PPMD, SM, Manager if there is a lot of staff turnover, at what point can you self-reflect that it may not be that it may not mean that ALL the staff just sucks…
What type of training or assistance do you give? How about client management?

Hey Fishies,

Can anyone tell how is deal strategy team in terms of quality of project and working hours?

What do you do when ‘talent’ is sourced by the client and only they are allowed to talk to them and relay info you need from them?

We have to film them at their house, with their own supplied wardrobe and props for the shoot (for budget reasons). What have we not gotten yet a day and a half before the shoot? Location photos, approval to tech scout at location, wardrobe photo options, or props that they claim they have…. I’m just bracing myself for a shit show.

New client. Just walked into hotel. Yep, smells like the Westin.

I’ve been a project manager for 7 years at the same company. It is small and I report to the Senior VP. I have not received annual evaluations and have had to fight for every increase in salary I’ve received. I recently expressed to my VP that I am interested in taking on new responsibilities and delegating some tasks where I feel I should no longer be involved. I’m looking for a title promotion as well as a pay increase. I’m currently at 86K. Any advice? I feel like my boss is not receptive.

Hi sharks,

I joined Deloitte on May 16 and it's being 6 months that I haven't been assigned to any project yet. I am planning to resign. My concern is that do I need to serve notice period of 90 days or I will be relesed in few days as I am not tagged to any project. Requesting your responses if any. Thank You.

Hello Everyone,

I am currently learning Google Project Management Professional certificate course to pivot into PMO.

I would request all the readers, if they can refer me or assist me in career pivot , I will be highly obliged and really appreciate your help.

Hi There, Got the offer from Nagarro and soon going to join, can somebody help with below queries?
1. How is the project allocation done?
2. Allocation bonus is given only if in project? Is it depends on performance factors or only prorated basis?
3. If in bench, salary deduction or job security concerns?
4. In offer given Mumbai location which is my preferred location but not able to find there address in Mumbai, let me know if anybody has the address?
Your response will be much appreciated.

I have been on an SAP Tech Upgrade Project for 7 plus months and I have been miserable. Life isn’t where it should be. Getting emails, calls, and what not over weekends is just upsetting. I am done.

How do you learn a project codebase quick and fast? Not getting much help from the team and most of the knowledge is tribal

As account managers, establishing and reaffirming client expectations is a huge part of our jobs (Or at least mine). From the Client side, what is your experience with an AM correcting expectations after an AE said we could do something that we couldn't quite do?

Obviously better internal syncs need to happen, but how does the client see that? any personal experiences?

Looking for remote healthcare roles that I can operate from Southeast Asia during a gap year (I am a dual-national). Flexible with anything that allows me to build on skills like project management, analytics, PI/QI, and anything else among the delivery of care. I will be a recent grad with internship/project experience in healthcare strategy roles. Looking for ideas, referrals, or just a chance to connect 😊

Hi fishes

Looking for referral
skill set : tech project management, scrum master , Sdet/sr automation engg.
Notice :4weeks

Hi Fishes,

I received an offer (28 Lakhs + 3.9 Lakhs incentive) from Novartis for Sr Project Manager yesterday. This was just 13.6% more than my current earnings as Project Manager. I've given the reasons why I deserve at least 30% to HR. In response to that, HR has sent 2nd offer i.e. 29 Lakhs + 4 Lakhs incentive + 50k sign-on bonus. The 2nd offer is just 18.2% higher than my current earnings. Need your suggestion, if I could still negotiate with HR to finalize deal by asking for 25% hike?

Nagarro , YOE -4 ,Tech stack -QA , I have joined Nagarro 6 months ago , i was tagged in first project AFTER spending 2 months in bench , project was in manual testing , I asked the manager for change of project and he approved that I was released from project within 1.5 month , again got tagged in project project started very late and now there is again manual testing , should I re ask to change project ,or search for other opportunities outside ???? I want to work purely on automation testing

Hey fishes... Anyone interested in project management role with Kantar? If yes, please dm your resume. Looking to fill in a position in my team on immediate basis.

Has anyone worked with unbox therapy? I have a client that’s looking for “cool trend spotter influencers “ for a non-tech/gadget home product.

Hi all..I joined TCS in April..Since then I am allocated but not working in any project..My question is that the probation period still remains the same for me ?

Anyone earning 50 lac at SCON level in TCS ?

Have never been able to pay attention when stressed. On current engagement, everything (internal & client) involves lots of people and moving parts and I can't think or be productive. Even in one-on-ones I've failed. Often nod yes by default even when I haven't understood, and try to recreate it alone later. Must have gotten bad coz this week someone gave me very simple printing instructions in front of others then asked me to replay them. Really offended and hurt me but maybe they have [cont]

FWIW, I think in the advertising world there should be a greater effort to have a diverse staff FT vs. hiring contractors strictly for the purpose of making potential clients and investors happy. 🤷

How much TC would a fresher ( Masters degree in ITM) with around a year of internship experience as Scrum Master get if they try for Scrum master or PM role? Currently I am certified in CSM, GCP and AWS. Have experience working in agile framework and have reporting experience on Tableau and PowerBI.

Average Manager salary at Deloitte?

Is 3500 per month for a one-bedroom apartment a lot for Dallas?

If you buy a used watch without box and/or papers, is there a way to contact the manufacturer or bring the watch to their boutique and receive a duplicate set of box / papers?

Hi guys,

My current company laid off my complete team (including myself) few days back. I've managed to crack an interview at a MNC but the HR is unwilling to give me more than 10% increment on my current salary since I joined my current company only 6 months back.

Do y'all think I should accept the offer and secure a job first without thinking too much about negotiation? And then maybe try to find better offers?

YoE - 5. 5 years

Tech stack - Mobile App Development using Xamarin/MAUI

ACN Tech Strategy Case interview - how best to prepare?

Hi,

Where can we check the BGV completion status in One Cognizant Portal?

Subaru Outback seems to be unbeatable at that price point. Was looking for a suitable replacement for my old outback and could not find one that provides all the features under $45K as new Subaru does. Any alternatives or suggestions?

Is IB worth the sacrifice of WLB? Obvious pay is really good but are the prestige and pay worth it if you’re planning on only doing it for a couple years?

Currently working at an IRA with great WLB. Honestly I love my job, the firm, and people I work with.

Also doing MBA part time at a T15 school. Thinking about switching to IB but I’ve done my research and I think I would burn out of IB in two years but I might be ok with that for the opportunities after.

About to join Google soon, can current employees share some information about work phone options? I’ve always been an iPhone user, can I order an iPhone as the work phone or will I expected to switch to Pixel?

How many agencies give cost of living/yearly raises vs just a “yearly bonus” ?

Can ya guess which one Barkley is?

Just a note that this is a good time to clean their AC coils. Just did mine and they were terribly dirty.

Who else wants to go to the Sapphire conference to see Lady Gaga?

Does anyone else here have a career in academia? Is the salary worth it?

I often wonder why I initially send clients anything since I know they’ll end up asking for the documents over and over throughout the year. It’s K-1 resend season now. Anyone else dealing with the season?

So I worked from home yesterday and my husband had a sneak peak on my meetings with clients (which I’m very new to being a senior). He mention that I should read some sales pitch books of some sorts so I can get a process down and not be drain from having genuine conversations with every client. I think it’s a great idea. Anyone have thoughts or recommendation?

Anyone a CPA JD? Why'd you go to law school? Was it worth it in the end?

Is there ever a situation where a form 8960 is required even if the client is under the income threshold? Friend/client of mine got a PWC preso saying 8960 is required due to some 965 tax but. Cont..

I find this all rather TAXING. Come on guys, give me your best tax puns/jokes!

So… if you had to pick all over again which tax line ( international, Transfer pricing, corp, partnership, state or m&a. Etc?) you think is your 1st and 2nd choice?

People who hold a JD and work in tax, how much did you make as a tax manager or senior tax manager? Alternatively, how much did you make 10 years into your career. Just wanted to see if it’s worth going back to law school if I already hold a CPA and am at the manager level.

Are there in house tax departments that feel like they have sufficient resources? I’ve felt like everything has been a fire drill for over a year. Is it like this everywhere?

Are MBAs well respected in Europe as they are in the US?

What’s the average utilization of a senior associate in M&A tax at a Big 4?

Anyone work in BDO tax? How is it?

I’m an industry senior, manager is retiring in 2 months & new tax director is joining this week. Have been at company for 15 months. Considering talking to HR & new director for a plan to grow my career at this company; company is growing & likely we will need 2 more ppl at associate/senior levels (we have 1 associate). What is a realistic time frame to set for promotion to manager & what goals should I be setting? Company is tiered partnership, acquiring new businesses & operates multi-state.

Opinions on Global Mobility Services or Global Employer Services practice lines? What are these practices like?

If I have a K-1 apportioned a LOSS to both Georgia and NC l. Do I still need to file returns for both states? I’m a resident of NY. I’m researching this morning but no luck so far. Anyone??

Do you inform your firm if you receive offer from another firm? Want to get raise or match offer.

Asked a team member to prepare an Argentina related memo based on a Mexico related template, and specifically asked them not to ctrl+f country name and to read word by word. Now I am looking at “…Albuquerque, New Argentina” in the draft.