First day on the bench in over 5 years... loving it. 😎

Hello PwC AC Friends,

I have been on bench since I joined the firm 3 months ago. Now I have got project but still on bench. I have got mail regarding not raising snapshots because I was on bench so i didn't do anything except trainings and some learning. I don't have hours to raise snapshot for.

What shall I do in this case? I am very much worried that if i don't have any project hours to show, will they fire me or what actions are supposed to be taken ? Thanks.

Any edutech test for the folks on bench in LTI? Any idea on what is that all about?
#new joiner#experienced#bench#ltimindree

How is Xoriant pune for automation testers? Also how is job security in Xoriant as one of my knower is on bench since 3 months since joining. He is worried. Guys Please suggest.

Did anyone put a two week notice and was asked to leave immediately because you were on bench? Not leaving for a competitor

My motivation legit evaporates when I’m on the bench... help

Is there concept of bench in product companies

How to get onto my first actual strategy project? Experienced hire, consultant level in US. Been on a pmo outside of OP for 10 months…about to roll off

Can anyone tell me that if i give resignation to a company while I'm in a bench period, do i need to serve the notice period? I just have completed my training and on a bench since one month.

Does anyone struggle with finding good randoms to spot you while bench pressing? I work out at a local park district and every time I’m working with a heavy load, my spotter will immediately cont.

What is the job security for people on bench in HCS? I have joined HCS almost a month and a half and yet to be assigned to a project. I am worried if it would negatively affect my position in HCS. Kindly help with your answers.

Hi ,
Can anyone share your IBM bench experience.
How many months you are on bench and got project ?

Hi Guys,
Anyone joined CTS as lateral hires still in bench more than 30 days. If you got the project recently, pls guide how to get the project.

And if have openings in ADM domain let me know

Hi All,

I am having 5 YOE. Currently working in Capgemini and serving notice period now on bench. If i asked to my hr to withdraw resignation. Will they consider?
Please help !

Thanks in advance!

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?

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

When applying for a job, what is the strategy when a firm asks you for your compensation requirements? I don’t want to be unrealistic, but I don’t want to sell myself short either.

How would I go about finding a recruiter for a career switch? I have a finance background and am currently a mid level in big law. Looking for a hybrid position, but I only have experience with recruiters who recruit for other big law positions. Any ideas for how to start looking?

Mid-senior level transactional folks: how do you originate deals? The only deals I originate come from when one of my corporate clients randomly decides to sell a business. There has to be another way to land more deals, right?

Any tips when leaving a firm? Younger associate <1 year.

Anyone have to retake their NIPT test? My results came back as insufficient quantify and I’m freaking out. I’m 11.5 weeks. Not a high BMI or anything so I’m worried something is wrong with my baby

I like to pursue in the data science field. I have business Analyst experience but to switch to data science field could you guide me on what should I learn? Where should I start?

Start dates - have the option to start in Dec or Jan. Jan is better for me, but wondering if there’s an advantage to joining Google in Dec? (Eg. Refreshers etc.)

Hello guys,

I got an offer from epam but confused whether it’s epam systems or anywhere.
As I have been given fixed salary and remote work. But on offer it states EPAM systems.
Could someone please let me know who has joined epam anywhere recently if on offer it’s mentioned as anywhere?
On my interview invites as well it was mentioned anywhere.

Max or Lewis fault?

I think it’s 100% on max. By breaking so late he was banking on Lewis backing down, which was very risky.

Are Muslim men scared of approaching Muslim women?

Do accepting offer letter is a commitment to join the organization and cannot join another organization? I am getting lot of calls from HCL that you are part of HCL but I already joined another organization. I have not attended the onboarding session.

Hi, Can someone guide me which product based companies are good for a linux administrator with 4+ years experience. It will be helpful to move forward with clarity.

What is the most you can make in life science strategy consultant without bringing in new clients / selling projects?

For those watching their home value - which is best? Zillow or Redfin? I’m watching mine to see what equity I have to refi and potentially get PMI removed. Zillow is current showing home value at about 20K less than Redfin. Are there any other tools I could be using? Thanks.

Before how many should I inform the onboarding HR if I want to postpone the joining date from Friday to next Monday ( from 26th Aug to 29th Aug )
Is it an easy process or can also be declined ?

Worked so hard to get a tech exit with reasonable comp, but now that I got it, it feels weird to leave strat consulting. Consulting pays more in the longer term with much faster progression, but once in tech always in tech, more meaningful S&O work and better wlb (hopefully??)

Anyone felt this way before? :(

Had two rounds of interviews for an in house role and really like the company/job. I followed up Friday regarding next steps and was told they are still interviewing and should be wrapping up soon. Advice on how to stay calm? I want the position and need to know if there’s a way to speed up the process.

I have an offfer from Accolite. They will be allocating me a project from the telecom industry. I wanted to know , how is the work life balance in the organisation and whether they micro manage on things and what is the avg. Hike a resource recieves.
Thanks in advance for the help !!

Are all big 4s in India the same? Moved from US to India and the work in one of the Big4s for consulting is so bad!! Unstructured, lack of traction, superficial work done.. 🙄🙄 how does any work get done? The project didn’t achieve targets last yr and they’re still making same mistakes this year..🤦‍♂️

Deloitte people. I confirm layoffs of 4 ranked individuals and this year it's been hard rankings. Many 3s forced into 4. I was on the calls. Beware. Not trying to scare. Sharing facts.

Hello! I’m going to BSchool in August. Any recommendations on books / websites / videos to be more prepared for management consulting interviews?

BCGers your NYC office makes me pretttty jelly... 😳 can't wait for us to leave 52nd st

Any Bostonians trying to hit the town tonight?

If counselor doesn't have to present you at year end does that mean your destined for a 3?

Is PMP worth it? Already have a cert. Starting to manage some big teams/projects.

Do Accenture/Deloitte/KPMG/EY do pet diem for daily expenses or actual? If per diem what is the daily rate? Just curious.

Are you seeing more beach time recently at your firm?

Do systemwide upgrades work on Finnair?
If I have a connection does it take 2 upgrades or just 1?

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

In AMS solo for the night. Any suggestions for dinner / bar, especially for a part of one..? TIA !

My background isn’t in marketing/branding/PR but I’m being thrown into an engagement for a small organization who has many different sub-brands. I now how to give them high level guidance on how to ensure their branding and message is consistent. Any resources/books you’d recommend I could crash course this on?

Every hour I'm asked to stay past 5 is another hour I'm working less tomorrow. GFY shitty manager.

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

Things that really irk me while flying:1. People that are dumbfounded that can't carry on more than 3oz of liquids 2. People that just sit in first class when their ticket says 33D

Where can I get a a reasonably priced pair of tan suede chukkas? #benchthoughts

Why isn't Pakistan, Saudi Arabia or Egypt on that list?

If you’re the person that stole my dual iPhone charger from the D conference room, you’re dead to me. 💀 💀 💀