Anyone work in Palo Alto/Menlo Park? What’s IB culture like there

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Better than New York by far! I worry that the money isn't as great, though.

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I feel like it’s more laid back than NY. Do you think you get a lower bonus?

Unfortunately, no one that I know about.

I think it depends on the firm honestly, some are doing cool work...others not so muchn

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Hello Fishes,

I have a genuine query for TCS,

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2. Will i get the project for the technology i was interviewed for as if i have interviewed for devops can tcs change my project scope ?

Please let me know as i need a genuine guidance related to onboarding.

Thanks for answering!!!

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