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Got laid off a few months ago from big, global agency. Recently started at a small indie shop with lots of opportunity for growth. Sure, I miss the resources I had before, but this route actually feels so refreshing. Would love advice from folks who have been living the small shop life. Pros/cons/general tips?

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Anyone else get laid off from Havas Boston yesterday? Who’s hiring??

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Where are you in terms of layoffs? Isn’t there anything more important in 2020 than your awards? Has FCB’s thinking not evolved at all? 7th isn’t even that great for one of the top 4 biggest agencies on earth.

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I have at least 4 foreign friends on visas who are leaving the US due to layoffs. Anyone else know a lot of people who are leaving? 😢

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Checking in with those who were laid off a few months ago. How are you all doing? Are you having any luck finding open positions?

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Is it just at my job or does anyone notice their account team never gets laid off?

Not one person from our account team has been laid off during this pandemic but our creative and production team that were already small, has been cut in half.

In an email wrapping up the lay offs, management wrote “there isn’t enough work for everyone.” But how is there still enough work for an account team that’s triple the size of the creative team, after the loss of three major clients?

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I’ve worked at some top agencies as a creative but still early in my career. Got an offer at Tiktok. Worried about making the switch, but no agency is hiring right now and I was laid off. Can I go back to agency life when this is all over? Is Tiktok even a respected company given all the suspicions surrounding them?

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For those that are depressed and struggling in the agency world. I made it through 5 forced hospital visits including being forcibly tied to a bed twice just for talking a little too fast, after being fired for being gay, and now I have my own venture.

It does get better. You will get better. Your life is not worth the grind. You have worth.

Here's art therapy I did for months to feel better. I hope it helps create some understanding of the seriousness of mental illness in the industry.

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Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

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How do you cope with being laid off?

I’ve changed jobs many times, even moved to the other side of the world without job and work visa (it all worked out fine) and after I left my previous job I took 6 months off to travel before I started this job at a network agency I loved. I always had confidence.

This is the first time I feel so heartbroken and almost grieving about it, and even the quality of work sucked (but the network and people are good). How do I get over this? I want myself back!

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My previous place of employment did not pay the full severance, do I have any recourse?

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Have you ever seen a client fired in mid-production?

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Anyone know anything about the extent of the Wieden layoffs in Amsterdam and London? I don’t see anything about it in the trades.

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Which of the holding companies do you think treats their employees best? I’m thinking pay, promotions, effort to avoid layoffs, etc.

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Those fishies who bore the brunt of the pandemic and got laid off or furloughed, has anyone found work yet?

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I know everyone is talking about Deutsch’s CCO getting fired, but did Venables Bell’s CCO get fired too? It didn’t sound like it from the article, so I’m curious what’s going on since I was actually interested in working there but am unsure now. Why are all these CCOs so stupid? 🤦🏾‍♀️

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I got laid off in April, and I’ve been doing ok, but starting to crack. Feel like I’m becoming super irrelevant and like my life isn’t moving forward. A lot of anxiety the last couple days, followed by exhaustion.

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My heart isn’t in what I‘m doing right now..how do I break it to my team that I’m going to start exploring other options without getting fired on the spot or have them freak out or get upset with me?

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Rising Star

An agency I used to work at had another round of layoffs today bringing the total number of people who have lost their job to nearly 40. They then went on to post across social media today about the One Show awards they won. The lack of humanity in this industry is disgusting.

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Which companies handled COVID the best? Lack of layoffs, prioritizing safety, being transparent, etc. I think this will be very important when we’re considering future job offers.

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Anyone else feel like as you move up, you have to work even harder to justify your value to your company as you grow “out of the weeds”? Especially with the fear of layoffs looming over everyone’s heads.

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Advice needed! Have just been asked to Freelance with W2 form. Without any benefits. Is this even possible? Would I lose my eligibility for Unemployment insurance once the gig ends? I was laid off from my full time agency job 2 months ago and have already freelanced as self employed on an LLC since. Seems like they’re being tight and taking advantage of the current climate.

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When do those who have been laid off realistically think they will get a new job? I’m going on 2.5 months with only 1 interview :(

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Has anyone been able to negotiate anything extra or terms when being laid off?

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I’m getting laid off as we recently lost some clients. I’m very anxious and stressed about the future. I’m working in Tokyo which makes it even harder for me. Ugh...!

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Any more layoffs happening?

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My ECD was really pushing for me to get promoted to CD. Our group president wanted to see more townhall presentations by me and if I do so I can get promoted to CD in October, he promised.
Unfortunately, I will get laid off this month. What title do I give myself best on LinkedIn and my resume? Shall I go for CD? As the company will pay few more months of salary I’m thinking of keeping the company name on LinkedIn as well. Awkward to change title to CD at xxx?

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What will rebounding after COVID look like? After layoffs, office closures etc. How long could it take to break back in now that networking opportunities have changed, offices are remote, hiring and positions open are limited in comparison to the numbers let go? How realistically will people not be able to reclaim a job in this industry? How long is too long of gap due to COVID and will companies ie (young recruitment teams who are naive) overlook thise gaps due to the economy?

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Agencies are hiring now. Will they bring back the employees are laid off? Or use this to try to get a different talent?

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Anyone get laid off while on a work visa during Covid? What did the days/weeks after look like for you? What did your agency do for you, if anything? A bit worried and trying to be prepared for the worst case.

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Are any agencies doing Q2 layoffs? It’s been quiet, hopefully that’s a good sign

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Ding ding ding, who’s ready for the end-of-Q2 layoffs?

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Layoffs at Edelman announced today

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Heard big layoffs at DDB today...

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When your previous mid-sized agency posts a blackout picture and message renouncing racism... but while you worked there they spontaneously fired the ONLY Black person employed there due to sudden “performance issues”. The bandwagon is packed to full capacity today. 💅

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Rising Star

I can’t think properly for a brief that wants to join in on the conversation of what’s happening. I feel it’s inappropriate to do so, but my boss expects “creative” ideas from me. If I don’t deliver, I have a feeling I could get fired. How do you deal with this?

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I feel burnt out and want to leave my job (have felt this for months now) but right now probably isn’t a good time to do that. Since my agency had layoffs, they are expecting me to take on a lot of the work left behind. Any advice or suggestions on keeping my sanity? I feel suffocated staying in my current role and want to cry at the thought of doing more work for the agency. I feel like I have no choice unless I’m willing to be unemployed :(

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Does anybody have advice on how to tell your manager you’re overwhelmed and ask for help? Since the big layoff, I am working like CRAZY and I’m going to LOSE IT

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I am afraid after seeing layoffs news of EPAM, Publicis Sapient & most of the other companies calling employees in the office.
I love my WFH in PwC India & base location of Kolkata. & the best thing is stability in PwC India, they never lay off!!

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I started a full time in-house design job that pays extremely well. I barely have to work at all. This makes me very confused since I kept hearing stories of people working 60+ hr weeks as designers at ad agencies. I am not complaining, but I have this creeping irrational feeling that I’ll get fired for not working even though there’s nothing for me to do. Should i be making up projects or asking for more work? Or just chill out? I just feel very confused. Are a lot of full time jobs like this?

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Hey everybody. Got laid off at D. BTA within strategy and analytics. Mostly LS/HC experience. Anybody can help out with a referral anywhere? Thank you!

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Can I join in Nokia R&D unit for java, spring boot backend developer role considering current situation of layoffs in product based companies ?

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Anyone know Deloitte core business group in Deloitte consulting LLP?

Salary range, business outlook of this group amid layoffs and green card initiation timeline?

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I was fired after I reported a partner for a serious (criminal) ethics violation. The firm covered it up. Are all companies like this in the end? I’ve lost my trust and don’t know how to start over.

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Anyone have any idea when the hiring freeze might end within AWS ProServ? I’m currently at Amazon and have a TS clearance, PMP & CSM. I come from a Big4 consulting firm with a background in Enterprise Performance. I’ll be honest and say I’m not feeling very safe in my current role with the ongoing layoffs. Instead of leaving, I’d love to go back to my “consulting roots” and join the ProServ team. I’m taking my AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam next weekend. Hoping this freeze is lifted soon.

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Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

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