Hello Sharks!
I joined as a fresher and have been working at Cognizant for the past 4.5 yrs in Prod Support. Every year I have received rating 3 or 4 equiv. Last year I've worked my ass off and helped my project with some critical issues. Received a rating of 3 (expected 5). My manager's comments in YEA are also great with no areas of improvements. But the ratings dont reflect that. Needless to say I am properly disheartened by this and am considering resigning but have no offers.
Suggestions?

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Don't lose your motivation. Start attending interviews. Been there. You would come out successfully!

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Now is the time to switch. You can easily get multiple offers with 100% and more hike, at your YoE.

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I would say it's above time to get out to somewhere better. Based on the time you have been in cts, you can look for better opportunities outside and it is also good time to hike up ur sal to atleast 50%...

Good luck ! You definitely can do this !

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Thanks for the encouragement!

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Stop crying and whining. What’s your tech. stack? How many options have you explored? Did you go through any course on Udemy or YT or any other medium? Tried your hands on any PoC? 4.5 years, right? Did you check what exactly are you interested in when it comes to tech? What domains would you like to work in? If you have answers to these questions then we can go ahead otherwise this conversation/thread will become a mere pity party session.

You are in IT services. Don’t expect hikes unless you’re being promoted or switching firms.

One more piece of advice, don’t resign without any offer in hand. Yes, the time is good and people with 2 yoe are getting 20 LPA as well but that does not mean you can risk your job just like that.

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Thank you. This is helpful.

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How is the work culture there? is there flexible timing?

Work culture in cts depends purely on the team you're joining however don't expect too much of work life balance and rewards or recognition ...none of that happens often. You will be expected to deliver on time with quality ...

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Switch bro all the best!

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