I had a dream that the CEO from my last shop got into a new diet that she couldn’t have coffee. So to avoid cravings she got rid of the coffee machine and didn’t even allow people to bring in their own cups. I wanted to riot, people were mad but they sheepishly accepted. So I kept bringing my own coffee, and I made extra strong so everyone could smell. I was waiting to get fired but I wasn’t . The funny thing is that this is not even too far fetched and I can totally see it happening.

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Has your agency had layoffs recently? If so, where?

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Got laid off. Got a new offer two weeks later. It’s not remotely what I see myself doing for long. but the team leader is great. I’m in early stages with my dream companies. Not sure what to do.

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About to be laid off (was given a heads up) and curious what an “acceptable” vs. “poor” severance pay is? For context: been with the company 2 years, director level role, will not be needing cobra/health insurance - only interested in how many weeks pay I’ll receive. Thank you!

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Just had a positive performance review 2 weeks ago - got a (small) raise and extra week of vacation. My primary client just asked me off the business today. Going on paternity leave in 3 months. Odds that I’m about to get fired?

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When you were laid off how long did it take you to find a new gig? Did your salary go up or down?

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Are layoffs a thing now? Is the time of “The Great Resignation” and employees holding the cards over?

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I’m starting to get why it’s mostly young people in advertising cause everyone over 34 understands it’s complete bullshit.

U suck if U don’t win Lions. However, if U win them, the C-Suite goes to Cannes and gets the bonus. Not U.

U didn’t get 5 Lions this year? Watch out for layoffs. Even though U pitched the same 3 ideas that some other agency ended up selling and winning 30 Lions.

“U need to be more purpose driven in ur ideas.” Also, “client doesn’t want any tension.” 🫠

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Seeing A LOT of layoff posts this week. Who’s had them and who feels them coming?

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How many of you were fired/let go while pregnant? How did it work out for you in the end?

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Is there a running list of layoffs anywhere?
Heard about R/GA a month or so ago and then McCann last week. Anywhere else?

I’m assuming more are coming…

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Just got laid off after being full time for years. Would appreciate any pro tips on getting up and running as a freelancer.

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Is it common to request either a time guarantee (2-year contract for instance) or a greater than normal amount of severance when interviewing for roles in times like this?

My current role is pretty secure, so besides increased comp, I’d want to make sure any new role would include some sort of safety net.

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Had my final interview at Twitter on Thurs. I think my recruiter was hit by the layoffs because the email is no longer avail. I reached out to a secondary recruiter who put me in touch with someone else but this new person hasn’t responded (I reached out once yesterday). The position is no longer posted online/my app is still marked as “interviewing” on Smartr. I CANNOT STOP checking my email. I know things are prob crazy at TW rn but this is my dream job. Just here to vent 😭

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Seeing agency layoffs buzzing across Twitter, who was hit?

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Does anyone feel like their company is immune to layoffs right now or at least well positioned to protect talent? I’ve been interviewing for a new job, but I’m keenly aware of the fact that many companies will have staff reductions. I’m so eager for something new, but am frustrated that my timing couldn’t be worse. Should I just stay put for a while?

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Twitter layoffs? Did anyone see this coming?

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In regards to Huge Layoffs… is Huge doing ok in general?

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Layoffs at Omnicom shops today?

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If an agency mandated certifications, is that a sign of a potential layoff assuming the layoffs are performance-based?

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I’m scared of being fired at any moment. Maybe it’s because of what happened in 2020, but does anyone else feel the same?

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If you know that you might get fired, is it better to quit before or wait until it happens?

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Did the bare minimum at my former agency which was toxic and abusive until they axed me so i could get severance/unemployment and a mini sabbatical with enough free time to search for a new job <- does this make me a piece of sh ??

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Are NYC agencies doing rounds of layoffs?

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Tricky feelings: So, I feel bad for all who get laid off when a big famous company has massive cuts. But then I’ve often seen people from those companies, that I’ve reached out to on LinkedIn ages ago, when I needed work, with no reply, no link accept, (some checking out my profile and then ignoring) suddenly want to connect once they’re in need of work.

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Anyone got laid off? Should i tell the recruiter that i got laid off?

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How on earth did we go from “unprecedented vacant jobs! Hiring is impossible! Wieden is posting openings on LinkedIn!” To “Layoffs everywhere” in like a month. WILD.

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Layoffs at RGA NY?

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Any word of potential Stagwell layoffs?

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layoffs at WITHIN

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Anyone else worried about layoffs? I lost my double dip job so now I have to rely on one freelance salary.

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Which dept/scope is your agency likely to layoff first, as clients drawback their budgets during recession?

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Anyone know about open roles for designers? My company just went through a bunch of layoffs.

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Anyone worried about the impending recession? Looks like a few tech companies are already doing layoffs. Any idea if pharma is usually hit hard? (I’m located in Toronto specifically but want to hear about how other cities are faring too.)

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Could it be true that Coinbase loaded their Super Bowl ad as a screensaver when locking out their employees from their devices during the layoffs?

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Haven’t been laid off (yet), but is a severance package given in the event of lay offs due to a recession?

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Any hiring freezes or layoffs happening? Was planning on finding a new job during the summer but might not be the best time?

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Layoffs at Walmart corporate 😬😬

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I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

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Deloitte US just announced layoffs. Any other B4 started layoffs too ?

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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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I was laid off from Deloitte in the 18th. I have an interview with Amazon for a Senior Program Managers Non Technical position with Amazon hiring manager on Monday. Any advice would be much appreciated. I would love to get into Amazon. I hear their interview process is brutal.

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Did someone get fired in the new manager training in Orlando after getting drunk?

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Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

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

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I do believe EY is d kindest when it comes to putting people first.Thank U Kelly.Resume travel based on CDC & facts, no layoffs in foreseeable future, extending trust when wfh& personal accountability

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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 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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Dad got laid off. Drinking got worse. Attempted assault on sis and mom. Had to put up in hotel. No clue on next steps (legal and personal). Project is complete shit show and SM is not getting it. Idk man...

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Just fired my therapist. Feels better than it should

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Want to warn stakeholders that their hostile, posturing emails with our main client CC'd is only going to backfire (main client ❤️ us). emails will no joke prob get some of them fired. #restructuring

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

Exp - 4 years
Tech stack - Java, Spring Boot, Microservices

EPAM Systems Cisco Nokia Dell Deloitte Deloitte USI Deloitte India Infosys Cognizant KPMG EY PwC Verizon Verizon Media Ericsson Huawei Technologies

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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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Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

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Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

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Constantly worried I’m going to get fired because I don’t know where I stand at my mid sized law firm (second year associate).

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Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

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Is NTT providing shift allowances, i just checked with HR she said they are in negotiations with management globally for all employees is that true ?

Anyone interested in a practice session tomorrow?

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Can anyone help me with the tax deduction for the salary of 60 k in Netherlands?

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Anyone change their skin care routine during pregnancy? Favorite products / things to avoid (I know retinol)

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Resume writing tip: how to make “conducted client workshops to communicate and gain agreement on recommendations” sound more impactful?

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Im a Design Engineering from Mexico but Im also an American citizen, I would like to know how can I get my wet-stamp and if I need it… I have my degree from Mexico but I’m not not familiar with the process I have to follow to work as an Engineer in the States

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How can I add multiple characteristics within one cell and make sure that a pivot table can read both values independently if needed? E.g., I have a column titled “color” and in one cell I write “red” and the other “red, blue”. I’d like a pivot table / formula to be able to count that there are technically two “reds” in this data set. Any tips?

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Sign on bonus for EYP post-MBA Consultant role? Strategy group if that matters

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