Hii Everyone, got an offer from IBM, India at Kolkata location. I am eager to join IBM as an Application Developer- Oracle EBS leaving another offer from CTS at 20 LPA. 

However just wanted to know if are there good European/Non-European projects in IBM? Desperately need one Onsite opportunity, any advice or help please folks!!

Hey all, having issues with interviewing this year. I’ve been passed over every opportunity I really want and I’m unsure how to regroup and move forward. I’m really trying to break into method development roles and I haven’t had the opportunity to do so with my analytical experience. A lot of my HPLC and LCMS experience is with already established methods. Any tips?

Which has more listings: Zillow or StreetEasy?

Can anyone invest in Roth IRA asking with 401k or is there a limit based on salary? I was told if you are making above X, you can't invest in Roth IRA. If this is true what's is X amount?

Hi ZSers,
Anyone looking for a male flatmate or looking for a flat? I have to move in before 18th of July. Any leads would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

What happens to remaining paid leaves and sick leaves after year end, that is 31st Dec. Do they lapse or get added to next year's leaves or is it compensated?

how many employees got laid off from zs in recent days and which job profile has been affected the most?

Anyone wanna come over? Brookyn

What’s the age group here? Any 30s 🐠🐟

What’s everyone up to today?

After 4 rounds of interview, HR calls to confirm whether my expected salary was 20 LPA. This is when my current is 19 LPA. I had asked for 25 LPA initially itself and she is now accusing me having increased my ask after positive feedback from the interviews.

Can someone really think that a person will be willing to switch companies at a 5% hike?

Pathetic interview experience with Gartner.

Is it possible to make a lot of money in Canada and if so in which companies? Compared to the US market, I have a feeling consultants are left with breadcrumbs north of the border.

Do we get a timely exit in PwC SDC in 15 days during probation period? or does it depend or our manager?

note - I’m yet to join the company, just want to know if it’s a smooth exit or they can keep us as long as they want?

Anyone having experience with working in Bangkok?

Folks ..what do u like about BA continuum ...I have joined recently and couldn't find a single good thing about this org...be it onboarding, no laptop provided ..and goodies toh i made a big mistake by expecting..why is BofA so overrated ??..

How long it will take to release the offer letter after HR discussion in BOA?My LWD is on Dec 28 will it be able to make it before? Kindly suggest

Did you have a mentor coming up in Advertising? Your thoughts?

Hey folks I applied for a credit card they were asking for official mailid is it legal to provide bank mailid for credit card processing?

Hi fishes,

My joining date mentioned in IBM Offer letter which I received just a while ago is second week of November, 2021. However, I have 90 days notice period. It also says to accept within 3 days and a clause is written that joining date can be revised only till 5 days. Will ibm revise my joining date ? I am very anxious it's too late so I cant even call recruiter.

Please suggest.

My utilization went to 50 in IBM, I think I have taken paternal leave since it went down. My manager put my as PIP improvement goal in checkpoint.
Need to know how to bring this up and is that my job is under risk? Band 7b

Hey IBMers/ex-IBMers,

What is the designation hierarchy in IBM GBS for someone joining as "Advisory Technical Services Specialist" at "7A" band?

Like I would like to know what will be the next designation/band once for me if I get promoted?

YOE: 6 yrs.
Tech Stack: Testing

Thank you in advance!

Anyone joined IBM GBS recently... what are the contents in the welcome kit/ goodies?..which brand laptop are they sending?

What is decent package for 10 yrs exp .
Technology is Oracle Ebs technical.

If you knew about technology then only reply. Don't respond on fly.

What is the eligibility or time period needed to move from 6B to 7A in IBM? I have 4.7 years of experience and joined IBM recently in JL 6B.

Thanks in advance.

Hello Fishes, I've joined IBM last year( Oct 2021). Am I eligible for hike this year? If yes how much % can I expect? YOE - 4.2 years & pmr ratio - 1.12 band - 6B

Is there any issue, if the designation at the time of offer is different than that of relieving? Asking because, I am leaving IBM GBS, have told my designation as Senior software engineer ( offer letter had it) to the other company, but got to know that designation IBM will be writing on relieving letter will be application developer.

Apart from offer do we have any other additional benefits in ibm like leave encashment, travel or internet allowance, food card allowance etc.
I also see sign on bonus of 1lk, could you please let me know when and how it will be paid considering working for 1year plus ?
What is the % we can expect for yearly performance bonus which is not part of package and how is it calculated and when it will normally be credited ?

Hey everyone,
Is there any portal for IBM ex-employee where they can raise their concern or requests?

Hi folks,


I have been assigned to one client project.... During a client interview they have asked qns in my relevant technology but after getting into the project they put me in different tech... Which I have never worked at before...
That project is short term and they are asking to complete the development within 2 weeks and I am the only one resource... I told my tech skills to my pm... He said no other resources is available to replace you.... What should I do now....

Hi Fishes, If i extend my doj will it affect my joining bonus in ibm. Because in offer letter its mentioned as on or before doj. Thanks in advance IBM

Hi Fishes, I want one information. If a person serving notice period of 90 days, gets released from the project and comes to bench.
Do IBM decrease the notice period to 30 days for such employees?

My offer letter status is "yet to be offered".
It's been more than a month now.
Will I receive offer letter from IBM?