That beautiful moment when you find out you're about to head to the bench in a week and it won't affect your utilization 🍾🍻🏌

Hi all,
I m into QA as functional test planner for more than two years and now i m mood to change my role to automation, but after certification in selenium and Tosca my lead was not able to provide me the project based on automation so they are rolling me off from the project. Telling u will get automation project on bench.
Now i m confused what had happened and what to do on bench.
Please help me out here cause I m finding it too difficult here to change the role.
#accenture

Can anyone give me reviews of epam anywhere. I am currently interviewing but not sure if is worth to join considering 50k fix while on bench.

Hi I am currently working with TCS and very soon I will be on bench as my current project has expired. Hence, looking for an opportunity outside for better prospects. Please let me know if any.

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

Hello PwC AC Friends,

I have been on bench since I joined the firm 3 months ago. Now I have got project but still on bench. I have got mail regarding not raising snapshots because I was on bench so i didn't do anything except trainings and some learning. I don't have hours to raise snapshot for.

What shall I do in this case? I am very much worried that if i don't have any project hours to show, will they fire me or what actions are supposed to be taken ? Thanks.

Can we change unit within Consulting Of Deloitte India.?
I am in bench though. I found opportunity in another unit within Consulting

If I just chill on the bench for long will I still only get fired at the end of the year?

What were some challenges y’all faced this week?

I’ll start. Trying to get non local resources utilized. National Leadership thinks this is the answer to our problems but local leadership is hesitant.

Had a fight with my MD or let's say more like argument. After that the next 2 months was endless nitpicking and pulling me for mistakes that aren't really in my control.

Post 3 months, I apply for a transfer. Transfer process delayed for some process reasons
No negatives/issues in my f22 feedback. Utilization above target. Way Above average
Recently fired without reason
Who should I escalate to?

PS: Ignore typos. Written in anger

I’m quitting my job tomorrow morning. I don’t have a new job lined up. I’m scared, but also excited? I’ve felt under utilized for months, and haven’t had a promotion after two years. I never take risks like this, but life is too short. Is this a bad choice?

Hello Fishes, is it good to get permanent WFH from Infosys? and is Infosys started firing their employees who are on bench?

Please help me to get out of it.

Thanks in advance :)

Its been more than 3 months and I am still on bench. What to do now?

Does anyone struggle with finding good randoms to spot you while bench pressing? I work out at a local park district and every time I’m working with a heavy load, my spotter will immediately cont.

Any utilization review nurses working at an insurance company able to share if your company requires work on weekend/holidays? If so, what work do you do on weekend/holidays snd do you work s full day on those days?

How is Xoriant pune for automation testers? Also how is job security in Xoriant as one of my knower is on bench since 3 months since joining. He is worried. Guys Please suggest.

Hey all, moving to the city in Feb. Pros and cons about living in west village?

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Has anyone burned some bridges yet? Just curious 😏

Please help with your suggestions to this Depressed fish!
10 YOE and worked diligently with sub standard package relying on bosses alms without realised the exploitation until recently.
But now I really want to make it big.

So got some offers, but not those which I am looking for. Skillset is cutting edge cloud.cold applying on LinkedIn job openings aren't helping getting decent interview calls!
Can you please show me some path? Or am I estimating myself beyond my capabilities!
Really frustrated. SOS

I want to make the switch to product development or management. I only have experience in a webte agency and would love to explore other roles and companies.

My interests lay with project and product management. Along with development

Any recruiters in the Charleston, SC area? I'm trying to quietly find another PI firm. Please DM me if so.

Has anyone else had both markers dry out during a CPA exam? It's happened to me both times I've taken it.

Interested in connecting with other play-based preschools housed in public schools.

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When are rating going to be out for KGS. Any update anyone

What do the day to day activities of a Java developer include in a MNC?

Can someone refer me to the Automation testing role in SG. I am having 7 YOE in QA and Automation. Thanks in advance.

I am leaning towards declining a role change that comes with a 1-2 level bump for less stress (no daily/weekly firedrills) and not having to work 55+ weeks..known for fixing problem areas...ughh

Can Deloitters being laid off file for stuff like unemployment & Obamacare during their new job search?

Is JPMC a hair or piss test?

I didn’t know I have been given access to this Bowl. Welcome to me

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

Thinking about switching into the GBS program at IBM for IT consulting. Good or bad move?

Citrix: Worst email application known to mankind!

Accenture folks what is the timeframe at Strategy Consultant before it's up or out?

Any book recommendations?

Thoughts on Wealth Management as an industry? Offered a role to work under a senior FA and eventually take over the book (~$800M AUM and growing). It sounds great, but I am worried about the disruption this industry is facing with Robo advisors and other low cost, DIY options. I’d want to make sure the clients stay through the transition, and I don’t want to join a dying industry. Thoughts and advice?

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

Any Bostonians trying to hit the town tonight?

What firms (consulting and industry) have good medical benefits? (Using BCG's as my baseline for good)

Anyone have CFP Prep books they don’t not need anymore?

CFA or CAIA?

Dude has taken responsibility for creating content. His content creates more work than reduces. 😩 Happy Friday 🤦🏽‍♂️

Does anyone know where I can go for a short period of time to get a business work setup? Two monitors + keyboard + mouse and good WiFi? I have a timed case study coming up and would ideally go into the office to do it but it is closed and i don’t have a good wfh setup.

Any tips/warnings/advice on potentially trying to move from Big 4 to either MBB or a T2 boutique firm? I’m anticipating reaching M1 in Big 4 within the next 12 months. I really like my current practice, but frankly as I eye comp across the bowl, I’m hungry for more elsewhere, even with the recent Big 4 bumps. I have 5 YOE (3 consulting, 2 industry) all within somewhat niche subject matter, as well as my MBA (non “prestigious” school however). Any thoughts or clarifying questions are welcome, TIA

How expensive are analyst inquiry seats thinking of going on my own and would probably need this for a few areas