Has anyone had a project that they were completely under utilized for even though you tried to ask/find more work on the team and other projects

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Just enjoy the slow times, they don’t last!

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Yes. If you bill 40/45 hrs a week then relax, enjoy and await the soul crashing project that inevitably comes after that. If you can’t bill the full week than keep raising your objections.

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For every slow project there are two future projects that will completely destroy your wlb

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Enjoy it for now, do good work and try to stay in touch with the leadership there, since they likely did an excellent job scoping the project. Like others said, you’ll have your soul crushed come soon enough. And it’ll be good to stay in touch with the people you know will support better WLB when you need your soul to be un-crushed.

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So relatable, but unlike other firms with short cases we are stuck on them for at least a year most of the time 🥴

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Yes! This is me right now. Really worried about it.

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Has anyone ever dealt with Geico UM case where they insist that a release needs to be signed? Geico extended our client’s policy limits but wants him to sign a release. We offered to sign an acknowledgment of receipt of funds but Geico said without a release signed, they will not issue payment.

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Hi Guys,

I have an OL from LTI with a CTC-20 Lpa..As my mother had brain surgery, i need to be with her. i have asked HR to provide WFH. Does LTI support in these kinds of cases?? I have also asked HR to set up a call with the Project Manager.

Comments pls ..

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Hi all,

I joined
KPMG around 3 months ago but I am not getting work here. Although, I qualified some project's interview, yet due to some internal reason, they considered someone else, and I again came on bench.

I am unable to figure out what can be done now.

Should I start searching work outside.
(I hardly see any job openings these days)
(sap domain)

How's the resource management here?
(do they lagOff?)

Any inputs will be helpful.

Thanks!

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Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

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How do you appease the client when they call and ask when their tax returns are done and they want them done now but they are further down the queue of returns because they submitted their PBCs later than other clients who submitted their source docs on time?

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Got an offer from Mphasis as project lead systems in testing practice team, can anyone guide me how is project n what client they have. Not getting much info from HR

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Any one working in Wipro for UHG - United Health Group client. How is the work environment and technology stack. I might join there as a Architect at C1 band.

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Hey folks, can anyone please refer me for below role ,I am actively looking for opportunities in banking Citi" class="linkified" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >domain.Citi
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How’s McCann Health doing these days? Culture/businesses/client?

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Hi friends! I’m looking for resources to help me be successful in a “Functional Lead” role.

The role is in FinTech
I’m responsible for strategy, comms and key partnerships for a bank product. It reports through Customer Experience but touches product, Ops. marketing. It’s basically a Project Manager role but more nuanced.

Anyone out there in a role like this? Any books. videos or even best practices to share?

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28M living West Loop- trying to see if anyone wants to grab a drink tomorrow evening! Off for Thanksgiving and client travel immediately after, so would be great to see someone new before I leave the city for a bit.

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Hi peeps!

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I know it takes some time, but we all are eager after the managerial round to get the OL.

So kindly let me know

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Has anyone ever been required to read business book(s) when they were first hired at a company? If so, I’m curious which titles!

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Curious how many of you live outside of Austin but commute to work within the city? Or if you’re fully remote.

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Hi All,

I have a situation in front of me. I got an offer from small company or we could say startup company Uzio (pdt based) and my manager in current company didn't revert back with any retaining offer. It's been a month and 27 days left in np.
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I am thrilled to announce we just passed the 1,000 member mark, and on a Friday to boot.

I am beyond thrilled to see there so many professionals who enjoy the brown water! Granted it’s still the middle of the day, but let’s see those TGIF/celebratory drinks! 🥳🥃

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Hi fishes,
I am currently working as Branch Manager (scale-2 officer) in one of the leading public sector banks and have 5 yr experience in core banking. I am having 2.5 years experience in the IT sector on vision plus as a software engineer (before joining the bank). I have knowledge of core banking as well as good knowledge of banking tools like finacle, caps, imac etc. I want to switch to private financial institutions.
Any suggestions about such institutions and the domain for I can apply

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Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

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I love it when you are given the illusion of choice 😂

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