What hobbies do y’all do? I’m in a rut with not much going for me so figure I should fill some bench time up.

How is the Job security in atos? My friend joined in April, 3month have passed but he is still on bench. He was hired for SharePoint tech stack, but now his manager is saying "They have very less projects for sharepoint, so please prepare for Azure". He is worried looking at the current market slowdown.

Hello Fishes,

I joined CG on 27th July, the first project require me to work on documentation not related to my tech(networking) this I said no and went on bench.
The second project/client they tagged asking me to wrok on FTP L1 Monitoring and t-shoot.
Again this is not relevant to my exp(6 years in Network).

How to get released from this? the upper line is not in touch with me not they responding with update

What options do i have, what if I abscond?

Will they give me exp letter?

***Urgent *** Where to join?

2 days left to join.
IBM - 17 lpa
Capgemini - 23 lpa
Tech - Oracle apps/fusion technical Yoe - 10 years.

I heard, there are projects shortage @IBM in Oracle Apps currently. (As my colleagues are on the bench for 2+ months in IBM after joining)

Please suggest IBM Capgemini Accenture Tata Consultancy

Is there any bench policy in amdocs. My project will end in january. What will happen after that?

Hi All,

I am having 5 YOE. Currently working in Capgemini and serving notice period now on bench. If i asked to my hr to withdraw resignation. Will they consider?
Please help !

Thanks in advance!

What is bench policy of mphasis?

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.

People on bench , how are you spending your day/time? Please share some stuff so that it can help/motivate others like me.

Last week joined in hcl. I got better opportunity in other company.If I abscand in hcl.does it any problem?still I have not assigned to any project , iam in Bench now?

Currently Talenttree doesn’t have opportunity based on my profile

Help me to choose among following options:

1. How long do I need to wait for the matching profile meanwhile continue doing 201 certifications?

2. Should I resign or no need to because bench period early release might be negotiable?

Once we are on bench in Morgan Stanley client, Will they assign any other project in synechron?or we will be on bench for longer days?in syenchron.....Is there anyone working on Morgan Stanley client and got released once project got over?

Has anyone used an online accountant/back end company to manaage all of your invoices, billing, taxes, etc?

I’m debating using Collective or Bench but would love real reviews.

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.

how many opinions/bench rulings should I aim to complete by the end of the clerkship?

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. PLEASE ANSWER

Iam 5 month pregnant , thinking to get release from project due to health issue and taking maternity leave from april 1st, at this situation can I be in bench for 3 months and go in maternity leave ? Will this affect my job in Accenture? Will the organization allow to be in bench for 3 months? If iam in bench during maternity leave will i get variable pay

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 :)

For those at RJ, can a client fire their advisor and leave the assets at RJ if they want to self manage? Any fees around that?

Anyone know about Great Hill partners ? Culture/comp and all the above

Worked as an admin assist for 5 years... was fired for ASKING FOR A RAISE. Was making $22/hr. Located in NYC. Past 2 months i have going on interview after interview only to be ghosted. I've applied for some executive admin spots as well. Any advice on getting an exec assist job?

I am currently a year from finishing my PhD and was looking at VC's as a career path because I like to do meta-analysis of different climate change techs. I networked with VCs and one of them was receptive but didn't have the budget currently for a full time hire. They said they'd be interested in working with me to do a research paper over the coming semester, and was wondering if I could leverage this into a full time offer?

Is a white paper with a VC going to be attractive on my CV?

Hello All, I am looking for base salary for Sr Manager Medical Affairs Healthcare Innovation Technology (HIT) for imaging. I have 12 yoe and looking to be competitive with negotiating salary.

I’ve taken FAR a few times at this point. I got two 74s and this past one I got a 70. I felt like the last exam (which was a few weeks ago) was extremely harder than the other ones. Has anyone else noticed the exam getting extremely tough? Or do you think I just got a one off?

Any WhatsApp group for Pune Deloitte USI folks ?

If an employee files a complaint about workplace behavior, do you treat them differently? I'm faced with reporting an SM for bullying and finding it near imposible to believe that it won't (cont'd)

Hey folks, I just want to know how to identify by seeing an offer letter of TCS, is it a C2H or Parament position ?

Hey, I am planning to visit India for H1B Visa stamp. I am yet to pay fee for booking the Interview slot.
Anyone who is able to see the slots available can you please share of dates are available in early May for any consulates in India?

Thanks in advance!

I am interested in getting the AWS Cloud Practitioner cert (foundational). I’m tech-savvy, but have not been involved in Cloud work. Any idea on how difficult the exam is?

any recent stamping experience in Canada?

What is an average pay for a clinical lead medical assistant in Philadelphia area?

Been at the company for a year - switched teams at my 7th month mark. My annual review is coming up. How do I negotiate for a raise/promo?

I am going way over budget but 1. Even s seniors have admitted some unique circumstances have happened and 2. I’m working like insane hours 3. I’m trying - I can tell by tone management is not happy with me. I’m legit trying the best I can ....

I have a big interview in 30 minutes. Please pray for me 🙏🏽

Hi, I got selected in S&P. Hr gave me an link to apply for some position but I am not able to do login to that link

Facing issue like user name doesn't exist in tenant s&p global.

Did anyone face the same, if yes could you please help me on that.

How to make a jump to cloud security when I just have SOC experience? Currently studying for Solutions Architect cert

New consulting buzzword - stractical! A combination of strategic and tactical. Go dazzle your clients with your buzzword brilliance now.

What are some purchases/gadgets that helped your productivity while WFH? For me its a new chair, second monitor, mechanical keyboard, a good mouse and new headset for calls.

Anyone feel general anxiety that you won’t be successful? Seems like most people climb the ladder or reach career success in some way or another but it’s pretty intimidating just starting out

What is PwC’s cloud practice like compared to Deloitte or Accenture?

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

Please people please. Do not ping with just a greeting and wait till the other person responds. PUT YOUR GREETING AND ASK IN THE SAME SINGLE PING.

Lowkey confused, I joined the firm in July and both my standard & adjusted utilization are at 50%. Is this good?

What is junior EM salary at McKinsey?

Didn’t eat lunch or dinner. Would you judge me if I ordered two different snack boxes on my flight?

When this is over we need to rethink our concept of who is “essential” because in all honestly most of us are not - but our grocery workers and delivery people are.

Bain AC (entry level) or MM PE Portfolio Ops team? Bain seems like the sexier choice but the PE Ops pays almost 80% more. Any thoughts?

Why is there no active car bowl? Anyways. Covid has me wanting to buy a car. I want a stick shift, something fun, but it has to be a 4 door. Would you go for a new wrx or an older 340? Any other options/suggestions?

As someone with less than 2 yoe in consulting, is it a no brainer to always try to go for MBB?

🐟 any suggestions on next move? Have offers from following
1) Deloitte - 175K
2) PwC - 160K
3) EY - 165K
Role - M , HCOL, Cyber PAM Specialist
Which one to go with? D has better comp but not sure how WLB is ?

What is the cut off for a weird time to email your team an update? Better now or in the morning?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Consulting firms, how does your company use utilization as a performance metric? And what are your targets (e.g, Junior practitioners vs senior)

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?