[raghav507]

Originally Posted by freakinbubu

true.....its always advisable to first gauge the nature of the person u r dealing with........we have two project managers........one was about to leave the project and the second PM and his fellow PM friend were trying for Executive MBAs in IIM B and SP Jain respectively.......so I told my PM to reduce my work load since I knew it was safe and they too were in a similar position as I am in .......but again the timing is very important.......tell him/her is private as much as possible and the tone and voice is also very important......use a requesting voice as much as possible......another plus for me was the project I am working in is sheer crap and not even the PMs here want to stay in this project......so I was doubly sure that they wouldnt torture me into putting my heart and soul into this project since even they were supremely dissatisfied with their positions

i m jealous of u freak,
u have got so helpful PMs (also competent enough that they are going great places as u mentioned)...
but majority of the PMs will be busy in screwing you up or at least trying to find a chance to screw you up...
i have seen 3 PMs in my 2 year tenure...no one was either so helpful or so competent...
so better option is not to tell anyone about the future plans and the preparations...

PS : my personal opinion, no offense to anyone...

[freakinbubu]

Originally Posted by raghav507

so better option is not to tell anyone about the future plans and the preparations...

PS : my personal opinion, no offense to anyone...

very true raghav.....the best option is to keep your cards close to ur chest but make your own way out and play ur moves intelligently for a victory

[tandonabhi]

Originally Posted by freakinbubu

very true raghav.....the best option is to keep your cards close to ur chest but make your own way out and play ur moves intelligently for a victory

My problem gets componded by the fact that i am on an onsite project, though in Bangalore only, and my client is a tough nut to crack. So im desperately tryin to get into an offshore one.

Hopefully wen i get a release things should be easier. Someone told me thers a provision for study leaves??? any clues on that

[getintoiimb]

Originally Posted by tandonabhi

Hey pgs,

I'm working for a software firm out of Bangalore. Need ur help. Is it advisable to tell ur PM that u are takin CAT. How does it work??? Coz i was thinkin of takin a break before the exam for bout a month. I knw ita kinda early to ask tis but just tryin to build a base.

well pls dont make that mistake of telling it to ur pm that u are giving CAT..
PM's are saddists(majority of them).they would pretend to listen to ur requests but at the end it works out the other way..
u can take a break from work by telling some reason..i took 1 month break from work last yr..i was suffering from typhoid ..this is what i told ppl at office..i produced a medical certi too...50 bucks u can get one
they can maybe get a doubt that u deliberately bunked for CAT but as long as u can get that med certi ur safe ..
but the thing is till u take a break make sure u dont disclose the fact to anyone(including ur team mates)that ur writing CAT..
this time i wont be bunking 1 full month..i woudl be bunking in a phased manner ..
1 week in september end and say 10 days in october end jus to make sure i go to office in nov and so that they dont get a hint im giving CAT

[CATamorphosis]

Originally Posted by tandonabhi

Hey pgs,

I'm working for a software firm out of Bangalore. Need ur help. Is it advisable to tell ur PM that u are takin CAT. How does it work??? Coz i was thinkin of takin a break before the exam for bout a month. I knw ita kinda early to ask tis but just tryin to build a base.

Hi Abhi,

Don't commit this mistake. I committed it last year and bore the brunt. :sarcasm:It is always better to find some other way out.

I have a friend who took leave from 1st oct till CAT. The reason he gave was knee surgery and that he would need rest after that.

And, today he is in XLRI.

So, a medical reason is always the best option to go for. Nobody can ever say no to this.

And you can never predict how your PM would react :2gunfire:if you disclose him abt your plans. :argue:

[winner_iima]

I would like to start a discussion on the very important aspect of 'Reading Speed', how much is sufficient? how to increase it?

As far as I am concerned it ranges from 150 (for vague and abstract topics) to aroud 300(in topics i am comfortable with).

one more problem I face is that when there is some very interesting material, I tend to get absorbed in it forgettin the time factor.

I think many among the junta are in the position as me.
views and ways awaited.....

[diablorulez]

Originally Posted by winner_iima

I would like to start a discussion on the very important aspect of 'Reading Speed', how much is sufficient? how to increase it?

As far as I am concerned it ranges from 150 (for vague and abstract topics) to aroud 300(in topics i am comfortable with).

one more problem I face is that when there is some very interesting material, I tend to get absorbed in it forgettin the time factor.

I think many among the junta are in the position as me.
views and ways awaited.....

well for reading speed
u can check this thread too
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/englis...nd-more-3.html (Reading speed - Tips and more..)

[diablorulez]

after hearing ppl struggling in office I guess we can carry a discussion on that here
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/chit-c...ml#post1164299 (Problems and Excuses @ office related to CAT)

lets share the problem and suggest ppl of Dos n Donts

cheers

[madhuji]

hi puys,

I m seriously down after the last aimcat result. got a really bad result . Got really poor score in DI ...any tips for me how to improve my DI.

cheers

[freakinbubu]

Originally Posted by madhuji

hi puys,

I m seriously down after the last aimcat result. got a really bad result . Got really poor score in DI ...any tips for me how to improve my DI.

cheers

diablorulez (bless his good soul) has a link to a very good post in his signature which i am copying and pasting here........say your thanks to him........will definitely help u as it helped me

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/1162354-post1903.html