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The H4 Diaries – Five signs you are a true H4er

Written on 10 Jan, 2008 at 4:32 in Good Resources, H-4 Life | viewed 602 times | 8 Comments

Before anyone asks – the H4 visa is a spouse visa, for the spouses of people coming to the US on H1B, the skilled worker visa. The H4 visa allows you to stay here but not work or be employed... (Continue reading)

The Indian kid in the ring

Written on 10 Jan, 2008 at 4:19 in Adapting Traditions, Asia, Education, Good Resources, Kids stories, Latin America, North America | viewed 89 times | 3 Comments

The babe and I go to some Mommy and me classes. We usually have a blast. I dont know who loves it more, the babe or me. Today the babe walked away from me into the ring. A group of... (Continue reading)

Gone with the wind

Written on 8 Jan, 2008 at 3:39 in Good Resources, Just for fun, Uncategorized | viewed 75 times | 1 Comment

This doesnt flow with anything I write about, but on a cleaning mission today, I found my old copy of ‘Gone with the wind’. How I loved that book when I first read it. I was quite young, maybe 12... (Continue reading)

Some Indian and Vegetarian Baby Food Recipes

Written on 3 Jan, 2008 at 0:02 in Adapting Traditions, Asia, Food and Nutrition, Good Resources, North America, Recipes | viewed 26,328 times | 30 Comments

I used to be confused as to what Indain baby food I can for my babe. Indian baby food in my opinion would introduce him to a different taste that he was getting from gerber. And for those looking for... (Continue reading)

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The interview I blew while on H4 visa

Written on 2 Jan, 2008 at 19:01 in Good Resources, H-4 Life, Living in a new culture, Moms @ work, Uncategorized | viewed 798 times | 5 Comments

Well, I had just begun looking for work on while still on H4 visa. Looking formally, that is, beyond the ‘office and friends of my husband’ route. BTW, in my opinion, that is one of the most effective routes, but... (Continue reading)

How I became an accidental lactivist

Written on 28 Dec, 2007 at 4:07 in Adapting Traditions, Breastfeeding, Good Resources, Living in a new culture, Pregnancy | viewed 170 times | 5 Comments

Well, actually, I breastfed my son for 18 months. And the reasons for me were not the ‘My son will be healthiest this way’ or ‘formula is a curse second to none’. I had been mostly formula fed and thought... (Continue reading)

Good Books for 2-4 year olds beyond the usual stuff

Written on 27 Dec, 2007 at 2:43 in Africa, Asia, Education, Europe, Extra curricular activities, Good Resources, Kids stories, Latin America, North America, SAHMs Club | viewed 218 times | 1 Comment

Here are some of the books we have been reading and we love them. We got them from the library and some of them seem popular based on Amazon reviews, but some seem relatively rare. I would love advice on... (Continue reading)

The first job interview here in the States

Written on 22 Dec, 2007 at 9:31 in Good Resources, H-4 Life, Moms @ work, Uncategorized | viewed 355 times | 3 Comments

I am no job interview expert. I wont call this the best advice or professional advice, but I thought I would share what I learnt here by going through interviews myself and interviewing others. Dress American. I dont mean just wearing Western Clothes.... (Continue reading)

Five things that surprized me about jobs in America

Written on 22 Dec, 2007 at 8:59 in Culture Shock, Good Resources, Moms @ work, North America, Region | viewed 220 times | 2 Comments

OK, I spelt the suprized with a z on purpose You know, I had worked in India in a pretty International Company, so I was used to working with people from round the world. Yet when I joined work and... (Continue reading)

Five things to boost your career when on the H4 visa

Written on 17 Dec, 2007 at 0:04 in Africa, Europe, Good Resources, H-4 Life, Latin America, Moms @ work | viewed 9,927 times | 37 Comments

So we have all been there. The excitement and apprehension of moving to the US with our spouse, but learning soon after that we can not ‘work’ in the US as we are on the ‘H4 Visa’. The H4 ladies span... (Continue reading)

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