Why is everyone I know going to work for IBM? What is going on over there?

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@CD: Ha. I didn't want to be the one to say it but... I could give a shit about awards. I just want to show up, be nice, so good work, get a paycheck and go home happy.

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It’s implied, not said directly, but IBM (and Accenture, Deloitte, etc) also own the relationships in the C-suite. So it doesn’t matter how good your creative is, the client execs aren’t going to give up their weekly tee time for you

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Nothing interesting I would assume

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That’s what they want you to believe .

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TYVM, CD. that's what I thought. It's the unflashy shit that doesn't win awards... But wins business.

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@SVP1 - which is why nobody is paying attention. creatives love awards, so we ignore the business side of it.

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ibm was the fastest growing marketing agency in 2016 or 2017, can’t remember.

they’re becoming a consulting agency, which as we know, are eating our lunch.

How are consulting agencies eating our lunch? I ask because I've asked this many times and no one seems to know why.

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How if Capgemini Invent? Is it a different company or SL? How are the projects and opportunities?

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Hi fishes,
Anyone know what is subway account in Capgemini?

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What is the salary of consultant in Capgemini

How much does KPMG KGS offer for
Role: Consultant
Location: Pune
YOE: 9
Profile: BA, Financial Services Solutions

Hi Fishes,

Need advice,

I recently got laid off by PS and my notice period just got over,

I have offers from:

PineLabs,

HealthKart,

Recro,

Rojo Consultancy

All are offering almost same ctc around 19-22 LPA,

I have 3 years of experience as a backend developer,

working on Spring Boot, REST API, Java 8.

Any help is really appreciated,

Thanks in Advance 😅



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What’s the salary range for Manager role with 14 YOE .NET in PwC AC Bangalore?

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Hello fishes small suggestion from my end for who are trying to switch

Don’t wait/waste your time for positive replies from employers continue your hunting in market.

I had a bad experience with CTS even my interview gone well I got negative feedback. May be they have budget/notice period constraints, if that is the case why would they conducted interviews with out basic checks

Exp - 7+
Tech stack - Java fullstack Developer

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Hi fishes,
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Can anyone Help me with Interview Questions in PWC and what are there expectations ? For 1040 US tax ?

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(1) What are your experiences with Regeneron? Burn and churn culture or reasonable people you would work with long term? (2) what BC/TC would you target for AD within global development?

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IBM - 22 Lpa
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Hi fishes, How will the below assessment in hexaware
DA_ Selenium_Java_Automation Testing_HTD_2021

It was scheduled for tomorrow.
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What's the career progression in KPMG deal advisory?

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Not a comp related post, but I have an Air Canada eCoupon worth $300 cad that I am selling. If anyone needs to purchase a ticket soon and wants it at a discount, please put your best offer in the comments (it is valid for three years from today)

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Recently i got offer from bosch ,meanwhile benz is also called for 4th round of interview,what should i do if i received offer from benz ?can i withdraw from bosch within a month and join benz?

"Do you really think we can spend all that money?"

These were influencer managers not media

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Hi! Looking for avg Pelvic Health PT salary in SC , just starting out in this speciality. TIA

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I got a stay bonus. Can't stand it no longer. Is 80k worth this misery for another six months.

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What to expect when you are joining JP after Christmas 😅?

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Had to wear it. 😂🤷🏾‍♀️

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I did not got alumini portal access after 3 days of lwd .. is it normal and should i wait ?

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Deloitte USI Can anybody share what is mentioned in resignation acceptance letter for PwC AC. Please mention wording or format,that would be fine. PwC Pwc AC Deloitte USI Deloitte

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Apple laptop question: starting with Apple next week and just received their laptop, but it does not come with any pre-configured corporate credential. Is this normal that we have to set everything up from the scratch on day 1?

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I have an offer from Deloitte USI for Assistant Manager role.
In the interviews they precisely mentioned the role is for "SAP Solutions Architect" and not a normal SAP development role.
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Is $1K/day under or over for freelance ACD in NY?

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