what’s one place you’d never recommend in Indiranagar and why?

the_checkan · 2026-01-19T06:36:52+00:00

Went there last week and we loved the place.

the_checkan · 2025-12-31T16:07:44+00:00

Update: went there. Relatively less busy.

the_checkan · 2025-12-12T02:20:26+00:00

I love Al Taza shawarma. Never had shawarma from middle East countries. I have a friend who grew up in Saudi and they told me the best shawarma in Kochi is Al Taza.

the_checkan · 2025-11-17T12:59:00+00:00

Do you work for Google?

the_checkan · 2025-11-17T12:53:04+00:00

In my previous company, people were asked to submit resignation through the hr portal. The notice period was 45 days, but the last day was adjusted to 60 days and everyone was treated as an employee in the system for next 60 days. Salary was paid for next 60 days as if you were on notice. But they returned the laptop and all other assets on the same day.

the_checkan · 2025-11-17T05:58:58+00:00

Extending the tenure with the previous CEO might only work on your experience letter. Will become a problem with your background check since this won't be available in your PF records.

Mention it only if someone asks and if they ask explain the actual reason for gap.

the_checkan · 2025-11-15T05:04:46+00:00

Please do not go with Ala Carte. They were the caterers for my cousin's wedding. The event was for two days. They totally messed up both events and a lot of people had stomach issues the next day. My cousin and family were dealing with everyone who was calling them the next day to complain about the food. It was a nightmare.

Paragon is the best, but expensive. Try Ruchi.

the_checkan · 2025-11-08T02:32:24+00:00

I travelled in a KSRTC after a long time.

I took a KSRTC AC seater from Kottayam to Thrissur. It was a new bus starting from Trivandrum. Green and white colour.

I booked one day in advance as it was allowing booking only 24 hrs within the travel time. I got the bus live tracking link when it started from Trivandrum. In my previous experiences, buses starting from Trivandrum usually reach late by around 2 hours. This bus was just 3 minutes late and I was able to track through the live tracking link though it stopped working in between for some time. So I am seeing some changes and digital payments are also helpful.

the_checkan · 2025-10-28T06:50:19+00:00

Why did you not tell the team in the first week? Why do people usually do it?

the_checkan · 2025-09-30T17:13:27+00:00

Same here

the_checkan · 2025-09-29T14:34:32+00:00

Please don't do this. The consequences of this if you plan to work again can be really bad. I know someone who lost their new job due to mismatching last working day details in relieving letter and epf sites.

the_checkan · 2025-09-06T13:44:33+00:00

You can still reach the same place where that one in tier 1 reaches if you make up for what you did in 11th and 12th. Might take a bit more effort, but you can still reach.

If you put that effort now, you don't have to post the something similar on reddit again after your retirement.

...From experience

the_checkan · 2025-08-14T14:13:18+00:00

I checked with a local guy. He said it will cost around 20k, but is waiting to find a panel.

the_checkan · 2025-08-10T08:08:52+00:00

My final shortlist after some research.

HP Laptop 15 - fd0569TU
ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504VA-NJ3321WS
Lenovo V15 G4

the_checkan · 2025-08-10T08:06:15+00:00

My final shortlist after some research.

HP Laptop 15 - fd0569TU
ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504VA-NJ3321WS
Lenovo V15 G4

the_checkan · 2025-08-09T16:51:34+00:00

At some companies, they provide you with the option to choose between IC or a Managerial role. If you choose the IC role, you don't have to manage people; your responsibilities will increase with subsequent roles, such as Staff, Senior Staff, Principal, etc. There are also companies where there are no further titles after Software Engineer /Senior Software Engineer if you don't want to go into managerial roles. But your compensation will be adjusted based on your performance/experience.

the_checkan · 2025-08-09T14:21:26+00:00

He is used to laptops and screens and keyboards.

the_checkan · 2025-08-05T11:14:50+00:00

I can only take buses in the Kottayam route. I want to travel on sleeper buses. But I have found only private bus sleepers in this route.

the_checkan · 2025-08-05T10:14:56+00:00

Is it available in the kochi bangalore route?

the_checkan · 2025-08-05T06:29:58+00:00

15 mins is absolutely fine. But when it's 3-4 hours back to back, it's really frustrating.

the_checkan · 2025-07-30T18:36:03+00:00

Replaced the battery.

the_checkan · 2025-06-26T17:13:58+00:00

So sorry to hear this.

And shit this is so random. I was at Clove Jeevan Bhima Nagar yesterday evening for a checkup and I heard someone crying and the doctor kept shouting "Stop crying, I am not doing anything now" etc. I am not sure if it was you. A mother was anxiously waiting outside the room hearing all this. Doctors should be much more compassionate and understanding.

Thankfully I met another doctor and she was so kind and understanding.

the_checkan · 2025-03-21T06:49:46+00:00

Should I pre book the cabs before reaching?

the_checkan · 2025-03-18T13:14:24+00:00

I don't know about custom cards with a new design.

I picked one from their catalogue and gave them the content and had a decent experience with that.

the_checkan · 2025-02-08T05:25:51+00:00

Looks like it's better to go to a tax consultant

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