My motivation legit evaporates when I’m on the bench... help

Hello Sharks.... Would like to know about EPAM anywhere in terms of Wlb, job security, hikes, culture etc...

People who are working there, please show some insights on the pay cut during bench period... (As I can see as only con till now). Also share the pros and cons that your people faced till now...

As I am having offer interview next week, please guide me on salary negotiations based on following..

Holding offer: 16.1 LPA fixed
YOE: 5.4 Years

EPAM Systems
EPAM Anywhere

I am 15+ yrs ep and have got an offer from EPAM.. my current company work in Automation Testing is relaxed but not much growth.. kindly respond below,

1) how is job security with people having more exp 15+
2) how is the nature of work in Automation Testing for an architect level
3) do they provide more opportunities incase we are not able to clear first interview
4) incase there is not much project, will they keep higher exp people in bench or will ask to resign..

Hi fiserv,
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Struggling to make sense of it.

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I got rolled off my first project bc the client wanted someone with more experience. Now I’m on a project backfilling someone who’s about to roll off his current project (he can’t start the project

How early do you guys notify about vacation days? As a new hire on the bench but involved in supporting some project work remotely, is a week's notice too little to take a thurs-fri off?

getting rolled off a bad project early because of a bad fixed budget celebrate with me please 🥂 🍾 🎉

I am trying to move out from my low paying job. I would appreciate if you all senior program managers give me a TC range to target for? I have over 15 yrs of exp in IT and around 3 years of program management exp. Thanks a ton!

Sab ke lage pade hai itne stretched working hours hai sabke..

I literally work til 11to11.

So irritated can't explain

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Feel free to DM!

Hi,

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Adobe : 30lpa plus 6l shares

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Favorite down time activity?

I am using it to study and work out.

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Did you get out of bed today?

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