The recent H1B executive order brought up a lot of hate towards H1B holders. Fishbowl is relatively mild compared to Blind. Everyone is basically shouting people should go back where they came from on Blind. As an H1B worker, how do you feel about working with American colleagues who actually want you out of the country?

IBM - Official cloud and AI partner of the US open.. for all other BS, we are here.. #greendot

Really struggling with attrition right now and we seem to be a cycle of countering people, trying to keep governance but being reactive! Any ideas on a reward strategy which enables us to be flexible when we need it but retain a degree of control so it doesn’t get out of control?

My company went toxic in the last couple months. Chose me and started interviewing. Had a very successful interview with Amazon but recruiter is working hard trying to place me and said there’s no knowing how long to find a team. Meanwhile I just received a Director offer for a company with a 29% pay bump July 1. If Amazon or any other FAANG/large co gets back to me, is there an acceptable way to not burn bridges with new job and accept or delay start date with FAANG? Or fuck it just hop?

Roommate left me leftover fried chicken. #winning #fridays

I didn’t know I have been given access to this Bowl. Welcome to me

Hello everyone, do we have car lease policy of in optum?

Does anyone think it’s a good idea to beg for a job and put your personal life out there to get sympathy, because that is what I am seeing every day on LinkedIn and then the recruiters and everybody will comment and send the jobs and they will end up with a job or interview the next day.
I’m getting close to the point of doing that because it seems like it is working.

I and my boyfriend have been dating over a year now. Our relationship in general is pretty smooth and sweet. The only problem is he has not come out to his parents yet. It was not an issue before the pandemic thing since we were just living in the city, being in our own bubble. But Covid happened and he moved back to stay with his dad. Since he is not out, he can’t pick up the phone call whenever I call him, he can’t tell his parents he is dating someone in the city. Cont.

Did any one join through HCL virtual onboarding process. How was your joining experience. By when we will get laptop/desktop

Can y’all please consolidate all of your Partner Track comments into one thread? 🙏

I love reading fishbowl during my bathroom breaks. Keeps me sane during busy season.

I got an offer from Infosys. My manager says they will retain me by providing the same offer what I got in Infosys, i have put my resignation and my manager is calling me on weekly basis and saying that he is talking with senior leadership. Will TCS retain me? Suggestions please. I heard TCS has stopped allocating funds for retaintion is that true?

Failed interview at McKinsey + Bain… Feeling very de-motivated for this upcoming grad cycle. At what point do I give up/think I’m not cut out for this?

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?

Hey Friends! Looking for advice!

My wife is a Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of experience as credit manager, underwriting loans with some leading banks in India. She just got her EAD and is looking for jobs, open to switch profiles as well. Do you think she would fit in for any role here in Seattle, WA? She has been a star performer and promoted twice in the last 3 years. One problem is companies look for US experience which she does not have, we just moved here early this year.

I don't understand the point of hiring candidates. Its been more than two months and i am sitting idle. There is no updates from management. I am getting info like i will get half salary this month because of the bench policy. I m confused what to do next

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

I tried asking this in my own bowl with no responses, so seeing if other consultants have run into this situation. I’m on parental leave, I got an offer for another firm, great opportunity and pay. How does one go about a resignation mid-leave when you would start the new job before the leave ends? Two weeks notice or just say I am not returning effective the day of the new job? Any things to consider besides potentially repaying the employer healthcare premium?

HNY! For those of you that took the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam, how did you prepare for it? Study materials, hours, etc?

What is everyone’s top 1 or 2 favorite books on personal finance? I’m always looking for a new one to bring into the fold of what I’m doing

Was with a guy 3 yrs, took a short break when I moved to a diff city, he's with a new girl for 2 months now. Would I be considered a homewrecker if I told him I want to have a get back together convo?

Any suggestions for self help books on anxiety? Been dealing with anxiety for quite some time now and have been seeing a therapist but also just want to see what other resources are out there.

I have ~4ys industry experience, considering Slalom in the Cloud/DevOps space. LCOL area, what type of TC could I expect? What do promotions look like from C to SC? Anyone here have experience going from industry to Slalom in the tech field? Curious on your decisioning and if you were happy about it.

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

Did anyone in PwC order the iPhone 7? Did you end up waiting 4-6 weeks for the order?

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.

When people ask: what is the "so what" from this chart? I say to myself - nothing it's just a chart !

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

Who on this bowl feels an obligation to support their parents if they retire early and run out of money? This is causing some strife with my SO. My parents have planned very well and would never dream of putting me in a position to financially support them. My SOs parents retired early, and we are worried they won’t have enough of end of life care is necessary (which is almost inevitable). continued…

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

I seriously just received an Out Of Office email from my client that said "I'm on PTO" ... that's IT, folks. Achievement Unlocked! IDGAF Status Reached: Expert.

What are some concrete reasons why someone in consulting would be fired, other than the obvious stupid things?

Is 400k the new 100k?

Has anyone used the service of 'Safe Auto Trucking' Company in order to ship their car (within US)? what's been your exp?