Hey folks,
Guidance needed
Currently :
Software Developer with 10 YEO , coding as well as solution design(which i like), with good communication and presentation skills(more than my coding skills , I get appreciated for these often).
Dislikes : Getting bored with low level coding
Questions 1: With my skills mainly with communication and current tech experience would you suggest switch to PM or some other role?
Question 2: how can I switch to Product manager role from software developer?

Started my first job out of college ~1month ago and am only at around 50% utilization. Before I fully ramp up, what would be some good skills or certs to work towards? I’m working for my firms management/tech practice and am also open to expanding my coding skills (currently pretty basic)

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Any advice on how someone can make the shift from pharma to consumer goods?

I have two offers, one from Am Law 100 firm and one from Am Law 200 firm. Am Law 200 firm is offering 40K more (otherwise the firms have same hours target and, based on discussions, similar culture). I’m trying to decide between the two based on long term career prospects, both offer opportunity for NEP (not sure how realistic it is at either). Also not sure of overall earning potential down the road. Is the 40K now worth it or am I likely to make that up at the Am Law 100 firm in the future?

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Looking to learn coding. Any thoughts on learning code through a website like Udemy, CodeAcadeny, etc.?

Hi Fishes,

I have got offers from SAPIENS and NETCRACKER for the Position of Java developer. Both are giving almost same CTC of 26 LPA.
Kindly help me with your suggestions for the organization to join in terms of better opportunities and growth.

Tech Stack: Java, Springboot, Hibernate, SQL
YOE: 5 years

Is there a clause in IBM if one separates before completing year.
Offer letter mentioned recovery of joining bonus if separation before 1 year. If i resign now ,my lwd is beyond 1year since I joined 10 months back. Which date will be considered here? Day of separation filing or actual lwd .
Also Can one can revoke separation at a later stage?

I need a good snaker plug in the Nova area.

Hi Fishes I have 2 offer 1 from epam anywhere and other is from deloitte, which is better to join ?. Epam anywhere offering 17 fixed + 50k joining bonus and Deloitte offering 15.75 fixed ( 2.5lakh + 10% variable). I am confused which one I should join. YOE-3.7 in cloud and devops. Please suggest guys.

ZS Associates and FIS global..
Which company is better to join?
Please help me to choose

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What's your maximum client load for a week? 20? 30? ... 10?

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If someone is working as a technical product owner there, it would be great if you could share your experience n assist me?

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Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

Hi folks,

Can you guys suggest where to find and apply for good Product Management roles ?
Any websites or sources or suggestions would be appreciated.

P.S: LinkedIn doesn’t seem to be working out well for me. Not sure about you’ll.

Dear fishes,

Requesting referrals for the role of Product Owner.

YOE - 15yrs

Any leads would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

What's a product manager's expected salary with
Total YOE - 3.5 years (PM experience 2yrs)

Hi Fishes, I am looking for a Product Manager role in a B2B firms in Bangalore. PSPO certified and 7.8 years of experience. Please help with any referrals.

How to get a PSM certification

Looking for PM opportunities in Bangalore, currently in Hyderabad. 6+ years of PM experience, 10+ overall IT experience

Hi Folks. I have the below offers.

@Harman: 23.4 LPA fixed + 1.88 LPA variable (total ctc 27 LPA). Client side Mercedes Benz. WFO.

@Accolite: 26.5 LPA fixed no variable + 50k JB. (Total ctc 28.34 LPA) Fidelity client.

@Nihilent: 24.56 LPA fixed + 2 lacs variable + 1 lac JB. Work location is pune & I need to shift from bangalore to pune.

YOE: 9y9m Role: Scrum master

Kindly advise and provide your opinions as to which would be a better deal in terms of company benefits job security & WLB

Hi Fishes,
I recently got shortlisted for a Product Manager position at Tracxn. There’s also an IPO coming up which is the reason I had applied.
But I have read some horrifying reviews about the company on Glassdoor, indeed and other forums.

I’m wondering whether it’s worth going through the interview process and I’d also like to hear opinions from anyone who has worked with the company or is aware of the company culture.

Thanks.

Dear fishes,
Looking for referrals for the role of a product owner.

experience - 6 years.

Available to join immediately. Any referrals would be highly appreciated.

Regards

I have offers from Airtel and VMware, can anyone suggest which one would be better.
Package is almost same, it's just that airtel is giving all fixed but VMware has annual bonus and RSU's.
Airtel. (x- 1.5L) (all fixed)
VMware x ( including variable)

Experience- 5.1 years