Bench time = ski time. Ready to get some true Slalom time in today

Do you guys go into the office while on the bench

I joined Capgemini one month back but now I got offer from Accenture. In accenture I didn't tell them about my joing in Capgemini.

What will happen if abscond and join Accenture. I am in bench right now.

Are there any new requirements or projects in Deloitte USI for SAP SD? Or there are already people on bench looking for projects? Just wondering as I am not getting call even though on notice period.

Its been more than 3 months and I am still on bench. What to do now?

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

Hi IBM sharks 😊

So I joined IBM in May 2022 and was on bench for 5.5 months since then.I will be allocated to a project next week. Also my probation got confirmed a week back.

I have following queries-
1)With me joining a project so late, can I expect a Variable Pay in March 2023?
2)The manager told me I have flexibility to choose 2-11 shift or work in morning as everyone is flexible here. What must I do officially to get that monthly shift allowance?

Any inputs r highly appreciated guys 😊

Is the bench larger than normal?

I have joined TCS as graduate trainee. I have been trained with Automation anywhere tool.i. am on bench.
I have knowledge of Html ,css, little bit of javascript and Java. What should I do or learn to grow in my tech career.

What is on job security for senior engineer in HTC global services if you are new joiner and on bench since 2 months ?

Hi Guys,

I am a ReactJS developer (frontend) with 3.8 years of experience. I currently switched my company but they don't have an opening for ReactJS and kept me on a bench for 3 months and they are telling me now to learn AEM technology and work on the AEM project for now.
They hired me for a package of 16 LPA.
So my questions are is it a good technology to learn? Should I say yes and have a career in it?
Will I get the same package like ReactJS or less? What is future if compared with React?

Iam 5 month pregnant , thinking to get release from project due to health issue and taking maternity leave from april 1st, at this situation can I be in bench for 3 months and go in maternity leave ? Will this affect my job in Accenture? Will the organization allow to be in bench for 3 months? If iam in bench during maternity leave will i get variable pay

Hi,
I am on bench from more than 2 months now
I had discussions with 2 separate project teams but they have not gotten back.
Is this normal in TW?

Bench ka Kya system hain bhailog capgemini mein?

Hi! How long is the bench duration here? Is there lack of projects?

How to avoid immediate staffing after completing the one project?
Somebody advice on this please.
I literally need 1-2 weeks bench/off time.

I heard a lot of people are in bench or logging time sheet in unbilled codes in nagarro. Is it true? What is the bench policy there and do they fire us if we are on bench for some “x” months

I don't understand the point of hiring candidates. Its been more than two months and i am sitting idle. There is no updates from management. I am getting info like i will get half salary this month because of the bench policy. I m confused what to do next

Haha why is it called bench “blues”? I’m the happiest man alive on the bench. I do the bare minimum

Hey Guys, What's up? Is Altimetrik is good enough to stay for long time? Joined sometime back still unaware of real truth. how they will behave when we will go through bench??

Anyone have a sense of the salary range for a Data Science Consultant with Adventure Federal Services? DC area, TS-SCI but no master's degree.

Do you think recreational cannabis will be legalized in Texas within the next 2-3 years?

Should I be worried about hormones? I feel like mine are probably messed up because I have Mirena + Spironolactone +16:8 intermittent fasting. Should I assume I’m fine unless any issues arise?

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

Who else trains legs on Monday ?

Whenever i have a big deadline, my body goes into a panic mode where my energy immediately goes to figuring out how I’ll get something done well and on time. Outwardly, I don’t seem stressed so no one notices but actually I usually feel like I have a cold: fatigue, headache, sore throat, sinus infection. When a task is done, i stop feeling like crap. It’s been like this since law school. Any tips on managing stress or moving towards doing good work without my body shutting down lol?

Hey Fishes. An early career question, Kindly take two minutes in your busy schedule to help me here? TIA!

I have been freelancing (right after graduation) for over 2 years now as a paid media strategist/ a performance marketer. In the upcoming months I wish to join an agency to get corporate exposure.

How do you determine an agency that's right fit for you. I was thinking about giving a shot at GroupM. What are your views about the agency?

Any better agencies that also accept remote roles?

Anyone at DU??!!

Senior tech consultants in Toronto or Canada in general - how much of your paycheck goes to tax, pension, etc.? Do you mind also sharing your income or range?

All these layoffs reminding me that loyalty is dead

What is the cell phone reimbursement plan for RSM?

Hi Fishes,

Can someone suggest me a product based company for ETL Testing.


Thanks in Advance.

Hi Fishers,

Wanted a small help,
I recently got an offer from Telstra but in the Offer Letter its written- I am pleased to confirm your new offer of employment with Telstra Global Business Services LLP., an entity within the Telstra Group.

So does it mean that Telstra Services will be providing service to some other client or it provides services to its own product?

Interviewing with Oracle for Senior Director role (Strategic Client group). 18+ yoe
How is the work culture and PIP at Oracle? I have a comp discussion planned this week, any insights into their salary structure will help - base, joining bonus, RSUs, etc...

Hi fishies- What would be the best way to apply to a slightly different job in a different in the same company? Fill out an application, reach out to the team manager, or talk to my manager? Thanks!

Thoughts/reviews on Indian Matchmaking?

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

The only time I ever miss smoking is when I'm swimming in endless data and need a 5 min break. What ah do you gives do to give you brain a quick refresh?

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

Pro-Tip: At LGA go to departures level and grab a cab when someone is getting out instead of spending 25min waiting for an Uber which is stuck in traffic.

Any Freemasons lurking around here!? Thinking about making a Bowl for my Traveling Brothers. Maybe to talk about how we view this unique Labor (consulting) in a Masonic context, post some inspirational messages, recommend good books, idk stuff like that...

I’m in industry and have gotten feedback that I should be “more strategic” in my work. Can anyone translate what that means please? My team is from consulting

If my passport is expiring and I have applied for a new passport. Can I still book the international travel using my about to expire passport number? And not wait until the new passport in hand.. any experience with such a situation will be very helpful.
Want to book for parents and don’t want to delay in the wait of the passport!

The Delta fast track promo to status expired did I just miss it? It was 4 8 16 one ways for silver gold platinum. I guess they really were giving it away

The different faces of terrorism these days. 😔

Can anyone recommend me insightful books which can help consulting/career but not with titles like “how to be a successful manager” etc.

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

Planning a babymoon with my wife. Shooting for April-May and looking at Hawaii (Maui or Big Island). Hoping with the vaccine and travel precautions, it'll be okay, but we're also prepared to cancel.

Any recommendations for hotels there that you've liked? I figure the Ritz or Four Seasons, but would love some opinions from those who have been.

Just got a lateral hire offer for a Sr Associate role with BCG. Contract states that I can go for Consultant promo in 12 months. I'm interpreting this as, if I don't make the promo threshold in 12 months, I'd be counseled out. Is this a reasonable assumption? Or would I get a few more months of time to work on feedback?

I'm nervous - should I be? :(

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

About to fly out of MCO. Please keep me in your thoughts that I won't punch a tourist.

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

My younger brother has the opportunity to do Software Engineering at FAANG and consulting at MBB as a fresh grad. I told him to do SWE, but I’m afraid I’m giving him biased advise cause I’m jaded in this industry. If you were me, what would you advise him?

Got hired as a digital strategy consultant. I have over 10 years of industry experience but I’m new to consulting. What courses, workshops or books would you recommend to build a solid toolkit?