What soccer venues in NYC (preferably Manhattan) organize private games? Also, would love to hear if anyone organized something similar for their company to play in soccer pick-up leagues, etc

Hi Fishes,

Just need an advice if we can ask HR to revise offer letter after accepting it by asking her to increase fixed pay?

This is regarding Accenture offer letter.

NYC folks - Reminder: Happy Hour tonight @ Brother Jimmy's! We'll be there ~7pm. Ask for the Fishbowl happy hour at the door, or look for the balloon! Or use bowl code bxbft to find us!

Do salesforce certifications really help in terms of growth and opportunities?

Why too many people leaving FIS ?

What do you think about switching tech stacks vs becoming an expert in one stack? I am a backend Java engineer, and have solely used Java since I've started my software engineering career about 2 years ago. I don't know whether I should explore other tech stacks while I'm young, or instead focus on becoming a Java expert, given that I enjoy working in Java.

Do HCL revise offered salary or counter offer if other in hand offer shared?

Hi Fishes,
I got my Tata Consultancy offer letter 9.50 LPA two months ago, with that I put down my papers in CTS, now the problem is I got two good Offers Uplers - 14 LPA and Larsen & Toubro Infotech -13 LPA
can i ask TCS to match this offer, if so how can i ask them?
My joining date is 19Sep

Y.O.E -3.6 Yrs
TECH-STACK: react js , frond end developer

Could you please help me with the selection In Fujitsu or Qualitest.

Yoe : 9 years
Skills : Java application development
Salary : Almost same around 2x.

Hey all,

YOE - 6 Years
Tech - Frontend Developer (Angular)

I have offers from 2 companies, same pay and almost same benefits.

Software AG (GCS Department) - work will be on Agile Apps (No Code/Low code)

Larsen & Toubro Infotech - Work will be on a client (Schneider) project

Which one would be better?
Please help

8 YOE

Current CTC 16, offered 26 by Fidelity - fixed and variable split almost same in current company as well as fidelity

Java, spring boot tech stack

Fair ? Good? Bad ?
Thanks

Higher offers at 27-28 with more fixed pay is from contract and hire/fire type companies. Mostly indirect hiring instead of direct employment with the final employer, means higher pay with lower jon security - we get little more pay, companies get the option to let go with ease later!

Hi All. Just wanted to know what are the components of Flexible Allowance Package for GCB 6. And how much can be claimed under which component. Offer letter showing 12 lakhs as FAP.

Posting here bc this bowl skews toward consultants. I'm considering a strategy consulting-like role. I have assumptions, but want to validate realities. Any tips on books, blogs, podcasts etc?

Anyone start later in life? About to turn 32 and my retirement savings are sad.

Dear fishies, what is the best way to get exposure to IICS? I have 13 yrs experience in Informatica Powercenter. Unfortunately I'm not getting chance to work on IICS in my organization.

I took consumer behavior classes in school and I’ve seen bits and pieces of it in my job as a media planner, but I want to do it full time. What career opportunities exist for consumer behavior?

Hi folks,

What do you think, is NPS a good scheme of investing in comparison of Mutual funds, stock market and ppf?

Is it possible to have zero tax with 13.5 lpa with the following tax benfits ?
80C 1.5 lpa , 80 CCD(2) NPS 50k ,
Home loan 2 lpa.

anything going on today? hearing what feels like more than normal amount of sirens going by (in east village for reference)

Do people judge by the gym you go to? Like planet fitness vs blink vs equinox …

Anyone have had any luck buying a diamond (for an engagement ring) directly from a wholesaler in NYC? If so, which one did you go to and what was that process like?

Anyone live at The Grove in Chelsea or Sky apts near Hell’s Kitchen? Have temp housing options there for work and trying to decide.

With hot girl summer upon us I have rejoined Hinge and am ready to mingle. Curious to hear thoughts on if you would (or would not) go out with a new person you met off the internet based upon their vaccination status?

Found an apartment by W 39th street and 8th ave - any know if this area is safe?

Trying to move a couple boxes of clothes in a storage unit from Chicago to NY. Moving companies are charging crazy amounts because there’s a minimum charge/load requirement. Are there any other options besides renting a u-haul/driving it yourself? Any sort of carpool moving service/mover aggregator/mover sharing or whatever service?

How does one find a group of friends? Meeting people individuality or as couples is too much work

I need recommendations for a nice restaurant in MH that for a large party 20 for a bday dinner. Nice ambiance, good food, good service for a milestone birthday.

Planning on a trip from NYC to Miami. Need 2 suggestions — 1) best neighborhood to stay for 2 laid back women in their late 30’s, 2) best way to move around between car rentals vs Uber? If car rental, any recommendations on which rental to use given the astronomical gas and rental prices?

NYC vs LA.

Decisions to be made.

Where would you live, and why?

Any one got solid recommendations for Japanese restaurant that’s got both great Sushi and steak? Thanks in advance.

If a guy invites you to stay the night, does that means something?

Best doctors in NYC to get injectables / facial contouring?

Has anyone set up an NY 529 for their kids? Know there’s a 10k tax exemption for NY state taxes, but does anyone know if that per child, or across all children?

Has anyone used RCN internet? If so what were your thoughts? About to move into an apt in LIC and they are offering a deal with RCN for first 6 months but I’ve never heard of RCN.

I graduated law school in 2016 and work at a small-medium size firm. What should my salary be compared to other firms? (In the process of applying to other firms and I think I currently make on the lower end)