What's the longest you have been on the bench? Longest you have been on the bench before getting laid off / fired?

Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

Got laid off. Have savings to hold me until I find a new position but mostly I'm just embarrassed. Has anyone ever gotten laid off and not told their friends/partner about it? I just don't want people in my circle to know I failed basically.

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

Hi all,

If people are getting fired from companies only.because they are on bench for more than 3 months, is it wise approach to switch with higher salary now?

Please list companies who are firing people or asking them to resign so that we get a fair idea of which company to join?

Share thoughts pls 🙏

Hi all,

Seeing some posts on layoffs in barclays. Is it true and which category of Employees will fall in that list.

any telltale signs of layoffs in tiger?

Is there mass layoffs happening in the industry right now? Is the rumour true? Are we back in a recession?

What’s the easiest internal initiative to do on the bench?

Hi

I resigned Epam Anywhere last week because I am on bench since 2.5 month , package in EPAM Anywhere was 32.40 lpa fixed .

Started looking outside and got opportunities.

Two offers:

Citi bank- 3277000 fixed

Mastercard- 308000(including 2.80lakhs variable)

I am really confused between these two companies, I heard WLB is very good in Mastercard, but again their salary difference is too much.

Kindly suggest its Urgent.

Java developer having 8.6 years of experience.

Is there a possibility of layoffs in Barclays India?

Hii everyone from IBM 👋🏻

Whats the process of initiating and getting the hike/bonus?

I joined IBM on last week of May 2022, was on bench till 20th November 2022 and got allocated to project on 21 November 2022.

Whom should I talk to regarding the hike/bonus? And whats the process like??

Will be grateful if I get any inputs. Thanks all :)

Guys I am on talent pool since last 3 months and I am worried now wrt my job security in the company. I see no open position for india geography in open careers page and not sure if I will get a project any sooner. Should I be worried? Anyone have any idea about globant firing employees on bench?

Just got a job offer as a bench applications analyst. Looking for an insight into the company! TIA

Hi,

Is this a good time to join HP? As they have recently announced 6000 layoffs in 2 years.

Hi!!
I am looking for a referral for Marketing/Product management role, lost previous job in a layoff.
YOE: 2.5

The week of my wedding, my husband (PL SQL Developer 4 yoe) was laid off. That was a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I'm still bringing money in as a software engineer, but I'm looking for advice on how to support a partner who has been laid off. Ultimately I think we will be ok, but I know he's hurting / stressed / and could use a supportive partner.

Does anyone know of any consulting/advisory companies hiring?

How much % raise they usually offer for the one getting promoted from 601 —> 602?

Also, how much % raise one can ask for?

Just went under contract on a place and need renovations. What steps can I take to accelerate the renovation prior to closing?

I want to start my own PI firm. What should I know? What should I do? What should I read? Thanks!

Hi Fishes, How is P&G account in LTI (for Pega ) ?

For the 🐠 that have traveled to Egypt, can I get some recommendations on tour companies? I’m traveling with my partner (two females) and would like to have something arrange. 🙏

Hi Fishes,

Need your suggestion. I have given an interview in EXL for Senior Business Analyst role and been shortlisted. Could you all please suggest how much should I expect and ask.

YOE :- 4 Years and 9 Months
Skills :- SQL, Power BI, Tableau
CCTC :- 5.25 lakh

Hello Fishes, motive of this bowl to share opportunities / share your exp with each other and not to just like posts. Please share with everyone who is into analytics so we can help each other.

What is the salary for BSS Digital Engagement consultant in Ericsson for India locations?

Can someone share any openings for JPMC Bangalore related to freshers.
Tech stack is SQL and Tableau. I am a fresher with 10 months of experience in internships and 1 month of full time experience.

Thank you for your help!

Have been sober for many years but currently relapsed and am in a downward spiral. I’m close to losing my family but I can’t seem to get my head together. Feel like I need a few months out, maybe take some time off work… has anyone done similar and did it help?

Has anyone every had a rep. from the social security administration attend their seminars?I'm thinking of doing a lunch and learn series with a rep from SS.

Hi! can anyone please refer me in ZS? I’ve the job Id.

Wow, so no more free lunches…what a joke

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

Can anyone provide a referral to Accenture?

Yay! It's "I give half a fuck today than I did on Wednesday day" aka travel day.....

Non-Fiction book recommendations please?

Definitely getting sick. Picking up a cough and everything hurts. Good thing my team has a big deliverable tomorrow.

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Alright.. So Deloitte's performance year is almost over. Let's discuss about few important data points to analyze the competition level of this year. Level, Utilization, and PRD hours

Just went under contract on a place and need renovations. What steps can I take to accelerate the renovation prior to closing?

What is the difference between McKinsey strategy consulting and McKinsey Digital? Is the latter still strategy but related to Digital work or do they do implementations?

Damn...when you decide to take a 💩 10 minutes before a client meeting and both your feet fall asleep! 😨 #neveragain #cantgetupoffthisseat

Cancelled flights, 2-city week, major deliverable due, and MBA final exams this weekend. Anyone else ready for next week?

Raise your hand if you are violently hungover

What are some of the perks you get as a SC @EY or @D? Work phone, food vouchers, gifts, cringe benefits from SM/Ps etc..

Asking for a friend who's is deciding between these two companies and coming from industry!

Perks of renting from National vs Enterprise?

Insights into the best consulting firms for public service/ nonprofit work?

New departure time is 10pm 😭 I just want to go HOME

So over being analyzed head to toe by women at work while they are speaking to me, at least be more discreet about it

How do you save taxes & etc . If you are making more than 175K(bonus included, no stocks).
Max out 401 K,
Can I put money in IRA?
Is there any other options to save taxes?