Advertising Discussions
Layoffs

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.

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

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.

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!

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?

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

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

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.” 🫠

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

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

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…

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

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.

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 😭

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?

Twitter layoffs? Did anyone see this coming?

Layoffs at Omnicom shops today?

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

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?

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

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 ??

Are NYC agencies doing rounds of layoffs?

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.

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

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.

Layoffs at RGA NY?

Any word of potential Stagwell layoffs?

layoffs at WITHIN

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

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

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

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.)

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?

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

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