Why do kids in this era need to be constantly entertained? I don’t remember that being the case growing up in the 80s-90s.

Damn it andrew

Hi Fishies, Im a application suport engineer with 7 years of experience. Java and dotnet, sql application. Please refer me for opening with immediate joiner

Someone once said, if you are entrepreneurial enough, any app can be used as a dating app. I see that happening here on fishbowl when i came across this bowl 😂

Is anyone in this group spent 4 years in public accounting audit still waiting for his/her employer to start Labor petition perm process? I have only 2 years left with my h1b now, during this unprecedented time I am worried if the firm may not be willing to incur additional cost? Please let me know if anyone in this group have faced the similar situation?

I over functioned for too long (i.e., ran on pure adrenaline for a month) and am now in a perpetual state of crash. Any tips on bouncing back?

I just changed careers from elementary school teacher to human resources generalist back in June. I have no experience in HR and I am looking to grow in my career. I'm working at a startup and would love to grow into a learning and development role, but I have no idea where to begin. Any advice?

Any contact or recruiters for Account Management/ Brand Strategist interns?

Meeting people while in consulting and in your early 30s...? Possible?

I would greatly appreciate some fun/engaging/stimulating lesson plan ideas for high school students.

Does citi accept counter offer after releasing the offer letter?

Any recos for directors who kill it when it comes emotional storytelling in short form content? As in :15. Mostly visual, little dialogue.

Have been at my agency for about 2.5 years and have only been able to get one raise because of Covid and raise freezes… what percentage increase is a good benchmark to ask for, knowing they likely won’t meet my initial ask (because, advertising 😏)

What's the best way to approach a manager about a performance review? I've been at my company for 2 years, and I want to make sure I'm doing everything right.

Howz it working with DBS Hyderabad?

Are there any agencies where creatives actually have good work-life balance in LA, SF or anywhere else for that matter? Like no weekends or no working more than a 40-50hr week? Or do I have to go in house for this? Or do I have to leave advertising altogether?

I feel like I’m either getting burnt out by work or trying to heal myself from it. There’s never much time for real life and I don’t want to be on my death bed reminiscing like, “Wow, I made some cool ads.” Nothing scares me more.

So now I have to live with the knowledge that someone named Young Gravy is out there

Currently last year student looking for consulting jobs / jobs in technology. Applying at Deloitte, Accenture, EY, Cisco. What would you guys recommend? Got even some interviews with start/scale ups. Wanne hear your thoughts 🙌

Is Nagar Nigam Lucknow so difficult to deal with? Any Lucknow folks care to shed some gyan on how things work in UP?

How to deal with a relationship trauma? Especially when your ex has moved on.

Anyone with a Bajaj Allianz policy? I had one 10 years ago that is maturing this month and want to figure out how I can ensure it gets transferred to my account. It is so hard to use their website or do anything with it, to get access to a help desk!

**Probably way off topic ** Where do you get really good (and affordable) Indian ethnic wear (lehengas and kurtas) in Maharashtra (mumbai/ pune)? Will need it quick too! Any help is appreciated, thank you!

Moving in the NYC area. My internet options are Fios, RCN and Spectrum. Which one should I go with? I currently have RCN, but don’t really have a preference. Appreciate the help.

No uproar over cab here? Thoughts?

How easy or difficult is toefl? Been working in the US for ten years. Did great on the verbal/reading comprehension portion of CAT before that. Any recommendations for prep? How much time should I budget?

Best website to buy luxury items to buy online from US to India? Too many fakes on Amazon!

Hi all! Can I open a bank account in India when I’m physically not in India?

H1b big 4 folks. What database are you using to check if we will make it for H1B new wage level application?

Fellow desi folks - how do you keep your h4 spouse occupied? We are going to be marrired in january and want to provide her as much support as possible. .

She said she wants to pursue MBA but supporting her tutuion fees is currently out of limits for me given im purchasing a family home in mumbai which is going to cost me 4.5cr.

How do i bring up this topic without sounding too negative that i cant support her tution fees but can cover all other expenses (living,transport,food,travel,education

Anyone aware of international airlines refunding Indian travellers to the US because of COVID? Wondering what their positions are this month especially with the rise in confirmed cases in the US.

I on L1 visa which is expiring on Dec 1. My wife is on L2 and currently pregnant and due on Dec 19. My company has filed for an extension in August for me and thinks that there will be no decision until early next year. If my visa extension gets denied before December 1, does it mean that we cannot deliver our child in US? What is the norms for losing health coverage - do I lose it immediately?

Dad passed away 2 months ago. I traveled to India and stayed for 2 months, dealt with significant red tape to close his cards, loans, transfer pensions, etc. A succession certificate is WIP for one of his accounts, so mom decided to stay back until it’s done. Mom has always refused to hire a maid, loves to hoard, cleans superficially, the house is always a mess when I visit and all my India trips are spent cleaning including this one. I’ve fought with her a ton over the last two months as well..

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?

Recently sold my car on carvana. I had initially bought it using a loan from DCU. Now that carvana has paid me the balance after paying of the loan, i still see on the dcu app that I owe money to dcu. People that can relate, can you take me through next steps?

Why is everyone here so triggered by the White Tiger? That’s how the majority of India lives, please get outside your white collar bubbles. And stop saying “the media always shows poverty”, they also released shows like Bollywood Wives and Indian Matchmaking.