I made Diamond status a week before Covid shut down travel. AMA.

Has anyone done a commute to NYC (2-3x per week)? SO is considering it and I’d appreciate any insights. TIA.

20-hour layover in Shanghai. 5:30pm - 1:30pm. Mid November. Solo traveler. Any recommendations?

Does KGS provide shuttle services in Bengaluru?

Is it too late to get biontech stock? Seems like we are going to get vaccines for Covid on a regular basis?

Hi Fishes,
My Appraisal is due this september. Can anyone of you tell me how much hike can i expect.
Cctc:6.5
Designation:Engineer
Exp:2.6
I joined in jan2020 but the training period of our entire batch was extended due to covid. Hence getting first appraisal in sept 2021.
Thanks in Advance😀

Is your facility paying for you to get COVID
testing?

If I originally got the Moderna vaccine, is it advisable (ie is it better protection against COVID) to get a Pfizer booster? I don’t see any info about which booster to get if you didn’t get J&J

I’m currently in a 1BR for $2400. Am I crazy to pay $3k for a studio in a much nicer building in the same area? My current building is trash and I realized having an updated kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room would be really nice, but not sure if it’s worth the price tag vs finding another place at $2500ish. I’ll be local for the foreseeable future even post-COVID

Hi I just lost my job due to Covid-19. Can anyone help? I have 10 years of experience in FP&A worked for Goldman and BMO

Hi, I’m currently looking for a job as I was laid off during COVID. If anyone is hiring, please let me know!

A friend of mine works with TCS as an Analyst, his base location is Bengaluru but he is been working from his hometown in Lucknow since the first COVID lockdown. Now he is being asked by his team to work from Ahmedabad, where his direct supervisor (manager) is working from. In this case, according to TCS talent policies, what is the procedure and the benefits that he can avail, as part of project initiated relocation? Also, how long it takes to get base location changed through HR in TCS?

Need advice. Have some credit card debt that I’ve been working to pay off. Have made progress but want to lower it quickly. We have dual income, with a house (~$300k in equity), 1 kid and 1 on the way. I’ve looked into debt consolidation via HELOC but also have ~$80k in vested equity in my company that I haven’t touched. Get equity refreshes every year. Would it be smarter to cash out $15k-$20k of that to pay debt vs. a HELOC at ~5% given that will still require mthly payments

Question on travel during H1B lottery-

I am hoping to travel in August for something I have been interested for a while. The H1B lottery company however suggested that I don't travel between April and Oct. Can someone walk me through the possible scenario if I get the lottery in round 1 vs round 2?

If I get it in round 1, good chance I will be able to travel in Aug? (Petition out in Mar/Apr, should be done by Aug?)

If I get it in round 2, is it possible to file the petition in mid Aug?

TIA

My father had a sever case of Covid and he made it out successfully. I’m very grateful for this. Close to a year down the line, I’m finding that he is having severe memory loss issues and can’t remember significant details. Has anyone experienced or is experiencing this? How have y’all dealt with it?

Hi All,
May I know the designations hierarchy in BA continuum?? especially for band 6 (levels before AVP & VP)..
Is work from home available before Covid or any plan in future may be??
And if no bonus what will be the average hike percentage every year..

Thanks

Hello Folks from TCS, I need your help, My visa process for Germany is already going on and it shall be completed by ending Feb or early march. I am now having an offer from IBM and I want to use this offer to further cement my onsite position
Should I resign and then talk with management or directly have a discussion stating that I have an offer and When can my travel request be raised post visa stamping

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

How is VISA managing the upcoming economic slowdown? Any word of slowdown in hiring or hiring freeze? How did VISA manage employees during the Covid recession? Any layoffs occur then?

Naples, worth it or pass? More interested in going to Pompeii but thinking of doing a day trip from Rome instead

Any examples of a strategy consultancy that eventually built out a design discipline after being around for a while?

Joined big tech recently (as a PM) after working at a startup/mid sized tech company. Can someone explain the role of a PgM in context of big tech? I’ve never worked with a PgM before and struggling to understand their responsibilities vs a PM

You’re either not valuable to your company and/or your job isnt that important if you’re able to take PTO and not at least send some e-mails.

LLP. 2 partners with a single employee. What could my client (one of the partners) do in the way of a retirement plan? 2nd partner may or may not “be in."

I received an offer from IBM Bangalore. However I saw openings at my preferred location Kochi only after the interviews. I called the HR after getting their point of contact mail and I asked if it's possible to switch. They said I'm already tagged to a project and that they'll check from their end if it can be done.

Anyone knows the chances of location being changed after receiving the offer and getting tagged to a project?

I have not yet accepted the offer.

if my PERM is filed in 6th year and approved , i140 pending and h1b maxing out ..can i extend h1b to 7th year?

Have a consulting interview this week I’m prepping for. Doesn’t necessarily have to be related to the case portion, but what are the best questions candidates have asked you during an interview?

Is anyone’s wfh office chair getting less “springy” over time? Mine just doesn’t have the same umph it had before, constantly lowering throughout the day.

What kind of comp could I expect for corporate strategy at a MF?

Hi, Fishbowl! Just graduated with my MBA and finally looking to put my degree to work after helping run the family business a year after I received my bachelors. Looking for a remote position, preferably analyst role or associate analyst to get started, in tech or supply chain fields. Any leads would be greatly appreciated!

Looking to create a survey to send out to our customers to get an idea of what kind of content they’d like to see from us. Any suggestions on high-value questions to ask?

If my H1 is up for extension on July 2019, when should I initiate extension. Can I change my home city in that time period?

If in your employee handbook states that if you leave within the first year of your green card, you need to pay back all the expenses, but when the green card was initiated, I did not sign anything, can they hold me to it and ask me to pay?

Hello everyone I worked as a house remodeler before I got Covid now I am handyman/maintenance/property manager I would like an idea of what people are charging

Hi mates,

I am working as JAVA Full Stack Developer..
3 years experience in MNC (TCS)
I am living in India
Can anyone help me how can I get work/sponsorship visa.
Countries i think is better which might give good opportunities - USA, UK,Canada.
Or if they can help me by any help for getting into this country,it will be great.

I came across a copywriter position that I’m interested in, but one of the requirements is 8 years of experience. I’m currently just over 5 years. Would it be ok to still apply?

Need a referral for Associate Product Manager,
Please help me out.

In One Show, if you are awarded but credited as a Senior Copywriter, Junior Copywriter, or as a Copywriter you are not included in their ranking of Writers. Which makes the whole ranking pointless, because most people are credited per their titles. Why?

I have a consulting/PE interview on Friday, please recommend consulting books or sites to read. Need to speak consulting language

Accenture folks, seeing lots of news about layoffs at other firms here. Are we in the same situation?

How's the work life balance at Deloitte delivery centers? I keep hearing mixed reviews. Anyone in that group who can share some feedback.

When you get hit with a pls fix at 1:30am!

How long do you guys think the current job market will persist? I’m 2 YOE at a Big4 and want to leave to better paying opps. However, I’m debating between endlessly applying for jobs or studying for the gmat for 3 months and then resuming again. Thoughts?

How bad would it be if I changed jobs 5 months after joining ? I just joined a new role and I’m looking to change in November cause I hate what I currently do.

Has anyone tried to move to Asia while working remotely for US firms? How does the time zone difference work out for you?

What’s the salary progression in human capital consulting from new hire to manager.

Good books for case prep/valuation. Econ consulting, if relevant. TIA

A senior client director gave me major kudos today in front of of my direct manager and sent a message to my senior director. Not a bad way to start the week, but man am I mentally exhausted already lol.

Best books on leadership and self development?

Is there any advice for networking into projects when you don’t know many people at the firm yet? I always to help on BD work when I’m on the bench, but it never turns into any billable work. Every time I have talked to a partner/senior manager I was told I don’t have the skill set they’re looking for, but I don’t know how to build up from there. Feeing very lost but I want to improve my approach.

How long does it usually take for Guidehouse to get back to you about an interview after applying? And how likely is an interview if I was referred?

Question for Capgemini fish:

I am a US citizen, Employed in US on a 6 month contract with Capgemini. Planning to travel to Canada and work from there for the entire 6 months.

I know this would be an issue from tax perspective, but want to know if

Capgemini would somehow track my location and know that I am not in US ?

I got rolled off from an engagement but my travel was booked with Delta non-refundable tickets through the next two months. It passed the 24 hr cancellation period. Can I still be the ticket 💰 back?

Thoughts on EW MBA from Booth/Kellogg/Haas. Currently SC at Deloitte and want to transition to tier 1 consulting firms

Does anyone know where I can go for a short period of time to get a business work setup? Two monitors + keyboard + mouse and good WiFi? I have a timed case study coming up and would ideally go into the office to do it but it is closed and i don’t have a good wfh setup.