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Hi my IBM sharks 👋🏻
Has anyone being on bench received automated mails from RoBoT_System@xxx.mail.ibm.com and been told something like this-
"This is in continuation of the multiple e-mails on the subject, right since you were 45 days away from your last assignment closure date. We expect that you understand your personal responsibility to get assigned to a relevant project within IBM, and also expect that you take steps to achieve the same"
Is this something to be worried about?
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Anybody have off tomorrow?
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Not sure who needs this, I do.
Deloitte Technology and S&O, which pays more ?
Considering two offers: Deloitte and Accenture Both for Manager in Cloud Implementations. Both similar salary ($190K and $185K) but was told that Accenture's ESPP and 401K match makes up difference. Deloitte hasn't been clear about pension structure. I'm leaning heavily toward Accenture but would love any insight on how the additional benefits stack up. Also what the respective practices are generally like?
how much do slalom interns in NYC make?
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No offence but as a fellow analyst, I don’t think we have a choice. We just have to suck it up and take it
Well your communication doesn’t appear to be top notch…
Have a chat with your PM and try to understand the reason for the micromanagement. Help them undertsand you don't perform well or flourish in such environments and would rather manage your own work with established cadence to manage up and inform the PM of your progress. The cadence, however, needs be not as frequent and not more than 1 a day or one every other day.
The secret in getting out of micromanaging situations is to establish the required confidence by being empathetic to the manager's needs to do so. Cater to the actual need and clean off any emotions (anxiety, skepticism, ego etc.). Granted it's easier said than done, however, much easier than what most think
That is what I want to do but both my PM and SM handle my performance reports so not sure the best way to handle this
Chief
you’re mad you got a post 5pm ping in consulting? you realize this isn’t a 9-5 kind of job right?
Most definitely not a learning opportunity, I can tell you that. Literally a basic client ask that they could handle. It was also a non urgent ask and completely unnecessary for me to stay on and they pinged me seven consecutive times
Consulting life doesn’t stop at 5pm and either does industry (despite what people seem to think on FB). That said, we live in a time of flexibility and if someone sends a message to you during a time convenient to them, that doesn’t mean an instant response is needed from you providing your on top of your work and creating quality deliverables.
I would first bring it up with your people manager on procedures. They can often advocate for you to other SMs, etc.
My best advice is to make the behavior visible to the SM without telling on the manager, etc.
The other is to disconnect after hours. If it’s after your expected log off time, just don’t respond. They will likely take the hint. If that’s a problem, you can escalate on expectations.
Lastly, these situations are delicate. I would spruce up the resume, etc. If the manager becomes unbearable, you can speak to your people manager that you are a flight risk. However, this only works if you have offers in the table, really.
Then have an honest conversation with those around you. The key is to do it from a position of strength. They should empathize and listen to your concerns. If reasonable, they will accommodate. However, in the event they don’t, you don’t want to be left stranded or on a PIP. Politics are delicate and it’s important to have a back up plan.
Chief
Leadership is important and it sounds like your PM has a long way to go…