For employees in IBM GBS, what is the notice period if someone resigns while on the bench? Is the standard notice period still applicable?

Best kitchen knife set under $600?

9th Sept : I observed some people get a t-shirt, cup, chocolate etc. Today in Kolkata as part of a 150 year celebration.
Simple question - is everyone getting it?

Will be in Dallas for work next week, any recommendations (must see, restaurants, tours or shows)?

Yoe 12. Working in middle-east for last 5 years and KL for 2 years. in the process of finalizing interviews with HCL Technologies and Capgemini. What should be the package should I be asking for. Currently drawing 2.3L a month.

What's your date of Jalsa??

What would be the minimum monthly expenditure for a single person in bangalore considering rent, food and other essential expenditures ?

Why are town Hall meetings so impersonal? They are all about awards / the number of people hired. I know FCB health is large, but we never hear from people who aren’t Executives. Last town hall, when discussing inclusion efforts, there were no people of color represented and one of the 4 pillars of diversity was centered around our “reputation as an organization” (that really rubbed me the wrong way). At my last agency those conversations were always led by people of color from every level.

Does HCL give any joining bonus to immediate joiners?

How is the ViSa nyc office ? Any perks for employees ?

What’s reasonable rent for a decent 1bdr in Hell’s Kitchen? I want enough room for a wfh desk not in my bedroom

Hi Fishes,

Recently, my appraisal cycle got completed. So whenever a recruiter asks about CTC, will I need to add the Gratuity and Insurance and then tell the Total number.

In my company Total CTC = CTC + Gratuity + Insurance.

Please let me know in comments !

Thoughts on Covid-safe ways to celebrate a birthday in the winter? In the summer, a few friends did small, distanced outdoor picnics but it’s gonna be around 40 degrees on my bday

Is WFH really ever going to end? I see the benefits of in-person at times, but does it really out weigh remote? As an industry we’ve done it almost two years! How likely is it places that are going to tentatively be hybrid actually follow through?

If big people in leadership is either getting transferred to US or leaving the firm.. how can the practice grow?and what message are the giving to us?

Hello Fishes,
Thinking of applying to airbus
What is the approx package for a person with 4 to 6 YOE?
I come from mechanical background. Does Airbus consider that?

Moved to the GTA last year from Vancouver; and we have a BIG raccoon issue here. It’s pissing me off. Raccoons keep taking a dump on my porch. Tried everything to deter them away but been unsuccessful

My last working day is may 31st and the salary day is also same...Will I get my salary or it will be in final settlement

What's wrong with Accenture website? I had applied for a role but never got an interview call? Now I am unable to apply for the job only! It says we already have your CV

What are your thoughts on buying a house now and refinancing later? (Hopefully when interest rates are lower)

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

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

Does ibm GBS send hacker rank test for recent candidates(java)?I joined 2 years back at that time there was no test at that time.Any one has an idea?

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

got email some days back. “We are pleased to have you join us at IBM and I welcome you to the IBM Client Innovation Center”. is cic different than gbs? where are our locations in india?

I received a mail from IBM to login in Candidate portal with your email id to see the offer letter. When I am trying to login it's giving error as invalid username.

Is anyone going Mindspace, Hyderabad office? Need help in collecting the ID badge.

How is IBM GBS Nordcloud division.
How is IBM these days in terms of job security.
Is offered ctc is too high as per current market ?

Role: Infrastructure specialist Azure
YOE: 7 years 9 month
Offered CTC: 17 LPA.
Skill: Azure ,devops,linux ,kubernetes.

I have one year subscription of amazon prime available. If anyone is interested I will sell it at 40% off.

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.

Hii
How is dbs project in ibm in term of wlb, carrier growth etc.

What is the comparision between Infosys band 6B and Band 8 of IBM? Any pointers please!

Hi IBMers
What is role of a senior advisory consultant. Is it similar to solution architect