So how do you go about explaining needing to pump? My first day back is coming up and I’ll be in an all day client meeting. Do you just say ‘I have to pump around 9:30, 12:30 and 3:30’ and leave?

Hello fishes, I have joined EY GDS on June and allocated to a project. But the project is not started yet because of pending approval from client side. So I am sitting idle for 2 months. Since I am on probation for 6 months, does this have any impact on it. Do I need to inform this to anyone or ask for alternate project/task?. I had interaction with my counsellor only once till now and he is it aware of what I am doing.

I feel lucky my family didn't catch covid19 from me- there is no way to really protect them

Hi All, For B8 position having 8 years of experience in Project Manageme ,how much should someone quote and negotiate with the HR.

Hello,

After onboarding in Deloitte USI Hyderabad do we need to report immediately from next day to office as per hybrid model or we can continue wfh until assigned to project

For SR Devs,

Hit my 5 year mark as .NET dev (I have much more skills than that btw ) On a very complex project in which I lost another dev bc attention was needed elsewhere.....

It looks like I’m going to go 0/3 on my MBB apps :( Where are the next best consulting firms to go to assuming that my primary goals in no particular order are MBA placement, compensation, project/industry variety, and ability to be promoted quickly?

Hi how is HSBC client in LTI ?

What would you do if you found out you are the lowest paid employee but the one who pulls late nights, weekends, is always available. When I say lowest I mean the other two project manager are making twice almost three times as much as I make in a year. They can’t be bothered on nights or weekends and do the bare minimum to get by. I can’t decide if I dig in and work harder or give up and set the same boundaries they have.

Hi fishes, I have recently joined Infosys as Test Analyst with a 9Lpa package. I don't want to join any client project and want to join some internal project where there will be less work so as I can prepare for government jobs. Is it possible? Which are the units for less work pressure in Infosys

Hi, I have around 7 years of experience and going to join TCS next week. I want to work on development project.

1.Can I join TCS digital?

2.Is there any way I can get development project?

Tech stack: java Microservices.
Location: Bhubaneswar

Team, need assistance on how to handle additional non billable work request from client after completion of a 6m assignment. Trick is director/partner either support the request or turn a blind eye.

Regarding travel to client sites for stem OPT; what happens if you travel? I don’t get it. Is it that you need to be in the home office when an agent comes to verify or what’s the deal?

I am interviewing for project coordinator role in finance/tech. My interview with the hiring manager went well and I have an upcoming interview with the VP and an executive director. Any tips or tools on how to prepare? Also what questions do top executives appreciate? I already discussed culture and role related questions with the HM.

Looking for a full time mid-senior level Project Manager in the DC area or interested in moving there. Agency side!

Hello Fishes,
Can you please suggest, what should I mention as expected CTC for a role in the Managed Services Team at Mobileum , Bengaluru?

Note-
Worked at Mobileum for 1.4 yrs, till mid April22.
Will be joining the same project with a different role.
Total YOE - 2yrs
Current CTC-7.5LPA

Is anyone a program or project manager at an agency that doesn’t have an account layer? Do you think this model works? Do you share the responsibilities with other team members?

Hi All, looking for your suggestions, please. I'm working in Australia as a TA Partner. In my current company, they offered a yearly hike of 4% for all employees who is in the particular slab amount. But I'm not happy with the rise because I'm supporting as a recruiting sys admin and involved in the project works along with my BAU. How should I approach for asking a pay raise? Is it a good time to ask as I got the 4% last week?

When it comes time for me to write my dissertation, the only way I can actually write it is if someone buys me a grant so that I can afford to make the time to write it!

Starting Wednesday - when should I expect my laptop? I use an iPad Pro for personal use so I currently do not have another laptop to complete the on boarding activities with if mine does not arrive in time.

Hi fishes,
Can someone please suggest some study materials for proficiency assessment in functional test planning?

Is a CASP+ worth anything? Does anyone here have the CASP+ as their primary certification for employment?

My son was assessed as having level 2 autism this past school year and my research as I learn about ASD makes me suspect I am on the spectrum as well. ADHD is often a co-existing diagnosis with ASD. Is anyone here diagnosed with ADHD and ASD? If so, what are some things you do to make things easier in your work?

Hi fishes,

I found different user login related bugs in a website that hamper the user experience.

What is the correct procedure to report those bugs?

Also, can there be any potential scope to get bug bounty for the same?

How to approach this?

I'm planning to send an email with the details of the bugs to the customer care and feedback email of that website.

Thanks a lot.

Hi can anyone refer me at one opening in Siemens please!

Had an interesting juneteenth discussion with my friends this weekend. One mentioned she toured Thomas Jefferson's plantation and I told her I was shocked she even set foot on a plantation as their continued existence is disrespectful to our ancestors. She disagreed and stated she felt they had historical value. What do you guys think should all remaining plantations be destroyed or preserved to maintain historical value?

I’m currently being asked to undergo a background check. 9 years ago, I was caught for drinking underage while in college. I subsequently went through a diversion program. I’m now being asked whether Iv ever gone through a pre-trial diversion, which is what I went through. I don’t want to be penalized for something that happened 9 years ago. Advice? What should I do?

What’s your experience with Spiro for hormonal acne and bloat?

I just recently promoted to HR assistant manager. I have my PHR and working towards my SPHR. I am the lowest paid employee in the depth. We have a senior specialist and a general specialist both make more than I do. They have been employed longer with the company. What is your advice on this issue?

Any suggestions for lifestyle coaches or bloggers or any podcasts? I am in a need to make changes for myself. Feeling very low on energy consistently and would like to research on things myself.

Bouncing back and forth every day in my head between taking unpaid LOA and powering through with crappy performance. No childcare, 3 small kids. Ugh.

I’m about to make a step-change in my responsibilities in that it’ll be my first time managing two concurrent projects + teams.

Any advice on managing multiple clients and teams, plus Practice development while keeping your family going too?
What habits/ best practice keep things running?

I have two toddlers. Currently have a nanny 40hrs a week but looking to supplement with some daycare hours soon if we can manage to get in anywhere.

Weaning baby now (he is four months). I have a big freezer stash and it’s in the deep freeze so it will be good until next December. Is the better strategy to constantly give baby some breastmilk every day until I run out (like 8-10 ounces a day or something, mixed with his formula) or is it better to just give formula and save the freezer stash for if/when he gets a cold or something, and then mix it in liberally only then)?

My daughter is with my mom for a few weeks, I reluctantly let her go. My daughter has a phone that she uses as a tablet (don't ask lol). I have FB messenger on it. Last night my mom went through my FB messages between my sister and I and is now mad and upset with us because of what she saw. We have a complicated relationship with her, she left us when I was 14. I feel bad about what she saw but I'm angry that she went through my messages. What are your thoughts?

Do you use a forehead thermometer (non-contact), which brand? Would you recommend it? I’m not happy with the ear thermometer..

Posted this awhile back, but no responses (it may have gotten lost in the shuffle). For those of you who decided to leave the firm at the end of your maternity leave, how did you handle the process? Did you give notice just before you returned? On your first day back? (Dealing with Covid-related child care issues - not starting a new job in the short-term.) TIA! Appreciate this group’s shared wisdom.

Mothers of strong willed children - any book recommendations for learning how to manage and not completely break their spirit. My 8 yr old may kill me. She’ll probably be a CEO if I don’t lose my shit first.

Best books about single parenting?

8 weeks pregnant, was planning to drive home (~14 hrs) for Xmas, but now super nervous to travel. My OB said she’s never seen so many miscarriages (bc of Covid). My family is careful, but not as conservative as I am with visits/seeing ppl. What are other moms to be doing over the holidays? Not sure if it’s worth it but know my parents will be super sad not to see me, husband & 1yo. 😔

Bay Area/San Jose moms - any recommendations for nanny agencies or nannies?