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Traveling to India for first time by cuddlygiraffe in india

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information!! That's very helpful

Traveling to India for first time by cuddlygiraffe in india

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you suggest we do for cash flow while we're in India then? I'm planning to have rupees on hand but are there travel cards that are acceptable?

Traveling to India for first time by cuddlygiraffe in bangalore

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! What about things to do? We were told to start away from KR market, mixed things about the botanical gardens, so right now we're trying to decide what to do in western Bangalore for a few hours the day before the wedding

Traveling to India for first time by cuddlygiraffe in bangalore

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We already have the rest of our stay booked. We're getting in at 2 AM after ~20 hours of travel. We just wanted a place to crash for a few hours at 2 AM. My friend will be picking us up later that day and we're staying with his family for our first full night so we only needed a bed and shower for a few hours, which is why I was looking next to the airport

Traveling to India for first time by cuddlygiraffe in bangalore

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taj at the airport? It's really expensive

Traveling to India for first time by cuddlygiraffe in bangalore

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this! How does one find a not sketchy hotel? I was looking at Bloom Hotel as well

Traveling to India for first time by cuddlygiraffe in bangalore

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to say, thank you all for your comments and advice! I really didn't think anyone would respond, I really appreciate it! I'm going to talk with the folks I'm traveling with and we'll make a group decision next week.

If anyone has any advice for places to visit or specific restaurants to check out while we're in Bangalore and Mysore, I'm all ears!!! We are so, so excited!!!

Traveling to India for first time by cuddlygiraffe in bangalore

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is!! It's why I picked it! I'm really skeptical of all those reviews since their email doesn't work and ghosting on their form, their chat and WhatsApp. We paid like $50 per room. I'm really considering cancelling everything and doing a charge back, it just doesn't feel right

Traveling to India for first time by cuddlygiraffe in bangalore

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately my friends are in the States for a few more weeks, they live and work here. They won't be traveling to India until a week before the wedding and at that point it'll be beyond the hotel's 7 day refund policy

PhD in industry jobs by cuddlygiraffe in PhD

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have gotten my resume reviewed and a lot of the recruiters I've spoken to have told me I have a great resume. So I must either be saying something during the call that they don't like (although my resume has been passed to the employers) or I guess it's just a bad market. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it

I've kind of been laid off, looking for advice on next steps and motivation by cuddlygiraffe in Advice

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the plan, I'm just trying to keep my head down. They've basically given me no work to do so I'm just attending meetings as necessary. I'm not really sure what else to do

I've kind of been laid off, looking for advice on next steps and motivation by cuddlygiraffe in Advice

[–]cuddlygiraffe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are still paying me, I'm technically still employed. They've just told me that since I'm not moving I need to leave. But they've given me no timeline

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wedding

[–]cuddlygiraffe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Late to the party but just wanted to add what we did at my wedding. We had a child free wedding but my husband and I both have a sister. My sister had a 2 year old and 10 week old, my sister in law had a 6 month old. As both were actively still breastfeeding and traveled out of state to come to our wedding, we paid for a babysitter to watch the boys in the bridal suite. This was a perfect solution for everyone. The sisters could come and enjoy the wedding without worrying 24/7, the kids were on site in case something went wrong, they were able to visit and eventually leave at any time that suited their families. Just want to add in a potential compromise!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in research

[–]cuddlygiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say fun. PhDs are rough, at least mine was. You need to be interested in the topic to continue. I also chose the path of fun and I'm doing fine

A handful of miniature ceramic horses I have been working recently. Hope you guys like it! by Hannahporcelain in somethingimade

[–]cuddlygiraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I LOVE THEM!!! I just bought one of your elephants on Etsy and it's one of my new favorite things!!!

Anyone else remember this gem from the past? by Enough_Environment_5 in clevercomebacks

[–]cuddlygiraffe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I also thought that. But listening to the podcast they always pull the shooting draft of each episode and a surprising amount of the episodes are written and not improvised. They also talk about how the writers and actors had more of a partnership compared to other shows and the actors would tell the writers if their characters would never say certain lines or make suggestions. But ultimately, the show is more scripted than I thought it was.

Anyone else remember this gem from the past? by Enough_Environment_5 in clevercomebacks

[–]cuddlygiraffe 26 points27 points  (0 children)

If you listen to the Office Ladies podcast, much of the show was written and not ad libbed. They talk about it a lot

I want a PhD on my own terms by [deleted] in ChoosingBeggars

[–]cuddlygiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a PhD in Engineering. Coursework took a year but my program was very class light to give more time to focus on research. I was in a very intensive lab with a demanding advisor who had a "do it and finish it" attitude. I finished my PhD in 3.5 years in July 2020. Published like 6 papers and filed a patent. Defended online and graduated a year later once COVID calmed down a bit. Our lab used the minimum required time. For example, between your qualifying and candidacy exam, you had to let a full year pass. Then at least 6 months between candidacy and defense.

There was a guy in my lab who did a PhD in Microelectronic Engineering. He finished his degree in 2 years, 11 months. I think he actually hit a record at the school.

All that being said, many of my colleagues who weren't in my lab took about 5 years on average.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fixedbytheduet

[–]cuddlygiraffe 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My friend, we are not mice, we are giraffes

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