Weird Covid times but looking to make some ATL friends. Anyone interested?

H1B stamping query: Anyone know what is the latest status on visa stamping in a 3rd country? eg I am from India but can I get my stamping in UK? This was stopped due to covid but can’t find any information on if the ban still stands

First time pregnant about 10weeks. Worried about exposure to Covid. We were at a wedding and most guests came down with Covid. Anyone heard about big risks to pregnancy this early on due to Covid?

I have pretty strong social phobia and am worried about making friends. I'm going to be working for an engineering company so I imagine I don't have to be really up on the latest trends or anything but how can I talk to people without making it sound unnatural?

Real talk ... if someone is over 35 and hasn’t been married before, do you automatically assume there is something wrong with them?

Do you think independent agencies will be in better shape to handle COVID-related client budget reductions and/or losses?

Or does it not matter and layoffs are equal across the board?

Anyone in SF/ San Jose? f25

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

Filing for marriage gc, does the sponsoring spouse require a copy of birth certificate or is passport fine?

confession:i regret not prioritizing finding a good partner when i was in my college/early career years and envy those who did. it's harder now mid-senior career because you have less time and it actually requires you put time and effort into finding a good relationship

Got an offer from Microsoft for a tech lead position. Considering the San Francisco office as opposed to relocating to Seattle. How big is the SF office, are there technology groups that sit in that office? Would it be too hard to network and connect if most of the groups sit in Seattle?

SO said he couldn’t receive letters during Ranger School, but finding info online that I can send. Any insight? Maybe he doesn’t want the distraction?

How can you deal with your desi parents, trying to interfere in your life sitting in India. They call my friends on Whattsapp and discuss things with them and decide what I should do. They try to deliver the messages indirectly rather than talking straight to me.

I have a student who only comes to school two days a week and then only for 1 hour. He tells me I have to pass him so it doesn't matter. This is very frustrating. I knew this student hates school and often states he is stupid. I just do my best to encourage him. Build confidence. Any ideas to encourage him more? By the way, taking to his parent does nothing.

I’m super happy I chose the right person for my forever partner.

Only you guys know. Shhhhhh

Anyone visited the updated Admirals Club in CLT? I've avoided connecting through there until the construction was complete. Was the 6-month shutdown worth it?

Looking for a dog friendly 2BD or 2BD+Den apt/condo/rental in the Reston/Tysons/Arlington corridor with min 1300 sq ft. For context, we’re moving to the area from a house out of state and need a bit of extra space to store furniture/boxes while we house hunt. I’m open to recommendations as well as any other creative ideas 😌

Hi,

Can someone please let me know how is the annual appraisal and growth in SLC?

I have gone through lot of posts in Glassdoor where existing employees are not happy with increments and slow growth.

Just got divorced after being separated for a year. Any suggestions for places to go and meet new folks?

Can any one refer me to Mercer for java technology?
Yoe: 2 years
Skillset: java springboot, microservices, Rest API, Hibernate.

Any possibility of postponing the LWD by the manager here in CGI, even we have not taken any leaves?

Does Mumbai University mail hard copies of transcripts to B schools in the US? How do b-school aspirants send their transcripts to admissions committee post acceptance ?

My priority date is end of 2013. My husband is only petition - we filed in oct 2020 when my date became current. If he decides to switch his job right now, will there be a lot of additional paperwork/ rework? Is it not recommended?

Do you charge a flat fee for representing a buyer in a straightforward purchase and sale of one property? What’s ballpark legal fee — from LOI to PSA to diligence to closing? Assume pretty clean title, maybe one CC&R.

It’s funny - I’ve been rejected so many times in my short career. But when it happens, I still feel a small sting. Just got dinged from an interesting role - how do you deal with the aftermath?

Paralegals: what’s your least favorite thing about working with attorneys?

What trading platform do you use? I was thinking of switching to TD Ameritrade think or swim, but wanted to see if they were any better options

Hi all,

I'm looking for job change currently in RPA Blue Prism Profile. Can anyone refer me in PwC?

Thanks in advance.

I am looking for a referral in HCL for Selenium Automation tester role.

My in-laws are coming to visit for the holidays, does anyone have any leads on a nice (but not too pricey) hotel or Airbnb in the Downtown area?

I’m currently in internal audit and hate it. I got a job offer to joint another practice within my firm and the work itself sounds very appealing. The only major drawback is 80-100% travel. Thoughts?

FCB Health? Thoughts?

AMZN buy more or hold?

Anyone have a tax accountant / CPA here in Atlanta they like?

Moving from Chicago to Atlanta. Looking for thoughts on Grant Park area to live - near the zoo. Pros and cons please!

Selling Official GMAT 2020 and Manahattan Prep + Notebook

Original value of 350, accepting best offer for pickup in Midtown (starting offer 250)

Where do you like to go in person clothes shopping? Which stores? (I.e., ponce, Atlantic station, Lenox, etc.)

What is a good spot in Atl to propose? Any fine dine restaurant or maybe a point with a good city skyline view (except for that PCM rooftop)?

Any guesses/predictions on when this housing market gridlock ending? Reasonable prices and reasonable mortgage rates? Umm like a 2017 or a 2018?

What are your thoughts on Porsche’s consulting subsidiary? Would it compete with T2 or T3 when it comes to industrials and automotive?

Anyone willing to refer for KPMG Atlanta office, financial solutions practice? I'm relocating to the Atlanta area. TIA

New to the city and looking for people to hang out with!
23F, if that matters!

With this crazy sickness going around what medication is everyone taking? It’s been a month since the cold and cough entered my house and it’s still here.

Great lunch time specials around the city?

Anyone have recs for a really good couch cleaner?

Looking for part time /remote BI analytics assignments in Atlanta report /dashboard development using Tableau Cognos or power BI

Head shot recommendations ITP?

Anyone got a lasik surgery in the Atlanta metro area in the last few years? I am thinking of getting one and interested in knowing more about where to get it from, your experience and other feedback. Thank you.

Anyone volunteered with Techbridge before? I have some questions

Recs for sushi grade tuna to buy pls? Thanks!

Anyone want to bar crawl the beltline tonight? I moved here during the pandemic and have no friends around

LETS GO ATLANTA BRAVES!!!