Mainframe studios Hello Sharks, Hi Everyone, I have been a Mainframe COBOL application developer for a decade now and got an opportunity in IBM ISDL to work on the product DFSMS on the ZOS platform. Could anyone please help me know how hard this transition is, what will be the nature of the work. Since DFSMS is an IBM product and I will be part of the team. Does this role require On call support? Kindly help, your insights are very much valuable to make the right decisions. Tata Consultancy @IBM Kyndryl Mainframe

I've decided to leave public for an Accounting Manager position in private. What are the different types of companies to consider and the pros/cons? What are the best ways to get the position? I'm leaning toward GL accounting at a publicly-traded company. My background is 3.5 years audit and 2.5 years technical accounting advisory.

I’m 2 years out of college and have been working at a bank as a corporate accountant. I’m thinking about making a transition from to IB/ more finance oriented role. Any advice?

Trying to get into stand up comedy, any advice? Not sure where to start but am really serious about giving it a shot

Any other MDs here? Are you preparing for industry exits or the long haul in consulting? I genuinely love this industry so far an am curious how much of my background will actually be useful after SA.

Alright. I’m ready to move to the core practice. How do I navigate this? Who has done it before?

Hello, I'm a recent graduate with a Bachelors in Healthcare administration/ Management with 3 years of experience. Any advice as to where to apply for healthcare admin jobs in the Bay Area or Central valley. Looking to go into healthcare consulting as well. If anybody has any advice it would be very much appreciated thank you.

Hi, I’m currently working as a recruiter in the light industrial and I’m really sick of the non stop calls, interviews and just the nature of this profile. Earlier I was contemplating moving to another field in recruitment but now I’m considering switching to another profile in HR where I can do backend processes/ payroll/ hr systems, cz I want to leave the calls and interviews and sourcing.. please suggest profiles I could take a dig in and explore? Thanks in advance

How do PE exits look like for emerging market funds in Middle East (e.g Abraaj group type firms)

What does the long-term career progression look like, both salary and title-wise, for someone looking to get into FP&A-type roles? Can you at some point land roles that involve financial/corporate strategy? One test away from getting the CPA and looking to get roles outside of standard corporate accounting.

Hi. Is there anyone who have recently done AWS Certified Devops Engineer - Professional certification??

For the past 25+ years, I've been a devops engineer, cloud architect and team lead on many projects. I would like to make a career move into IT Management (i.e. DevOps Manager, Director of Cloud Ops, etc.). When it comes to skills needed, what should my focus be on and how would that translate onto a resume? I would love to still be hands-on to utilize my tech knowledge.

When an agency is about to hire you as a creative lead but without seeing your book to find out what you had done in your career, is that a red flag to you as a creative?

Looking to pivot into healthcare consulting. I come from a MHA background with a two year Administrative Fellowship following it. Any experience breaking into one of the top consulting firms with this type of background?

A quick note about what I’ve experienced, in my decade long career, is the real advantage of MBB or FAANG - it gives you a shot at stretch roles that are outside your expertise. Not all the time or even most of the time compared to better candidates with specific experience for the role but gives you this wildcard shot at a vast array of opportunities.

I am transitioning into a ESL and interventionist role this coming school year! I’ve taught 3rd-4th grade. What is the ONE thing you wish you knew going into your ESL teaching job? I’d love any advice

Hello Fishes, Just curious to know anyone working with any gaming companies (EA Games,Activision, ubisoft, Sega,etc)
Like how do they hire?
Which tech stack they would be looking for?

Is become an Adult Geriatric Critical Care NP worth it?

Hello all, I need one advice.
I am working as SAP consultant for 3.6 years in same company now. I am going to make my first switch in one of the big 4 in SAP only.
The thing is that I don't really enjoy working in SAP. It was handed over to me when I joined my current WITCH company. Now I have decided to switch to Salesforce tech. For which I have already finished the Admin beginner part.(while staying in NP)
Please advise me if I am on the right track.

Hi, I am travelling to Poland on work visa in January 2023. Also I am getting married in December 2022. I am thinking of getting my spouse name added in my passport. Will my work visa will still remain valid in my old passport? Or there will be issues at immigration?

I have a little under a year of experience as a Sound Engineer and I was offered a role that pays $35,000 a year in Chicago, this seems low to me. Do I have room to negotiate?

My father had a sever case of Covid and he made it out successfully. I’m very grateful for this. Close to a year down the line, I’m finding that he is having severe memory loss issues and can’t remember significant details. Has anyone experienced or is experiencing this? How have y’all dealt with it?

I have an associate's degree in graphic design and work designing wedding stationery. I've been at my company since 2016, and am now a design consultant - speaking to customers directly and creating custom artwork and designs for them. I know I'm underpaid (50k/year in the SF Bay Area) but I thought the benefits and stability were worth it. I'm now severely burnt out (most of my team is) and not sure which way to go, or how to grow. Any tips/advice?

Thanks!

#CitiusTech

I've completed technical and managerial round at citiustech. It went well.
I'll have my HR round probably on Monday.
On their application they've said they're accepting only upto 60 days notice period candidates. But I'm having 90 days notice period, if I tell them about this 90 days notice period now in HR round will they understand my situation and select me?
Please guide me I really want to get selected in this company and switch from my current employer.

YOE-2. 2 ,Angular

Is it normal to be ghosted after interviews? I’ve had three recently and not one callback.

For all in house creatives and creative directors. How big is your team and what is the structure / org chart like?

Do you think crime in Nashville is worse than in other cities? I don't frankly, not sure where all the "this town is going to pot" people are getting their information. I love living here and have never had any problems.

Working at a hospital with a million programs and services. When is developing an independent brand for a group justified, and when should it remain part of the parent brand?

Which industries are T15 B-schools best suited for? For example IB, VC, PE, Tech, consulting, startups etc… Curious since I’m still in the part of trying to figure out if I just want to stay in consulting after MBA or what else is out there post MBA if I end up going to a specific B-school that’s known to land new grads in certain industries.

Thoughts on Ogilvy? Anyone have the inside scoop on life as a creative over there?

Just starting out in consulting right out of college. Any book recs?

Looking for an accounting job in industry (remote). Any recommendations for someone with a tax background?

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

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What's the best piece of advice or wisdom you've received about negotiating a raise or salary? Drop it here and help another user!

Anybody else also having the layoffs anxiety already ? Any update/rumours about GL ?

I may have to go bankrupt due to a medical situation in my family where I had to borrow a lot of money to help my mother. Is this something that would hurt me with potential employers?

How long does it take to implement a Plaid API product?

Anyone ever make the switch from consulting for a life sciences consultancy or boutique to an ops role in a fund investing in payer/provider or healthcare systems?

Anyone can reffer me in mainframe Assembler position. I have 10 years of experience in mainframe with 2 years relevant experience in High level assembler.

7 YOE Mainframe & Unix
Not good at COBOL
Good Communication
Team playing leading skills
People skills
What may I learn to climb career ladder ?

Hi fishes,
I got offer from DXC yoe 14 around what will I expect in Mainframe.

Anyone working at Ergo Technology & Services, Mumbai??? Need to know about the company..
and opportunities for Mainframe Technologies.

Should we post our doubts on abends or for any technical help here in this bowl ?

Hi All,
I have been working as mainframe developer for around 8 years. From last year, working on requirement analysis and team management activities. I want to move into java full stack developer profile as I am not interested in management work. I know that being 8+ YOE guy and considering my tech background, it would be difficult to transition, but I am really depressed with my work profile. Please advise how should I transition my career path to a java full stack developer.

Hi fishes,
Could you please help regarding compensation provided by DXC in US for 13 yoe?
It is also vary state wise?

What is the salary does a 2.5 yrs exp guy in mainframe can expect while changing job?
Currently has 5.8 lpa..

Hi Fishes,
I am halfway through in clearing Bank Of America (BA Continuum) interview, just onshore round is pending. Please let me know how much % hike will be ideal ask since the job market is doing good now.
If someone from BOA get to see this, please let me know. Suggestions from others are also welcome.

YOE : 7.8 Yrs
Technology : Mainframes
Current CTC : 18 LPA (16 Fixed + 2 Variable approx)
My Expected CTC : 27 LPA (around 50% hike) - Only Fixed in BOA

5.5 years of experience as mainframe developer, Infosys is offering me a promotion to TL, what hike can I expect?
Current CTC 10 lpa

Hi Fishes, I have cleared technical and managerial rounds in Infosys. HR negotiation is yet to happen. The position they have hired me for is Tech Lead, who will be leading 10-20 members in the team. I am a mainframe professional with 8.5 years of experience. What should be the minimum package I must agree for this opportunity. Please give me some insight.
Joining location is Bangalore.