What’s the most cringe-worthy micro managing thing you’ve experienced by a manager? I’ll go first. My manager always asks me to screenshot chats from my client and send to him, instead of taking my word for it.

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?

One of my direct reports has asked about going part time. They currently manage special reports in a bi-weekly publication, working closely with sales, freelance writers, and an internal designer. Job duties are primarily project management and editing/proofreading. As the first read on articles, they need to have an understanding of the material (business/regulation). Has anyone had experience with job sharing in this type of a role?

My coworker keeps leaving terrible jokes in the comments on our code, and some of them are vaguely sexist. Should I tell them to keep the code clean?

What do you value most to make a work environment attractive to you?

^when the client puts you on actuals^

What's the market salary range for an Sr. Analyst role whose working as a project management responsibilities for India and Global team?

Are there any disadvantages of joining a C2H role purely on the basis of high CTC even though it is for a big client of the contractor company?

I am the president of our school board at Franklin Country School Corporation in Brookville, In. I would like to start a NASA Stem project starting in school year 2022-2023. Does anyone know where I need to start?

Christian friends, I need your prayers! I have done a lot of thinking and have to turn my project manager into the ethics committee. It makes me so anxious even though I know it is right.

Anyone else freelancing as a product manager / product owner with a company? How did you get the project? I'm looking for more projects.

Funniest client interaction?

Hi friends, I am initially trained on .net and angular in my company and then randomly put to Automation Testing in project. Also they are not relieving me from the current project . Can I apply for other companies with my knowledge of .net and angular? YOE- 2 years.

The new junior on my team is from the South and refers to me as “Sir” and it’s making me feel all kinds of ways. How to proceed from here?

What is your understanding of the norms around whose names end up on a brief/complaint/motion papers etc.? I’m a midlevel at an AmLaw 20 firm and have twice been the principal drafter of something only to be cut from the signature block. The associate senior to me is on it despite having done far less of the work. And it’s not because it required a rewrite or something. The filed product is 80-90% my work. Am I wrong to be pissed off about this?

Fishes need suggestions. I have been put on PIP for bad performance. I am being a part of 6 months project and project is about to complete with backend work done. I took more time for some tasks because of not knowing the technology so they highlighted that and my senior send emails to HR to put me on PIP. What should I do ? Acknowledge PIP ? Or resign? Or let them terminate me so I can claim salary of three months as fnf settlement? Getting confused, please suggest.

I you get released from and project and you are in pool under a manager but not RMG in tcs ,and you resign so notice period remains same 90 days or can be reduced ?

Hello everyone.. i have been rolled out of a project recently. I need to submit my client laptop via courier. Please help me with the policy of reimbursement related to this. Thanks

Hi all, looking for advice.

I'm a technical writer with background in the hardware and healthcare industry. What would be a better option for me, pivoting into software tech writing or project management.

Which one pays better/is better (any advice appreciated, must be fully remote role)

If software tech writing, does anyone have advice on how to break into a role or learn what it takes to become one?

For PM, I got a cert (not PMP) and am trying to decide which of these two I go with.

Anybody use Axial marketplace? Thoughts on quality from buy side? Any other alternative marketplaces you look to?

Looking for a salesforce referral, highly qualified, passionate product manager seeking something new! Will DM the role(s)!

Anyone went through the Immigration and H1B transfer process recently? How much time does it usually take after acceptance that the Immigration team reaches out?

I am thinking for asking around 10 lakh ctc 🤠
I have total 1.8 years of exp
6 months internship as a business functional analyst and 1.2 year of experience as a business systems analyst -- i got ECBA certified -- I am hunting for full time functional analyst jobs.
What ctc can I ask for ? Please provide your inputs.
Also do let me know which company is providing that ctc 🙃

What skills do you need to highlight for an associate brand manager? No MBA

Hello All...

I am serving a notice period in Accenture and looking for a better job opportunity. Requesting you kindly refer me for SAP SD and 5 years of experience.

Hi everyone, I am working towards a career shift into management consulting, specialising in Strategy & Restructuring services to be specific. I am looking for a referral to a T2 firm within the Middle East if possible. Would love to connect, learn from your experience and take your advice on how to successfully land a role in the industry! (Currently based in Dubai)

Hey folks , I am about to buy am office chair for my personal use , would love to get some recommendations from you'll
I wish to buy an ergonomic chair with my budget being upto 20 k
Do let me know any recommendations if you would have.

Pet a cat or break your lease?

For those of you on medication, how do you manage delayed flights causing you to miss appointments? Often, cancellation policies are strict, expensive, and require several days notice.

Retrievers are my dream dogs but dread the shedding, would a labradoodle ever match up ?

Book recommendations, fishies? Looking for something light, but intellectually engaging—a satire, maybe? Or anything really engrossing! Please help ya chiefy, thank youuuu🤗😘

Why are some people willing to do anything / obsessed about getting the green card in the U.S.?

When I asked them, they usually say they like American lifestyle. I love lifestyle in France, but I was in France, I was OK if I can't stay. Just trying to understand here so that I can have more empathy.

With recession right in the corner, can we expect hiring freeze even for UX roles?

Has anyone created a good law school style outline for the CIPP/US book that they are willing to share? I’ve outlined about 1/3 of the book and it is just taking way too long...thanks!

Do folks in PE Ops work during weekends?

Hi Tax Fishes,

Anyone can refer me to Deloitte for A2 M&A Tax Role?

Many thanks in advance 👏🏻

Blockchain - is anyone actually working on a real Blockchain project or is it just concept selling at this time?

Which product based companies are offering permanent work from home genuinely? Some companies are doing it only on paper but not in reality.
My office might restart around the July timeframe, I kind of have zero interest in going back to Bangalore. In fact I feel my productivity has doubled the post covid timeline. (Development profile, Language-C). I heard VMware is offering remote roles.

Weekend dairies: How did you spend your weekend?

I went to my parents place on Saturday, met with old friends.
And on Sunday Yoga and swimming. Now enjoying relax evening. It felt like a vacation and was quite stress reliever.
Learning: I need not to spend heavily for vacation.

Can I get referral pls 🙏 I have 7 yrs of experience in US Mortgage, 3 yrs in investment banking and 1 yr in Root Cause Analysis. Will be happy to share more details

What is CTC for Senior Manager role? Min to max

Fishes need help, which organisation to join
1. Virtusa (BNY Mellon client) 21 LPA

2. Hoonar Tekwurk (Experian client) 23 LPA
3. TSYS (product based company in payments domain) 24 LPA

Kindly suggest, need to take decision in a couple of days.

How is Mphasis in terms of job security?

Hi how much salary can expect for a 6 Year embedded software engineer in semiconductor companies

What are some of your strange/weird habits at work?

Hi fishes,

Noob negotiator here. Holding multiple offers for the first time and my notice period is also ending shortly. Need some advice/tips on how to leverage these offers to negotiate the best deal.
1. How to communicate to the HRs, without being needy?
2. How to reject other offers gracefully?

Note: I have received all offers without any negotiation, so I hope there is some scope of negotiation.

Any SAP Consultants here? Can you please help me about which is the most on demand skill/certification? I am new to a project, with learning paths. I can choose from several paths. Can you give me brief suggestions which will be the most demanded skill?
Shall I get a HANA Certification or ABAP?

Can someone tell me what would be a decent Salary for someone with 10+ years of experience in Mainframe Technology in CSG International?
Role offered is SDE Senior.

Got an offer for Backend Java developer for Glasgow, Scotland location, offered amount is 55000 euro, is this a fair compensation for backend developer with 4.5 years of experience?

Can someone confirm does EY GDS provide the learning platform like Udemy or LinkedIn learning..

It’s 11pm and someone on my team scheduled a meeting at 530am tomorrow. Based on the meeting invite it’s not super urgent. Plus we’ve already been working 12 hours today. Should I ignore it?

Legato 26LPA+50kJB
Ness technologies 27LPA
Born group -24LPA
Coforge - 22.5LPA
Techolution- 24.5LPA

Yoe: 5.7

Which one to join?

Cybage is offering 10.5 LPA (9.36 is fixed + 75k joining bonus). Cognizant is offering 10.69 LPA (10.05 is fixed + 50k joining bonus). Designation at Cybage is Sr. software engineer and at Cognizant, it is project associate. Which one should I join?

How much CTC can I expect in my job switch?
Current CTC: 20 LPA (all fixed, no variable)
Yoe: 4 years, 8 months
Skills: C#, Azure, C++

(Just started interviewing.)