the company speaking of my work and professionalism. Does anyone know of a place that needs a high energy, professional, friendly computer Technician?

I just recently joined a company (a month in) and I’m realizing that I may not be a good fit. Should I, at least, give it a chance or start looking for a new role?

I will be relocating out of state from NY to FL in December. My current role does not allow flexibility to work remote and our offices in FL have no tech roles for transfer. I have 5+ YOE as a product owner in M&E and looking to break into the Digital space as a PM. I’ve been applying and interviewing with no luck and multiple rejection as it seems hiring has slowed down. Anyone know of companies hiring? I would love to connect.

Have worked previously as business consultant, pm in banking domain (10 years) and now as Product manager for a Bank(1 yr) - what are the chances FAANG would be interested in my profile for product manager/ project manager profile?

Would anyone familiar with the Meta interview process be able to help with the questions below?

Is there an “acceptable” amount of time you can take between your recruiter screen and the next round of product sense interviews? Does it matter if you’re interviewing for a specific team?

Current SC with ~3YOE looking for a jump to tech. Just wrapped up interviews with AWS non-tech role slotted at L4. Current base is $115k. Can anyone provide insight into the band for L4 at AWS? I’ve provided the recruiter with my ideal range and am continually reminded to make sure I look at the “full compensation package”. Anticipate receiving offer within coming days. TIA.

What’s the background of most product managers you’ve come across? Is it engineering, consulting, strategy, etc.? I’ve never met anyone who started their career as a PM and I’m curious how to get in it?

What base salary/ total comp to expect for a Sr PM in Toronto in today’s market?

I was looking at PM roles only that were around $110k, one company approached me with Sr PM (title bump) at $110k. I’m getting scheduled for final interview loop next week with this company and planning to negotiate if an offer is extended from them. I did tell them that I’m at final stage with other companies so they can expect multiple offer situation from me. Advice?

Hi folks..i am from sales and account management experience. I am looking to move to product management and engineering in Google/ twitter/ Microsoft/meta.
What's the right steps and is it possible?

Hi, i will be joining a startup soon to work as a product manager. What are some good books/materials/courses I can read in the meantime to prepare myself better for the job?

(1/2) Hi all, based in the UK 🇬🇧, would appreciate your advice on how I could break into product management.

Context: Graduated in 2019 (Finance), 2 years at EY as a business consultant on mix of pmo projects and tech projects where I was developer (data vis, power platform, sql, vba, data analysis etc.). Joined Google on a 6 month contract as a data analyst.

Should I be applying for product analyst roles? Should I apply for strategy consulting? Could I go straight for prod mgmt roles?

Considering an offer for Product Manager at Home Depot. Any insight?

I used to be a consultant, now work in product marketing at a health tech startup. My goal is to transition to a PM role in big tech. What’s the best way to do so? What are the skills I need to gain / demonstrate to be able to be a PM?

I need your honest advice one which options below is better for career projection into leadership roles:
Staying in cybersecurity consulting and moving up the ranks or exiting to product management at a Faang and then no idea what?
Like when you become product manager at a Faang what your career into leadership look like?

Recently accepted an offer for a manager in Bizops in Ad sales for a tech firm. Curious about the growth opportunities in this area. What do folks do after 2-3 years in such roles ?