Hi Geniuses -

I am currently on the bench for about 3 weeks and I’m trying to put that time to good use by learning some more advanced data analytics methods. Any recommendations?

Is it career suicide to roll off a project early for a better opportunity? Had someone say it was and was surprised...as long as the transition is tactful and transparent, what's the deal here?

Ladies, looking for advice on when to tell job that I’m expecting. I am due early November. I’m on the bench, so being considered for multiple rolls. I’d start and then have to go on leave 2-3 months later. Any advice? Are there any specific rules? I was thinking of telling HR 30days out to start leave conversation. TIA!

Is it rational to want to leave because I don't want to travel? Been on the bench & it has me thinking that something local would be much more suitable for me. Should I explore firm options first?

Anyone not get promoted to Senior because of the amount of time they spent on the bench during promotion year? 😥

I've been on the bench since October, it's now end of Jan. So basically 15 weeks... how does this happen and should I be worried? Ive been asking around for project and have been doing BD but no luck

On the bench for now, how do I stop being a bum and sleeping in/doing nothing all day?

Nothing irks me more than analysts on the bench that take a day to respond to emails. Scrap that, any analysts that take more than a day to respond. Your client's CEO and VPs flooding your inbox???

How to best utilize your time when you’re on the bench? I have started some online learning, getting ready for CFA, exercising, cooking, reading books, but I still feel that I have plenty of unused time. And the routines are killing me too.

How is Accenture for Job Security?
Do they fire employees on bench?

Just learned an expensive consulting lesson - don’t be on the bench during Cyber Monday.... in other news, I now have a lot of new toys

I have joined nagarro and it has been one month and I am currently on bench as a java developer associate staff Engineer, will I get fired ?

Hi folks,

Recently received an offer of 7 CTC from LTI in grade P1(not sure what it is), in RPB BU(Repurpose Bench). Wanted to know more about this business unit.
Also how much is the deduction and in hand salary

I joined Capgemini one month back but now I got offer from Accenture. In accenture I didn't tell them about my joing in Capgemini.

What will happen if abscond and join Accenture. I am in bench right now.

If my supervisor rejects my PTO request and I go anyway, will I get fired or just rolled off this project?

been on a project for 13 months. am i out of line saying i want rolled off ?

EY’ers in PI, Lots of people recently been on bench for the last month in my office. Any of you others seeing the same trend?

What does it mean if you get rolled off a project?

Are we heading toward recession? I m currently on the bench for a month wondering if it is already impacting consulting

How many days per week do you work more than 12 hours?

Need to negotiate a salary based on current market rate. Los Angeles, 7 YOE, in-house specializing in IP for large brand. Accepting all input :).

I cannot stand nurses who treat their nursing assistants like slaves!

Sidhu moosewala and KK demise made me question the uncertainty of life .

Please enjoy your life guys . Respect your parents and spend max time with your family ..

WLB is tooo important ..!!

Ok, let’s see who has the highest annual CPE score and how did you get there (participated in classes, instructed, developed classes, other?)

Associate on my team doesn’t check/reply to emails post 5:30 pm. Is this the norm?

Hi all. I am a first year corporate M&A associate working on a deal. Unfortunately, COVID has made it hard to connect with partners and associates to get some informal guidance that perhaps normally would be available. So, can anyone walk me through what types of issues usually (or could potentially) arise in diligence that I should raise in an executive summary re: diligence to my partner?

My neighbors house sold for over 1 million. My house is probably a quarter of that. Can I say I live in a million neighborhood?

Im anxious about tomorrow. I want go take another day off.

Interested in moving to a smaller firm with more WLB and the ability to focus on operational / PI internal audits. Any suggestions?

Is IBM as much of a dinosaur as everyone says? Looking at some jobs there but really enjoy the culture and WLB at Cisco

Would you move agencies for the chance of better work/more awards/different creative leadership if it meant you had to drop your title and maybe get a small salary bump?

I went on strike today and watched Netflix in an unused conference room from 10-5.

Is it too late to update award credits? We just realized the wrong team is listed/submitted for a winning entry. This is for the big awards (like one show) and their website.

Are there any animators here currently seeking representation in NYC? Currently expanding our roster and looking for distinct styles and proven commercial portfolios. If you have at least 3 projects for recognizable brands in your reel please do reach out!

Has anyone shot in Ukraine recently? Serious question. Have a client that wants to send a 1-2 person doc crew into Western Ukraine to capture support efforts that they are involved in. It seems possible, but likely uninsurable.

I am looking to relocate to Seattle as soon as I accept a job offer, same day type of situation. Does anyone know of opportunities or the best agencies to work with recruiters there? I’ve put applications in on indeed nonstop as well!