Work Life Balance is so subjective and doesn't give clear picture of any org.

For Instance, Person A less skilled/in learning phase will work for longer time to deliver task A

While Person B more skilled/ more experience will take less time to deliver task A.

There will be more reasons too. And some exception too

You can see this work-life balance as Pros and Cons in Glassdoor review of each company

Please help me to choose

TCS - 12.3 LPA
Capgemini - 15 LPA
Med level company (permanent wfh) - 17 LPA.
Help me in terms of wlb and growth. Cctc -6.4 YOE - 5

I heard and saw lot of bad culture, work life experience in PwC India. People working 12hr a day, weekend works, bad management etc. This also almost same in other big4 India operations. How it is different in PwC US. Is they also have bad work life balance as other big4 base out of India.

Currently have Series 24, 7, 63,65

Currently work in a very unique Wealth Management ops role.

Getting paid 85k base with 40k in bonus plus about 35k~ in OT.

Money isn’t everything but in my late 20s it feels like the only thing important right now.

WLB is next to zero as 60hr weeks are the minimum as of late. Management feels like they are trying to push a few of us out. Was told not to expect much come year end for comp. Any suggestions on finding a new role/pay expectations?

Is working on weekends expected? Or is it just a once-in-a-while deal, depending on if it's crunch time

Busy season never seems to end. Question, am I burned out or is this normal? I was very stressed during busy season until now. I sort of feel a calm sense of not caring anymore. We have extended our busy season until 5/15, but I really just don’t feel like I care...

Hi Sharks can you please tell me which can be a better option for me in case of job security and work life balance
Yoe : 7.9
Tech stack: endpoint manager SCCM
IGT (dufry client) : 22lpa includes 5% variable (complete WFH)
Mphasis (UCB Pharma client): 21 lpa including 5%variable - Hybrid working
Techm: 19 lpa + 1.25 joining bonus
TCS : 18.45 lpa

Hi Sharks,

Need your advise urgently.

Can you please suggest which would be better in terms of WLB, flexibility, growth, job security.

YOE: 4.4 years
Tech stack: Azure data factory, data lake, Azure databricks, Logic App, SQL, Pyspark (basic)


Offer:

Optum - 19.16 [16 Fixed + 15% variable + pf (offer letter is not received yet) ]

LTIMindtree: 21.50 (40 to 50k will be variable) Offer letter is not received yet

Hi Sharks,

Kindly provide your suggestions about VOLKSWAGEN for Senior SAP functional consultant Role.

How's work culture, WLB, job security, Hikes etc

Hi All,

How is Yash techologies in terms of WLB, Appraisals, Job Security?

Any Inputs are highly appreciated.

Ex-consultant now in marketing. Used to be an avid follower here and got great insights on companies when trying to exit consulting so thought I’d try here for advice. Outside of FAANG, what are good large CA-based tech companies that provide good pay, WLB, and culture? DD has great people and WLB, but pay is low and you’re not given the tools and resources to succeed + truly make an impact. Google and Apple are ideal but need backups. Like is Salesforce still good? A company along those lines.

How is the WLB in UST Global

Hi All,

I have 2 offer please suggest which 1 to go with.
1. CTS 9 ( 8.55 Fixed 45k Variable)- Tech Lead
2. Vodafone 9 same as CTS they matched plus JB-50K - Band I
Exp 3.9
Skills: Oracle DBA
Your inputs will be highly appreciated to choose best comparing WLB and Job Security.

Can anyone provide honest review of KAS services a subsidiary of KMART in terms of job security and WLB in analytics domain?

Hi guys can we leave Virtusa in a day? I have got a better offer? Also how is Google account for wlb?

Hi Fishes

Which one is better EY India Fidelity or EY GDS Tax?

considering YOE-8+, WLB, Promotions, hikes

Approx CTC both can offer?

Hi Fishes, Can anyone throw a light about Genpact Pharma/lifesciences analytics practice in India-Bangalore. Considering for a potential opportunity, I have 9 years exp.
- How is the culture, wlb, and growth curve?
- About year on year hikes
- leadership team focus on mid tier's growth.
Genpact Genpact Headstrong

Accenture Deloitte Axtria IQVIA ZS Associates

I recently had an initial interview for a technical recruiter position. The guy on the phone stated that this is not a 9-5 job and long hours are expected. I proceed to ask how much PTO is offered and he said that is not recommend within the first 6 months of working and the harder you work the more PTO you receive. From that conversation, I saw instant red flags. Any thoughts?

How much time takes to issue the offer letter in Schneider electric after HR round?

I just bought an Alexa for my grandma's birthday. Her old radio broke and she's been kind of sad because she can't listen to her favorite music anymore while cooking, so I thought this would be a good pick. She'll have her favorite music right there.

Later today my grandpa tells me she's not been asking Alexa for her favorite music, but for her radio stations instead 😭😂

Is there any company that hires freshers for Analytics profile who have desired skillset.??

What is job requisition number given by her of Capgemini

Hi everyone,
I was working on a function app based on Azure. I am facing an issue while run/test code in function app: internal server error 500. When I checked the logs, it showed Rpc Exception for Microsoft Azure Webjobs Script Workers. Not sure how to make the function app work again. Is it also related to the registered app with Microsoft graph Api which have delegated permissions? Struggling to find a solution.

When calculating how may project management hours, what can and cannot count in this? Asking for PMP certification criteria.

Has ANYONE seen a different flower besides the ones you can purchase at your shop on a Nook’s mile island? If so pls tell us your story so I can live vicariously :(

Wednesday 3/14 FYI Island Visit thread

Comment in the below format if you want visitors or are looking to visit an island.

I just found out we can swim!! Lol 3 months later.... 😹😹😹

Hey Everyone,

Please let me know if anything comes up for pune location. I have not added to Pune DL yet so kot receiving any email.

I joined capgemini on aug 19 2021 but no appraisal has happened till now.
HR said that I appraisal will happen in April 2023 ! Is that true..
That is a very very long time .
Please can anyone tell if that could be true.

It's amazing how many calls you start to get after a few years as an associate... headhunters, contacts at other firms, money managers (lol)

Hello Fishes,

I have got my L2 Dependent Visa stamped for the US through the Wife's organization and she has booked the tickets for the both of us in the next weekend. I am currently unallocated in TCS and seeking projects in the same US location as my Wife. Can I travel to the US just like that and then continue my search within TCS from there or do I need any approvals to even fly in the first place?

I am worried because of the time crunch and will be glad to hear some points on this.

Don't drink. Need to figure out how to network without making it weird at happy hours.

I'm acting senior on like 4-5 jobs right now and honestly feel like I am the worst acting senior. I'm trying to keep it all together but I feel like I'm doing a bad job. Anyone else feel like this?

Is applying on linkedin and company websites a scam ? I spent my last 10 days applying to 30+ jobs (my domain) and tweaking my CV to relate to each Job desc closely. No response.

P.S: A big thanks to Cisco and BOA for atleast sending rejection emails. Thats basic courtesy.🙏

Anyone has any clue what is the range of salary for SDET-II position at Jio ??

Folks, know of any good PG courses that will be good for a QA?

Hello All, can some one help me to understand about Program Architect role at salesforce. This is for an interview to attend. Thanks

Has anyone work with some external consulting agency on weekends where they pay just to talk or know about a specific industry trend? They pay 💰 on hourly basis?

Note: No company related information is being shared or even asked.

TC: 1.72 cr
YoE 10

Hi fishes,

What's your take on BT vs Rockwell Automation?

Which is a better company?
I know both these companies are from different domain. But still would like to know which is a better choice.

Currently I'm working at BT. However I want to switch to Rockwell Automation in the same profile but as a senior.

Hi ,

I have recently received offer from signify lighting (formerly Philips ) ,could anyone give valuable feedback on this regarding job security and work life balance ?

@signify innovation labs

How much salary can I expect from Optum?
current CTC: 8.6 LPA
experience: 3.8 years

Suggestions/Ideas to reduce tax needed for everyone. What is the best way to save money? What type of declarations you make apart from the usual will save you money. If everyone can pitch in, we might be helping each other here. FYI, we pay too much tax without proper benefits/returns from our government.

Need few likes to the profile to start networking .
Please show some love 👍

How's hike at IBM?

Hi all,
I have got offer from Deloitte USI for Analyst role (Java developer) at 9.3 fixed and From Persistent Systems Pune for the same java developer role paying 12 lpa fixed. Should I join Deloitte USI bcoz of big4 or Persistent? And does Deloitte shares revised offer based on this counter offer ?

Is it good to switch from IT based product company to Synopsys or Intel (majorly into semiconductors and VLSI)?
My tech stack- Automation, Kubernetes, GCP etc. (8 YOE)

TCS offering me 17.5 lpa.
CTS willing to retain me with promotion (it will give 12% hike) + another appraisal hike after 6 months ( percentage not clear ).
Current CTC: 12.7 lpa
YOE: 11
Skill: Teradata

I am confused if should stay as WLB is good in CTS project or move.

Hello Fishes , I am working in TCS for more than a year now . I started working as a Functional Consultant for ISU billing module . Recently , I have learned ABAP and will start working as a Technical as well . Hopefully I will become a Techno-Functional by the end of 2nd year in TCS . Will I be able to switch after 2 years for better pay and better projects ? Does 2 years+ experience as a Techno-functional considered good ? Will I get interview calls ?