Investment related: I am planning to buy a house in the US in an Year, however, I was also thinking to use the same funds to invest in India. I don’t have firm plans to move to India yet. Currently I am staying in an apartment. No debts and outstanding loans. Single male, 33.

How impressive is it that science exists literally everywhere around us?

Anyone been to Hanoi lately? What parts are flooded? Thinking of going end of August through early September.

What is the usual night shift time in any company ? Do we have to go for any timings they schedule ? Sometimes, they schedule on evenings and sometimes at night. This is so exhausting. There is no routine. Atleast they don't tell it a day before or so.

Anyone interview with BCG DV? Have an introduction call soon and want to know what to expect. Work seems cool.

@PwC expense. Is there a guideline on what "reasonable" means from a meal expense perspective? Colleague thinks a burger meal. Not a burger person. I love my seafood pasta that'll cost lil' more.

Any advice on questions to ask to determine work/life balance?
Someone told me to ask “What’s the process for backups when I’m out” and I LOVE this question. Hoping to get more :)

I am not able to add family details in Discover portal. Even when i enter it says please enter family details. Can someone please help 🙏

Started a new job this week. And every morning have been feeling like this anxiety ridden mess. As in, as soon as I’m conscious I feel extremely anxious. Any tips to help with this? I know it’s just because of the new job, as this has happened in the past. But it’s so uncomfortable while it happens.

Title Help!
I’m struggling coming up with a new title. I am acute care nurse for a statewide health system. I moved up the ranks in nursing, but function on the business side now. Current Title- Strategic Analyst. I report directly to a corporate VP. I analyze profitability, make recommendations on growth and new procedure ideas, prepare proforma’s, run a surgeon gain-sharing program, Leading a $10M system savings project. What would your org call me?

Is international experience a good hook or just normal now ? Everything else about my profile is quite bland

I think I’d rather walk over flaming hot coals than do this self-assessment for work 😔

Can anyone here comment on their experiences interviewing/ working with Boston Healthcare Associates?

I know this is going to be sound shallow, “it’s always Deloitte” etc but im going to ask anyway. Has your watch ever gotten you laid before?

Has anyone considered a job at Capital One after working in retail banking? Any suggestions/insights to similar roles/better pay?

SO & I have been trying for 1yr with no results. We’re starting to consult with RE in Chicago from Northwestern but heard from friends that they preferred FCI. Any reviews for either/recommendations?

Does EY India have this policy, where, if an employee gets married and the spouse moves to the US, the employee would be allowed a transfer from India office to US office? I remember Deloitte having this policy.

Suggestions for chinos and jeans for ~27” waist (hard to find my size for most brands). I was wearing Topman skinny chinos but (1) Topman US closed and (2) might be too skinny to be work appropriate?

How do you ask to move teams without sounding like an asshole? I know that’s an option at our agency, but I feel like anyway I can think of asking makes me sound like a jerk

Hi. Any good websites to stream new bollywood movies online ( free)

Does anyone know about the work visa system in Europe (not the UK)? I’m considering getting an MBA from EU schools such as INSEAD but don’t know if I can work freely there after graduation. I’m interested in Amsterdam as a potential base.

Where can I watch india v New Zealand live?

Folks who invest in Indian stocks, what are the tax implications? Are there any implications if i gift that amount to my parents and then they invest it?

Just noticed that Remitly has now locked-in the rates for India transfer. Guess with continuous rupee depreciation there profits are getting compromised😂

Hey folks - Does anyone have any recommendations for online tutors, coaches based in India in the technical space that I could connect and pay on an hourly basis?

I'm looking to connect with someone to help me fill in the knowledge gaps that I'm going to encounter at a new work role in AWS Azure cloud /solutions architect/DevOps space.I'm mostly self learning but if I could brainstorm with a tutor or coach I feel it would be more effective.

Hi 🐠.h1 approved..but stamping not done yet ..still on OPT..is a transfer possible to another firm using this approved petition? (but without initial stamping with sponsoring firm)..asking for Frnd

Dear human,
Why do u think it's okay to cheat on your partner & keep them in dark?
Why not make it clear and move on ur way?
How do you quickly move on after a living together for a decent period?

Trying to get into habit of reading. Have never read any books and would love some recommendations
General interest include investment, trchnology, short stories with moral, entrepreneurship,business

Where do you watch hindi movies free online.

Hi Everyone, need some initial help (and can consult a lawyer after for more information). I am seeing many people switch jobs to Tech despite being in the green card queue. I believe it’s sometimes possible to retain the original priority date despite changing jobs. Barring regulation change, I also have a never ending wait for my priority date to become current. Can you help me understand the factors I should consider before deciding to change jobs from Consulting to Tech? What are the risks?

Given the stress of an H1B visa and the general lack of optionality for Indian immigrants given long GC wait….

Would you do it differently if given a choice to move back in time and change things?

Time to call Congress and Senate to support HR392. Removal of country cap. Educate yourself, your friends and colleagues. Last chance for Indians stuck in backlog. Or wait for 150 yrs

Are there any good desi meet ups in NYC? I’m done with all these apps... hard to meet people.

Fellow Desi Fish,

SO filling out passport renewal form. Finished CKGS, however in the form at the Indian Passport site - instead of leaving "PREVIOUS/CURRENT DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL PASSPORT" SO filled in a previous regular passport info. (To SO's credit, the phrasing was odd to ask for a previous passport)

SO unable to log back into the Indian Gov Passport site. Is this a deal breaker or would they give this mistype a pass?

Just to confirm: what all documents my parents need to carry while visiting US on visiting visa. Thanks in Advance .

Can anyone suggest a good software for preparing taxes for 1040-NR? Currently on F1 visa; can't use TurboTax since they don't do 1040 NR.

Anyone use fee waiver form for extending parents visiting visa due to COVID-19? Would using this hurt my chances of Green card in the future if this is considered a public charge?