My wife and I are moving to Boston from overseas (we’re from Italy and we’ve recently won the diversity visa green card lottery).

We are looking to rent a 1BR starting in January, ideally for ~$3k/month. I’ll be working in the downtown area.

Do you recommend we go for a serviced/luxury apartment (e.g. Montaje, 345 Harrison, etc.) or hire a broker to get a “normal” apartment?

Any managed buildings recommendations within our budget? Also, what are some good brokers we could work with?

Thanks!

Anyone travelled internationally and returned in Advance Parole recently? I need my h1b visa stamped but due to delays in india I am not getting an earlier date for Dropbox. Due to family reasons, I need to travel now and traveling on AP is the only option. Wanted to check if anyone here any advice on my situation?

Anyone have any good diversity training resources?

Hello Folks, It’s been 2 weeks after receiving LOI and I did not get my offer letter from Amex. Should I wait?

I went on a date last week and it went really well. We basically set up 2nd & 3rd dates that night. 2nd date's Friday for drinks and 3rd date is drag brunch. Date had to end pretty early bc she's in the med field and needs to wake up around 5am. I'm new to dating people my own gender and I want to make moves but I'm nervous/hesitant since I'm new to this. There was light touching, leaning in, eye contact, but I want to do more. Anything I should do on the 2nd date? How to initiate?

Finance has received quite a bit of flack for lack of gender diversity - but how can firms go about attracting and retaining more female talent?

Can anyone share amex Bangalore location?

KINDLY HELP!! 🙏🏻
Hello Amex Fishes, I have an offer from Amex. If I get a better offer from other companies, Can I re-negotiate here at Amex? ( I have received and accepted the OL, accepted LOI 2 weeks back, and BGV has also started)

Fresh grad, just started work in the US (~1 month in) but want to move back to Dubai due to personal reasons. Will hitting the 6m mark (1y won’t be possible - immigration) be helpful? (Cont)

Have an interview coming up with Amex for project management roles. Recruiter said they are considering me for multiple open roles? Can anyone give me some insight into this? There’s a behavioral and American Express technical interview

Joining Deloitte in 2weeks. What Deloitte send laptop, do they send extra monitor, keyboard and mouse? Or does it need to be purchased using $1000 productivity subsidy? And do we need to use Amex card to purchase and then reimburse?

Hello everyone, this bowl is just the start. We will make it big. Request you to stay here after joining. Meanwhile, do share this in your network. It would be a great help.

Till the time this bowl is growing, you can post confessions, advice, requests etc.

Use the format:
Age, Gender[M,F or any other]
Then your post.

Does Amex renegotiate offer based on counter offer after accepting the offer letter?
My joining is in Aug 1st week.

Meeting with a recruiter at one of the FAANG companies. I won’t be able to move jobs because of H1b /GC at least for the next year. Any idea if I should start off with that or should I just try to understand the work that they have been doing?

Age? Gender? Location? Fav food for suhoor and iftar? GO!

I’ve just started a bowl for diversity in London specifically if anyone is interested - 9qo8f

Hi All - My husband has got an opportunity in UK (London) for 75k, and we are planning to move UK. I earn 20 LPA in India. Will I get job easily in London?? Currently, UK firms are not accepting applications since Visa is still in process. Looking for good advises from experienced folks. Thanks in advance.

I am applying for Us tourist/business visa and I have a consular appointment in Delhi at 9:40 am , any guidance to hoe much time this can take as I want to book a flight from Delhi back to Mumbai ?

Hi ladies! First gen Latina corporate lawyer here. I’ll be relocating from DC to NYC soon. Recognizing how hard it is to find diversity in the workplace even in the most diverse cities, I’ve joined this bowl in hopes of contributing to building a community among my fellow Latina lawyers. Happy to chat virtually or grab a coffee anytime.

Anyone have insights into Zions investment bank?

May be a very naive question - Do Novartis provide comapny cell phone based on the designation?

😐

What kind of behavior systems do you use in your classroom? I teach 1st grade. I’m tired of using the folder/calendar system with 🙂/🙁 and a prize box. Any ideas?

Hi All,
I am joining EY GDS next month. I have heard a lot about hectic work hours in EY and no work life balance. Is it true? If yes, how many hrs working should we expect in a day to be mentally prepared.

Ok, what does ‘F’ mean

Most obscure game you’ve played?

Hi folks,

Is there any vacancy on .net with 7yoe in cognizant.
If so please send a link or refer me

TIA

What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

What's the review process for firms. I have people getting rejected but I haven't heard anything. Is it interviews, offers, rejections? Or is it review/ interview and rejections then offers.

How would I go about networking with the firm I’ll be interning at next summer to be placed into the team that I want?

Is it to soon to do so?

Guggenheim healthcare reputation?

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?

Is there any mechanical company in Pune my husband is looking for as I am in IT Sector in Pune.We want to be in same city.
He has around 5 Yrs exp.He is boiler dcs engg.
Please help and thanks in advance.

How many hours are you IBD guys REALLY working. Everyone says 80+ hours but never seem to be around when you need them

Hi fishes

YOE 2.11
ROLE:- DEVOPS
COMPANY ACCENTURE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
PROJECT :- Manage My Price

I will join Accenture on 10th Dec and i have been assigned to this project in Accenture.

Does anyone have any clue about the project and what can i accept from it.
Im looking for future onsite opportunity, growth in term of technology.
Is it there in this project

Please help 😃

Has anyone been looking for/bought a house in the last couple years?

What kind of down payment / interest rate did you find?

How hard is it to exit to the buy side from FDD?

Anyone hear of the firm GHJ? I believe it’s in LA. Thoughts?

Best hot pot buffet in Boston area? I like Fairy Cafe and Ibasaw, but I’m looking to branch out.

Planning to move to Waltham in a couple months. Will be living with my partner and I will be working in Waltham making ~$180-200k/year.

What neighborhoods do you folks recommend in Waltham? The luxury apartments near Moody's street look good but I am not sure if they are worth 3-3.5k/month - any personal experience would be useful. Thanks!

Moving to Boston in June! Any recommendations for areas to avoid/look at when looking for apartments? How early should I look into signing a lease? Any info would be helpful as I’m not from the area

What’s the best website to find potential roommates for an August/September lease?

Why do you enjoy Boston (as opposed to other cities)?

Where to pregame before the chili peppers concert tomorrow?

Buying a house for ~900K in one of the Boston suburbs - my household income is ~230K. Am I stretching too far?

Anybody have a 2bed in beacon hill that they are not re-signing ? looking for around $3000-3200. Near laundromat is a plus.

Hello! I’m looking for a female sports masseuse that has availability between tomorrow and next Thursday, does anyone have any recommendations? I’m a long distance running who has been training for a marathon on may 1st. I do have a car so I am able to drive if they are located in the greater Boston area.

Top spots for bolognese in Boston? Ideally holes in the wall

Hi everyone! The bowl name has changed to reflect the fact that it is no longer restricted to just Consulting professionals on Fishbowl. Feel free to invite others from different industries!

What are your favorite restaurants/activities that are a quick drive from the city?

Hello! I’m looking for an affordable financial planner based in Boston or available for a remote consultation. I am a professional in their later 20s looking to set up a budgeting plan for myself. Thanks so much!

We are hiring for senior IT auditors and cyber assessors to work on SOC2s, CMMC, pen testing, vulnerability assessments, and other similar projects. Boston area, medium/large regional firm. 2-4 years exp but flexible. Open to associates that are on the cusp of promotion to senior. Relatively low travel and better WLB compared to Big4. Feel free to DM.

New to the area, anyone in this group into hunting?

Moving to Boston from NYC and work in Cambridge. I’ve been recommended Back Bay, South End, and Seaport. Where do you recommend? Where is best for dating life?

Anyone have an OB/GYN rec in the Cambridge/Somerville area?

Going through the apartment hunt. What're your best sources/websites for (maybe for Cambridge/Watertown or quincy areas)?
Have only ever used craigslist in the past.

Favorite halal restaurant in Boston? Help a Muslim brother out 😅

My flight is at 6:45am tomorrow Im in the north end - will uber/lyft be available at this time??