On the bench for a week or so before start of new project. Do I take PTO or just bill GAA. Any advice on managing utilization?

How is it like working with EY HUL client as a senior consultant?

Maybe I’m just realizing I’m lazy… but do y’all ever get assigned an actual, hard research or drafting project and realize you don’t like the effort? Like plz let me go back to doc review.

Hi fishes, I have an interview tomorrow with factset for Client Solution Advisor. Any tips for the questions they'll be asking? And if ajy of the factset employee can tell me the work we will do in this role will be good.

Just got offered to join potential project that would relocate me to LA for 3-4 months for onsite work. Their office is downtown, I’m single, 29 have the flexibility in lifestyle for this kind of move. Is it worth coming to LA rn? There are obvious Covid risks, but anything else I should consider when looking at this move? Thank you

Weird question for those that have experienced combat and work in consulting

What's more taxing, a combat deployment or a stressful project?

Hi People,
Please let me know if teams in Novartis are helpful to newbies! Does Novartis have an agile or a standalone working environment.

Do people get help in code if they get stuck anywhere in any project?

Await replies🙂

I’m a PR manager with 5 years of experience and have been applying for copywriting, project management and comms strategy positions with no luck. I’ve been applying since April and have only had 2 interviews. Any advice on how best to transition or what other fields I can look into?

Hi All,
I am worried about job security in H
Globant , i have joined in June and till now did not get any project 🥺 i am worried.

I have an interview with Korn Ferry for an associate principal role and am curious about others’ experiences have been with work-life balance here. Also, I have an idea of what I should be compensated in this type of role, but any insights on how they pay compared to others would be helpful. Are you traveling during the pandemic or have client interactions been virtual? Lastly, if you are a consultant here, are you on billable hours? My current consulting role is not - so this would be new.

I am tagged to resources pool in Coforge from last 2 months i.e. I am in bench.
Any idea what's the notice period on bench?

Hi everyone,

I have offered Microsoft client project for dynamics 365. Can anyone please let me how is this project? I want a good work life balance. Can anyone please suggest any good project in dynamics 365?

Folks -How to find Senior level positions (Director /technical project manager) @Analytics in Startups or high potential companies?I thought of using Linkedin premium but not sure if that’s the best option. Thanks

My manager continues to ask me to help other teams and do work on other billable projects. I’m sick of it .. and I’m going to explicitly say that no I can’t do it because my hours are taken by the existing project we are doing. Is this appropriate?

Hi, I have two years bond for two lakhs
Served 1 year 3 months yet.
No project
Found a job for 6 lpa
Current package is 4

How to break bond without paying much bond amount
How much shud i be paying if I have to
Should I wait for the hike ?
Do they really give you a hike after 18 months???

YOE- 4.4
Holding offer form Genpact 18 LPA and Oracle 18 LPA for a full stack developer.
Any suggestions which company to join?
For Genpact I will be working for Credit Suisse as a Client.

if you receive an offer and give the standard two weeks notice, but the two weeks overlap with some scheduled holiday PTO, what would you do? extend the notice?

How much should I ask from IDEMIA for Python Developer role?

YOE: 3.5
CTC: 9LPA

I asked for 14-15 LPA, did I law ball myself?

Haven't put down the paper yet!

What is the dress code in sap labs?
Formals or casuals ?

After joining with Barclays does it provide an Appointment letter? I joined 2 weeks back but i didn't receive it yet.

I just moved to Denver and my AT&T cell service is awful here. What carrier do y'all recommend?

Hello all,

I am in discussion with HP bangalore team for a RPA Developer position.

Total IT Experience : 6.2 years
Relevant Experience : 4 years

What would be the salary range for 6+ years ?

I am expecting salary from 17 to 18 LPA. Is it within their standard range ?

Film industry fishies! After covid, what is the average of projects your company handles each year?

Hi - I’m working on a podcast to showcase real stories of ageism, racism, and sexism in the ad industry. You will remain anonymous if you wish. If you’re interested PM me and if you have ideas on how

Just registered for WAATBP end of this month and am looking forward to it!

My agency has started planning Black History Month, and it got me thinking...

Between the white people suddenly realizing systemic racism is real, the death of George Floyd, and the recent insurrection in DC, do we think more brands are going to do or say anything meaningful this year than in year's past?

Is your agency Agency most interested in their DEI initiatives when pitching new business?

Is everyone cut-out for consulting? I'm having some serious thoughts! Who has the time to make PPTs on a weekend, to get more brownie points from their SM? Isn't doing well in your project enough?

Hi All,

I recently obtained my law degree and currently work for a BigLaw law firm as an assistant. I want to make the transition to the firm’s Litigation department because I want to practice international arbitration. How do I approach my HR department as well as the litigation bosses about transitioning to litigation? Any ideas would be helpful.

Thanks

Supply chain Experts. There is an ask from client to measure a KPi 'synchronization measure from raw materials to FG' from planning team. They need my suggestion. Is it right to think about throughput time (processing time +inspection time+moving materials+Queuing time) or the other way of showing split up ( washing +cutting + inspection + freezing +packing materials). Pls suggest

Living in South Korea. Looking to get in somewhere as a junior. Any connections/advice?

Can I share my performance rating screenshot to the HR??
HR is asking for CTC approval.

Can anyone share their experiences in PwC delivering deal advisory? What’s a typical day for a senior? What are pay and hours like? I was sure I wanted to do FDD but I just came across this type of work and the hours seem better and it isn’t all accounting based. Appreciate the help.

Based on some research and what I've see on fishbowl, I'm making a lot less than others at my level and location. Is there anything I can do?

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Gearing for my first winter of traveling. Any tips?

Finally cut the chord with my cable TV... and got an apple TV. Feel so loberated... Lol. Any suggestions on cool apple TV apps?

Anyone else just finding out about their VC and raises today? 😐

Is everyone cut-out for consulting? I'm having some serious thoughts! Who has the time to make PPTs on a weekend, to get more brownie points from their SM? Isn't doing well in your project enough?

If I just chill on the bench for long will I still only get fired at the end of the year?

I know I'm a seasoned consultant because I know the locations of the best plugs in airports across the country. I can't decided if I'm proud or sad to possess such knowledge.

How is every fucker priority? And the non priority people...please stand in your own peasant line, do we ever crowd your way?

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Anyone here ਪੰਜਾਬੀ?!

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

Which Canadian B school MBB or other top consulting firms regularly recruit from?

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Does anyone else get anxious when they view someone else's deck in a meeting and the formatting sucks? Jumping titles, inconsistent font and size, table of varying sizes, etc.

How long does it usually take for Deloitte to get back to you after the first round for consultant position?

Currently out on parental leave and will be putting in my notice. How much notice period should I give? Concerned to give 2 weeks as i might be asked to leave next day due to already out on parental leave. Thoughts?

One of my lead partners is super nice to in front of others but then really mean to me when we meet 1x1. How to deal with this?