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H1B fee might increase to 200k
H1B fee might increase to 200k Is it now officially over? This will likely disincentivize companies a lot even if it's not passed yet Source:
Is Oracle leaking multiple layoff dates on purpose?
In the past, we were able to find out exact dates for the layoffs and we were right most of the time. Some even predicted a month before layoffs and people were shocked to see that they were right, that was the case in March 31st. This time we're seeing so many dates that we can't get an exact date. Some say 9/1, some say 9/8. When I look at Blind there's so many other dates that are planned for layoffs, people don' t believe them anymore.
I got a crazy offer yesterday
I got a crazy offer yesterday The CEO asked me how much money they’d need to pay in order for me to sign immediately. I gave a number. He then showed me an offer letter with an even bigger number.
Meta caught up to OpenAI GPT 5.5 model
“Meta is making significant progress in the AI model race, its superintelligence chief Alexandr Wang told employees today. In an internal town hall, Wang said that Meta's upcoming AI model — which is codenamed Watermelon — has caught up with OpenAI's flagship GPT-5.5 model, he said, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Wang cited the achievement based on closely followed AI model benchmarks. It's not clear which benchmarks Wang cited.
Meta’s success is accidental
When there is discussion on AI - nobody invites Zuck. It is Sundar, Altman, Amodei, etc. Infact today Zuck was in news for being on witness stand in Los Angeles to defend a lie that Instagram is not ‘addictive’. The Facebook app shows you reels/videos on your previous viewing history. It is very stupid and repetitive. Yesterday by mistake of copy pasting a line in search engine Facebook feed was showing me ads of chopper rides and vacation packages.
2026 Layoffs are brutal
Hearing at multiple companies that they are going to have their biggest layoff ever in 2026. Amazon already started that with today. It was not just layoff, they closed down entire vertical with Go/Fresh - send the VPs/Ds all home. Microsoft and Oracle are planning to do the same, too bloated with too many verticals. 2026 is predicted to be the worst in Tech industry employment. Smaller companies who never did any layoffs are also jumping. Pinterest did that recently.
Layoffs at META | FAANG Lounge - Blind
Layoffs at META 2025 Perf cycle will be ending in 3 weeks or so. What is the expectation of layoff ? Currently there are 80,000 FTEs on payroll at META worldwide & about 30,000 contractors NOTE: 1500 laid off last week are not Perf Cycle layoffs. #meta Select only one answer ...View Result
Would you rather get free food at google or 50 lunch money everyday
One of the best perks at Google is the food. And it's so fukking good. What are you complainers talking about? Food is not good at Google ? Food is actually good for the most part, but I keep noticing the same dishes reappearing on the menus. At least on the SVL and MTV campuses. How is the food bad??
Prop 50 is simple
Prop 50 is simple: if you think Texas redistricting was fair and reasonable, vote no. Otherwise vote yes. Forgive me for not giving a damn about other states when my own state is being ran to the ground. I would rather see clean streets and safe neighborhoods before talking about national politics. I know, how small minded and fascist of me. Op, why ruin your mood ? Same politicians and same lobbies and same powerhouses are running CA for Ages.
No feedback from Meta, Amazon - how to improve interview skills? | Interview Experiences - Blind
I recently completed technical interviews, the stage after the recruiter screen, for a Research Scientist role at Meta and an Economist role at Amazon, but I did not advance. Both companies rejected me without offering any feedback. I can think of many ways to improve, yet I have no idea which factor actually influenced the decision. What has been your experience with silent rejections, and how do you decide what to work on before the next interview when no feedback is provided?
Indian H1B couples panicking over birthright citizenship ban
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Google fired an 8-months pregnant woman | Tech Industry - Blind
Related posts are on 1point3acres. Org:ads According to the post, the woman started the FMLA leave on Thursday but got fired on Friday.
Tech Industry - Blind
Onboarding(Day 1) in two weeks as an E4. Super Nervous. Would be working on something completely new, so feels like I will screw up here and there. Meta folks some advice? TC: 350k #meta#infra#swe
๐ญ๐ญAnyone receive similar email? โImmediate Action Required โ Termination of H-1B Statusโ
I am contacting my companyโs attorney. What else should I do? Social media I have are Blind and Instagram. I logged into facebook 4 months ago. I work in FAANG. Subject: Immediate Action Required โ Termination of H-1B Status Dear *Removed for privacy*, This communication is to inform you that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with relevant federal agencies, has reviewed recent digital conduct associated with your name and immigration records.
PSA - If you are an Indian in US without a green card - you will retire and still not have one.
PSA - If you are an Indian in US without a green card - you will retire and still not have one. I don’t think many Indians studying / working in US have realized this - hence the PSA I’ve been waiting for the last 13 years and I’m into my 40s without a green card. Anyone who has applied after 2014 will essentially wait and have to move back to India because of retirement and still you’ll still be on the green card queue . What are people doing for this? Any suggestions? #tech #immigration #greencard
Meta onsite loop
Is it better to schedule the 4 rounds across two days or just one day, which one has better chances of success? I personally feel if I mess up a round then psychologically I might propagate the impact across other rounds. This might negatively impact the outcome. If itβs across two days then you can reset the mindset and the pressure and theoretically perform better. Currently scheduled across 2 days. Day 1 mid week, day 2 end of week. Thereβs a day between these 2 day schedules.
We have a big problem
Trump motherfucker needs to be IMPEACHED NOW
PSA: Do NOT Join Meta if you don't speak Chinese
If this wasn't seriously affecting our careers, it won't even pass as a parody given how absurd it has become. The difference in demeanor and communication they do between each other vs everyone else is outright night and day. There's people in this floor that I've been sitting next to for over six months and I swear I have no clue how they sound like in English because they only apeak Chinese all day long except for a handful of English phrases related strictly to work.
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