Amazon is asking for SSN to give $80 loaded on Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card Is it safe to share?? Pardon me- new in US
I will go first: Chase sapphire reserve (bad pick lol) Amex blue cash preferred City double cash back Amazon prime visa rewards Apple card
What are the time sensitive things that I need to take care of? Was let go today - 1. On H1B visa 2. ESPP 3. RSUs 4. Additional Rewards 5. Signing the sev package - this looks to be done by April15. My first time at Cisco. Any pointers are highly appreciated. What happens to unvested RSUs and un...Read more
I’m planning to leave Microsoft around July first week after my Visa transfer. After checking other blind posts, I see that you have to be employed till July 1 to be eligible for rewards. Questions: * If I quit on July 1, will I get both stocks and annual bonus? Or is it only annual bonus? * If I ...Read more
I received 2 recruiter emails this week from Google. I don’t know if I should move forward or not. I am not on visa. I have 4 YoE, 2 at FAANG I like my current team but rewards are pretty slim and wlb is trash It’s not stressful in terms of people and work. But there is always work that I am ass...Read more
I'm considering changing banks. Currently I'm with Bank of America and have their world points rewards. Any one have a good bank recommendation as well as a good credit card (I want something I can use anywhere like visa) with great deals preferably money back
Completely lost confidence in Adobe after being ditched on promotion and rewards in the last cycle so looking for a referral for an engineering role at a normal company like big tech or a fast pace startup with growth potential. Based in Austin, TX, but ready to relocate if worth it. 13yrs of dev a...Read more
Got an offer from Fidelity to get their credit card. Interested in hearing opinions if it is worth to obtain one. I don't see a lot of advantage of getting it even compared to a credit card you can get from a credit union. It has a nice advantage of 2% cash back but so are many others. For referenc...Read more
Hi Blind fam, This would be our first trip to Europe and first after our marriage. We are a couple, no kids. Suggest some cities that are budget friendly. I’m thinking of visiting cities in Western Europe or Estonia (easy to get the visa) Spain - Madrid, Barcelona Italy - Venice, Rome, Milan CR...Read more
Finally it's time to say bye to MSFT. Recently got a verbal offer from Facebook (E4) with no numbers yet. I am expecting to sign the offer towards the end of April. My Annual Rewards/vesting will be in September worth $90k (RSUs at current price + target bonus). Need to be on payroll till 30th June...Read more
Hey folks, I transferred to Canada due to visa issues last year, but got my H1-B picked up this year. I am kind of researching the market to know the current base salary trends in Microsoft for SDE II (L61) with 2-ish years at company (total of 4-ish YOE). I wanted to know the numbers from fellow M...Read more
I hate paying fee, so don't rave about Sapphire or AMEX Platinum. I just like to get as much cash back or statement credit as I can. So I think these are the best travel credit cards: #1 in the US, Costco Visa. Yes you can claim membership is a fee but I'm already a member anyway. 4% on gas, 3% on...Read more
Everyone compares Microsoft refreshers to other FAANG refreshers. That's unfair. I may be on the upper end of the spectrum at msft, but I am not a rock star. I consistently get 140% rewards, where 100% is target and 200% is max. If you work hard, 140 is guaranteed at MSFT, albeit a bad manager. Her...Read more
Hi all, I am looking for some advice of offer decision from experienced PMs. Background: developer(7y; embedded systems and backend)/data scientist (2y)/technical PM(1y) Option 1: developer relationship manager / Nvidia TC: X Pros: focus on AI/ML, customer-facing role with Top leading customer, ...Read more
I work in Azure, have a good WLB and am tech leading a small team. I work fully remotely MCOL. Recently promoted Senior SWE at MSFT YOE: 5.5 Current TC: 310K Interviewed to see if I can crack senior interviews externally and what other opportunities may exist. I got two good offers (and some othe...Read more
TL/DR: I am 34 and feel stuck in my „career“. Need advice. Hi all, I‘m looking for advice and possibly referrals re my next steps.. apologies for the long text. Summary: Been working at UBS Switzerland IT as IT Business Analyst / IT Business Manager the past 4.5 years (of which 6months in NYC), b...Read more
Let's shed some light on the concerning practices of certain service-based companies that exhibit a dual nature when it comes to their treatment of employees. These organizations, while projecting a positive image to clients, often fail to live up to the same standards when it comes to their employe...Read more
Final year student currently interning at Amazon. I also interned at Walmart Labs (now Walmart Global Tech) from July to December last year. I have received placement offer from both (amazon is intern + ppo). I'm having trouble deciding between Walmart and Amazon, need some help and I'm not sure if ...Read more