What is the most insane thing a partner or client asked you to do?

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One time I flew over 1500 miles to another city just to deliver a laptop (stuff was confidential and partner didn’t want to risk it being lost by FedEx). Not joking.

Got on the plane, flew there, delivered the laptop, headed right back to the airport and flew back. Whole thing took around 8 hours, which were fully billed.

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And it probably cost less than delaying closing a day or two. I’d do it in a hearbeat

Had about the same as A1 when I was a paralegal. Needed a wet ink version of a signed affidavit from our partner, who was on holiday near Tokyo (12hr flight from here). Because everyone was too busy since we were nearing our filing date I was sent to retrieve it. Got to spend 9 hours in Tokyo, never having set foot outside Europe before. All hours were billed, expenses paid, and it was an experience I will always remember.

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Translate a 20 page legal document from English to Dutch within 1,5 hour.

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Nope, obviously not, but they had a board meeting for which they needed it. We ended up providing some sort of automated translation with a LOT of qualifications in the cover email. Turned out they didn't really need it that badly because we never got around to fully do a legal translation afterwards...

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Just wanted to know, has anyone went through this kind of situation???

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Has anyone ever asked to be taken off of an account or project? For months, I've been working with the most difficult client with the most vicious attitude. Most of what they're frustrated about isn't even our fault. I was recently promoted and don't want to make myself look bad, but the thought of doing more work for them makes my stomach turn. Is this a valid reason to be taken off a project? I'm not used to working with such rude people.

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What is mercedes Benz account in capgemini?
I mean what kind of project it has ?
Is it good to work for mercedes account ??

Pls shade some lights on this.

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On a project with higher level teams, and my partner and I can’t seem to crack the brief or keep up. Can anyone else relate? Will it always feel this way?

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Hey Fishes,
I feel my current CTC is less and I should look for a change. Kindly share your views on what is the ideal salary range basis my YOE & profile. TIA

Profile- PMO (Project Management)
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Hi,
I understand that this is not the platform to ask for the question I am about to ask, but I really need your help on this.
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Hello Fishes,
I am much stressed.. it’s only been 5 months to join Capgemini. I joined in as cyber security consultant with good package.
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