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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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Please let me know if anyone is aware of this scenario.. Leaving JP Morgan is completely personal JPMorgan Chase
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Yes, use it as leverage. But be prepared to walk if they don’t make with the raise. If you’re gonna bluff, you have to follow through when your bluff is called. Otherwise, not only will you not get a raise, you’ll never be able to try that tactic again because they know you’ll back down.
get a new job offer and use it to leverage a raise or leave. it’s the only way they’ll give you a raise or you’ll raise a flag that you’re looking elsewhere
If you leave...leave for more than 15k...make it 35k
I think 15K seems paltry the further along you get in your career. Think of it this way, as an AE, OP may make about 55k per year. 15k is about a 25% increase. For the senior folks here, guessing a 25% increase would get your attention.
You can ALWAYS make at LEAST 15k more by leaving. Usually closer to 20-30 in my experience. It’s always a hard choice.
Agreed with the above - get a competing offer in writing and be ready to leave if your agency doesn’t match or beat it. It’s unfortunate that current employers don’t pay people what they’re worth, but showing what someone else is willing to offer you is how you get to move up and earn more. If you do end up leaving, you will grow to love the new team and client as well. Never underearn for the sake of work friendships - you can stay friends with your colleagues even if you move on to a different job. Good luck!
You can present it to your boss and negotiate a raise. It’s usually the easiest way for people to get big raises without leaving for another company but it does come with some complications.
@SVP2 and SAE1, completely agree with you both. But I’d bet you’d agree with me about how many loud and detached-from-reality personalities there are at agencies, too. I think it doesn’t hurt to keep in mind all the possible reactions, even if many of them are unfair and unwarranted.
Money isn’t everything. If you’re happy, I say stay and work at growing within the company. In my experience happiness at work is hard to come by and to risk being miserable for an extra $15k before taxes will definitely not be worth it. If you really need to make more, at least hold out for a better offer.
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Have you asked for a raise before you go in guns blazing with another offer?
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I don’t necessarily think it’s as black and white as SVP makes it, but the brutal truth about agency work is that the fastest way to a pay raise is to change jobs.
This is tough. One thing I will say is that happiness with your team and clients is super important and can be hard to find. A 15k bump isn’t huge after taxes/insurance if you’re unsure it’s the right role for you. Plus benefits and other things impact your take home pay. If you show your hand about the other offer, you better be prepared to walk.