Moving to the U.S. on an H1B visa is exciting, but the initial costs can add up fast. I found this guide on personal loans for H1B visa holders useful because it explains how to build credit, compare lenders, and borrow responsibly. If you're also planning to buy a home later, it touches on mortgage options like FHA loans and first-time buyer programs too. Worth the read if you're planning your financial future.
https://dreamhomemortgage.com/get-started/

Does anyone here follow Your Auto Advocate (renamed Your Advocate Alliance) on YouTube? Trying to learn how to negotiate to buy my first car. As if I wasn’t nervous enough to negotiate pricing before I’m even more so with 2022 market situation. Just wondering if anyone has used that channel or others similar to buy a car for an agreeable price these days

Salam. My cousin’s newborn son is going into surgery today. Please make dua for his recovery and remember him in your prayers everyone 🤲

Good evening Everyone, I have been a PSR for 10 years with the same company, but worked for 5 different practices. Was looking to move up in our company but from what I’m understanding, we have to have a degree in management. How would I go about trying to move up in and out of my position without a degree?

Any salaried workers figure up their *actual* hourly rate? Oooof what a mistake that was🥴

Hi Googlers, are there any advantages to using a pixel phone at Google i.e better enterprise integration, internal apps, etc.? Planning to switch to Android from iOS.

Thanks!
Soon to be Noogler

Curious how people manage health/exercise schedules if you are working pretty much the whole day?

Accidentally swallowed a small fish bone as part of a cut of my salmon tonight. It feels stuck in my throat. Any tips of dislodging it or will it go away on its own? Even willing to try some old wives remedies. Please advise. Thanks!

Hi! My peloton is arriving tomorrow and it’s motivated me to stick with a routine and eat healthier given how much that thing costs 😅. I’ve never done pre/post workout shakes before. Does anyone have any recommendations on which protein powders to look into and when to drink the shakes? And also like what to mix with it? Thanks in advance!

What’s the practical different between Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel?

How much should I expect as base pay for consultant role . Yoe-4. Current CTC 12.5 (base-10)

I teach middle school reading intervention, but I am noticing a high amount of students at our school do not have any phonemic awareness. What are you best ways to combat this?

I can not teach a phonics class and I already pull small groups. Any resources? Wanting to plan over the summer for next year.

Anyone see a big discrepancy between GTMetrix and Page Speed Insights when testing the same site? Annoying to say the least.

How much cash do you hold on a savings account? If not a savings account then where do you hold your cash?

Hello all!
I'm 26, I studied economics but I don't know why I'm not much into investing/trading. Someone else like this?
I recognize this is not a very good approach for someone with money "knowledge" and I would like to change this mindset. My main weakness is that I easily get bored of following the market and that I do not see big opportunities. Any advice?
Where to start learning, general advice for LT and ST investments, things you learnt, books that changed your pov on the topic etc.

Thx!

Does anyone know salary estimates for an Associate role at Norwest Venture Partners?

I have a VC/GE interview coming up (phone screen) and personally don’t know much about the space , it’s just an area that has always seemed interesting.

Does anyone have Recommendations on how to get up to speed/good questions to ask during the phone screen?

I would assume the first call will be pretty standard to any other company, but just want to be prepared.

I’m on the consulting side (FDD) and I’m curious if there are PE firms with good WLB. I’m happy with my pay, growth, and hours. PE interests me but I don’t understand why anyone would want to consistently work 65+ hours a week every week. What’s the appeal? Making double the pay? What’s the exit plan?

Anyone have a good PE specialist financial advisor?

Hi! I have 2.5 years consulting experience & 4 years industry (B2B Sales) experience. What level should I be targeting for in cloud S&O. Is IC-5 too junior?

How do you deal with a manager who expects 3 months of work overnight? I have tried structuring , creating a plan to show him how the activities are being executed. However, he seems to be someone who turns around every other hour to ask ‘Is it done’? I am usually pretty good at managing expectations but having a hard time conveying how unreasonable he is being. Despite being organized, I am coming across as scattered and jumbled since I have been working 15+ hours with no food and break daily

What are the chances of a H1b change of employer getting rejected. Moving from a EY to Mastercard. Considering the reputation & size of the two companies it should be smooth right? Just nervous and want everything to go right.

If I get fired while on OPT without getting my H1-B stamped, is it useless or can it be used in future for some other job?

Started the internal GC process in October 2018. Today I-485 status changed to "we ordered your new card." My jail free card is finally on the way I guess. Hope everyone with pending I-485 gets your GC soon!

If visiting home country after transfer approval, will I be eligible for drop box? I have my current employers stamped h1b visa valid till end of next year. Thanks

Any company file GC on day 1 in NYC or NJ area or east coast. Maxing out in feb 2022 and on bench nothing is started. What I can do ? Please suggest. Skill set AWS/ DevOps/ Infra.

H-1B question. Does anyone know if there is any issue with requesting 1098 from an educational institution if we have spent on self education while working full-time on H-1B? I incurred some expenses last year and if having a 1098 will help with tax. Thanks much!

Hi Bowl, asking for help - Could anyone in marketing/customer strategy consulting share the JD that you submitted for the H1b application? Or is anyone willing to go over mine and give some thoughts? Any help would be appreciated!
Context: I work in strategy consulting but have a marketing background with coursework in marketing. Lawyer reached out for JD related to my marketing coursework.

D fishes anyone who is going through a downgrade from eb2 to eb3 based on recent visa bulletin , have you received the downgrade agreement? Thoughts on that?

Recent cases of PERM approved within 5-6 months? Submitted in early June, hope to get approval by EOY.

Does Deloitte fire you if you do not get h4 ead on time or allow you to take leave without pay?

This may already be answered, but are embassies open for h1b stamping on India??. I am getting conflicting reports from my friends. TIA .

So
- I didn't get selected in the H1B lottery.
- My company has agreed to send me to their London office for a year (haven't yet filed application).
- OPT ends in late June, so I can stay till mid-late August (grace period).

Question:
Should I just move to London as soon as I'm able to, or is it worth waiting until the end of my OPT in August in case they do a second round of the H1B lottery?

From the day my firm files my green card application, how long will I have to wait to be approved and receive my green card? For further context, I was born in China and only have an undergrad degree.

Are those of us on H1b/F1 allowed to enroll in community College for any courses? The one near me has a motorcycle training course that waives the skills test for 1/3rd the price of its competitors

How to decide between two offers when you are on H1B. What if I said no to other and my H1 transfer to the accepted position is rejected 😐.

For folks who recently got their EAD, how long from the time of filing your I-485 did you get it?

Got my PERM approved last week and just submitted all the docs for the I/140/485/combo cards. How long it takes for attorneys to file it now?

EY fish - can anyone of you please share INSZOOM link? Currently traveling and need to access it. I don’t have access to EY laptop

Has anyone recently done visa stamping in India (Mumbai center) through Dropbox? My appointment is in 3 weeks and I heard of one occurrence in Mumbai where the candidate was delayed by 2 weeks (still waiting for his papers).