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Hi fishes,
Does joining bonus is taxable??
Chief
Hi fishes
I am a Design Engineer, Mtech + 4 yrs.
Current pay at Intel- G6
Base + yearly bonus- 25.3L
NVIDIA offer-
Base- 27L (they don't have yearly bonus concept)
Joining bonus- 4L
RSU- 80k USD
Please suggest, is this a good offer?
How much can I expect base and RSU from NVIDIA?
Thanks in advance..Intel Corporation Nvidia
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To be completely honest, I usually “start my own company” during the layoff. Usually consulting in the very skills used in the job I lost. Whether I got clients or not, it helps keep the gap closed and shows I’m still using my skills.
Make the updates if it’s been a few months. Listing freelance or contract work can help fill the gap. Just make sure you are highlighting the skills you want to keep relevant for the next job.
Update the dates, it'll show up on your references at your next job anyhow, best to stay honest right off the bat.
Plus you can always put that you're taking a well earned break (when in reality you're either upskilling, networking or job hunting)
Personally I do it the same day I leave as though I'm closing one chapter & walking into the next one, even if I dont know the details of what the next chapter could be yet. Especially useful thought when going project to project rather than long-term jobs or study.
It’s best to be honest and mark that you don’t work there anymore. If you say “I didn’t update my profile then you’re lazy’”
Definitely try to list some work you’re doing in the meantime, even if just learning more or whatever else you’re up to. Shows you’re willing to learn and keep current.
Good luck to you!
Chief
If it’s more than 2 months I usually change it
If it's under 3-4 months, I won't bother with changing it. Any longer than that and it starts to feel weird to me personally.
Do the freelance option. Easier to explain during interviews of gaps.
Chief
I’d update it. Being laid off in 2026 isn't the 'red flag' it used to be but recruiters know the market is volatile. If you leave it as 'current' and they call you for an interview today, the first 30 seconds of the call will be an awkward explanation of why you're actually available immediately. Better to be upfront and use that 'Freelance' title to keep the timeline continuous.
Yeah, keeping your resume updated and honest is definitely the smoother path. Lost track of how many times I had to explain weird gaps or “current” titles that were actually just me in job limbo. Recruiters surprisingly appreciate upfront-ness way more than some awkward reveal mid-call.
What’s helped me a ton lately is giving my resume a quick tune-up after each change - especially since the market is so wild right now. I usually run it through a few scanners like Resume Worded, ResumeJudge, or Jobscan to make sure nothing in my formatting or wording trips up those automated systems. Saved me from missing out on a few decent roles I didn't even realize my resume wasn’t showing up for.
Ever actually tried putting “Freelance” or “Consultant” as an active job on your resume? I feel like every recruiter reads it a little differently depending on the year or industry you’re in.