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I have 2 good offers, want some opinion on which companies should I go ahead with considering salary, work life balance, overall stability and quality of work in AI,GenAI,Agentic domain.

1. PWC AC - 23.5 LPA fi… more

I had 2 technical interviews (one with vp f2f) after that they have shared shl assignment which i have completed last week but still no one from hr has contacted me. On portal status is showing as und… more

People in yours 40s - what is your job and salary? I'm trying to see if I'm ahead or behind.

Looking for some advice. I've been in my job about a year now and am finding the workload to be a bit... intense.

I'm managing it, but I'm finding myself up at night and working some weekends to try a… more

Most AI users earn a “C” on prompting, yet expect A-level results. I’ve seen how small tweaks in context, tone, and audience can dramatically improve outcomes. The gap isn’t the tech, it’s how we use … more

If two candidates are equally qualified, and one openly relies on AI while the other presents everything as “purely their own work,” who actually comes out ahead? Are we at a point where AI usage is a… more

I feel like you don’t really know your market value in accounting unless you occasionally test it. Staying in one place too long can make it hard to tell if you’re ahead, behind, or right where you sh… more

I was checking someone out yesterday when I overheard two people in line talking about how nobody wants to work anymore. Same old line, said with full confidence like it explains everything. Meanwhile… more

Hi,

I recently completed my interview process with Barclays and had an HR discussion over a call on 10th March where only salary details were discussed.

HR mentioned that the salary needs internal approval before… more

How are you preparing for AI to take over most white collar and engineering jobs? I’m trying to think of ways to get ahead of it, if not profit from it. I think it’s inevitable, whether that’s one yea… more

What helps you stay grounded when leadership’s expectations feel a step ahead of reality?

I got a lot done today, most of it was from last week but it felt nice to get some progress in things! Now I have to sit and wait on change controls… anyone else find that they can’t get ahead on work… more

Consultants who made the switch to product management at big tech: what was the hardest part of the transition and what could you have done in hindsight to better prepare ahead of day 1?

Reading through economic forecasts today, it feels like everyone is predicting something slightly different for the year ahead. Growth, slowdown, recovery. Meanwhile, most of us just want our pay to k… more

This weekend I watched a 60 minutes on high schoolers studying DNA reconstruction and it was so uplifting to see these young adults with such bright futures ahead of them. It made me start thinking ab… more

Given that last year’s hikes were quite low, do you think the hike percentages this year will be better, or are they likely to remain similar?
I have received an offer from a competitor with a 35% sala… more

Given that last year’s hikes were quite low, do you think the hike percentages this year will be better, or are they likely to remain similar?
I have received an offer from a competitor with a 35% sala… more

Spring time is coming and the retail stores will be back booming & busy again. What are your preparations during the seasonal changes? Right now, my team and I are doing major inventory and prepar… more

Man o man am I feeling drained today. And with a long Sunday ahead of me, I know I’m not going to get a lot of rest. How do you find ways to recharge when you’re crushed for time on a weekend and know… more

I'm curious if others have ever felt stuck at a certain level in an organisation despite strong performance and capability?

Where promotion never quite happens but others move ahead.

If you’ve experienced… more

There are days where I feel ahead, and days where I feel behind. Same workload. Same goals. Just different mindset. It’s interesting how much perception shapes everything.

What helps you reset your per… more

Are you able to negotiate retirement benefits? I am trying to think of every way to get ahead and I’m wondering if I could negotiate a higher match amount

I have following two offers:
1. Genpact
Role - SAP Signavio Consultant (24 LPA CTC)

2. IBM
Role - SAP Signavio Consultant (24 LPA CTC)

Which offer should I go ahead with? (Location - Delhi NCR)

I trained someone new this week and realized halfway through that I was repeating advice I used to roll my eyes at. Stuff about pacing yourself and not burning out too fast. It hit me that I probably … more

Heading into this week, especially with markets reopening tomorrow, I’m watching sentiment very closely because the Iran situation is still hanging over risk assets. My take is that oil might see an i… more

Have been hearing a lot of negative feedback about layoffs, politics etc., but can't find much on this on platforms like linkedin.

Those who have witnessed layoffs. Could you guys please help me with the below details

YOE: 8+
CCTC:23 LPA
BNY CTC: 32 LPA
Tech stack: Angular/java full stack
Tenure with BNY: Yet to start
… more

To those at McKinsey or BCG — how useful are your internal AI tools really?

1. Workflow integration — Are AI agents genuinely changing how you work, or still largely augmented Googling? Which use cases… more

Completed a background check through HireRight for Apple, the company’s internal managers adjudication tool says all “meets company standards” . Am I good to go Background check wise so I can go ahead… more

Completed a background check through HireRight for Apple, the company’s internal managers adjudication tool says all “meets company standards” . Am I good to go Background check wise so I can go ahead… more

GOOD MORNING LA , Wheres the best place to go on a date , MR MYSTERIOUS wants me to make a reservation ahead lol any cozy place

Hi All, new to HSBC edpi. Do leaves ges auto approved in the system ? My manager has verbally agreed but has not approved in the system, will I be able to go ahead and take the day off ?

Consultants who made the switch to product management at big tech: what was the hardest part of the transition and what could you have done in hindsight to better prepare ahead of day 1?

Hi my brother was preparing for govt exams after his BTech and now he is 30 and he has around six years of career gap. He is depressed and feeling very low. He has now thinking to move to private sect… more

To be an effective leader in Fintech, what domain expertise are beneficial in Fintech sector. Is there common baseline knowledge good to learn ahead before making a switch?

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Have a nice day ahead.
Sir I completed GIA - Graduate Diamond Diploma programme from GIA - Mumbai and Master in Rough Diamond Business course - Arihant Diamond Institute - Surat and also i hav… more