Ok!
Just got confirmation from sr manager, variable pay will be good this time.
Still not sure about annual hike.
Cognizant

I’ve been approved for a transfer to the AUS office. Early 30s couple, no kids, small dog. Wife will work for the state but doesn’t have an office assigned yet. Looking for a SFH (that isn’t soullessly modern) in the 600-700k range that will suit our interests: walk to a grocery store, maybe a restaurant or two, commute to work in <30 min. Where should we look?

Do you think it is easier to overcome cheating in a relationship that has or does not have children involved? Listening to an interesting podcast and would love to know peoples take on the topic

Years of Experience: ~6 Years
Prior Compensation: ~ 30 LPA (FIXED) + 12 LPA( ESOPS) -> ~ 42 LPA

Company: Microsoft India
Title/Level: L-62
Base: 38 Fixed
Signing Bonus: 8(6+2)
Stock bonus: $80k for 4 years
Relocation: Basic + 3 Lac
Bonus: 10-20%
Total comp- 38+6+15 ~ 59 LPA

Company: Oracle
Title/Level: IC3

Base: 43 Fixed
Signing Bonus: 10(5+5)
Stock bonus: 1200 RSU for 4 years
(CTC): Rs. ~66 LPA
more inclined towards Microsoft, but they are offering less
Need suggestions Microsoft Oracle

Hi all,
I have one query. I joined natwest this month only. This vdi thing is very slow. How to work on this smoothly. Please guide.

1 hour Presentation? Does it happen in all loop interviews? Who picks up the topic? Do they tell you the topic beforehand? If yes, then do you need to have slides?

Anyone else have a positive screener interview with HR, good thank-you email exchange follow-up, and then not hear anything for over a week? This doesn’t seem normal…but I’m still waiting.

Hi Fishes,

How is WLB in RBS account in Mphasis, can qnine share some input.

Hello. I just completed My Masters in Engineering (Mining Engineering) from Laurentian University. I have been looking for a job in mining or civil engineering from past 2-3 months, havent even got a reply yet, reason being i dont have canadian experience. Even though i do have 3.5 years experience from my home country, without canadian experience i get rejected at even entry level jobs. Does anyone know what to do ? please help me

Those who have moved from development into SE, do you have a desire to move into full sales or are you happy with SE and the career path it provides?

I just saw a stat on SHRM that best in class orgs have $1,100 per employee budget for HR (including all HR FTE’s, systems, etc) this seems unreal. Is anyone willing to share how they develop their HR budget? And what’s included?

I got selection mail from tcs on 22 Aug, they asked to upload documents next day. HR discussion is not done yet , how many days they take to do the hr discussion after uploading documents ?

Dear Partners-
Have any of you switched firms to make P? Worth it? Tips? Have always planned to make at my firm, but my firm isn’t keeping up their end of the deal, so I’m job hunting....

A friend of mine is looking to join DDB Anderson Toronto as a PM. Any advice regarding the company or role?

Anyone going to play AMZN earnings? It’s hard to say if we will still have low expectations this quarter but have to think AWS has done real well this quarter. It’s probably too early to tell how much WMT + is stealing business. The wild card is if they announce stock split.

Anyone took personal loan from HDFC !!
What are their interest rates and charges ?
Which bank is best for personal loan considering all charges/ interest rates and all ??

Hi, Can someone guide me which product based companies are good for a linux administrator with 4+ years experience. It will be helpful to move forward with clarity.

Trevor from GTA was in The Walking Dead. Mind blown.

Any tips for new year plan for working singles! for 2- 3 days

Which coffee maker do you recommend?

Is it wise decision to stay in cts if pkg matched. Not so sure. Have offer from other service based. What diff it will create comapred to cts all service based are same.

Hi All,

I have a confusion to join cognizant,bcoz lot of controversies heard about cognizant,but i have no way,Since i had only one offer letter,also my DOJ is on November first week.Can you guys provide the view on joining to CTS.

Can we get work from home projects in CTS? When is wfh going to end?

Hi, I was promoted to Associate in March. Am I eligible for October annual hike?

I don’t have the relieving letter as of now.. it will take some time for my current organisation to release it.. how can i ho forward with the onboarding???

Can anyone refer me at cognizant for java developer mumbai location.
YOE:5.4years

How long does it take to complete background verification and onboarding activities from client side???

Is there any criteria to spend minimum period in the company to request for onsite opportunity in CTS? Also, will there be onsite opportunity for an associate-projects?

Hi All,

I have 2 offer please suggest which 1 to go with.
1. CTS 9 ( 8.55 Fixed 45k Variable)- Tech Lead
2. Vodafone 9 same as CTS they matched plus JB-50K - Band I
Exp 3.9
Skills: Oracle DBA
Your inputs will be highly appreciated to choose best comparing WLB and Job Security.

Sinple advise those who are waiting for SA promotion... whatever package u r getting as A you will get only 15% hike for promotion to SA...so it's nt at well worth, Better switch.

Any body aware about central excellence in cognizant?

Hi All,
Need help.
My salary was 3.1L until march 2022 and then post promotion 4.5L. I am serving notice period currently and I recieved a mail to submit Actual Investment Proof. What does it mean please help I am not getting clear idea. Should I file ITR with this salary?
Thanks in advance.

Hello Folks,
Can you pls advise on which company to go for.
R-Systems : They are providing WFH + clarity on the project and team for which I’ll be working upon.
CTS : No clarity as of now, only thing I am aware is that I’m a part of full stack community.
HCL : Some clarity on the project but less package than other two.
R-Systems and CTS are giving same CTC.
YOE ~8
Skill set : . Net full stack + Angular + Azure

Thanks

Has anyone rejoined in CTS within 1 or 2 yrs? How was the process? What was the package that you were given during rehire?