Big 4 Discussions
Layoffs

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

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?

How long is too long to be an intern? I've been interning for about a 1 year and half now at 4 different agencies. All extended me until I'd leave for another agency. I was told bad timing/layoffs

Hey guys I also got laid off at D. 1 year experience as a BTA>S&A>CCG. Would anybody mind helping a mate out with any referrals? Would love to discuss over DM. Appreciate your help, thank you so much!

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

I just got laid off — anyone else get hit this round? ☹️

Anyone else just waiting for impending layoffs or are we at the end of the recent wave?

Has anyone been fired? How’d you bounce back? How did you approach it when applying for new jobs? I’m legitimately worried I’ll be fired and could use some advice.

Just saw someone get fired on the spot at the client site...

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?

Hello,

Currently, in accenture. I have had very bad billable hours and not much achievement this fiscal year. I am worried of getting fired, so i applied for another job. Got offered may be 5% above my current pay with 5k bonus, but in lower level at Deloitte. I think working lower level will give me more opportunities to learn as i think i have lot to learn. I made decision based on my gut and accepted the offer. I have not talked to anyone on accenture side yet. What you think?

If I get laid off, I have a previous colleague that started a cybersecurity company. I would love to get involved on the business side of it. Any pointers on skills that are attractive in this realm for a startup? Would be mostly (if not all) federal defense contracting clients. I’m currently in Deloitte’s cyber risk practice but my background and passion is in accounting and finance, and business operations. Graduated in 2017 so still early career.

BCG folks, I hear rumors of layoffs happening given the slow pipeline. Is it true?

Will org transformation / human capital see a greater increase in work post virus given the layoffs, etc? Or will companies not want to spend for consulting firms?

Layoffs at Omnicom shops today?

If your role is being closed/being laid off (not due to performance issues) just firm downsizing, do you tell the companies you are interviewing? How to phrase it?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Do you think independent agencies will be in better shape to handle COVID-related client budget reductions and/or losses?

Or does it not matter and layoffs are equal across the board?

Quiet firings are happening through out the industry right now. Agencies have become better about hiding the layoffs and firings. Not a good thing…

Engineers, have you ever regretted accepting a promotion to management? What should I consider before saying yes?

Any good rec’s for mens jewelry companies? Ie gold/silver bracelets and rings?

Wooo hooo in the first day 80 members. Please keep sharing with others who work out and show support for achievements outside of work! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

What’s the average salary for a Federal Accenture Analyst

So what’s the new number that every will say will cause the bubble to burst (but won’t actually happen)?

I know this is the DC bowl, but does anyone live on or near Georgia Ave in Silver Spring? I’m moving across the country to the downtown silver spring area and am considering moving into the Thayer & Spring building. Can anyone give any insight on the noise level?

If anyone wish to re join IBM, what is the minimum gap one should have to take ?

Looking for a great Chicago restaurant for our anniversary in a few months. Would be awesome if we could try a Michelin star restaurant, but trying to keep the whole meal under $250 as we just bought a house. Not sure if that’s doable. Open to any recommendations!

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

If your GF is interested in a 3some, what are your thoughts on that? 🤭

Hi everyone, need some advice.
A local b d / ria has an opening for an Advisor. We provide the leads in the form of current abandoned brokerage clients and the advisor just needs to build relationships and grow the business.
In addition he/she would have the opportunity to build and lead a team of other advisors.
For a candidate with 12+ years of experience what would be an appropriate compensation structure (base plus commission %)
Thank you in advance for your help.

OH CHAK LEE down to start a FIRE Punjabi song thread on this bish what y’all think

If my H1 is up for extension on July 2019, when should I initiate extension. Can I change my home city in that time period?

Failed REG for the second time and I've worked in tax for about 6 months. First time I got a 72 and the second a 74. Feel pretty worthless 😢

Anyone work in the Healthcare industry? I'm looking into joining Healthcare. I'm currently a Senior in tax compliance.

How much does a finance manager for 3 years earn in Deloitte SF? Originally from new york. With MBA and certified accountant.

Thoughts on the first episode of ‘Industry’ ?

Do schools allow you to defer for more than a year?