Chief Operating Officer / Operations Director / Head of Operations

Join hunting in probation

I have recently joined a company in Mumbai that is a good company but has work mode WFO and 6 months probation I have no issues working from office but I have to travel daily during peak hours both while coming and while going back in the infamous and overcrowded virar local. So far in my 5 years career I have worked at TCs and even onsite deputations which was mostly remote and sometimes hybrid but now here it's completely work from office because of which I am getting depressed day by day and it has started to affect my health as well. I am appearing for interviews but I am worried what should I do once I am able to land and offer, how can I get myself out of this situation.

Personal time is a luxury now

Ranting below... Sometimes i feel I'm juggling too many things, a full time job, doing a distance degree in tech, just to stay relevant in this field, family responsibilities. I'm feeling burnt out for the last few months. Going to the gym used to be the best part of my day, I have been trying to join again but it's hard to be consistent now. Feeling low in health, both physical and mental. If you asked me 2 years back, i would say health is the first priority, not sure how this changed so fast. I used to judge people for saying they can't take out 1-2 hours for the gym, but life humbles you fast. I'm one of them now. No care for health, just lazing around in my free time. I need a vacation

Underpaid in B2 band as per Wipro standards| Advice needed on Hike vs. Exit

Joined Wipro 3 years ago as B2, moving from contract to direct payroll with a 9 LPA package. Since then, only a 5% hike despite ratings of 3,4 in the last two appraisals. Completed all MySkillz requirements for band change, but no update so far. I have 8+ years of experience. In my previous project, I was told my name was nominated for promotion, but nothing happened. The project ended due to client budget issues, and I was moved to the bench. Later tagged some project which is remote job for 6+ months, I preferred remote jobs due to health reasons, but current project offers no technical learning or growth. Moving back to the bench soon and need a reality check. considering current b2 package and feel stagnant. Should I push for max% hike during project discussions before tagging? Is it better to speak to HR directly, or is that a dead end? Or should I just stay in my current role, upskill with professional certs (AWS or AZ-done), and hunt externally? Concerned about the market since calls are low and most want immediate joiners. Thoughts🤔?