Interviewing at frog, part of Capgemini Invent passed the first round and now waiting for the second interview to be scheduled… for over 1.5 months! Recruiter said they are going through some restructuring of their wider talent mngmt team. I have my assignments ready but at this point I’m losing hope, haven’t heard from them in 3 weeks. Recruiter was always so good with updates and now I’m getting nothing. What’s up

What’s Omnicom’s policy on returning to office? Being told mandatory hybrid system will be implemented from Oct 4.

Anyone else have experience leading product managers across multiple groups who don't have much to do with each other? Or leading a group whose teams don't really make sense as a group? Feels like a lot of context switching on my end all the time, which sucks up my energy to go deep with leading each of my product managers. How did you deal?

Please suggest in terms of learning, job security and work life balance which organisation to go for in the current time from the below offers...
Thanks in advance for your valuable suggestions.

TabSquare (22 fixed+ 1.5 variable)
Zensar (20 fixed+ 1 joining bonus)
Rightpoint (22 fixed+ 1 joining bonus)
Accolite digital (PKG not confirmed, estimated 24 fix + 1 joining bonus)

Tech stack Frontend Developer (react js, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3)

Can someone refer me to CITI ?

Chewy TUMS: These look so good but its not clear to me if its halal. How do you determine from these ingredients? Especially when the first ingredient is alcohol ammonium which i know its not alcohol but any clarification on these ingredients would be appreciated!

Does Infosys revise the offer letter after accepting it??

Is Infosys still looks for percentage in X, XII and Graduation for experienced? What percentage they look for?

Is infosys giving pwfh for gurugram location.they mention remote work for 1 year in offer letter Is anyboday joined recently.?

Has ANYONE seen a different flower besides the ones you can purchase at your shop on a Nook’s mile island? If so pls tell us your story so I can live vicariously :(

Which high yield savings account do you recommend?

Living in NJ and may be able to choose NYC as my home office. People who live in NJ can choose NJ / NYC office, which one did you choose?

NJ office: no NYC tax, don't have to file 2 state return. Live in NJ so auto assigned to NJ office currently.

NYC office: NYC tax on paycheck, easier commute, possibly higher pay?

Is it a bad idea to only get jobs through temp agencies? I just feel like they’re not keeping me bc I’m too expensive but telling me it’s my performance.

Looking to see if there is interest in starting a small social group for coffee chats, activities (outdoor, indoor). Strictly social!

Technology implementation manager in Big Four looking to transition to the banks. Anyone know of a role that they can refer me to?

You can slap anyone in the world right now with zero consequences, Purge style. Who do you slap? I'll go first: my landlady that increased my rent by 120%, while I still have no hot water.

I’ve been at Golin for a while and interested in what the outside opinion is of our agency. What are people saying about us?

What is the health insurance policy of atos India...
Can we add parents in dependents as well?
From which date health insurance starts after joining.

Hi Fishes,

General topic of discussion..
What to do when your automated regression suite(nearly 5k) keeps on expanding due to new features and doesn't stabilize due to old scripts breaking due to data issues and new scripts failing due to sync/some script issues.. Any experiences!?

Anyone based in SF or Bay Area want to network? I work remote and my team is based in LA so it’d be nice to network with folks who are local to me!

Heard about a ‘bullying’ culture at BCG London? How true is this and how does it compare to M, B in London?

Any Energy folks here? Thinking about a move…

Interested in what you’re earning / any places you know hiring. I’ve got 6 yoe with extensive experience in networks / retail working on decarb / strategy / economics / reg - any ideas?

What is McK London WFH policy now? Is it still work from home any number of days of the week you want and project allow or have to go in a couple of times a week?

Any recommendations for supply chain consulting in London? Really underwhelmed with the offering at my current company, and I keep getting roped into projects outside of SC where I have zero interest or experience. Joined from industry 1.5 years ago.

I’m relocating to London and would love to hear recommendations on neighborhoods. I am looking for an “urban village” feel (small coffee shops, not very touristy, can walk a dog and stroller) with a budget of 3K for a 1-2 bdr. My commute would be into Soho. I am currently looking at Notting Hill, Chelsea, and St John Woods, but I won’t be able to visit before my move. Any neighborhood recs?

What’s an Engagement Manager?

Avoiding US fishes who live in a different reality. How do the london fishes earn (level, company). What % are you able to save monthly?

My own
~10 years total with ~2 years consulting
Pay 100k base + bonus
Realistically saving 40% net take home for house in future

Anyone moved from consulting to an internal role? How did you find it. I’m fed up of consulting

BCG🐠 how long is the cool off period for a fresh application if I didn't get to the interview stage?

Is Hillingdon/ Uxbridge a nice area to live and commute into London? SO is starting a job in Ox so considering living somewhere in between.

Alternatively, would it be better to just live in Ox and getting a train into Marlybone (my commuting tolerance is higher than my SO)?

How much is a good amount (% wise) to be putting into your pension pot? Would be good to hear at different salary brackets!

Working as CAL Manager with Accenture S&C India. Offered ~GBP 76.5K (fixed plus flexi) at Manager Grade by Deloitte London.

Prior to Accenture, I have already served as S&O Manager with Deloitte India for ~1.5 yrs - so this would be my second stint with Deloitte as Manager "again".

2 questions:
1. Should I ask for Senior Mgr (AD) grade - to which they have already said NO
2. Is GBP 76.5K sitting at the lower end of M grade in Deloitte UK? What should be a good expectation for the role

Has Bain London started rolling out interviews for Associate Consultant (Experienced hire)?

I have not heard for a long time so wanted to check.

Anyone heard of Projective groups? Interested in finding out more about the firm.

Hi, I posted in the Partner bowl, but that tends to be more US centric so haven’t received a response. Anyone know what the total comp is for a new partner at RSM?

Any fish from LEK London willing to refer? Currently interviewing with other top consulting firms in London and keen to pursue LEK
YOE: 6
Appreciate the help!

How long do pwc take to schedule an interview. It’s been a week since I sent them my availability

People who live with housemates / have a garden. Does it get noisy / do you find people in the garden earlier than (we) finish, that distract you from your work?

Also, living how is living next to a secondary school? Noise / traffic etc?

Thanks

Thoughts on long-term (5-30 years) fate of the market for consulting in London? I’m considering a move from outside UK but some have argued that London market is “just a fight over the increasingly diminishing pie”, despite the temporary uptick in consulting work now to deal with corona& Brexit. Perhaps I should hit Asia or US.