How much can we expect/negotiate from cognizant for a Senior QA Consultant / manager position in Los Angels metro area as a lateral and what would be salary strucure ? YOE - 12
TC or.. u know what
Being lateral, for Senior Associate max 120K & for manager 140K...
I am not sure about the salaries in West. Make sure you join as Manager or above.. Once you are in, getting a promotion is going to be tough
I refered a senior QA Analyst in East.. Cognizant was ready to give 120K.
Depends. Are you a US Citizen or GC holder? If yes, look for a very good pay and benefits. Are you an immigrant on a H1-B? Be ready to get minimal pay, benefits and work- life balance of work-only_no-life_no-sleep. Sincerely, a former and never again Cognizant employee
Thought benefits pretty much same for anyone (US citizens, GC OR H1Bs). Isn’t it? Pay depends on lot of factors..
If you are talking about just the insurance and retirement plans, yeah it's the same. I'm talking about the other reimbursements/allowances
Don't go to cognizant if you have GC or citizenship..simple
Go for SM position, ask for 150K plus Bonus. There won't be any COLA, and you will not have to worry about promotions for at least 4-5 yrs, which is enough to build the credibility and prove yourself.
Don't join if you have alternate offers. The company is going through a bad phase
I asked for 130K .. Looks like I didn’t ask properly . Yes I am On h1B with another indian MNC withe i-140 approved.
Before someone asks, yes i am working as a consultant for TMo and not as FTE. Looking for realistic answers from @Cognizant folks for lateral positions !