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Ok I’m a new analyst. I was assigned something to get done today with a consultant. I did a majority of the technical stuff and was scrambling to get stuff fine today. He was slow in responding to my pings all day, had me maneuvering to different people and signed off at like 4. I tried to do finish it on my own tonight but I couldn’t. I don’t think it’s ultimately a big deal since it’s not for the client but if my manager says anything, what should I say?

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If your manager asks, let them know you finished your portion and waiting on the other person to finish up their items and that you followed up with them previously but will touch base to see where they are shortly.

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Don’t listen to P1 hahah
Never a good idea to snitch on anyone in consulting. Relations are everything doesn’t matter if it’s internal or client.

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Awwww...
I guess You are new to D. ‘Coz here in the firm people like talking behind people’s backs!!

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You should snitch on that POS consultant. Tell him to “come see bout us”.

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Well the Most annoying thing is it sidetracked me on other stuff and I could have saved time if I actually got answers

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High chances are the manager will ask the consultant and not you because that’s how most part of delegation works

However don’t bitch out on the C, you don’t know what else he/she must be occupied with. You can be honest on everything that you’ve worked on; that you’re still working on it and finally just need some review with the C and you’ll be ready by XX time.

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adding on to D1 - if this is a consistent problem, create a paper trail through email or screenshot ping convos with timestamps so you can back up your claim if necessary (hopefully it doesn’t come to that)

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If it’s not for the client, that’s why the consultant wasn’t giving you a lot of attention. In the future, if you’re not able to continue and the person won’t respond to your request for help, just send an email with your latest version, your question and that you’re unable to continue until you get some help. Done.

For reference, remember that the consultant will be looking to get promoted to manager in the near future. As part of that, they need to demonstrate they can successfully manage people exactly like you. Perhaps the consultant was correctly prioritizing work on a client deliverable with someone else, and did not have time for you. That’s okay. But if this is consistent behavior from the consultant, and you’re getting burned from their lack of leadership and assistance, then you have some ammo for how to get them in your corner.

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What are some weird things you had to cater to for your client?

For my old client, I had to limit my use of capitalizations, bold, red text (which wasn’t a lot) because it overwhelmed her

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Approached by North Highland recruiter for a client lead manager role. Haven’t spoken to her yet. Any insight on what this role is and whether it’s worth having a convo?

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What is EIS unit in TCS? can someone tell about Life science project in TCS-EIS?
is it development/support ? and Work life balance..

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Anybody ever been so sick (e.g., food poisoning/stomach flew) you couldn't make your flight to you client?

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Hypothetical: if you sign an offer with client’s competitor, will you be asked to leave the firm immediately?

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Anyone ever dress up for Halloween at the client site? Was thinking of wearing my wizard costume that Tuesday

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This whole Sunday night flight is full of hungover 22 - 27 year olds like myself headed to the client for an early start tomorrow. what a life

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For my old client, I had to limit my use of capitalizations, bold, red text (which wasn’t a lot) because it overwhelmed her

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Can anyone refer me at NTT DATA?

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Black out Tuesday is another ploy to silence the voice of black pple and unfortunately alot folks have fallen for the bait. Check out the #blacklivesmatter and all you see is a black screen. Contd

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Why do interviewer ask so few useful and useless questions and more useless questions that when you end up with the job, it might be not what you expect at the end but the one with less questions are the harder jobs like manual labour.

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Anyone else pack all their business attire away or am I the only one?

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Analytics folks, I'm looking at overlaying the graph of new COVID cases in US with deaths in US, appropriately scaled of course.

Think that will show a neat lag in peaks for both, i.e, implying a new peak for deaths is coming soon?

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What’s the right point at which to formalize the setup of my (SaaS) start up? E.g. articles of incorporation, equity splits etc.

I have an idea, web domain, business plan and a partner. Should I wait until we have a prototype to know if this is a thing? Or do it sooner? What if I want to bring another Co-Founder on and give them equity?

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My counselor is leaving the firm in two weeks. Do I get to choose my next counselor or will one be assigned to me?

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Per Asia time, Happy New Year to all desi 🐠! Stay happy, healthy and keep rockin’ folks. 🥂

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I have a offer with landis gyr of 20 LPA YOE- 8 years Stack- QA(manual) Is this at par with industry standard? Have offer with iRis as well Which company to choose

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Had an interview at 9am (est) is it too early to send a thank you note?

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I am not old enough to be forgiven for this.

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When you've alt travelled for the past four weekends and are finally about to return your apartment: 👯💃🏿🍾

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I am leaving my firm mid March and haven't put my notice in yet. Partners keep talking about things scheduled for May and June, and I feel so bad I will be leaving them hanging, but can't say anything yet. We also have trial at the end of March that I won't be here for. Ugh. I hate this guilt but I am relocating for a better life!

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If your manager asks, let them know you finished your portion and waiting on the other person to finish up their items and that you followed up with them previously but will touch base to see where they are shortly.

Don’t listen to P1 hahah Never a good idea to snitch on anyone in consulting. Relations are everything doesn’t matter if it’s internal or client.

You should snitch on that POS consultant. Tell him to “come see bout us”.

adding on to D1 - if this is a consistent problem, create a paper trail through email or screenshot ping convos with timestamps so you can back up your claim if necessary (hopefully it doesn’t come to that)

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Don’t listen to P1 hahah
Never a good idea to snitch on anyone in consulting. Relations are everything doesn’t matter if it’s internal or client.