I joined PwC Kolkata beginning of this month in Advisory LoS SBU One Consulting as SA but I have not been allocated to any project yet. Is it something to worry about? Usually how long does it take to get allocated to a project?

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Okay, then WFO needs to be done for at least 3-4 days every week I think.

Hi. Did you get any projects? Do you have any idea about the bench tenure, like how many days we can be there in the safe zone?

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