Is it safe to visit Kerala during Christmas & New Years this time? I read a few posts on some commotion and worries me about visiting with family.Wasn’t Kerala safest place to travel once upon a time?

National park itinerary for first timers Zion/Arches, etc vs Yellowstone/Grand Teton? 1st week of September flying into SLC. 7 nights. Not very active and more “glamping type”

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?

Any initial thoughts on the new Conrad in Tulum? Seems like a good option to burn some Hilton points

Going to South Africa and want to go on safari for 3 or 4 nights. What parks would you recommend? Has anyone been to Kruger? Is it worth it? Where did you stay? Some hotels are thousands per night.

Delayed 6 hours ORD -> JFK (Delta Platinum) - how many points?

Key West advice. Looking for a 3-4 day stay in February. Hoping to add this as an extension to an already planned trip so don’t want to spend to much money. Everything seems so pricey for not great value. Any recs on stays / best activities, let me know!

Anyone familiar with Avis fees for changing reservation? Unsure if I need roundtrip or one way. Cheaper to change from roundtrip to one way or one way to roundtrip? Which should I book?

Are there any consulting firms with roles that require 20% travel or less?

Anyone have any car rental hacks to get something other than a compact to show as a compact on the receipt? Traveling on federally reimbursable funds, so need to show a compact car. But hoping to get something nicer but not get flagged by the Bean Counters. Thanks!

I am about 100 nights away from reaching the lifetime grandfathered premier access, not sure if I can make it by year end. No longer on travel projects. Any tips? Any new updates from Marriott?

Is there a way to transfer miles from Delta to Air France to upgrade current seat selections?

Recommendations for first time to Europe?? Looking to do a trip with my parents and sister (I’m 23) hitting multiple cities.

For my colleagues that travel a lot: Tumi or Briggs and Riley?

Does anyone know if you are travelling from US to India with an expired US visa (for renewal or first time H1 stamping) you cant go via European countries?

Can I request a stopover for an award travel ticket in business?

Going solo to Denver next weekend for a couple of days. Planning to stay downtown, any hotel recommendations? Also any suggestions for things to do? I am not much into hiking but planning to do a hiking trip. I saw a bunch on hiking experiences on Airbnb, so will most likely do one of those, but would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

Going to Jamaica in December. Please share some recommendations for where to stay, activities, places to visit, where to eat, etc.

been in us from last 5 yrs. didnt invest in 401k or any other finacial instruments in us. now coming to regret that. 401k maximized from this year. any reco for index funds, MF education sites

My Ammi told me
“Yeh American Saray crazy
Mut ja beta”

Then Baba said
It’s for her bright future
Beta get that Green Card
(I did)

Now we have the plague
And a “charia” President
Ammi says: “Beta tell me, was it worth it?”

Happy fourth everyone. Mmmerica the beautiful.

Will Deloitte revoke my I140 if I resign within 6months of I140 approval ? Does anybody know Deloitte policy on this ?

Anyone drafted money transmitter customer terms and conditions before? Suggestions on where to find the specifics of what needs to be in it? Are they in consumer protection laws? Helpful advice would be greatly appreciated. (I have to review for NY specific requirements and have no idea where to begin.)

If you relocated from California (LA) to Washington state (Seattle), what will be the compensation adjustment? Will it be significantly lesser as Seattle is a MCOL vs LA an HCOL? Also, will only the base be adjusted or bonus/RSUs as well?

Looking for a VR engineer to collaborate on a project with. Must have 3-7 years of experience with product design. Partnership option will be available immediately. Must be willing to sign NDA.

How do you deal with colorism in the workplace that promotes diversity and inclusions?

Director of Marketing wants me to write some conversation snippets for a chatbot, but I think those things drive potential clients away. Trying to figure out if I should tell him or not

Most obscure game you’ve played?

I gave 5 rounds in Kyndryl. Received email to fill form for background check which includes current org offer letter and pay slips. There was no discussion for salary and compensation.
When called HR.. both HRs are not receiving calls, neither responding emails.
Fishes, suggestions please.

Can a finance startup upgrade my payscale if I ask them to after completing the probation period?
And if so how much can I ask them for the increment over ctc?

Hi Fishes,

which of the Big 4 has the most twisted process of onboarding a new supplier? a comparison of cycle time would be great to know

also Independence seems to be a major factor in new supplier approvals..can anyone share how it was managed it their previous Big 4 organizations?

Hello FCB - I’ve made attempts to connect with HR for an open position and I get no response. True, I may not be right for the role. If that were the case wouldn’t I get the rejection form letter? I applied through a link an employee set up for me. Can anyone throw me a life line? tia...

How do I sell a product which is not required in the market right now but would be really great in the future (software). Having lot of troubles getting meetings

Are the exit opportunities better in Internal Audit/Business Process than IT Audit? All I hear is how awful IT Audit is but don’t hear as much complaining from the business side

Are remittances / gift sent from US to India (from post tax money) considered for any tax breaks or deductibles in the US?

Does anyone here have a Tesla? Should I do it???...

Any Indian national recently came to US through the London Heathrow airport.

Parents coming from India and have a layover at London airport. Are there any covid restrictions we need to worry about?

They are fully vaccinated and they will have a negative Covid test 12 hours before the start of the journey.

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?

What’s the best way to send a package from India to the US by mail?

Why is everyone here so triggered by the White Tiger? That’s how the majority of India lives, please get outside your white collar bubbles. And stop saying “the media always shows poverty”, they also released shows like Bollywood Wives and Indian Matchmaking.

Is it worth saving money with 401K or get better rates in FD’s / Post Office etc in India ? FYI 50% match is provided by company for first 5% only

The blasts in Sri Lanka are just despicable. What do people want? I assume if this happened in India the easy answer would be “Kashmiri Independence” Struggle to find answers for this one.

Does anyone know a good immigration lawyer here in the Tristate area? The immigration need required is to help with the personal GC process. I have talked to one lawyer, and she quoted 4K + costs of applications (approx 1.5k). Do you think that’s fine/too much etc.?

Is Air India giving refunds on flight cancellation. Till what date can you reschedule flight that got cancelled due to covid? (getting different answers from different sources?

Hi NYC desis - Do you guys know of any cooks that can come home and cook Indian food? My in-laws are visiting me end of this month, and they like eating roti, dal, sabji for at least 1 of their meals.

I’m about to make biryani and i wanted to ask you guys, how long do you keep it on dum?

Is it possible to apply for a home loan in the US for a property in India?

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

My current employer filed for H1b extension recently. I’m switching jobs and my future employer will be filing a H1b transfer soon. Will 2 parallel applications raise any red flags?Any risk of an RFE?

Are folks getting RFE on H1 transfer to Big4? My question is specifically because initially your office location is the only one mentioned coz you don’t know what client you will be assigned?

Anyone raising desi kids in the US? What are are some of your fears?

Folks whose parents moved to US after getting GC, what are big ticket item you have to spend on. I guess they won't get medicare, so inaurance cost would be there. How much is health insurance. What other expenses to plan for.