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Worst process to get into project in nagarro.
First go through the internal project interview then client interview if not selected then again tons of interview.Why they people take interviews at the time of hiring.
I am feeling depressed now.
In this tough time where companies are firing their employees, i am not having any project due to this pissed process in nagarro.
Joined on 1sep 2022.One more interesting fact giving interview in zs associate account(contractor) I never want to work as permanent.
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You are not that important. If you die tomorrow, no one will know the difference at work...just remember that and prioritize your life.
Same boat. I've run at full speed for 3 years. For once, I stopped responding to emails after 6:30 pm on Friday. I almost went to the ER a few weeks ago due to my physical health worsening. I just had to admit to myself that I cannot save the world and am not hired to save the world. The firm won't care about what happens to you at the end of the day. A few months ago, I rejected offers from principals at my last firm--they were moving to a different company--and I chose to stay. I don't regret about my decision, but I am trying to find a balance between following leaders who will mentor you vs staying and being professionally stunted at some point. -All in all, start changing your habits now, OP. Otherwise, you'll grow burned out and bitter sooner than later. Speaking from experience.
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I gave up compartments a long time ago. Now I work on integrating the 2. I do home & regular stuff during work (pay bills, make dates, call home) and work stuff at home (emails, reports, Night calls) with some boundaries. And I frame both (or all of it, really) as making a contribution (to clients, teams, family, SO).
I have had years where I've sprinted hard and have been on the cusp of complete burn out. Some of that was firm inflicted and some of it was self-inflicted. In my time in consulting I've also lost two people who were extremely close to me, including a parent. Both of those situations put work and life into extraordinary perspective. As a result of all the above, I know my limits and I know when to give myself breaks, how to ask for what I need, and when I can afford to push extra hard. It's cyclical but the key is not being constantly "on" and having cycles where you're giving more vs less and moments where you can focus on other things. Your career is a marathon and you're not going to make it if you don't set up the right conditions for long term success so think long and hard about what you need right now to course correct and then go about making it happen. Just remember that we go through highs and lows and what you need right now isn't necessarily what you're going to need in the future so continually pulse check yourself.
Do you work for EY ?
Find a hobby, something that keeps your mind busy.
I use a mental trick and ask myself when choosing work or personal life: Do I want to be the kind of person who does X or who does Y? Helps me see pointless work opportunities for what they are.
EY1: D.
ey here too... certainly crazy restless... work kills
I use the travel to my advantage. On the road, I'm 100% devoted to work. No distractions. When I'm at home, I'm not working. No distractions.
I flex most weekends with my colleague or other consulting friends; just came back from Hawaii 😌 LA in two weeks
Find a mentor at ACN those muppets tend to NGAF about anyone but themselves.
I think it could be a cultural thing depending on your team.
Thank you all! I'll learn to unplug and integrate better. It's hard and I am still learning.
Agree with EY6. Push your road teammates to work late if they are willing so at least most weekends can be more predictable. If you do need to work on the weekend, make sure it's for a good outcome to be proud of
Quit. Your life is more important than a few extra G
I had trained myself to do that. And I still fail time to time. It's not easy but you have to be in control and push those thoughts away. Otherwise you will burn out real quick.
I was the same way until my SO talked to be about the fact I was distant on the weekends. It was a wake up call and I realized that there's a balance both physically and mentally
You can't, really. Obviously set some boundaries for yourself but you won't succeed in this line of work if that boundary is "I don't look at work emails or take calls after 6:30pm" because this isn't a 9-5 and you'll be setting yourself up to fail. Weekend and evening work are a reality here and the fact that you are thinking about your job when you don't have to shows that you're passionate about it. My advice: give yourself dedicated periods to unplug. Maybe not the whole weekend but when you're out at dinner or doing with friends or loved ones, be in the moment and be present. If you occasionally need to take care of personal stuff during work hours like someone above said, do that. We're not hourly employees and the counterpoint to having occasional night and weekend work is that we can have some work week flexibility. Figuring out what will work for you takes time - and it isn't for everyone.