AHEAD Discussions

It’s a nice Saturday, I went for a run cleaned up the house and planned for dinners next week. Anyone else feel ahead of things?

I’m starting at BCG as a consultant in August, do I get my laptop prior to my first day or on the first day? I plan to travel and won’t be at home so wanted to plan ahead for package delivery.

Hello everyone,

I’m a B.Tech CSE fresher (2025 pass-out) who’s still unplaced. Despite working hard during my college years and building projects in web development , I couldn’t get placed through campus.

It’s hone… more

Hello everyone,

I’m a B.Tech CSE fresher (2025 pass-out) who’s still unplaced. Despite working hard during my college years and building projects in web development , I couldn’t get placed through campus.

It’s hone… more

Hello everyone,

I’m a B.Tech CSE fresher (2025 pass-out) who’s still unplaced. Despite working hard during my college years and building projects in web develoement , I couldn’t get placed through campus.

It’s hone… more

I’m a B.Tech CSE fresher (2025 pass-out) who’s still unplaced. Despite working hard during my college years and building projects in web development , I couldn’t get placed through campus.
It’s honestly dish… more

My last manager checked in so often, I started screenshotting my progress just to stay ahead of the questions. It felt like I was being babysat, not trusted. I tried being direct—asked if there was so… more

This year, I stopped saying yes to every staffing request and have been strategic about what matters I take on. I also managed to get off of a couple insanely disorganized teams. My hours are a bit lo… more

Anyone explored opening a franchise? How did it turn out? Have two options for either an ice cream or a similar franchise that I am contemplating with a friend but on the fence if I should go ahead or… more

Anyone working in Orange Business? I have a interview ahead for data analyst role, wanted to know what kind of test do they take for it?

Hi All, need some suggestions

Currently m working as SAP HANA dev/admin, oracle db & ogg tool & have total 4.5 yoe but now i want to switch my career to devops as m not getting interest in curr… more

Hi All, need some suggestions

Currently m working as SAP HANA dev/admin, oracle db & ogg tool & have total 4.5 yoe but now i want to switch my career to devops as m not getting interest in curr… more

Hi all, I have been doing some small jobs for a drinks brand. They’ve asked me to create a new flavor cue illustration to extend one of their ranges.

I’m pretty confident I can replicate the look and feel well enough for the range to fe… more

Do we even have just one job anymore? I know STEM folks with 9–5s and a side hustle just to stay ahead. What’s your side gig? Is it about money, passion or both?

I’ve recently been given the chance to take a skills test for a Geospatial role at MapAction, and I’m both thrilled and curious about what lies ahead.

The test is scheduled for 4–5 hours, but the structure and content h… more

I’ve recently been given the chance to take a skills test for a Geospatial role at MapAction, and I’m both thrilled and curious about what lies ahead.

The test is scheduled for 4–5 hours, but the structure and content h… more

I am currently working in Cisco as Technical consulting Engineeer G4 I applied internally for two different openings for G6 in software development, I am selected for one of the opening and under interview for an… more

I am currently working in Cisco as Technical consulting Engineeer G4 I applied internally for two different openings for G6 in software development, I am selected for one of the opening and under interview for an… more

I’m in my mid-twenties and about to talk pay for a new role. In real terms, what kind of percentage bump can someone usually negotiate? And what are the top factors affecting this, so that I can do my… more

I once attended a virtual panel interview early and turned off my camera while waiting. When the panel entered unexpectedly, I hurried to turn it on, which was not the composed first impression I had … more

Midweek can bring a dip in energy, but it’s also a chance to refocus and push ahead.

What’s one action you took today to keep momentum strong?

I have given 2 rounds of interviews in 2 different companies and It went well,also I am an immediate joiner ,but haven’t received any feedback from the HRs .what does it mean? Should I wait ? Or move … more

Hi ,

I am completely in chaos to decide which company to join, please help me decide one.

Infosys: 14.14L including 10% var
Publicis sapient: 20L fixed

My CCTC: 8.5Lpa
Yoe : 4

I am really very good in Java/Spring/Microservices but not as good in DSA
Considering client round interviews in publicis sapient sh… more

Anyone ne knows what's NCNS IN A CIMPANY.i had a leave and I availed it after talking to my manager but I did not send any email I had booked the leave well ahead of time I had verbally told my ma… more

Last year, the hike letters had started to roll in by now. whats stopping this year? or has the timeline been moved ahead?

Hi All,

Currently I'm in free pool and only 40 days left to get a new project, simultaneously I'm giving the interviews outside and gave 12 interviews as of now but none i could clear. All my friends are getting ahead… more

My friend was caught up in a corporate headcount reduction. He was given a hefty severance package and told to turn over his work to a certain guy, even though this guy was incapable of doing the job.… more

My boyfriend called a store for me helping me find a job (it's tough out here, so many places but not enough are hiring that I can do) they told him that they were hiring so I went ahead and submi… more

I completed all interview rounds and after a month and 2 weeks , I finally heard back from HR asking for declarations, past payslips, and ID proof. Does this usually mean that I'm selected and the… more

I completed all interview rounds with a Big Four firm After a month , I finally heard back from HR asking for declarations, past payslips, and ID proof. Does this usually mean that I'm selected an… more

Hi is there any one from Alorica? Need some information.
I recently got selected in Alorica.I received an email confirmation regarding the selection.It's been a month now they are not moving ahead with the pr… more

HR asking to share offer letter for counter offer

I am ready to share CTC breakup, joining date from compensation annexure but he is not accepting that he need complete offer letter or else CTC breakup with company name.
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My manager quit and told me over a call on Monday. The next morning, HR reached out—I felt the ground shift. I’d only been there four months, trying so hard to prove myself. I met deadlines, stayed ah… more

How do you stop comparing your progress with others when everyone’s career path looks different? I know I shouldn’t, but seeing my peers move ahead faster sometimes makes me question my own pace. How … more

I believe, girls and boys who are 30+ age and looking for partner in arrange marriage , they should not follow caste, horoscope match, diet and etc..

They should only focus on person what exactly they are looking … more