Two stories I want updated on: 1:McKinsey guy sleeping with client and getting fired & 2: PwC guy punching a director. Common people, I need to know!

I’m in this business to cure my inferiority complex. Making lots of money, working with fortune 500 clients and walking the streets of NYC with a suit, tie and briefcase makes me feel important and worthy.

I often wish I could be like my law school friends who either moved to small towns or have public sector or non profit jobs, wear sweaters and jeans to work and make far less than me, but are happy with their lives, feel a sense of meaning with their work and don’t need external validation.

Hi need suggestions, i just joined HCL technologies noida , as a tech lead, its been 2 months only , and my reporting is to group tech manager, and he's giving me hard time to settle in and understand the project. Feeling like being pressurized to do things fast.
What should i do, i am very confused, when i start liking the project he again made some sarcastic comments and pressures me , even i am utilizing my weekends to unterstand it faster.

Hi fishes,

This annual appraisal I have got a good % of appraisal increment on my salary but I was not promoted to a senior developer (although I have been mentoring a junior dev in my team and been part of building the project by implementing new technologies and tweaks) and my total YoE is 3.5+ years. What could be the reasons? What should I do now?

Thanks in advance!!

Crown Social, in Seattle, is looking for a highly conceptual freelance (with full-time option) designer to dive in (this week preferably) on a new campaign for our Amazon client. Interested?

Took a gig in a team that got back to me with a contract faster than another team as they had to get approval, people on vacation more, etc etc. Was in need of employment certainty at the time. The other team, that fits my desires more, now reached out. Same org, two entirely diff departments and I've been in og gig for a month. Stick or ditch? Any advice for a youngin' like me?

Asking for advice- I’ve realized consulting is not the path for me long term and have had plans to quit. I’m currently staffed on a project alone and feel lost as I don’t have much experience in this line of work. Deadline is approaching and I have voiced my concerns to finish in time. Manager is still reviewing my work and the turnaround time to make revisions and finish phase 2 work seems unlikely within a few days. Is it unreasonable to ask for another resource to help finish?

I completed all rounds of interviews with capgemini. HR took all the documents about 10 days ago. However, offer letter is not yet released. HR stating that she is waiting for client project confirmation. Anyone faced such delays ? Ans what was the final outcome?

I recently joined IBM Kolkata for mainframe. Is there any project available for 7B ? 9.4 years exp.

Looking for respectful ways to manage helping people in need of a job or seeking mentorship. I get 3-4 requests a week from mutual contacts asking if I can connect with a former colleague (always broad). Typically the ask is a 30-45 min call. I’ve been laid off, I know how hard a time it is, but equally am working long hours, parenting and want to reserve time for those I know. How do others manage these extra calls into their weeks?

To the LGBT: Do you ever discuss your sexual orientation/gender identity in the office? Does it even matter as long as you get the job done?

Hello All,

I need an quick suggestion from all experienced fishes 😀

YOE: 8.2
Tech: Full Stack Angular with .net
Current CTC : 15.4
Location : Pune

Am expecting an call for salary discussion anytime soon.


Interviewed for project which has below technology:

.Net Full Stack, Angular, Azure
Location : Pune

Could you all advise how much TCS could strech and how much I should ask them 💰..

PS: I don't have any offer in hand. This would be my first offer for this Season's Job Hunt 😺

Thanks

Hi folks! I have 9 YOE in software and project/product management in industry software, I’m based in Europe. I found web 3 is the next area I would like to explore. I would like to take any consulting or full time ( remote/hybrid/on-site) jobs or co founder within web 3, NFT business domain to get my hands dirty. Any advice and opportunities would be highly appreciated!

Can someone refer me in Accenture. I am currently working as Process Leader with 9 years of experience in project management and process management.

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

Are PMs getting laid off now?

How do you deal with ambiguous feedback?

What is the hike of Nagarro for a Project Manager at staff consultant level with 25lpa fixed. Wanted to understand about the usual amount we get. I heard we get in terms of amount between 1-4 lacs instead of percentage. Please advise ?

How many hours a week are you working? I’m generally clocking about 50-60 and I’m exhausted. I’m busy, but it’s mostly because no one I work with has any boundaries.

Any recommendations of places to stay in Porto and / or Lisbon? Thanks so much for any help!! : )

Hi Fishes,

Can I please get 11 likes to enable DM !
Thanks in advance.

What’s a red flag you look for when considering new clients?

Would you strongly advise against going in-house right after a state court clerkship? (No law firm experience in law school either). I don’t know if I want to become an in-house forever. Would it be difficult to get a law firm job at a later time?

Does this job get any better? Been working non stop since I’ve started, having trouble sleeping the limited hours I have outside of work, and seeing my mental health get affected

Good afternoon everyone,

I am switching careers from Clinical Social Work into Project Management. I possess many transferable skills and a PM certification. I'd love a referral to PM roles at Google, Meta, Amazon or other Big Tech Companies. I'd also love to connect with other PMs in the tech space on LinkedIn if interested!

Has anyone else worked two programming roles at one time?
I currently work as a Contracted Software Engineer and I’m set to finish my contracted time at the end of October. To stay ahead of game I started to move forward in the interview process with another opportunity as an Application Software Programmer and just received notification that I got the position. I definitely could use the extra paycheck to help out with my financial obligations. Just wanted to see if anyone has done this before.

Looking for opportunities

I have 11+ years experience in TCS as Business analyst in payment Cards domain. Also currently leading Cards product development, QA team as Scrum Master and serving banking clients as product owner.

Skills: Business analyst in Payment Cards domain, team lead, Scrum Master, Product Owner, techno Functional

Total Year of Experience: 11 years 8 months


Note: Currently serving Notice period

Hi and welcome to the Career Advice Bowl! Stuck on how to make your next move or what that move should even be? Had an experience you feel others could benefit from hearing about? Just need to vent for a second? We got you! Post away, all. I look forward to seeing what conversations and connections come our way.

Dont want to spread too much, but what do I do if I feel that I will be let go by my 90 days? I currently dont have anything lined up, but want any advice so I dont have a lapse in income, and can stay in social media/marketing as I made a career change into this.

I'm really struggling to land any interviews. I'm wondering whether there's anyone in marketing, comms or consulting who might be able to look over it and tell me what it is I'm missing/doing wrong? 🙏

I have an interview for a marketing coordinator/proposal writer position with an architectural firm. Does anyone have any tips or advise? I really want this job, but it’s slightly new territory and I want to be prepared. Thanks!

Zoom (huge chunk, currently at loss)- sell or hold?

Vaccine mandate for all Private Employees in NYC starting Dec 27th

Why doesn’t Visa use collaborative tools like Slack and Google Workspace? I’m guessing it’s not a budget issue.

No desire to work today. Anyone else in the same boat?

Moving to Boston in June! Any recommendations for areas to avoid/look at when looking for apartments? How early should I look into signing a lease? Any info would be helpful as I’m not from the area

How many cohorts are there for SA at pwc? What's the difference in pay between cohorts?

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

Let’s discuss all of the things we would have advised Elon Musk not to do re: Twitter had he hired us as consultants. I’ll start:

Just finished the first year, thinking about leaving consulting for greener pastures. Any tips on how to start the job search?

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

I find myself struggling the explain things with the same eloquence as my colleagues. How can I improve my consulting speak? Any recommended books?

Which firm is the “best” (e.g., highest market share, works the most with the best clients, tough to win proposals against head-to-head, general market perception, whatever other metric you care about) in the food and beverage space and why? Interested in answers across the value chain

Heard BCG laid off quite a few people this summer. Is this true?

Anyone have good book recommendations that I can learn from and are entertaining? Trying to survive a 10 hour flight this weekend 🆘🆘🆘

Hoosiers!! Let's go!!!

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

M2 NYC metro area working in healthcare consulting base around $131K low for an M2 in a high COL or market? No MBA, but want to pursue in the next 2 years to pivot to working in health strategy.

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

Being an adult is overrated

Anyone at the Advisory Associate training showcasing their FB luggage tag?

Do you have to return the sign on bonus if you get laid off, sign on period (2 years) has not yet passed. I would also like to know the firm's severance policy.

Can't pick up my freaking laundry for the whole week, because apparently the laundromat has better working hours than me...😐

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

Anyone at DU??!!