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Hi Team,

Few days back I had a post stating that I would be joining one of the consultancy by end of this month, my question was will my joining date be impacted due to the current tech layoff. Is there a way that the new employer can monitor the post and take necessary action?

Hi Fishes

Please advice
I am currently working in TCS (11LPA 10 years Exp)

I have 2 offers in hand. TechM with 19LPA & DXC with 25 LPA (23L + 2L Variable)

DXC hired me for Indian client .My job profile on system admin. Work will be on Legacy Technology. Do I get chance to upgrade to cloud and shift to different Client

Most of the review on DXC is negative. How will be job security and work life balance. In most review I see "termination & layoffs." How is current situation in 2022
Thanks!

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Hi fishes,

Looking for an opening for SFE consultant/AC/any other relevant position. 3.5 years of workex at ZS and Novartis. Working as a senior analyst at Novartis currently. Lmk if anyone has an opening in their firm. Open to pan India relocation so that's not an issue.

Thanks in advance fishes!

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Hi Fishes,

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