Starting interview process as Exp Design Consultant. Any insight on this with Slalom or other firms - what are the projects like, is the work engaging, is it a smart move/exit strategy opportunities?

What’s the most efficient way to get a functional associate cert for SuccessFactors Employee Central? Is their course the best way to learn it?

GS 2023 New Analyst Program. Is this a good program to apply for someone looking to start as an analyst? How easy is to get into this program or even GS overall? I have 1-2 years of experience and some Finra licenses if that can help me somehow. Looking for some opinions about the program. Thanks

Anyone working at Revolut? What is the culture like in AU?

Hi, is CfA still worth it? I work in infrastructure private equity and recently I have been promoted to investment manager. I would like to know what other qualifications/courses are relevant at this stage in order to boost my credibility and knowledge.

Should a remote job’s salary be based on where I live or the company? For instance, I’m interviewing with a SF company for a role that has the ability to be remote (I live in portland). They gave me the “portland range” when talking about salary. What if I later on decide I no longer went to be remote but come into the office and be in SF area. What’s the typical approach with salary for jobs that can be remote?

Hi Sharks,

I have total 6.5 YOE and in devops i have 3 YOE.
I got 3 offers from
1. JIO(12LPA CTC )
2. Johnson controls (14LPA ctc)
3. Tangoe (15LPA CTC)

can anyone suggest which company has better
WLB and safety and growth?
and is 14 LPA good enough for johnson controls or should i ask more?

So my ultimate goal is to be in deals advisory/TAS team. I spent about 9 months in risk assurance at PwC. I requested to transfer into their core line, but it didn’t work out so I’m now accepting a role at EY within their FSO assurance team to get that GAAP|financial statement experience. Anyone have any recommendations/advice on how to eventually get to deals?

My Current CTC is 18.5 LPA. YoE 12yrs.
How much CTC can I ask during an HR interview for a bigdata engineer in UST global. What should be the expected CTC per current standard. Dear fishes, please help.

How long does it take between a second interview and a job offer? What the norm?

Partners, At IBM we have Band 8, 9, 10 (AP). If the three banded people were to apply for an opportunity in BIG 4, what levels will they typically be slotted?

Hey Fishes,
What’s the default hike % and bonus we get in HSBC if we join in September for GCB Band 5 role?

I have an excel assessment with BRG Rx tomorrow afternoon. What should I expect with their assessments? If anyone here has gone through their interview process.

So...I started my own company in 2018. Things went off like a ROCKET. Its a small Remodeling company and we specialize in higher end bathrooms and kitchens etc. I love working with my hands. I also have my education though and...I am going to return to tech work. I just wonder..when is enough enough? When do you pull the plug?

Hi guys, can someone tell me the pay structure of VP in Citibank, like the fixed component, variable, bonus, stocks etc? What is the normal yearly hike like?

How long did you study before the CSCP exam? Any advice for someone who just enrolled?

Is anyone hiring senior producers anymore or are agencies and clients just hiring cheaper younger producers since budgets are shrinking?

Moved to SD recently with wife without a lot of friends, would someone be down to grab a coffee or drink?

Wavering between tired and happy. Finally getting my stamina back post covid. I've walked 10 miles in the past week. Pre covid I was walking between 2 and 4 miles a day. But I can tell I'm still not 100 percent. I'm so tired in the evenings. Hopefully that will fade the next couple of weeks.

Years of Experience: ~6 Years
Prior Compensation: ~ 30 LPA (FIXED) + 12 LPA( ESOPS) -> ~ 42 LPA

Company: Microsoft India
Title/Level: L-62
Base: 38 Fixed
Signing Bonus: 8(6+2)
Stock bonus: $80k for 4 years
Relocation: Basic + 3 Lac
Bonus: 10-20%
Total comp- 38+6+15 ~ 59 LPA

Company: Oracle
Title/Level: IC3

Base: 43 Fixed
Signing Bonus: 10(5+5)
Stock bonus: 1200 RSU for 4 years
(CTC): Rs. ~66 LPA
more inclined towards Microsoft, but they are offering less
Need suggestions Microsoft Oracle

To ZSers who got onsite: How to get onsite opportunities as BTSA?

Hi everyone - We are thinking of changing our wedding photographer after unsatisfactory engagement photos and unsatisfactory communication (unresponsive after multiple attempts). We paid a $450 retainer which we know will be not refundable. However, we are not sure about other liability as we read our contract and found these 2 clauses (in comments). Please advise! Definitely not happy with her and would like to switch to another one but also want to make sure we make the right move. Thanks!

Hey Fishes ,
I am a QA/SDET with 8 YOE , good in building framework for UI and API Testing , right now working on improving coding (DSA) and AWS (SAA certification). I am at 25 LPA now and my aim is to get in FAANG what all i need to get in my bucket to crack that (or atleast improve my chance of getting in ), please guide me .

Hi Fishes,
I have got an offer letter from cognizant which is having the compensation of 10.2LPA. Now I have got another offer from LTI and the compensation is 11LPA. But I need to join COGNIZANT. Is there any chance for changing the compensation again in cognizant? Will they be able to change the compensation again? Is it so then how to approach them. Kindly provide your valuable information.

Thanks in advance.

LWD: 3rd of November.

Can someone post the link of ZS & ZS India bowl? New here

Anyone looking for a job? Shoot me a message if you want to hear more about the following role
- senior computer engineer
- senior account manager
- software engineer (also principle engineer)
- senior product owner
- senior account manager

These roles would be at a progressive company changing the game in the wealth management space. This company owns a suite of wealth management software products used by some largest financial organizations. DM me, I'll tell you more.

For YOE 1.5 > 2 years do you look at associates or just entry level?

What do you do for your neck to prevent wrinkles? Just moisturize? Is there a special formula or routine you use?

Hi All,

I have 2 offer please suggest which 1 to go with.
1. CTS 9 ( 8.55 Fixed 45k Variable)- Tech Lead
2. Vodafone 9 same as CTS they matched plus JB-50K - Band I
Exp 3.9
Skills: Oracle DBA
Your inputs will be highly appreciated to choose best comparing WLB and Job Security.

Florida in the house!

Graduated 3.4 UGPA in engineering and economics from a non-target school. 3 Years experience. If I am aiming for M7 how much of a stretch is that and what kind of GMAT score?

My Creative Directors, who are strong copywriters, are really struggling to collaborate with Art Directors. Are there programs or classes that teach creative collaboration and the creative process?

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

Hilton head or Myrtle Beach for a family of four (2 kids). Is Hilton head worth the premium? We plan on staying there for a month and just wanna be close to a beach. Safety is important.

What rental car company do you use when booking personal travel? Hertz because it’s linked with SPG?

Volunteering opportunities in NYC. Currently help out at the soup kitchen but I’m passionate about mentoring and helping small businesses and entrepreneurs. Recommendations that work with M-T travel?

I need some advice, Wife forced me to buy her a $68,000 car with 1000/monthly payment for 6 years. We need to sell now due to potential move out of country. Best offer from dealers is 52k. Meaning I have to cough up the difference or keep paying 1k a month for something we don’t need. How can I reduce this liability??

When will traditional weekly travel be disrupted in consulting? Not the Slalom local model but a model where teams work at least 50% remote? Which generation will force this? I see some change and...

For special event weekends (i.e. lollapalooza), hotel rates have increased event rates. Does it matter when you book then because the rate fluctuates or does it stay the same all year?

I have ~200k liquid, any recs on what to do with it to make more money? It's mostly in various ETFs right now. I'm in Atlanta and not sure if real estate is a great option (my gf owns our house)

If female colleagues can wear appropriate length skirts as part of business attire, men should be able to wear appropriate length business shorts. #equality

How hard is ITIL 4 foundation exam compared to PMP and AWS CCP? Debating whether I should take training classes or just study the book. Ty!

Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

Have 500 to spend on home office productivity “gadgets” - any recommendations on what is worth purchasing?

Work appropriate would you rathers?

Any benefit to putting in more than two weeks notice?

Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

Serious question: Sheraton cancelled my reservation and I was stranded for a night last night. Called CS and my useless ambassador and they cant help and “sorry”. How do I escalate this?

I’m 25, currently on my parents health insurance plan but want to get my own. I’m in the process of looking for a new job...should I wait or still enroll now during open enrollment?

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time