I Visited India recently. Felt so bad talking to some people after hearing what they went through during covid. I wish we could do something.

Cold/flu season has begun! everyone coming into work with a cold and spreading the germs all over the place ! 😒

H1B stamping query: Anyone know what is the latest status on visa stamping in a 3rd country? eg I am from India but can I get my stamping in UK? This was stopped due to covid but can’t find any information on if the ban still stands

comparison of public transportation in nyc: pre-covid and now.
curious to hear everyones answer. might be able to address your gripes also.

I think I need to see a therapist because I actually miss the Firm now.

Has covid had a positive or negative effect on your earnings?

Hi 🐠, connecting documents for I-485 filling. Any insight on the medical check? I don't have vaccination records. Is this required?

Anyone talk to a Muslim therapist? Muslim matters because I’d like to talk about marital issues, and not sure others will get the religious context. NYC preferred. TIA!

Covid has been hard. March 2029- December 2020 I drank a lot to cope without realizing it. January- March I didn't realize I was depressed. March I came to terms with increase and ongoing suicidal ideation and needed help.

I went into a intensive outpatient program (IOP) which has been super helpful.

During the beginning of covid I drank every day and in a great deal. January it was a "dry" month which was hard the first week but overall great.

March 2021 realized I'm clinically depressed.

I have a job offer in Australia and the company is offering to apply for a TSS visa for me. But they can't give me any idea on timeline. I've heard anything from a month to 9 months. Has anyone here gone through this and knows how long it would take during Covid times?

Has anyone heard how Florida is recovering from Hurricane Ian?

As all vaccines' efficacy dip over time, I was thinking of getting booster shots of Moderna or both shots of Moderna or Pfizer for my parents (senior citizens) visiting the US from India in Nov.

They have taken both rounds of Covishield a few months ago. I'm looking for data if mixing and matching vaccine types are okay.

I’m in Georgia, and in the process of settling a claim. The liability insurance rendered the full policy limits of 25k, a release has not been signed yet, the coverage is 25/50can I still send a loss of consortium demand for the non-injured spouse ?

I saw a great thread online about a Black physician who saved the day when a patient came in for an urgent MRI, but had metal pins in her wig so none of the white nurses or doctors could get it off. Black Physician rushed in with some alcohol and got it off in no time. We are crucial to the healthcare field for so many reasons, remember that!

Has anyone here tried pregmune?

Hi Fishes,
I have been asked to resign after declaring my pregnancy at office, stating lack of funds. I work for reputed not for profit organisation. I am completing 5 months pregnancy. How should I tackle this situation? What should I do?

How do you determine whether your inability to get out of bed in the mornings is due to depression or mere avoidance of all the crushing work and stress that awaits you? Still WFH and now beginning to get worried at how late I’m getting out of bed these last few weeks and feeling completely unmotivated to do anything.

9/7: What are everyone’s plans for today?

For me- treadmill, chest and shoulders.

Has anyone had good experiences taking ashwagandha for daily stress?

How much should an Orthopedic Tech specializing in casting make?

Would ey gds renegotiate the package with just few days of joining..?

Will Capgemini reject after failing in imocha englishpro test ?

I just started a new job 2 months ago, benefits and PTO don’t start until 90 days in so I still have a month before I can take off any time, and today found out my company doesn’t offer paid maternity leave.
I’m really struggling handling the symptoms and maintaining my full time job. Thinking about looking for a part time job to have more time to myself through the pregnancy since I won’t be getting a paid leave anyways, but lost on where to start looking. Any recommendations?

I’m so happy to say that after about 5 years of being here, I’m finally done with the exam!!! In a world full of internet trolls, it was so refreshing to be on this thread while we all cheered for each other and pushed each other to climb over our failures and discouragements. Thank you for all who have posted helpful comments, asked poignant questions and left their encouragement! If I can pass, you will pass! Best of luck everyone!

 I heard a commercial on the radio for Verizon that said something to the effect that parents are now learning how to lesson plan. Are any of you off the hook for lesson planning? Just wondering because I’m over here busting my butt!

So do higher ups (managers/directors/etc) in FFD talk to each other about the progress of seniors and associates in a similar manner to how the staff are ranked during audit roundtables??

Have an interview with Elliot management, anyone down to talk about what you know about the firm/ experiences?

Hi I have 2 offer one frm Crisil as a Private Equity Research Analyst offer of 12fixed
Other from M&G as Asst Mgr for Research profile offering 14fixed + 75kjb. I dont know how to compare. One is Client side research and other is Buy side portfolio monitoring. M&G team will be a new setup. Can you help evaluate?

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as a Data Science Analyst in Amex and would like to make a switch to Fraud detection/Credit risk modelling in future.(not in a hurry but would like to start preparing for the same)
How should I go about preparing for it? Is MBA the only course?
My current tech stack is Python, Pyspark, Hive, SQL, ML, DL(specifically NLP based). I have already done MS in CS from IIT Kgp.
I am confused mainly cause the tech stack requirement is similar to my role in the company.

Hi what all we need to do before joining ? I have taken the print out of all the forms that we need to submit but do we need to mail them to someone or do we need to submit the hard copy of that.

138k as an ACD in San Francisco - too low?

Christian friends, I need your prayers! I have done a lot of thinking and have to turn my project manager into the ethics committee. It makes me so anxious even though I know it is right.

Hi Fishes,
Anyone from Cognizant Pune? Need you help..
TIA

Just graduated w a FT offer at a T2 (S&O, OW, LEK). However, full time start date has been pushed to next year. Is there any way to recruit for MBB in the next coming months? (Realise that hiring is low because of COVID)

Had two final rounds w MBB during UG recruiting and if I have to wait several months to start FT. Iwould rather start a career w MBB if at all possible.

Would you trade away Derrick Henry for Mike Williams? 12 team .5ppr league, really worried about Titans o line and Henry being past his prime at this point…he’s looked terrible the past two games

Going back to work next month. Have a full time nanny but feel like even that isnt enough. I work all sorts of timezones. Europe has my morning, Asia has my evening. Nanny 9-5? 7-3? 10-6? No clue what will work best and don’t want to be inconsistent with her. Any advice on the return?

Let us make predictions- who will win?
We can check this thread in 2 weeks time

How long does I-140 preparation take? From the moment they receive the hard copy PERM doc to the moment they mail out the application? Can this be done technically under 2 days if law firm obeys?

SO and I got in to a disagreement on the background of Indian tech CEOs. It appears that they are all from 1 or 2 major communities in India.

While he thinks that its genetics/being naturally gifted that got them to where they are I believe it's the environment & discipline that made them successful. We are not from said communities but curious to hear your thoughts on who is more accurate.

Can someone help on how to get a burner?

Hi,

Do you all know if the US b1/b2 visa applications are open? Are the consulates accepting appointments for these?

As all vaccines' efficacy dip over time, I was thinking of getting booster shots of Moderna or both shots of Moderna or Pfizer for my parents (senior citizens) visiting the US from India in Nov.

They have taken both rounds of Covishield a few months ago. I'm looking for data if mixing and matching vaccine types are okay.

Would you rather stay in a boring job (good pay, good wlb, boring work) for a year and get your green card or switch to a better company and let the greencard go? The boring job is also does not have a lot of work in the pipeline.

Fish on visa - do you put ‘Candidate requires sponsorship’ on your resume ? I feel it is a time waste to get interview calls and anticipation only to find out they don’t sponsor on the call.

Any companies which do not have 1 year minimum service to take Parental leave?

Paid $100 application fee for GEP but police verification not available at my home location during my visit to India. Is there any work around?

Going to India from DCA (flights were cheaper) but I live in Houston. Flight from DCA is at 10 pm. Should I book my flight from Houston to DC the same day or one day earlier? Given the flight cancela.

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

Planning on getting married in a temple in the US. Does anyone know what all paperwork (eg marriage license, certificate, registration) I should be thinking about and how to get it done?

Desperate plea for help! Any contact for arranging oxygen concentrator in Gurgaon? Question of life and death. Please DM if any leads 🙏

What do you do for fun during the weekends ? Bowling , hiking etc?

How does ZS pay partners in India

Looking to book flights for my parents to visit us in the US next month. Considering an Emirates flight with a single stop from Bombay via Dubai.Does anyone have any recent experience with Emirates? Last I traveled a few years ago I really liked them but unsure how they are in the pandemic in terms of reliability. Also heard bad things about the reliability of Air India which would be a direct option for us. Is it recommend to avoid? Thanks in advance

Whats the current processing time for H1B renewal. Is premium processing enabled ?