Anybody filed for unemployment with reason- terminated for performance. What was the procedure like? Do they interview you? I could have easily provided reason as laid off, but, didn’t want to give false info as the reason in my termination was performance, according to my termination letter. Questions that could be asked are: why were you terminated, were you given warning, when were you given warning , how long have you been performing this job, have you don’t this kind of job before.

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Got fired from my firm in June. And now I just got rehired to the same office, with a different team (in an area I actually care about) AND with a promotion - we’ve both signed the papers, it’s all confirmed.

Don’t let anyone tell you can’t do something.

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Needing some general advice from my fellow federal contractors. This past year I joined a small consulting firm for a pay bump since I just started out 1 year ago and was placed at 95k on a policy team. Over the year there was 2 people fired from my team and one quit leaving just myself and the team "manager". This lead to way too much project deliverables not being met. End of year review was not favorable and it seems I was made the scapegoat taking a hit financially advice?

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I’ve seen a few Partners getting laid off lately.
Any insights to that process? Does it differ from when the rest of us gets laid off?

I have a feeling that the Partner title is heavily overrated.

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I got laid off last month. I got a meager income of 450$/week, barely enough to pay the student loans. Hoping to manage the rest of year with that and the small severance package that I will receive. But, besides that my family is home. My college freshman is here and shared her good grades with me. As a family, we have decided that we will keep our expenses low- stay home & stay warm. I feel more content and full with my family home, even if I don’t have many resources to spend on stuff.

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McKinsey & Company Layoffs in investment banking are making me very nervous esp now that Goldman Sachs has announced that 8% of its workforce will be laid off.

Can we expect something similar to take place in management consulting?

Talking specifically because I’m nervous about my McKinsey & Company offer getting rescinded though I’m sure it’s consultants who are advising these banking layoffs :/

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What consulting firms are having layoffs?

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I joined a tech company and we had about 15% layoffs including my boss. I plan to go to the head of the group to have an action plan. I have a few items that I want to finish and then work with them to setup my own career plan. Any advice on how to go about this conversation

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My SM was saying it wouldn’t be a good time to be on the bench in case they decide to make layoffs… I just joined this year but imagine more science would go into the decision then just whoever isn’t on a project

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Stealth layoffs are in progress at some consulting firms, is you’re one of them?

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How many people did s& fire during the recent layoffs?

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If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

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My company laid off a bunch of people yesterday and a few of my friends got affected. I have so little motivation to work today but I have a client meeting tomorrow :(

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I got fired 1 week before my official contract ends. Is it wrong to inform an employer about future plans and share a month before that you are leaving the company? I am shocked because I am an A performer and I had a good relationship with my boss. Any thoughts? I do realize the end of the year is slow for the company and they want to save money. But 1 week of my paycheck is not going to make a big difference. I am taking it too personal and it hurts a lot.

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My firm let go of a Director who has been making life a living hell for me for over a year now. I was so full of joy, I happy sobbed for 5 minutes when I heard she was let fired. I’m free from this woman. God bless 🙏🏽.

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Has anyone been fired/had to fire someone in consulting and what were the reasons?

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is a bad time to change jobs? with the economy uncertainty? If we start a new job, wouldn't we be chosen first to get laid off if they need to let people go

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We are currently pregnant and at 20 weeks. My husbands was about to tell his manager about the pregnancy and paternity leave plans but then started to hear some layoff rumors which now seems inevitable. His project also did’t get extended (totally unexpected) and his team is getting released at the current client. Now he is unsure of if and when he should let his manager know. He does not want it to backfire on him. Suggestions?

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Can someone help me understand why companies are doing layoffs right before the holidays? Seems to be the most inhumane time to do it?

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Hot take, As consultants, we should not be startled and surprised if we are impacted by layoffs. If we are ready to dish it (with suggestions of delayering at times) then we should be able to take it.

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Joined industry and been here for 1 month. We just had 15% layoffs.. should I be worried

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Any concerns of layoffs from inside Lockheed on the business side? Potentially making the move to join LM however, losing tenure is not recommended during a recession.

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My sister doesn’t want to tell her company that she gave birth because they fired 300 people recently, so she took two weeks off instead. I keep telling her that she should tell them she says she’s too scared

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People like these boil my blood. Justifying layoffs is never acceptable! Why can’t C-suite or executive reduce their TC and bear the burden? FFS.

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EY All Hands Meeting Review - What are your thoughts on bonuses, hiring, layoffs or split?
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I just found out I was promoted… in October. In November, my project ended and I was told I’d be fired if the client didn’t have another role for me. Am I crazy or is flip-flopping like this kind of ridiculous?

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How do I explain to my manager that I have no clue what is going on and overall don’t feel like I’m doing a good job? I have raised to him a few times that I don’t feel comfortable in the job and feel like I’m not performing, but he always brushes away and says I’m doing fine. How do I make him pressure test me to check where I stand in case I fail in the future, without potentially being fired in the process? 4 months post-MBA hire if that matters, with another 2 months left on the case.

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Heard PwC doing layoffs. Is that true? Also heard Deals folks being forced to help out audits?

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Got laid off recently, and just got an offer to join another firm. Great, except the comp being offered is less than my last one. It’s making it hard to swallow. I’ve negotiated but they haven’t budged much.
I’ve been talking to another company too, but they won’t be ready to make any hires until January/February, so feeling like I got no choice.

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Is up or out really a thing nowadays? Most people I know who not got promoted just left on their own for better opportunities elsewhere, but nobody got fired. Which companies have an up or out mentality?

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Seems like PwC is doing layoffs? My SO just told me that people on the bench are starting to get axed. This is at a European office.

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For those who got terminated for performance and received severance package, are we entitled to unemployment benefits? EDD states that it will conduct an phone interview to determine that there was no misconduct.

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IL unemployment benefits: the state scheduled a call with me to determine my eligibility for benefits. Per the State, Because Accenture tagged me as “discharged” vs “laid-off”, I may not be eligible for benefits.

1) How do I handle the interview? 2) Should I admit that I received a severance package?

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Has anyone heard of Big 4 TAS layoffs lately?

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What do you do when you receive a verbal confirmation of an offer but then the recruiters you were working with got laid off? Also don’t have the contacts of the other interviewers lol

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Deloitte FL/PR is turning into a joke.. if firm morale wasn't already suffering from layoffs, they increase minimum hours through December while half the offices are unassigned. Abandon ship.

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

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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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So, I just fired my first employee as a manager and I'm heartbroken. He was a great, great person but after 6 months on a PIP he just wasn't cutting it skills-wise. I know he was the provider of the household and his wife didn't have a job since she was raising three young ones. Needless to say, I had to take off because I felt terrible, sick to my stomach. How do you deal with firing guilt? Is that a thing? I can't help but feeling like I did something wrong.

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When leaving as an audit manager, if you’re going to a competitor and they ask you to leave the day you give notice, do they always pay you out the 2 weeks or are you technically fired?

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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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I wish Ad salaries were like NBA salaries. Each year you get a ridiculous raise no matter how shitty you perform. If you are good you get bird rights and no layoff clauses. And retire at 35.

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Ah the great Ad Agency Bubble, your agency is doing great, growing exponentially then boom, clients are lost, there are layoffs and there are no raises/promotions for a year. What do you do jump ship?

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As many of us navigate the challenges of negotiating during Covid layoffs, my question is what do you think is a good, fair and realistic salary for an independent agency to offer a Creative Director with 10+ years of experience in metro Detroit, considering the current economic climate?

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LA: after months of layoffs and salary reductions, we are back! Looking to hire a rockstar LA-based Project Manager at our small independent agency. Projects vary from photoshoots to retail to branding/strategy. Looking for mid to senior level. Diverse candidates encouraged to apply! PM me for details.

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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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I'm feeling a lot of anger towards my manager (now he's acting normal but there were moments where he was condescending/dismissive/mocked my and others work/arrogant/said stuff was "wrong" constantly/belittling the difficulty of tasks etc. in the past project).
Maybe it is "standard chewing out" but it bothered me a lot. So much that I find myself still getting all fired up inside thinking about it...
Idk how to let go of this :/ Thoughts?

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All time best tactical plan briefing & creative kickoff? What blew minds? What fired the right brain neurons? Out-of-the box meeting structure? Acct briefing:brainstorm ratio? Who drank the KoolAid?

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I’m a first year associate and perpetually concerned I’m going to get fired bc I feel like my work product isn’t at the level it should be. Does anyone have an idea of how easy/ hard it is to get fired?

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Is it a good time to switch to Deloitte considering all the recent layoffs ? Applying for a manager position in Deloitte Digital , not expecting more than 10% hike from my current salary.
Thank you

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Are there any agencies in NY hiring a strategist during the pandemic? I heard many are getting laid off :(

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I am in need of some serious advice. I have been continuously harassed, ridiculed and spoken down to by a coworker who’s now even “threatened” to get me fired etc. We do not have an HR department and the only manager I can go to is also mistreated and not taken seriously. What do I do? I’m terrified.

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I see there’s been lots of activity here. :)
Anyone up for getting this group off the ground?

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What is the criteria for getting promoted from b2 to c1 in EXL . I have recently joined in July'22 with B2 band . Year of experience 10 years. Technology : Data Scientist

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Hi Fishes i am making a whatsapp group for the people who are transitioning from non-tech field to data science
If anyone would be interested plz join
And let's learn , and transition together

Agenda:
Putting self progress on the course they are doing ,so that others can be motivated and
Discussion on topics related to transitioning

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Hi Sharks, I have received the following offers from Infosys -13lpa ,@techmahindra-16lpa
No offers in hand but got selected in following compaies
@wonderbiz
@chubb
@valuelabs
@trianz

Can you suggest which company offers better career growth?

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Account Director / Senior (Sr.) Account Supervisor salaries for health PR, in NYC? …
Seeing many different numbers so looking for some guidance.

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i feel incompetent because i struggle with working from home and only really feel productive in an office setting

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Hi! Anyone willing to provide an Amazon referral? Looking for Sr. Program Manager opportunities.

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Between strategy and operations projects, which one is better for exit ops? (Pharma/biotech industry)

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Im joining Accenture Uk on 19th Aug 2021. Anybody else starting on this date? When does one usually receive the Teams invite / joining instructions for the first day orientation & induction?

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For those in international tax planning, curious what you all think about the future in light of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 (on top of beps measures like anti-hybrid rules, interest deduction limitations, etc.). Once companies adapt to the new regime(s) and assuming p1 and p2 are implemented broadly across jurisdictions, curious what type of planning/restructuring work will be of interest to clients post implementation. Short term I assume lots of planning work but curious on post-implementation

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I work in ERP consulting on the technical side. Wanting to move into product. Would anybody be willing to give my resume a once-over?

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Is Citi a dysfunctional organization, true or false?

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A company didn’t follow through with a scheduled intro phone call. I emailed during the time scheduled to see if something had come up & after as well to reschedule. No one answered me or followed up. I can’t help but feel like this is a little red flag. If you can’t follow though on an intro call… what’s your HR & the rest of the company doing? 😬

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Are we all small training sets waiting to experience and learn it all and eventually be part of the master AI aka God?

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Any pharmacists on here? I am trying to read a label and the notation doesn’t make sense.

Oral Solution 100mg/M

What unit is M? Is that pharmacist for milliliters (ml)?

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What time do you get up in the morning?

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Hi All

I'm looking to join LTI
Is there anyone with AEM background who can help me understand quality of work and quality of projects that are aem specific

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