Folks who mentioned that they get around $100k/year in RI Salaries, could you please mention your company names here? Most of the companies I reach out to give me Indian equivalent pay or reject me because of timezone issues. I understand that they would most probably be listed in https://github.com/yanirs/established-remote but trying to get referrals to have better chances of getting shortlisted 🙂

Hey Tribe 👋, need some suggestions for the hostel/co-work in Temi I am setting up: do you know what cycles 🚴 (bikes) I should get for a typical hilly terrain. Darjeeling, Gangtok should be good reference or any similar city should do. There is a tea estate, so please bear that in mind - dirt roads. Budget wise I would start at the low end if possible, these machines can be very expensive. The bikes will be available for rent.

Hi, how do you guys keep up with learnings as some of you travel quite frequently. I personally try to learn something new for an hour or so. Do you guys get to learn new stuff at work and basically learn things on the go or you have time assigned everyday for upskilling?

Is there an app that will smartly help me in cleaning up the Google Photos, so I make more space? Especially removing repeating photos, similar photos.

Has anyone here adopted a handbook-first approach towards documentation in an organization that doesn't have proper documentation practices? I'm also interested to know if anyone has moved towards async ways of working. To be specific, I'm trying to understand these things: • How do you document solutions (product related)? Is this outside of the handbook? • If you use a tool for running scrum, what do you document in tickets within this tool? • How did you bring the behavioural change in your team to move away from Slack or other IMs for sharing knowledge?

Do I have any designers here who do freelance or contract work here? I need help with a couple of questions.

Hey everyone , does anyone know any alternative for NUMS software for mac ( plastic sheet used for numbers in touchpad ) . It's not available in india and i think it will not be . It's just a plastic sheet which comes with serial key which is used for activating software . The software is everything, denoting numbers on touchpad we can have our individual ways . I wanted an alternative for 1. MAC 2. Windows Both paid or open source would work . Asus also has same functionality for some laptops but i don't have asus laptop . https://www.amazon.in/Nums-Wireless-Calculator-Protector-2012-2015/dp/B07GTCVTGV

Hello Folks, what are some websites that you use while hunting for a job? Both remote or otherwise. I will list the ones that I know and use:- Less response: • LinkedIn Jobs • Glassdoor Jobs • Anglelist • Respective companies careers site Moderate response: • Cutshort • Naukri Response bucket (?): • Topcoder, Turing, Hirect (I know about them, but haven't used).

I understand employee referral is the best possible way to increase the chances of shortlisting. Therefore, please don't suggest it as an option.

Hello folks, I recently got an offer from European firm and they are asking whether I can setup a limited company and send them invoices every month. Another option they are offering is as contractor via something like www.remote.com. Can you please share your experience or some guide what is right way? I don't have experience as remote worker/contractor in past.

Hey guys, I posted a few days about a talk on finding remote jobs. 73 people responded ✋. 🌐 We have created a Youtube Live for Sunday 4pm. 👉🏻 RSVP https://lu.ma/gg35xxa2

Hey folks, Regarding the topic of legal entity structure in Indian for contract roles from outside India: It is interesting that on RI, I keep seeing suggestions for a proprietorship. Is this with the idea that this is only always going to be a single person hire?

Hey all, I had taken HDFC Optima Restore with 25L (~20k premium) coverage last year. Renewal is up next month and HDFC folks contacted me and pushed this plan. https://www.hdfcergo.com/health-insurance/optima-super-secure-plan-individual The 25L plan has a room rent limit (Single private room) but 50L+ plans have no limits. They also have 15k health checkup benefits every year (Restore only has 5k). From their site and agents, seems like a 50L plan is equivalent for 2Cr for first year, grows by 25L each year to 2.5Cr in 2Years. 50L plan costs 24k/year for Optima restore and 53k for 3years in Super Secure. The only con ditto guy said is that it's a new policy, so they can't be sure of settlement metrics. The medical checkup costs alone (15x3 = 45k) makes up a good chunk of premium of 53k. Any suggestions?

Hey folks, I need some rough opinions from users of the foam mattresses from brands like Wakefit, Sleepyhead. Are you happy with them? Would/do you use them if you have back pain?

anyone from Hyderabad planning workation at goa please dm me i would like to join

I've a bunch of email addresses and don't want to use gmail (app) to access all of them. What other email client options I have? Preferably free.

@proud-article-43036 We'll be going live with the remote job talk at 4pm. You can tweet this link as you suggested:

Thank you everyone for attending the talk and the insightful questions. ▶️ Recording: 📝 And here are the slides with link to invoice formats.

Any product manager here? Can you please DM me?

Is there something like a Laptop power bank? I’ve a power bank but it only charges mobile phones😅, But definitely need something similar for my Laptop, that can charge the laptop while I’m traveling or when there’s a power cut. I have a MacBook Pro, any suggestions for that would be highly appreciated.

Need some suggestion Is buying MAC book M1 pro will be worth the investment Or should I just go with MAC book air with M1 chip PS: The tech I use on the daily basis Node, React, Docker, etc

If my employer sends a laptop by mail from the USA to India, Is there any customs duty that will be applicable to it?

How can I escalate a complaint at AJIO?

Tried contacting them via the toll free number, and email. Both are clueless regarding my complaint, and they just end up creating tickets after tickets "promising" me for a resolution at the earliest which isn't happening.

how many of you are having issues with your mac because just of slack app? I could see slack app is always my bottleneck for my mac’s performance! Without slack app not opened my day is so awesome. Otherwise it is like working in windows vista

How long does it take for your EPFO passbook to get updated?

For me, it takes more than a month to reflect last months contributions, sometimes more. I am unsure if this is a general case or not.

I have an interesting idea to try for RI community. Yesterday I joined a pitch club where people come together to give a 3 minute pitch about their work, project or interest. And in turn get feedback from the community. This being good in itself is also a super ice breaker and a nice way to make new friends.

Hi all, I am a seasoned QA (having more than 16 yrs of experience). I have been learning automation on my own and having little experience of programming (Ruby, Python and Javascript) but I have never been strong enough to get my hold on either of these languages. I am looking for a mentor - who could guide me in my learning. It would be great if it is a project based. At least I want to be good at Java and JS (as JS is part of my current job and I'd like to learn Java - for personal interest). Can anyone help me here? Thanks

Any recommendations for a good tablet? I need to sketch ad hoc diagrams and scribble notes in zoom/teams whiteboard meetings. Looking for something available within India via Amazon or Flipkart (i.e. don't wanna deal with customs/import duties).

People who are Engineering Managers here, how did you find your remote job? I have been crawling everywhere and it seems like there are very few (100% remote) job listings for this role, compared to developer roles. Any tips on where to look?

Hello. I write on the future of work and currently I lead content at Plum. I am researching what ideal benefits for contract staff should be and would like to know from you: 1) what benefits do you get (if you are on a contract)? 2) is insurance included in the same or do you buy your own? 3) what have been the best/ worst benefits you have received? 4) how evolved are companies when it comes to thinking of benefits for contract work I would love to chat with a few who have any personal experience in this and a strong pov. This is for a story.

Hello all! Not sure if we already have a channel for this: I would recommend having a channel where people can give / ask different coupons for different platforms. Idea is to utilise coupons and save few bucks for RI members if possible. (Not everyone uses all the coupons as far as I know) Feel free to tag the channel in thread if we have it already.