On bench after resigning — chill or risk?
I’m a Data Engineer with 5 YOE in WITCH.
I was released from my old project on Dec 31 due to vendor change. After that, I was trying to switch while also looking for an internal project.
Got mapped to a new project in mid-Feb, and it was supposed to start in March. But I got an offer from an SBC by Feb end, so I resigned, and was immediately released from that project too.
Now I’m serving my 90 days notice period. With
30 days already done, 60 more to go.
Current situation:
No real work, just login, logout. No one has contacted me for early release and I haven’t asked either.
Meanwhile, I’m also expecting another offer from a different SBC with a slightly better package
My question:
Should I ask for an early release once I get the second offer? Or just stay quiet and complete the notice period? Since I’m not doing any work, can that cause any issues later?
Open for any advice!!!
TL;DR:
5 YOE DE at HCL. On the bench for 90 days notice after resigning. No work, no early release communication, and waiting for a possibly better offer. Should I ask for an early release or just ride it out?