I recently joined A Data Pro’s training for a Dow Jones project, which was unpaid. You only get paid if you "pass," which is decided by unclear, arbitrary criteria. I was dismissed suddenly, despite going through a difficult personal time. This program is exploitative and takes advantage of people’s time. I’ve filed a formal complaint with Dow Jones because this needs to be addressed. Be cautious if you're considering this opportunity.

How hard is a career pivot from digital advertising to a product manager or even developer? I’m learning python 🐍 and at the point where I’m working on a pretty advanced project. I think having technical skills in combination with digital marketing can increase my net worth in the long run .

Which Bluetooth earphone to purchase for iphone13?

I’m entering salary negotiations at a Fortune 500 company and am looking for trustworthy resources for salary data that I can share with the company if they ask where I got my numbers. I know Glassdoor, but what else?

I have an appointment to get lip fillers for the first time. I want natural looking results, nothing too big. I know it takes time to settle, but will I be able to go to work the next day without it being noticeable?

I can do the math on SWR’s, but always happy to have the input of this forum, be it positive, constructive, or a really unique perspective. I’ve been lurking on a FIRE journey for a while, and here is where I am:
2.3M in retirement assets (30% have been taxed)
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Hi I am currently working with TCS and very soon I will be on bench as my current project has expired. Hence, looking for an opportunity outside for better prospects. Please let me know if any.

What news app/feeds/blogs do people like to follow to stay current on market events and other economic changes? I have Apple news but a majority of news that has bubbled to new top is social clauses.

Best self-help books on the market? I've been consistently unhappy lately. Something needs to change.

Anyone familiar with Accenture song (interactive) culture in APAC?

While the impact of this Coronavirus has been mostly negative, at least one positive is that rare specialty pieces are now much more attainable. AD able to get many even without $ history.

Hi Fishes,
In terms of security perspective I have used waf, secrets manager, guard duty,MFA for root and iam, shield in my AWS architecture. Apart from these what else security services I can use or any other suggestions are welcome.

Just received a text from a team member stating two missionaries that traveled through Tokyo were in my classroom teaching (private school). Said they hired a company to deep clean tonight. Thoughts?

Hi Fishes,
Good Day to all,
Can anyone please refer me or guide me for a QA role preferably automation role ?
Exp.- 1.5 years
Skillset- Selenium, Java, OOPS, Automation & Manual Testing
Thanks & regards

I'm a 12 YOE professional working as a full stack dotnet developer on microservices and cloud apps. I have an H1B visa stamped this year. Looking for a sponsor in USA. Can someone refer me please?

Looking for Devops eng role.
Exp- 1.5 year.
Tech stack- AWS DevOps.
Any lead would be helpful

Hi Fishes,

*Currently Unemployed*

Ive got an offer frm a company offering me 7LPA(micro company) nd the joining's on next monday.
My Last CTC is 6.5
There budget was upto 10 when i asked but feels like they playing me for my desperation to start working.

And I am expecting an offer from a bigger company and the joining's in the month of Feb.
Dnno about the offer ill get just yet.

You think its a good idea to join the micro company for 2 months and then leave to join the bigger one?

Best credit card for travel?!? And, why? Never really used airport lounges.

I have the Marriott Bonvoy, SW rewards and CSP.

Hi Fish,

I attended the interview in cognizant. But i didn't get any feedback of my interview. So, what should I do? Also, I dropped the Mails to recruiter. They did not reply on that.