How long can you stay on the bench without getting fired at most firms?

So apparently accenture is making people who are on the bench enroll into a mandatory customer service role even if you’re 100% utilized. Friend took 3 weeks of PTO and has been on the bench for a few days and he is being forced. Worst part? It’s Tues-Saturday.

Anyone dealt with age discrimination at work or thought they were fired because of it? I have a strong hunch I was let go because I'm older than most of the team and they're trying to get a "fresh perspective." To me it just sounds like they're firing anyone over 50.

Did BCW NY just layoff it’s EA staff?! Seeing a bunch of these names on Connect and very upset that great people were let go!

Anybody else also having the layoffs anxiety already ? Any update/rumours about GL ?

Hi I got a 4 rating this year, in 2 parameters and in one parameter 3. Any danger of a potential layoff. Am a business analyst as societe Generalle GSC Bangalore

Who is still in denial about a housing correction? The Fed just made another .75% increase. Powell said they won’t stop until inflation is 2%. He also said a recession would be better than the consequences of unchecked inflation. He announced he will bring rates to a “restrictive level” until “the job is done”. He said that labor demand needs to soften (ie: layoffs). He very explicitly said he wants to slash demand and that housing needs a “correction”.

Hi all, I joined in Ibm on August -2022, but i am still on bench, is there any maximum time limit for sitting on bench, I heard lot of people are on bench, please help me to know the details

I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

I am on bench from 1 nov 2022. I am PA.

Is in sapient many devs are on bench for SAL2 Experience technology - react?

Hey Guys, What's up? Is Altimetrik is good enough to stay for long time? Joined sometime back still unaware of real truth. how they will behave when we will go through bench??

Anyone in consulting and doing OE? Using bench time for J2+ seems like a good opportunity in this environment, considering it wouldn’t look out of place to remain on the bench for quite a while

Hi Folks. Switching from product base to service base at level 9 in accenture in SAP Domain .
Can some1 explain how the journey starts from day 1.
Heard Noise abt client interviews , bench process,layoffs etc etc.
Need Serious Comforting advise.

Feel like everytime I have a potential job the moment I interview face to face it all falls apart. Are there certain key mistakes you guys notice that detract from someone even if they have good work?

Does any fish have experience prepping and taking the CAMS exam? I would appreciate any advice on study materials, exam preparation tips, and information about the exam.

Friendly reminder that even in a national quarantine, you still shouldn’t text your ex.

Husband and I have been trying to conceive for a little over a year with no luck. All of our testing came back normal except his morphology was at 6%. RE is recommending IUI as next step with letrozole (and also looking like progesterone and ovulation trigger shot from the paperwork) I’m scared of the drugs and potential effect on my hormones, body, and future cycles. Can anyone please share their experience with these drugs and any side effects? Should we maybe start with natural IUI first?

Any entertaining stories about opposing counsel just losing their mind on you in court or over the phone? How do you respond to opposing counsel who is being rude, unreasonable, or verbally abusive?

Is it easy for engineers to become TPMs?

Anyone with document review experience able to give tips on running searches, specifically nextpoint?

I got an offer for BA GCB 5, but the department is not mentioned, HR told that department will be allocated once I join. Is it so? Don't they inform the department prior?

When should I tell my manager / “recommendor” I am planning to apply to bschool? Applying R1 this fall

Like this for good karma (Gives me the opportunity to DM people)

Went back home to renew my visa. The interview was good, but been waiting for more than 5 biz days for my passport. Who should I contact this time? Should I be worry that it got lost?

CD in Detroit ? Any idea?

Anyone aware of the IBM new centre being opened at mysore ?

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

"I'm So Groovy" - Future 🎤🔥💨

Does anyone want to go on an anti-internet explorer crusade with me? Worst. Fucking. Browser. Ever.

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

That moment when you realize the slides you've been building today have been influenced by the menus of video games you've been playing over Christmas 🙊

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

Joining EY soon. Should I be worried about layoffs happening supposedly in June/July?

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

Long shot but I am still gonna try, Anyone flying to ORD from st.louis wants to grab a drink?

"$20k in savings" seem to be the new FB humble brag

What tends to have better salary progression up to "senior manager" levels in industry: business roles or technical roles (e.g. Data, BI)?

Top consulting firms in the aviation / urban air mobility space?

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Anyone else decline Green Choice? I've realized the points aren't worthy a clean room.

You know it's a slow week when the highlight is when your comment to a fishbowl post gets more upvotes than the initial post

TFW you see your friends every night of the week and pretty sure you will have separation anxiety next week!

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book