Show of hands; who has been laid off because your agency lost a big client?

Also, when you interviewed for your next job did you feel comfortable saying that? And do other agencies understand?

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When we tell other agencies/employers you were laid off (which is the truth) do you recruiters and employers believe us? Or do you think we’re lying and that we were actually fired?

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Met an economist today who said the US economy is the best it's been in 50 years. Well then why are there so many layoffs at agencies? And so few freelance gigs to go around?

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“Do not attempt” walking down the street.
Legal departments at clients and agencies should all be fired.

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What does a standard/typical severance package look like? My agency had some layoffs recently and so I’m trying to be mindful.

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My agency is facing downsizing this week and I'm fairly sure I'm getting laid off. Advice from those who have gone through it?

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Besides going client side, what roles/industries that are an easy transition for account? Not sure I’m cut out for the consistent turnover and layoffs I’ve been seeing in the ad agency model

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Deutsch LA layoffs b/c of VW?

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Awkward scenario of the day: you and your colleague have know for weeks your colleague has a target on her back and will most likely be laid off. In your 230pm 1:1 your director ells you that (cont.)

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Every single person who gets laid off from Y&R or VML after the merger

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Kbs retiring their name 😢. I hope this stems more layoff...

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I got laid off 6 months ago. Next week I finally start a new in-house job in the media industry. Looking back, I’m pretty sure I walked the plank off a sinking ship. But I’ll miss you crazy fishes 😘

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So’s it true that Fenske got fired? Anyone know the deets?

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If you’ve been laid off, how upfront are you about it in interviews? Better to let them know right away or further into the process?

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I hate that I can’t just enjoy a quiet period instead of feeling like it means I’m about to get laid off

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Was miserable and depressed last year. Got laid off. Unemployed for a few months. Took some crappy freelance. Moved cities. New job. Excited. Worked super hard. Sold 2 killer ideas in my first month!🎉

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Informed today that, unless we win some new business in the next 90 days, I’ll be laid off. Thoughts on when I should start to make alternative plans? (Con’t)

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If you feel it in your gut you’re about to get fired....you’re definitely about to get fired, right?

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Arthur must be aware of the critical mismanagement of SR/P.S. Missed targets, declining revenue, continual layoffs. Why then does leadership still have jobs and allowed to protect themselves?

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Anyone have any real life horror stories of people getting fired for talking trash about their company on the company’s messaging platform (Skype, Slack, etc)?

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@YR poster from awhile back who overheard "I'm a woman so I can't be fired." Just read the promotions article on Agency Spy. Any comments?

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@FCB CHI laid off creatives last week? Rumor or True?

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JWT under Ben James. A few months back it was dire straits w/ layoffs. Improving at all?

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Ageism
Has anyone experienced age discrimination? I know several people just over 50 being laid off at an agency that has won new business and is always hiring. Look around, how many 50+ people do yo

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No joke I’m pretty sure we have more empty desks than occupied ones at the moment. What a wasteland. Any other agencies have dead zones due to layoffs/mass exoduses?

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How is R/GA New York these days ? Heard of some layoffs but thinking about heading that way.

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Dad just got laid off at 57. He’s a scientist/immigrant and this was the first time in my life I saw him panic. Really hard to see him hit a moment of despair tonight.

Cherish your jobs y’all

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So Droga had 2 rounds of big layoffs and then promoted a bunch of people to make the company even more top heavy than it already is. Why?

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Anyone watch Last Week Tonight about sexual harassment? It hit me hard... I mean, it happened here. Yet, there are no legal ramifications. So he can claim, as he has, that he "got fired for flirting."

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Publicis Seattle layoffs? Is the rumor true?

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I’m sure this is a dumb question - but is there really a difference between being laid off and being fired? They’d never lay off the best people at the job - so really you’re just okay enough CONT.

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Hey CDs. Let’s say there was a planner with a ton of experience with big brands and this person was getting laid off. Would you take a chance on them as a freelance writer if they were super cheap?

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What do you tell a client that a key member of your team is laid off? He was in mid-discussion with my client. I obviously was not notified either ☹️

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Please tell me about the first time you were fired from an agency. Did you ever bounce back? Details please.

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What’s the protocol on reaching out to someone who was laid off? They were let go simply due to budget cuts but he was a very sweet coworker that I would like to remain professional contacts with.

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Advice on how to prepare to start a new job on Monday? I’m starting a new job after being fired from my last one, so I’m kind of nervous

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Few years back, I heard from the inside Ogilvy Chicago and VSA formed an anti-poaching agreement to not hire each other's talent. I said nothing, taking no chance getting my source fired. Illegal?

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If a former manager never fought for you or bothered to reach out when you got laid off and then creeps your LinkedIn every so often is it worth keeping them as a contact, or remove them?

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Was laid off almost a month ago. Keep getting to first round calls for new jobs and it always feels like it goes so well but then I get ghosted. Feeling a little bummed.

Any advice?

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Laid off 4 months ago. Countless interviews, no offers. Likely undiagnosed depression, but no insurance. It’s hard to convince people you’re smart when you feel more worthless and stupid by the day.

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One of my senior managers is a boomerang and told me she was laid off when she was 7 months pregnant about 10 years ago. I think she was a senior or manager. She was in a specific group and everybody was laid off. It wasn’t performance based.

Would you work at your company again if you were laid off?

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Did BCW NY just layoff it’s EA staff?! Seeing a bunch of these names on Connect and very upset that great people were let go!

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Just heard EY is about to make more layoffs in audit too

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I'm thinking I won't be getting promoted if not laid off at the end Q2 or sooner. What are some good exit ops for an associate with 2 yoe in tech consulting? Exp in Cloud, PMO, IT Risk, and SoD.

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Deloitte people. I confirm layoffs of 4 ranked individuals and this year it's been hard rankings. Many 3s forced into 4. I was on the calls. Beware. Not trying to scare. Sharing facts.

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How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

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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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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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After 10 years of working as a FTE PM/producer I’ve now been laid off (thanks Covid) and am looking to start freelancing for the first time. What advice do you have for a new freelance PM/producer?
Also, what kind of insurance do you take out as a freelancer?

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Laid off after Thanksgiving. 54. Not done yet. Plenty to offer. In Detroit but ready and able to move anywhere. AD/CD. Hangin in there. How bout you?

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WFH/Layoff/Security
Hi,
CCTC including all benefits is 16.57 with 8.3 YOE, primarily focused on Manual Testing.
Is it worth looking for another opportunity?
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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We use Deloitte India for a number of parts of our delivery. Recently I have seen some unethical practices that violate labor laws and do not align with Deloitte principles. My manager says it isn’t my problem as they are a vendor but I can’t help thinking I have an ethical responsibility to do something. Any advice as to how to approach this without being fired?

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Heard bumblings over HH today of a second round of Deloitte Tax Chicago layoffs after busy season. Thoughts?

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Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

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Do you think it is quite possible to get fired by asking too many questions as an experienced senior 1? If so, i might get fired after this busy season.

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M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

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Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

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Confronted client today about partner forcing us to travel while client site has travel restrictions. As a result is team is remote next week. Counting down days till I get rolled off/fired now lol

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Stay at Hilton Head and visit Savannah or stay at Savannah and visit Hilton Head amongst other places??

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What could be the in hand of 16lpa with 5% variable

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What should a coder/biller/transcriptionist make with over 15 years of experience? I am currently the only person in the office that can do those jobs with no backup. I code and bill all office visits for 5 orthopedic providers and all surgical coding/billing for 3 surgeons. I also do any transcription that is needed.

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I have a virtual interview with Tesla tomorrow for an internship position. What should I wear? This would be first internship, so I’ve never interviewed for a position like this and am not sure how to dress (especially given it’s virtual). Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

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which firms are still hiring seniors in the west for accounting advisory type roles?

Happy Friday San Diegans! If you would like burn some calories and donate to a great cause, F45 is hosting a donation based workout open to anyone who wants to participate tomorrow at 9am!

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Applied to a technology associate advisory role at Rothschild. I have about 6 years of tech strategy and technology/operational due diligence experience for PE clients as a consultant. How fast am I going to get rejected for this role or do I have any chance? 😂

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Any insight on what’s the salary for Associate Banker at the JPM Private Bank in London?

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Just taking the opportunity to get current. Sober 3 years and 10 months. This past couple weeks have been stressful and my mind slipped into fantasizing about my drug of choice. Last week I flipped out at some of my wife's family. I did an amends and I think time will heal this one. It's all up to HP. Although I have neglected my morning practice this week, I'm practicing self compassion with positive self talk.

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Blue shield of CA fired 375 people. Any other insurance companies having massive layoffs?

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Does anyone know the salary for Managing Consultant at Capgemini? The consulting practice not Tech

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Has the process of releasing offer letter slowed down recently? Is anyone else waiting for the offer letter ?

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Alright auto fishes, I’m in the market for a entry level luxury car. Open to used or a lease. I don’t plan to use it as a daily driver, live in an HCOL. Only restriction is that I’d like to keep my monthly costs at no more than $600-$700/month (including insurance, financing / fees, etc; have a parking spot already). Doesn’t have to be a European badge. Thoughts?

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I got the job. That is all.

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FAANG is now MAMAA (Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet)…Whoa Mama! As if there weren’t enough acronyms in our lives. Happy Friday All!!!

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Hello All, Just wanted to know what is the promotion hike% is from Associate to Senior Associate Cognizant

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