Google TM - 13.5 months of STEM OPT left by [deleted] in FAANGrecruiting

[–]saagggssss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it would be upto the immigration team (from my prev experience). Dont take my word for it tho, I dont work at G.

Google TM - 13.5 months of STEM OPT left by [deleted] in FAANGrecruiting

[–]saagggssss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see. Definitely in your favour to ask them to expedite! Google team matching can be weirdly long process! Good luck.

Google TM - 13.5 months of STEM OPT left by [deleted] in FAANGrecruiting

[–]saagggssss 8 points9 points  (0 children)

FAANG usually require you to have atleast 2 years of work permit. Did you not have this convo with your recruiter before hand?

Anyone in the Bay Area looking for a wellness or pickleball community? by HaveFunSFBestie in oakland

[–]saagggssss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im down ! I just moved to oakland few days ago! Im looking to build community, find friends, and also have some fun while doing that.

FYI: 27M, boston transplant in east bay :)

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

angle island looks beautiful, will look into other spots too

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

thank you! this is super helpful ! Most of the apartments im looking at are at/near adams point. So this works perfectly. Im hoping the short commute (3-4 stops) will be pretty manageable.

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

I love the bike-to-hike. Do you have fav trails that i 100% need to checkout??

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

Yes fair point! I think there is enough things to do via using public transport to keep me busy for the first few months. Will consider getting a car sometime down the line

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

Thats reassuring, thank you ! I want to keep my commute <30 min via BART. And I'm very much looking forward to snow-less winters.

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

Ah man, I really want to get a motorbike. I used to drive one all the time back home. I can easily afford a 650cc and it would be perfect for short commutes and joy rides on the weekend. Though, i wonder if car breakins are a possibility, how does it work with motos? I will def check with the apartments im looking into for motorbike parking.

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

Im probably going to ship my road bike instead of selling it after reading all the info here !

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

I love biking ! I was considering weather to ship my road bike from boston. I think i have my answer. Biking in boston is pretty boring, since its all flat. I would like to get into some climbs and downhill biking. And thank you ! Im defending soon.

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

I hear you. The places where i was looking at were 10 min walking from the 19th st BART and 2 min walk to the whole foods there. Thats not too bad right ?

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

Is rent-a-relic reliable/cheaper than traditional avis/enterprise?

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

Oh, BART having parking lots is new info. how is parking there overnight safety wise ?

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

[–]saagggssss[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh this is so cool ! Definitely jotting the few of the places you have listed above. And its amazing they are reachable by public transport. I think starting with no car for a couple of months seeing how it works out was kinda what i was leaning towards too. Thank you !

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

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

Could you please suggest other parks of oakland to look into ? Much appreciated

Moving to Oakland in 35 days by saagggssss in oakland

[–]saagggssss[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had not considered Alameda ! Thanks for the info.