Had lower utilization this year than normal due to being rolled off and on different engagements with downtime in between. Nothing performance-related. Even though it was out of my hands (cont)

Partners, what is your advice to folks who are currently on bench on how to best utilize their time and what value add activities (personal/professional) that they can/should do.

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

I have a Deloitte PDM offer. I’ve read about the positives/negatives and I’m so torn. When my recruiter says I’ll have “144 hours” of PTO (18 days), will I definitely still run into the utilization trap of not being able to take it? Are all projects 40-42 hr weekly caps? Third question: I’m new in the DC area, are PDMs invited to firm socials? Trying to make friends! Thanks in advance

(Not frm Accenture)
If you are on notice period and not doing work properly or on time then what can be the consequence ?
They cant put me on performance defaulters as I voluntarily resigned and also got good feedback from client.
The reason I resigned was the sh^^head manager and project.
He said I would be released from project soon and then on bench but after resigning he is saying you have to serve the NP n we cant release early.
This is only option left to get released from this sh^t place

List the service based companies which started firing experienced ppl with high salaries,ppl in bench ,etc.

As far i know wipro,FIS,CTS. Ping the known companies to your knowledge so that this can be helpful to new joinees

What were some challenges y’all faced this week?

I’ll start. Trying to get non local resources utilized. National Leadership thinks this is the answer to our problems but local leadership is hesitant.

Daily filling Timesheet even on bench.. bad process. it shall be weekly or monthly..

Hi All, I request you to please help me with my query. I have joined capgemini three weeks back. They told me direct project but they tagged me to bench.

According to current scenario, what would be the timeline in bench to get the project. I got an mail to get the project within 30 days so If I am not able to get it , is there any consequences on it. Please help me my queries.

I know notice period at thoughtworks is 2 months .
Given there are a lot of people on the bench , is there any chance that the notice period can be reduced down ? I'm not on the bench . Recently I joined a new project .
Developer+ senior consultant

What is the LTI bench policy, how much time can an employee be on bench is it 90 or 120 days in business/industry consulting?

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

Joining IBM in SAP MM technology soon, they shared that I will be on bench initially, so need help to know if have better projects here? How will be the process here

Should One Start Looking for opportunities outside nagarro if he/she is on bench for more than 1 month and getting no proposals ??

Hi Fishes, I want one information. If a person serving notice period of 90 days, gets released from the project and comes to bench.
Do IBM decrease the notice period to 30 days for such employees?

My current project winds up on 31st December 2022. If I resign by mid/end of this month(expecting a few offers), would CG persist with the 90 day notice period with me serving majority off those on the bench or would they consider releasing early once the client stops paying? #Capgemini #NoticePeriod

Hi all,

If people are getting fired from companies only.because they are on bench for more than 3 months, is it wise approach to switch with higher salary now?

Please list companies who are firing people or asking them to resign so that we get a fair idea of which company to join?

Share thoughts pls 🙏

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?

Midlevel corporate attorney considering an in-house offer in the wealth management space (RIA, multi family office). Work would be a mix of corporate and funds work. Interested in getting into the blockchain space long term. Would this role move me toward or away from that goal?

Is it better to buy stocks and options around 10 or after 1 pm central time to avoid the market rush/high at 9 and 12?

Come on SOS. Lets hit $10

Has your firm restored your pay? Is it worth considering jumping to another firm that is going to pay you what you’re worth? Don’t know about the rest of you, by my student loan interest rates aren’t getting any lower.

What’s a normal annual collections amount for a first year lit associate? I am on pace to pay my salary and generate some extra $ for my overlords. Is that good?

Dm for referral at PwC

If I max out my traditional 401k and have a mortgage interest deduction to against my w-2 taxes does it mean I can pay way less taxes than a average person who makes same amount salary as me?

Any creatives partner with their life partners? How's it working?

Does anyone actually enjoy Federal Consulting or is it just about the work/life balance it affords and easy work? I feel like I’m slowly losing my soul on white collar welfare

Can anyone tell me if virtusa is providing insurance to parents and how much , please it is an urgent

How are the mulesoft projects in LTI?

Any tips on a step by step game plan for finding a new job as an associate ASAPPP?

Best flats for work?

Interviewing around right now. What comp should I ask for M1 roles? IT Audit, NYC

Invited to interview for a PM role at Lending Tree. My first round is 30 mins with the hiring manager ( Director of Product) . Should I be expecting only behavioral questions/experience related questions given the time frame of the interview?

How does one "coast"? I've heard several people say they are coasting for a year because they aren't up for promo. Sit on the bench for a while? Not answer weekend emails?

Has there ever been a consultant’s union? Would you consider joining if one existed?

Best books to study for case-study interviews? Or methods people have used? Coming from the consulting industry already but not a pure strategy role so need to catch up to speed fast

How do I tell company A to wait if they’re ready to make an offer if I’m still interviewing with Company B. Company B just started and will likely take another 2/3 weeks....

Just as I'm leaving from work to a planned roadtrip with friends this weekend, I get hit with an email from a partner requesting a draft of a deck by Sunday 5 pm. Wwyd? I'm still a new consultant btw

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

#UnitedSucks

Can we all collectively do something to make sure that airlines like United do not take customers for granted. Have been at airport since 7 in the morning, it’s 11:00 already

What are all of the single ladies doing?

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

If you see several ways to improve a Team when you join, should you 1) Do it slowly over a free months so it doesn’t look like you did really good in the beginning then stopped 2) Wait until you are more involved so people don’t think you just joined and can do all these changes

Any suggestions for women's shoes that I can wear for the walk in in winter and not have to change at work?

Whoever took the shoes off on my plane please put them on 🤢

I don’t get why people get so mad when planes are delayed due to weather. It’s not like the gate agent will clear up the skies

What is your home office set up like? Interested in buying a monitor (34 inches?) and wondering if it is the right choice.

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book

I have started Marie Kondo-ing my browser tabs, number of Excel and PPT files and folders open at a given time! I have also actually restarted my laptop once! Next is inbox. Wow, what a great feeling!

Considering trying to become an fbi special agent. If I make it, it’ll be a huge paycut starting around 75k. Worth it for the potential to work on really cool stuff?

What’s the best ergonomic mouse y’all recommend? Can you please provide a link? TIA