I am in Canada on work permit and need to visit India for my wedding in July. Will there be any issues when returning to Canada (beyond Covid test and quarantine)? Also which airlines are currently flying to India?
TIA

Thinking about a trip to Thailand for my anniversary. Any thoughts on how to organize it? Prob late April timeframe for a week or so

Staying at the Ritz and STR in the Maldives so expecting good service and reading mixed things about tipping. I usually don’t tip much at hotels (never really thought about it) but what do people do? Is there an expectation and would the amount be based on like room rate or just a flat daily per day?

Does someone with a Lufthansa account mind checking for me how many miles I would need for a 1 way business class ticket from HKG to ORD on 7/28?

I would check myself but they require 7,000 miles.

Thank you so much!!!!!

Hi Fishes,🐠🐟🐬🦈🐳🐋🐡
Let's hear about your journey, how did you land in US/UK/EU/Canada etc. from India? preferably direct hire with Visa sponsorship.
Pls do share company name & country, Job portals.
Also it would be great to hear some do's and don'ts
Hopefully it will help someone who is/are planning for migration and will help him/her to plan better.
TIA

Does anyone have travel tips for carrying supplements on the road? Do you tend to just fork up the extra cash to buy single serving supps? What is your favorite vitamin carrier and shaker container?

How has your work been affected by COVID-19? I’m a regulatory and transactional attorney at an AmLaw 100 firm. Everyone has been telling me that health care will be fine (continued in comments)

My last therapist keeps coming up in my mind. I left her when I moved to a new area before COVID dug in and frankly it felt like leaving a girlfriend. She also disclosed in the final session that she was a member of AA and knew several of the people I occasionally discussed from the rooms. Her knowledge of the program certainly built trust with me early on, but it has been two years. I discussed it with my current therapist but she’s still in there. Any advice?

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. 🙂

Has anyone seen any decent MQD run ideas for Delta recently? I’m about 8k MQDs from diamond. Seems the Aeromexico method is on hold until they are fully back up and running. Thanks!

Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

Anyone willing to do a meet up? I’m visiting Seattle next week and thinking about moving there. I understand it’s covid, but if anyone is open, I’d love to have a chat. Beers on me!

Not thrilled about having to fly United for this engagement. No status on any airline- any ACN promotions going on right now?

Got ghosted for one of the three interviews I’ve managed to land since covid started. Not even a lame excuse for why they couldn’t make it. Now I’m just bummed out.

Any Vietnamese fish got H1B stamp recently? Mine is only valid for 1 year which I'm wondering why. Not having to worry about renewing it every year when I travel abroad is nice :(

Hello Fishes,

I have got my L2 Dependent Visa stamped for the US through the Wife's organization and she has booked the tickets for the both of us in the next weekend. I am currently unallocated in TCS and seeking projects in the same US location as my Wife. Can I travel to the US just like that and then continue my search within TCS from there or do I need any approvals to even fly in the first place?

I am worried because of the time crunch and will be glad to hear some points on this.

I am going to India for a month. May have to change my return date. Any suggestion on what insurance/other option to reduce the ticket update cost impact.

Recommendations for an Alps ski resort between Zurich and Munich by car (Switz, Austria, Germany)? There are so many but looking for a developed village with lodging options and good lifts. Any faves?

Most exotic work travel destination you've ever gone to and for what brand or client?

Anyone in Aurora, CO area? We are shifting next year, desperately need some daycare related advice. Can’t travel in person right now, and on paper most daycares look good.

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

working for the US firm but left to stay in canada during COVID wfh – I know it’s technically not allowed, but are there legal ramifications if I’m here for awhile? (OPT visa)

What are some strategies for a current 3L looking for a job to overcome many jobs asking for several years of experience? Should I even apply? I have some experience from internships, but is it enough

So I worked from home yesterday and my husband had a sneak peak on my meetings with clients (which I’m very new to being a senior). He mention that I should read some sales pitch books of some sorts so I can get a process down and not be drain from having genuine conversations with every client. I think it’s a great idea. Anyone have thoughts or recommendation?

***Urgent *** Where to join?

2 days left to join.
IBM - 17 lpa
Capgemini - 23 lpa
Tech - Oracle apps/fusion technical Yoe - 10 years.

I heard, there are projects shortage @IBM in Oracle Apps currently. (As my colleagues are on the bench for 2+ months in IBM after joining)

Please suggest IBM Capgemini Accenture Tata Consultancy

Lwd is 6th of Jan in IBM. Can we return our laptop via courier ?

Any book recommendations for soft skills at an agency/studio? For stuff like giving feedback, meetings, presentations, client interaction, etc.

Recommendation for good housekeeping services? Standard cleanings for one bedroom apartment

Buying a house for ~900K in one of the Boston suburbs - my household income is ~230K. Am I stretching too far?

If anyone is looking for Property Management for homes in the Greater Boston Area, please let me know as I can offer my services and seamlessly take care of your long term rental homes etc.

Where’s the best place to park while working/shopping in the Prudential?

Advisory (MC/SC) me kita hike mil raha hai on an average for Tier 1/2/3 in AC Bangalore?

Sunday 9/4 Check In 🙌🙌 What’s everyone up to today?

What is the proper dress code as a realtor? I've never been the type to wear suits but I feel out of place if I don't wear them

Some clients are really nervous about getting scammed by a realtor. How can I ensure them that this is not the case?

Hey folks, I’m about a year into my new SE career and looking to continue to invest in professional skills. I’ve obviously been thrown into the fire learning the sales side of things, but what areas (technical skills, certs, books, etc.) you all would recommend I look to invest in? I’ve been looking at some beginner coding boot camps and scrum product owner certs, but interested in what you all have done to further advance your career

What’s the LEK culture like at the London office? Saw a thread in the main consulting bowl (mostly US) and it got annihilated.

Did people see an “inflation” adjustment on top of normal performance salary adjustments this year? I.E how did your company react to inflation in regards to pay?

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.

Is there a time limit that you have to come to Canada once your pr is approved? Example you have to come to Canada within 6, 12 etc. months of having an approved pr or it will be canceled?

Hi, i am holding canada open work permit and planning to move to Canada in mid September. I am looking for job.
Skills - Java, microservices, springboot, designing solutions, low level design and high level design, Kafka, REST APIs, SQL.
It would be really helpful if someone can refer me.

I heard it is pretty hard to find a job in Canada. Has anyone found accountant or auditors jobs there through LinkedIn or other websites? I would like to know the timeline and how it works as I am thinking to move there.

Best firms in Toronto to work for? Shopify, salesforce, TD??

Anyone put on administrative processing when applying for a b1/b2?

Anyone who applied for PR from the states willing to chat about their experience?

Is it okay to not mention your sibling on Canada PR application if you are not on talking terms?

Has anyone done that?

I work at a company with 3 prior companies in the US and one in India. How do I get work reference letters from them? Who should be contacted for it?

Does anyone have the experience of taking on a global mobility assignment from Deloitte US to Canada? If so, was your work permit processed under intracompany transfer without LMIA? I'm trying to figure out if accepting the assignment will get me over the CRS cut off...

Any chance of score hitting 468, been waiting for an year now 😒😶

Can you take and drive leased car from US in Canada?

Best way to transfer money from US bank account to Canadian bank account? Transferring offices to Canada and want to learn what is the best / most cost effective way to do this. Thanks!

Is anyone going through the international mobility program to to transfer to Canada?
Apply through global skills strategy

Hi everyone, I have created this bowl to answer questions that professionals might have about immigrating to Canada. I am a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant in Vancouver,BC. Ask away!

No FSW draw what's happening!?

I have a CoPR but no PR cards and currently in US. Can I travel to Canada via road? Are borders closed for PR holders due to covid?

Have anybody recently done OINP? Had some questions around what employer documents are needed and what support do we need from employer. This is for foreign worker stream with a job offer. Please dm in case able to help

I have to travel to Canada to activate my PR. I’m planning to have a long layover between flights. How much time is enough to go through the process of activating PR?

Does the timeline for EE vary by country from which you apply? I'm Unsure if I should start the process from the US or India as I go back and forth between the two for work

Anyone here from Toronto area? Looking to relocate from NY to Toronto and in search of apartment/condo. My budget is $1500 for a 1bd. Is that realistic? Things I care about:
1. Walking distance to gym
2. Walking distance to a grocery store
3. Proximity to Old Toronto/kings st (work) with biking/public transport
4. Don't plan to own a car

What are some good sites to look for apartments or realtors?