tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.comments2011-11-04T23:18:42.099+05:30Arpit's Ridiculously Random RamblingzArpit Guglanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00349253224706239076noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-28454700072231754602011-11-04T23:18:42.099+05:302011-11-04T23:18:42.099+05:30Arpit, I have a few concerns with this method:
1. ...Arpit, I have a few concerns with this method:<br />1. It isn't a one-click solution like the old "Reader Share" feature.<br />2. I could be wrong, but it doesn't appear to support sharing anything outside of Google Reader.<br />3. It's likely that the Bundle feature will also be removed from Reader in the future as it is further integrated into Google+.<br /><br />Using an external social bookmarking service such as Delicious solves these problems elegantly and across all of my computers, phones, browsers, etc. Here's the backlink:<br />http://blog.davidron.com/2011/11/sharing-in-google-reader-is-dead-now.htmlDavid Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498490798803568055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-55384093209626528672009-07-19T17:25:55.783+05:302009-07-19T17:25:55.783+05:30Very impressive thoughts at your age! I am impress...Very impressive thoughts at your age! I am impressed and want to know and learn more from you!:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-44537331377660271512008-04-04T12:34:00.000+05:302008-04-04T12:34:00.000+05:30That is unfortunate. Well, thanks for the article ...That is unfortunate. Well, thanks for the article update. I am glad it worked out for you in Singapore and hope you are enjoying the company you are with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-77721483540276520982008-03-31T18:32:00.000+05:302008-03-31T18:32:00.000+05:30alas... I wasn't able to locate a team willing to ...alas... I wasn't able to locate a team willing to let a fresh grad work remotely as a PM...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-75521213501731671762008-03-31T04:12:00.000+05:302008-03-31T04:12:00.000+05:30So what was the eventual outcome of this?So what was the eventual outcome of this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-58953409668277302062008-03-17T09:30:00.000+05:302008-03-17T09:30:00.000+05:30What?!?!?! Did he actually say that?!?!? damn cool...What?!?!?! Did he actually say that?!?!? damn cool! but that still doesnt justify the fact that you've been underground all this time...show some signs of life!!! all the best with your career...which seems to be doing brilliantly without any good luck charms! stay in touch!the dog-eared notebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03583013863009246346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-48737372695426307562007-08-02T12:09:00.000+05:302007-08-02T12:09:00.000+05:30Nowhere in the GAT does it make reference to impor...Nowhere in the GAT does it make reference to importing foreign scab labor to displace local workers. Service is addressed in the context of what constitutes the sector. Immigration is not addressed in the GAT and foreign workers are not covered. Recently, close examination of the educational credentials of Indian scabs applying for H1B visa positions indicate massive fraud. Let them stay in India and make it a better country. We don't need them in the U.S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-19367284890580753152007-07-09T00:47:00.000+05:302007-07-09T00:47:00.000+05:30Hey Arpit, Your story is an EXACT mirror of what j...Hey Arpit, <BR/><BR/>Your story is an EXACT mirror of what just happened in my case with msft :). I was forwarded your blog post by a friend who actually thought that I made this blog using a pseudo-name :)..how wierd is that...<BR/><BR/>I was hired in May 2006 and someone missed my visa by one day. Now I'm told I didnt win the lottery. Whats more funny, I was hired for the MED as well :)...And yeah it sucks, when you hear something new coming out on the windows mobile 5 etc (i proudly own an I-mate k-jam and xbox live)....<BR/><BR/>so it stings using these things and some part of you saying that 'i could have worked on these smart things as well'...but then 'could have' and 'do have' are two completely different things...<BR/><BR/>the world is a HUGE place and there are a lot of companies where your skillset can add more value...so dont worry too much about it and good luck ;)...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-82155657931690924912007-06-29T22:33:00.000+05:302007-06-29T22:33:00.000+05:30hey arpit, i saw ur post on orkut indians in sg. a...hey arpit, i saw ur post on orkut indians in sg. a piece of advice, dont rely too much on word of mouth through strangers esp in sg. i must tell u its rather difficult to get a good job in sg. mostly people here do internships and go back to the same place after graduation. my advice to u is start applyin directly on companies websites. <BR/><BR/>sg is real hot with banks, all mncs and the best pays. go to their sites and just apply. apply to atleast 20 companies before taking the flight here. my suggestions are barclays, jp morgan, credit suisse, ubs, morgan stanley n likes.<BR/><BR/>hope u get thru. good luck and Jai Hind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-9821216409862834722007-06-29T13:54:00.000+05:302007-06-29T13:54:00.000+05:30Hey Arpit,Without going into the specifics of your...Hey Arpit,<BR/><BR/>Without going into the specifics of your case, I would like to let you know that I feel sorry for you. <BR/><BR/>Short statement wrt blog. Shit Happens!....<BR/><BR/>Liked your writing. Chin Up! Keep in touch.<BR/><BR/>MMayurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699292532682974764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-1529455127937305852007-06-27T12:53:00.000+05:302007-06-27T12:53:00.000+05:30Protectionism deals with goods, both the importati...<I>Protectionism deals with goods, both the importation and exportation.</I><BR/><BR/>Not true. Protectionism applies to both goods and services whether through tariff barriers (e.g. customs duties) or non-tarrif barriers (e.g. labor standards). <BR/><BR/>The 1995 GATS treaty of the WTO regulates trade in services while the 1994 GATT treaty regulates trade in goods.<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Agreement_on_Trade_in_Services<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Agreement_on_Tariffs_and_TradeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-15225573575169881392007-06-27T07:37:00.000+05:302007-06-27T07:37:00.000+05:30Michael ens: A job is not a good. A job is per...Michael ens:<BR/><BR/> A job is not a good. A job is performing a service. Protectionism deals with goods, both the importation and exportation. That is what my original comment was about. I agree with native born american. Both the H1B and L1 programs are rife with fraud and should be terminated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-51809521541314986952007-06-26T23:26:00.000+05:302007-06-26T23:26:00.000+05:30"Protectionism deals with goods, not immigration. ..."Protectionism deals with goods, not immigration. I can't wait to read your rationalization on this topic."<BR/><BR/>The "good" here is a job, and the rationale for keeping the limit low is to make these jobs high-quality and plentiful for Americans. This is exemplified by "native born American"'s post. Thus, the issue at hand with these jobs is not as a tickbox for immigration status, but as goods.<BR/><BR/>Now, you can argue some other rationale, but it's fairly clearly the "American wages" and "hire American workers" <B>protectionism</B>, not limits on immigration, that have made the news and thus that Arpit would be most familiar with.<BR/><BR/>And after all that, your cavalier attitude is astonishing. At the very least, realize that he's been strung along for more than a year over this, and it sucks.<BR/><BR/>Speaking as a native born Canadian who got an offer from Microsoft and can go because the USA does not limit the visas for Canadian citizens (or Mexicans) with job offers (the visa restrictions are a bit different than H1-B).Michael Enshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841779578545307440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-82330816088574889042007-06-26T15:48:00.000+05:302007-06-26T15:48:00.000+05:30...protectionism is another story for another day ......protectionism is another story for another day though...<BR/><BR/>Protectionism deals with goods, not immigration. I can't wait to read your rationalization on this topic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-75579436452069840352007-06-23T13:20:00.000+05:302007-06-23T13:20:00.000+05:30Arpit,I am sure there are better postions availabl...Arpit,<BR/><BR/>I am sure there are better postions available in Bangalore then being a Program Manager in Microsoft. Sometimes, it works out for the better!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-68039445437727481542007-06-23T13:14:00.000+05:302007-06-23T13:14:00.000+05:30what does a program manager do anyway at microsoft...what does a program manager do anyway at microsoft? this guy is barely outta school ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-16720064969361709912007-06-22T00:51:00.000+05:302007-06-22T00:51:00.000+05:30It's easy to get all glossy-eyed over a MSFT offer...It's easy to get all glossy-eyed over a MSFT offer, etc. But these things come and go. Once you start looking again (if you haven't already) things will look up.<BR/><BR/>WRT 30 years of experience, I wouldn't say that I've ever "fallen back" on those years, In the computer industry, that's often a disadvantage more than an advantage. I mean I programmed in FORTRAN, so what? <BR/><BR/>They have, however, provided a bit more perspective on things. In the end, regardless of what job you have (even it is just offered) what you get out of it all depends on you. That's true with 30 years of experience or 30 minutes.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck in your search.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-80996937272891266822007-06-21T23:12:00.000+05:302007-06-21T23:12:00.000+05:30Dear anonymous,Thank you for your thoughtful comme...Dear anonymous,<BR/>Thank you for your thoughtful comment.<BR/><BR/>What you say is spot on and I never alluded to any rascism or anything of the sort {protectionism is another story for another day though).<BR/><BR/>Unlike you, I do not have the benefit of 30 years of experience to fall back on and am just learning from the school of hard knocks.<BR/><BR/>I made a mistake by pinning all my hopes on this one job, and maybe its taken me longer than it should have to get out of denial.<BR/><BR/>As i indicated in my post, I am indeed checking other doors to see if they are open now...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-67306581660803405392007-06-21T22:57:00.000+05:302007-06-21T22:57:00.000+05:30So, how many jobs have you applied for in the past...So, how many jobs have you applied for in the past, anyway? Over here in the U.S, even U.S. Citizens get strung along and then dropped. The only thing different is the excuses that were used. I've never had the "we couldn't get a visa" but I'm sure I've heard almost every other reason/excuse in 30 years of working and job hunting.<BR/><BR/>"You're a great fit and the boss likes you, but, and maybe you read the quarterly report in the WSJ, we didn't make our numbers last quarter so there's a hiring freeze until (some indeterminate date in the future). We'll keep your resume on file..."<BR/><BR/>I had an offer in hand from another company who was sold to another company before I could return the acceptance letter.<BR/><BR/>I've was hired for one job which then vanished as soon as I showed up to work.<BR/><BR/>So it goes.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line: get over it. It's nothing personal, racist, protectionist, or whatever. If you're as bright as you think you are then for every door that closes, two or three more should open up. If those doors aren't opening, then maybe you need to go back and sharpen the sword a bit more.<BR/><BR/>I can tell you one thing, until you get that magical visa, golden lamp, or pot-of-gold, you'd be better off working as something even remotely related to your field (even if it's checking boxes in a spreadsheet) because that looks way better on your resume than a long period of un- or under-employment.<BR/><BR/>Seriously, which sounds better to a hiring manager:<BR/><BR/>a) I was unemployed for X-months (years?!) because I was looking for the best fit in a position that was appropriate for my education and and career interests.<BR/><BR/>or<BR/><BR/>b) I worked as a tester for x-months after I graduated because I wanted to get as much hands-on experience in the field while I looked for a job that was more in line with my abilities and interests. While working as a tester, I learned... that I think will make me a better (whatever you want to be).<BR/><BR/>In the end, it's all up to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-3278261502327350402007-06-21T01:40:00.000+05:302007-06-21T01:40:00.000+05:30Hey gg..here is the best description of the PM pos...Hey gg..<BR/>here is the best description of the PM position I could find:<BR/><BR/>http://blogs.msdn.com/techtalk/archive/2005/12/16/504872.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-53994192421890529822007-06-21T01:25:00.000+05:302007-06-21T01:25:00.000+05:30I'm confused. So you will be in charge of schedule...I'm confused. So you will be in charge of schedules and deliverables etc. now as a program manager? No technical work?<BR/>ggAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-44955906522098245252007-06-20T12:35:00.000+05:302007-06-20T12:35:00.000+05:30Native Born American - the next post will be speia...Native Born American - the next post will be speially for you :)<BR/><BR/>iq: thanks man .. shoot me an email about wats going onwith you.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous1 - would you force a dermatologist to do a podiatrist's work and call it "paying his dues"? These jobs were not a good fit for me and not what I enjoyed. Why should one settle for a job one is not happy with if thre are opportunities (like the one with MS ) out there that are a better fit?<BR/><BR/>Running test sripts written by others and marking 'ok' or 'failed' in an excel spreadsheet is just not my idea of a great job.<BR/><BR/>People who had their comments removed: Flamebait will be removed.Arpit Guglanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349253224706239076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-90476942543591174752007-06-20T08:28:00.000+05:302007-06-20T08:28:00.000+05:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-16335703935156647962007-06-18T10:46:00.000+05:302007-06-18T10:46:00.000+05:30So as a "22 year old Undergrad" you think you are ...So as a "22 year old Undergrad" you think you are above the "code monkey type jobs"? Geeezzz!!! Shut up and pay your dues then learn some respect and humility!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224819941729929837.post-44139491671404940022007-06-18T03:25:00.000+05:302007-06-18T03:25:00.000+05:30Dude ... don't worry ... in the grand scheme of th...Dude ... don't worry ... in the grand scheme of things, this means nothing. <BR/><BR/>Problem == Opportunity<BR/><BR/>IqAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com