For anyone who’s gone from agency life into consulting (Accenture, Deloitte, etc.) — what’s staffing actually like for creatives?

Do you just get placed on projects, or are you expected to kind of hustle internally and find your way onto work?

Also how real is the whole “bench” thing… is that something people actually worry about?

How many days can we be on bench before getting first project in Epam? I have completed 60days and two client interviews rejected. Should I start looking for any backup jobs outside Epam?

How to search project in ibm as I have joined new and waiting for project or someone to call from 3 weeks. How many days is bench in ibm.

I am on bench from 1 nov 2022. I am PA.

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.

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

Hi Fishes,

Could someone help answer this.
I have a offer from CTS and I'm considering joining here but I've heard a lot of bad remarks regarding bench policy.

Now I'm worried whether i will get a project once I join here or will I get kicked out in 30 days if not.

Tech stack: Mulesoft

This is the first time I'm switching companies so I'm really worried about how life will be if I take the risk and join here.

I’ve been on the bench with J1 for about 3 months. I was worried that because I couldn’t find another project, I would get laid off so I found J2, which pays more, is very meeting heavy, but I really like. I’ve kept J1 because I’m still on the bench doing absolutely nothing and getting paid. Thinking about looking for a role on a project with J1 that’s not along my career path but will allow for me to do work with no calls so that I can manage both jobs. Does anyone have experience or advice?

You just finished a project, and have nothing lined up. Do you a) not network hoping to ride bench really hard b) network hard -you love work!!! or c) network half heartedly hoping to not get staffed?

Any 7A / 7B on bench for more than 2months now ?
What's your plan now ? Seeing outside ?
I am on bench close to 2months now , hence any advises would be helpful
Band and Skillset : 7B , bigdata Spark

What is bench policy of mphasis?

I am tagged to resources pool in Coforge from last 2 months i.e. I am in bench.
Any idea what's the notice period on bench?

How much does a biomedical bench tech make in Toronto area?

Is LTI asking people to resign after being on bench for 3 months?

Considering a move to NTT Data in a healthcare consulting role. Mixed reviews in the bowls. Major concerns are bench policy, staff aug roles, 2 week PTO, and high turnover due to job dissatisfaction. Recruiter and mgr had great things to say around growth and opportunity, which doesn’t align with feedback from the bowls or Glassdoor.
Understanding things have changed there in the last few months, I need un-biased advice from fellow fish who have recently joined or can speak to recent changes

Good cologne to get my boyfriend?

People who work in NYC: how do you feel about taking trains or the subway to work if shelter in place ends by end of May?

Folks, help me understand.

Why is it not easy for GOP to delay or cancel electoral certification on January 6th?

You got enough GOP congressmen and in my count, at least one GOP senator promising to block. Can they do this very easily and let the state delegation retain Trump and Pence? This seems a very real possibility to me at this point. I can never seem to under estimate GOP at this sort of thing.

What are some of the best paid medical fields that don't require a doctorate? Certifications are absolutely fine. I just can't afford to go into doctorate-level debt

Last day. Just handed in my laptop, access card, etc. I feel nothing. Indifferent. Guess I was more "done" than I thought.

Has anyone done online teaching with VipKid?
I’m considering it as a side job.
Any other ideas/suggestions would be great

Anyone gone through Amazon AWS’ military apprenticeship?

Hey y’all! What state are you from?

When mba consultants shred your resume, is it because it’s really that bad or are they being overly critical. Used one late in the game because deadlines and she tore mine apart. Now I’m worried i won’t get in to wherever i already applied

What is the interview process for principal consultant role at Infosys consulting? Is it case interviews or work ex based? Also how many rounds can one expect?

Got an offer to clerk for a DJ over the phone a couple of months ago. Silence since. I start in late summer, but when should I expect HR to reach out with onboarding materials? Is an offer letter usually sent?

Interviewed for a GS-15 (same agency but different office) and totally aced the interview with excellent answers. They know I’m a top performer with senior references. However I noticed there was an internal candidate who has been there for few years and interviewed that’s a veteran. I feel my chances just sank and want to gauge thoughts.

Pretty bummed out. I had applied for a consulting job with S-RM and made it up until the written assessment. They emailed me today and told me that they would not be moving forward.

Hi All,

What is the advantage and disadvantage of working in SAP labs as external worker

Best thrift store in DC area? Please don't mention the one in Falls Church. It's horrible.

Omar from the wire in that W + K spot for the Atlantic. Well done 👏🏽

How to layoffs (in the creative dept.) work?

I find it insane that recruiters have been calling me on Teams. How is that ok and not seen as disruptive?

A few years in and I’m finding that the people who have made their entire persona “advertising creative” are secretly the most miserable. I’m taking it as a lesson to treat this as a job and not a calling because it’s ultimately pretty empty.

What's the best website that lists out current agency client rosters? (I've seen this before on FB but can't find the thread. FB - please add search functionality!!)

What was your most amazing day in advertising?

JOB: Launching a few digital services in the coming months with some tech friends. In need of a PR person who knows how to get those journalists' attention. Tech exp a +. Any leads or any1 interested?

Best (non-agency) company to work at in Boston??

McCann women are way hotter than the rest of the ship

Just got promoted to ACD. Will be taking on more leadership roles. Any books, workshops, resources that helped you learn leadership skills?

So, I work in an agency, but recently someone reached out to me for freelance writing work. I guess it'll be long form ad copy, as they're asking me for a rate per word...
I have no idea what's standard here

Favorite free item in your office ?

Would you ever go in house if your role is the only one of its type? For example, I'd be the only product project hybrid? I'm coming from a large agency and debating the pros and cons.

Any fishies in new york have official snow days?

Two months ago applied for a "dream role" at a "dream company" (not an agency). I am qualified for the role & they are looking for ppl with agency experience. a few days after applying a recruiter

Your agency's favorite film director? Who are the guys that get used for everything?

What should you do if they don’t put your name on the credits of work that is yours? Anybody’s had this experience?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

I know, I know I shouldn’t complain but it HATE my job. My mental health has never been worse. And I’m so so beyond unhappy. Any advice to get through this seeing as the job market might be difficult to navigate at this time?