Welcome new members! Thank you for joining the bowl. Please feel free to start conversations about the tech scene in the GTA. Happy to answer questions

I do enjoy a Texas sized thunderstorm every now and then 🤠

Hey Oracle fishes, do oracle accepts counter offer...

My H1b is up for renewal in Jun 2022, can I switch jobs before renewal and what does the new company have to do? If they're transfering my H1b do they need to apply for renewal as well? Or would it be recommended to wait until the renewal?

Hi Fishers,

What is the best time of the year to be in the notice period?

I mean what is the time of the year where requirements in most of the companies are at pick?

Like in Dec and March you will see less requirement due to Christmas and financial year ending. Similar what is the best period?

Because in my previous switch, 15 days were wasted due to Christmas and in March lot of requirements went on hold due to financial year ending.

Thanks

Will TCS change the work location before joining. What is the process

How do you handle a passive aggressive boss? Mine seems friendly but screws me over when it comes to giving guidance during difficulties in projects and project resources, he says mean things :(
I am new to the firm and very confused. Please guide me on how to deal with such toxic people.

Recently offered a devops role in Netherlands.... But have a doubt... With 7 years experience.. is 64000 euro per year good salary to move? Please help if any Netherlands people or any of the friends in in Netherlands... Please help me....

Has anyone done a collab with influencer MIKIRAI? I know she’s a big deal but i’m trying to figure out if she’s worth the money, our agency just had a bad experience with an influencer and the client is not happy. We need to make a comeback! All insights are appreciated.

Currently interviewing for a nontechnical role (final round is getting scheduled rn) and I see there’s a new job posting for a different role that I might be more excited by, for the same/associated team. What do I do?? Email my recruiter saying I want to be considered? Apply? How does going for two roles work? The referral from the original job I’m interviewing for has expired fwiw.

Hey fishes , To ones who joined recently - I have my joining coming up and I was asked to come to office Location to pick up laptop.

Anything else apart from laptop collection that happens on day 1 ? If it’s just laptop collection , I am planning to ask them to ship it to my home

Overhiring and project Hunting.

Are you doing same(project Hunting)? 😂

Oh boy it was chilly tonight! Not ready for whats to come 😭

Would you rather be a big fish in a small pond, or a small fish in a big pond?

Advice on taking the SHRM-SCP exam? I’m taking the exam tomorrow and not feeling as prepared as I should. Who has taken the SCP exam? How difficult did you find it?

Is Aus a good place to be a tech consultant? What are the top firms I should look at? Considering making the move from California and want to do my research before I start setting things up. TIA!

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?

Hello Marketing experts, I would like to know, how much yearly package 7+ years digital marketing employees get?. Kindly share your experience.

H i Guys need your suggestion,
I am earning 32LPA in India , planning to take PR for Canada through consultancy or selfia it worth moving to Canada ? What are the pros and cons ?

YOE -8.5
Tech -- Cybersecurity Tata Consultancy Accenture Infosys Cognizant Amazon Deloitte EY

Anyone here from Amazon? How's the work culture in the Toronto office?

Hi all, has anyone heard of a company called VassuTech?

Hello Guys
Can anyone share interview experience with toronto hydro for the role of Business Analyst.
Particularly about questions asked, no of rounds etc.
Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks

Hi all. Wondering what the average starting (entry level) salary is for a role in tech in the GTA, and the same for 1 YOE? Thanks!

Trying to get a realistic pictures of TCs in GTA

So, what do you make....(don't be coy. Add those juicy bonuses as well)

I'll start -

Product Owner, 12yrs exp
Base:$100k
Bonus: $3k

Hi, junior software/web developer here, looking for opportunities, internships in Toronto. If your company is hiring grads, let me know. Also if you need a website done, I can help you at a lower cost.
Thank you!

I feel like I sound like a broken record but - Why are tech salaries so low in the GTA?? Where's the money at?