Spinning off an earlier post, is it better to quit or get laid off? I would think quitting and using the time to "re-center" (i.e. Travel for a few months) then job hunt would look better than lay off

wondering if any consultants here have switched to IB? And if so, what’s the process for doing so!

I am joining LTI tomorrow.

Just have few ques about the company. Can someone pls clear those.
Band: P3, YOE: 6.5, CTC: 15.5
1. When can I be eligible for next promotion in the company?
2. How is the annual hike in the company?
3. When(which month) do we receive our variable pay?
4. Is there any other benefit provided by the company? like wifi bill, petrol bill etc.

first int’l trip to Singapore as a staff for work. not sure what airline i should fly. i typically fly united (i’m in nyc) but i really am not loyal to them and wouldn’t mind switching airlines, recs?

Would switching from S& to LEK boost, hurt, or not change exit ops to PE/ PE ops/Corp dev & strat roles? Also looking at benefits of not having independence and utilization requirements. Thanks!

I've become really jaded about consulting. I find all so often you need to tell the client what they want to hear to keep their business and I feel like so much of the what I recommend doesn't actually get implemented. I'm looking to make a career switch so I can both create and execute on my strategies. A product management path seems very promising for this.

Does anyone who switched from consulting to product management have any recommendations of h helpful PM books, courses, or programs?

Hello Fishes,

I have got my L2 Dependent Visa stamped for the US through the Wife's organization and she has booked the tickets for the both of us in the next weekend. I am currently unallocated in TCS and seeking projects in the same US location as my Wife. Can I travel to the US just like that and then continue my search within TCS from there or do I need any approvals to even fly in the first place?

I am worried because of the time crunch and will be glad to hear some points on this.

What do you think about switching tech stacks vs becoming an expert in one stack? I am a backend Java engineer, and have solely used Java since I've started my software engineering career about 2 years ago. I don't know whether I should explore other tech stacks while I'm young, or instead focus on becoming a Java expert, given that I enjoy working in Java.

Anyone faced this? Otherwise i needto travel to office currently i am in my hometown.

I joined cg 2 week back, laptop delivered last week and working fine. today morning showing incorrect pin when tried login in bitlocker, i casually long press the Powerbutton after that any screen not coming up only keyboard and power led blinking

Please suggest anything, i want to avoid going to office

Fishes,

Please suggest a good credit card for regular air travel , airport lounge access with less/annual charges.

Any review on IDFC first select credit card

Hi! I have worked in management roles in tech, mainly in analytics, for approximately 10 years. My TC has fluctuated (currently around 135K CAD), but it seems like it's relatively easy to breach the 100K bar, but hard to breach the 150K bar. I now work at the CBC, but I have worked in the private sector too. What is the most realistic way to move to 200K? 1) Continue moving the ladder to a VP position, 2) Switch to Pre-Sale, 3) Switch to Consulting, 4) Work from a U.S. company from Canada.

What skills or abilities do you believe are the most important to have/demonstrate in order to move from Copywriter to Sr. Copywriter?

Can I bring my parents and sibling also in relocation reimbursement and also for the hotel accommodation?

Hi IBMers
What is role of a senior advisory consultant. Is it similar to solution architect

That time when Delta had to re-park the plane to get closer to the gate and I almost missed my connecting flight. Happy ending but come on, Delta! 😡

Anyone jump ship for Internal Consulting? What are the best strategy and ops roles out there?

The partner in charge of my office had a nearly hour long conversation Tuesday with our new hire, behind closed doors. I didn’t hear yelling, but the bits I heard weren’t good. Will he be fired?

For TCS, if anyone joins as Systems Engineer Grade C1 with 3.5 years of experience, approx how much experience is needed to get promoted for IT Analyst ? And how much hike will be given?

Has anyone transitioned from big law to a boutique practice? I’m weighing my options and would love any insight you have!

I’m so miserable every day is painful. I want to go tell pre-law school me it’s not worth the debt because you will hate this career and then feel trapped by the debt. And then I want to come back to present day, quit this life-leeching, soul-sucking job and start over doing something else entirely. Too much? Oh well. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

I say get rid of the Probowl game and replace with all skill competitions, Madden comp, and dumb stuff like dodge ball and 3pt shooting contest.

More fun than watching a game nobody wants to play in

Hi Guys,
Need help.
We are looking for 2bhk for family in Hyderabad near hitech city. Any lead will be helpful

I just signed the offer letter from Absolutdata acquired by Infogain , and even before joining the company they sent me a welcome kit.
I am unsure of joining them in case I get a better counter offer, but I am a bit worried now since they already sent me a welcome kit. I am wondering what made them sure that I will join them and not any other company. Is it that after signing offer letter I cannot join other company?

Serious question - which one lasts longer: real Donald Trump or Marcel?

Brace yourselves…Mariah Carey’s Christmas album on repeat for 2 months is coming.

I’ve been trying to exit consulting for almost a year now. I’ve gotten a couple of interviews but no offers. I’m hopeless at this point 😔

If you see an open job posting at a company you want to work for, what steps do you take to apply? I’ve been told that cold applying and making no contacts is usually not going to lead to anything, and that’s been true in my experience. But should I reach out to someone first? Should i apply and then email someone? In HR? Or someone who’d be directly supervising me? Or someone at my level? And what should i say? Thanks!

How long did you take off time from COVID?

Can anyone please share the exact address of the AMEX Bangalore office location?!

What does the insurance agent of the future look like? How do you see insurance distribution evolving?

I’m about to be representing more borrowers in loan docs. It seems much different than representing the lender where “it is what it is” and bank weighs in if we are going off form. What are the top things to look out for?

I have 3 years of experience. Got selected in HCL.
I have an offer from Nagarro of 15 LPA, but HCL is saying we will 16 LPA, more than 16 LPA will be over budget for your experience.
How much is salary for 3 years experience in HCL?

Problem gambler here having to deal with multiple payday loans. Does anyone have any advice on how to handle? Been in a situation with pay day loans in the past? Any guidance would be great.

Anyone else work with international teams meaning they have to start their day extra early?

Anyone heard of Projective groups? Interested in finding out more about the firm.

What is expected CTC as per market standard for 4 year of experience in salesforce development

Thoughts on R129 SL500? I’m debating about buying one for post Covid summer. For mid 20s they seem like a steal.

So unmotivated in every other aspect of life except work. Haven't been to the gym. No balanced diet. Personal chores piling up. Ugh. How to get started when so many things need to get done?

Good for Clemson, glad to see Bama fall. I still think they play in a poor conference.

AT&T vs Verizon mifi? Need a new one and not sure which one to get. Verizon is us only whereas AT&T can go intl.

Books to learn more about how to drive sales in consulting? Any recommendations?

Does anyone else suffer from caffeine withdrawal?

Well, well, well...no consulting snow day, but did get upgraded to first. I'm willing to call that a win. Thanks, Delta! ❄️

if there's no pension anymore and a significantly lesser lump sum payout, why become a partner at EY?

The Delta fast track promo to status expired did I just miss it? It was 4 8 16 one ways for silver gold platinum. I guess they really were giving it away

Is it difficult to switch to another consulting firm with a little over one year of experience? How would you go about contacting a recruiter for an interview? Any advice would be much appreciated 🐠

Best books on leadership and self development?

Does anyone know max accenture vacation payout when quitting?

Can I swap laptop models without a reason? I hate my HP and would prefer one of the thinner lenovos..

Anybody successfully used the AmEx Platinum companion pass benefit? So many restrictions smh

That time when Delta had to re-park the plane to get closer to the gate and I almost missed my connecting flight. Happy ending but come on, Delta! 😡

Anyone jump ship for Internal Consulting? What are the best strategy and ops roles out there?

Tips or resources on negotiating package, especially at a company that incentivizes stock ahead of base salary?

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter North - worth it for a confirmed suite as opposed to the nearby Westin? Usually a westin loyalist.

Accenture folks, seeing lots of news about layoffs at other firms here. Are we in the same situation?