Is it worth buying Rotimatic ? First time parents with baby turning 1 year soon and living in a city here in US, both working ling hours. Desi aunti are not in general available here who can come to cook once per week, considering going Rotimatic route to give fresh food to our baby.

What is a good 1st birthday gift for your own child? Leave me ideas below. For context, I already have a 529 account for her and another general savings account and plan to contribute to each of those at the end of the year. I know she’s probably still too young to care but still want to get her something nice and memorable

Hello ladies! As a first time expecting mom, any advice for how to approach and prepare for maternity leave?

Has anyone opened 529 plan for their unborn child and then change the beneficiary to the kid after the birth ?

Has anyone experienced a bully parent? How did you handle the situation?

I have been mixing baby formula in spring water for the last 3 months (baby is 10
Month old now) and I just found out that spring water can lead to mineral overdose. I am freaking out

Did anyone freak out once they found out they were expecting? We've been talking about having another for ages and have planned for a lot of specifics, but now that it's happened I'm simultaneously super excited and anxious about how my job will react, how my daughter will react, and how another kid will fit into our lives. Tell me it's just the hormones?

I am on bench, my company wants me to go to US on a 6 months assignment.
currently my wife is working and child is small, mother's health also not great. We together are able to manage everything, have told company this concern. But they are insisting that it is short term so take it. How to avoid it?

Anyone here have experience leaving a federal gov job before the obligatory 12 weeks after parental leave ends? What kind of financial penalty could I expect if I choose to do so?

Had my first miscarriage late last year. 8 weeks pregnant now and saw baby on sono the other day however, at times I don’t “feel” pregnant. Like my boobs don’t feel sore and don’t have intense food cravings. Maybe it’s all in my head but how do I stop from worrying about a 2nd miscarriage? ☹️ My next appt is in 4 wks and I wish time sped up so I could feel more in the clear.

Share your baby registry lists! I need to get started on mine. 😬

Hey Moms,
I am getting back into the workforce and my job may require travel. Not only am I working but the father is out of state and not there physically to help. How do Manage traveling with a toddler? Should I bring my LO with me? How will I scout out good day cares?

For moms with more than 1 child: what did you do for on call care for your oldest when you went into labor with your second child? Our family is 2-3 hours away so we are trying to gather a list of closer options until family can arrive. We will ask some friends, but feel we need a longer list of options in case someone falls through or we can’t get in touch in the middle of the night.

Found out I’m 7-8 weeks pregnant. I’m on a high visibility project and my role is critical. I work with very senior execs and my due date is 2 months before go live. Should I make the project leadership aware and be transparent so that they can start planning and/or look for a backfill? (I just started the project a month back)

My father apptly invited my cousin to thanksgiving. The cousin who took my baby name bc she “wasn’t sure it would get used given ‘my situation” and “wanted to make sure it got used since it’s such a beautiful name.” So I guess I’m having dinner across from a 7 month old baby with my dream baby’s name. Super weird to resent an infant on thanksgiving, but that’s where we are..

Written offer likely coming in today. I'm 18 weeks pregnant (interview process took a very long time).

I haven't disclosed that I am pregnant yet. If you've changed jobs while pregnant, how did you navigate?
- Email/call to HR?
- Email/call to hiring manager?

I need to confirm that I'd be eligible for paid maternity leave and confirm the length. Anything else I would need to do to cover my bases?

Has anyone broached the topic of finances/ estate planning with their parents? I’m sole heir as my parents only child and I know that my dad will probably develop Alzheimer’s in the next 7-10 years (he already has pre-dementia symptoms now but is still working). While I’m aware of some of my families investments the full details of his finances are still a bit murky to me ( I think he feels that I don’t deserve to know since I’m a girl). How do I prepare for the inevitable?

Movado or citizen watch for Father's day gift?

This could work in a great way of stress burster. I mean if we can connect to Likeminded from corporate sector, it's a mother level of great feeling. And if that is of an opposite gender that's something else ☺☺

Does anyone know how the work life balance is at Carlton Fields, New Jersey office?

Can anyone provide insight on market rate for “of counsel” (practicing 10 years) at a mid-size ID firm in Philadelphia?

It just happens that this week I spent a fair amount of time negotiating with clients/potential clients on legal fees - and it is exhausting. I am less than 2 years in private practice...

How is KPMG Global SAP practice and what are the usual working hours for an Assistant Manager?

My company pays for internet, however my internet+tv package at home is being billed on my roommate’s name and we share it at the end. Can I use the invoice and request partial expense coverage?

Getting an offer from Facebook but for a contractual role in the product management role of a new product they are launching. Contract for 1.5-2 years. Current hike on ctc -20 %. Payroll to be managed by a third party hr service provider. Should I take it? Currently in a stable product role in a renowned research and consulting firm.

Please advise! The contractual part is a bit tricky tbh.

I missed Selena Gomez on Times Square yesterday 😭😭😭😭. I also missed BTS when they were at the UN 😢. Someone want to help a girl out … how do I find out about celeb appearances BEFORE and not after in this great city that is NYC!!!!

Hi Everyone,
I got an offer from MasterCard
11lpa base + 5%variable
Experience: 1.6 years
Profile: Software Engineer (Full Stack)
I was expecting MasterCard to be paying more than this. Are they lowballing me?

Anyone have recommendations for good snow boots that don’t look horrendous with work clothes?

Anyone on here been able to figure out how to play Spotify offline on your Apple Watch without WiFi access? I’m trying out pandora (as it supports offline on Apple Watch) but I don’t love it nearly as much as Spotify. Runs aren’t the same without Spotify!

Married fish- recently engaged; what's one thing you wish you would have known before you got married? Any advice?

Maybe this was already addressed but interested in hearing MBB thoughts about BCG CEO elect not coming from an “elite school” (UT). Not looking to stir conflict but genuinely interested if this opens the conversation more broadly that great talent is everywhere and not just at Ivys.

Civilized, non-aggressive thoughts?

What's the trending digital tech skill ? Looking to switch technologies , a Java developer now

How is the Work Life Balance in PwC AC(SDC) Kolkata? I have heard mixed reviews but most of them are on the negative side (i.e. bad Work Life). Also, I am concerned about Assurance department.

Would like to hear views

I am on a student visa and looking for a job that can also sponsor my H1 B visa
I will really appreciate your help fellow fishes

Has anyone had any experience with care coordination for Alliance behavioral health? Would love to hear about the work load and environment before I apply 😅

Are there any recruiters who preferentially work with life science oriented funds?

Looking out for desi cricket enthusiasts (Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi etc) to enjoy watching matches together. It used to be so much fun watching all of this together back home.

Would be awesome creating a community doing that, playing fantasy cricket and having all the fun.

Let me know if you’re interested (NJ-NYC area)

Making money tonight

What a match!! Ind vs WI

Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

While changing jobs, how long does it take to transfer H-1B visa under premium processing? Also, when do we get the receipt of it (Heard it is not safe to join a new company without a receipt). I am new to all this so, just trying to understand. Thanks!

Bowl Leader - this bowl is turning into a political battleground. Can we simply ban all types of political discussions? We could have a different bowl altogether to discuss Desi politics.

For consultants in Canada, anyone tried working from back in India? Do the Big4’s check for your location as long as things are working smoothly on the deliverables front?

I’m sure they can track, but I’ve heard a lot of employers don’t bother. What has been peoples experience?

Emotional moment for ISRO Chairman

Anyone moved to Deloitte USI ? What can I expect for a SM lateral transfer ?

After watching Arpana and her attitude in Indian Matchmaking, purani kahawaat yaad aagayi...
“ Na shakal na *^*^* Aur nakhre unchi unchi”

Any Charlotte fish?

What are your opinions on an NRE account? Primarily interest in the rate.

Fam, my I-140 priority date been current for a while (from prior employer). PERM has been filed and lawyers are planning to file new I-140 in premium processing and I-485 concurrently. I-140 response is expected in ~2 weeks. How soon after I-140 is filed, can I safely quit the company?

Green Card Q - my GC is currently in process, however SO and I plan to move out of US this year. What will happens to my GC application ? Will this have any impact on future visa applications for US?

Just found out that EY isn’t doing H1Bs. Had a great opportunity that i could have easily converted to an offer. And Uncle D is not letting up with the layoffs. 😒