Hot take: COVID-19 is a scam created by Big 4 & MBB partners to make us more longer hours under the fear of getting fired.

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For everyone who got laid off recently, what’s it like applying for jobs out there? Any firms interviewing at least?

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Anyone know how MBB is doing with start dates and layoffs? I feel like big 4 are doing similar things would love to hear what the Crown Jewels are up to lol

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Has anyone ever been fired while in a client city? Did you have to pay for your own way back?

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Is anyone else scared of signing a new apartment lease because they’re unsure if they’re being laid off in the next few months 😅

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Did McKinsey go through a round of layoffs? Seeing a lot of posts on LinkedIn from ex-McKinsey consultants stating they are available for new opportunities. Mostly engagement managers...

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How is Slalom responding to the recession? Layoffs? Pay cuts?

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Truth. How many of you all would rather have been laid off? I'll start. Me.

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I was laid off about 4 weeks ago from a boutique firm. I managed to make great contacts since then who offered to give referrals incl. BCG, Bain, Deloitte and others (cont)

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With everything going on and a recent layoff, I’ve really been reevaluating my life. Is it dumb to leave all $ and perks behind for more fulfillment and passion. I’m looking for a new job but... cont.

Hi everyone, I was recently laid off. I’ve always wanted to work in Consulting and was wondering if anyone had advice in how to transition from Enterprise Software to Consulting(BIG4) or other firms?

my friend who has a H1B visa got laid off today from a fashion industry. she has only 60 days to remain in the country unless she find a job that can sponsor H1B. any clever idea out there?

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Coronavirus has made my spending behavior more conservative overall. Anyone else?Even those of us with jobs still don’t know if more layoffs are coming. Want to bump up my 6 month savings fund to 8.

How are firms like MBB doing at this time? Are they having layoffs? Is work quantity normal?

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Any furloughs or layoffs at your firm?
Moss Adams and Crowe seems like they let go 400 employees each while BDO implements pay cuts...?

I think I may be getting laid off today: got a strange meeting invite for a call with my VP & HR. Any advice?

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Just got laid off! How much is a good severance after 2yrs with the firm?

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How long til big4 start layoffs? No recurring rev & slow pipeline. They will hold people as long as possible primarily bc its “product” & expensive to hire & retrain but math will take over

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Hello all. My SO got fired from her UK job during her probation period for underperforming.
She is freaking out that next employer will find out during references. Do companies in UK share that info?

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I mean people in major cities are still buying houses with a view. I see a lot of properties go pending quick. Aren’t there enough people getting laid off ?

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Personal Financial ?. W/ the potential for mass layoffs I’m curious of how prepared people are in our industry. How much cash do you have and how long could you survive w/o working. Cont

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Starting MBA in the fall. I want to inform my group at the end of April so that they can plan my transition appropriately, but I’m hesitant because of potentially being laid off outright. Thoughts?

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How are things at other consulting firm in view of on-going COVID-19 crisis? In Deloitte situation is looking pretty bad, in anticipation of layoffs, firm is asking folks to consume all their vacation

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PLEASE HELP: my s/o’s mom was “temporarily laid off” by her employer because she tested positive for COVID-19 and had used up her sick leave (cont’d)

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Layoffs at RSM this week? That’s what I’m reading online, can anyone confirm

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What are layoff situations looking like at your firm / company? It’s hit the start-up / tech world pretty hard.

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Is this a good time to go on paternity leave? I have had it scheduled for months in advance but now scared that I may get laid off while on leave or not have a job when back.

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Got laid off today after three whole weeks of employment due to COVID. If anyone knows of any SaaS companies looking for a PM, please hit me up. Thanks!

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For those that have gotten laid off before? Did you still continue to contribute to your 401k or other savings to to stay on track?I ask since I have a 35k emergency fund I want to last for 6 months.

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With about 25k in emergency savings and monthly costs of 2.5k/month, I’m actually not too worried about potential layoff. Is this naive??? Or just privilege.

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Anyone had to start giving money to family members?

My mother got laid off & it breaks my heart to see her so defeated. Someday, I knew I would be supporting them, but never thought it would be now.

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has lek laid off their recruiting team?

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Stat up tech company in healthcare: 20% of company being laid off today; cross the board pay cut for remainder.
Looks like things will be getting worse.

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Layoffs and furloughs thread. What firms are cutting and furloughing? Across all industries.

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Been on the bench for a month... feeling nervous about layoffs...

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Promotion year and not promoted due to COVID-19 VS. getting laid off: which one is worse?

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I’m going on parental leave in June... my firm has announced that layoffs aren’t planned and our sector is still performing strongly. Should I be worried about the potential for getting laid off?

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Any circumstance in which a retention bonus could be at stake? Have $15k due at the end of may that’s supposed to be guaranteed and prorated if I get fired. Finding out about potential...

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Layoffs and paycuts: any good resources to follow?

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Has anyone been able to negotiate anything extra or terms when being laid off?

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I think I’m potentially about to be fired this week in retaliation from my boss...what should I do?

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Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

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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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Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

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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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We have a big project going on and I am the only point person(initiate it, did lot of work, and knows the deets well), seems like my mgr wants to get a headcount. But I want to use this opportunity to get promoted, how can I get this across? Mgr is new(they fired my old mgr), mgr’s mgr is new too(re-org). So not sure if I should/can make a case, or how.

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

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Have you ever seen a client fired in mid-production?

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Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

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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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Just got laid off do I need cobra? I plan to hopefully have a job soon

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TBWA NY layoffs today.

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Laid off in August. Just wrapped a 4 round intrvw w a big name agency... but another candidate got the offer. ISO of agencies hiring. I’m happy to share a portfolio and conversation with all in NYC.

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How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

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Grey Merge with AKQA, VMLYR merges with Geometry. Are those „mergers” just the coverups for potential wave of layoffs?

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I know agencies across the board did some layoffs right before the holidays, but when do we think hiring will pick up again? Getting to a point where I feel like I need to start thinking about a change.

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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.

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Who’s negotiated severance? Any tips?

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I am about to give my two week notice for Deloitte. Someone told me I should download my CPE report. Where should I get it? I am going to another big 4, how does the transfer of CPE credits work?

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Is there anyone who works for Google or Amazon and has a healthcare background with no tech skills? I have my MBA with a healthcare concentration and I’m looking to switch industries. I’ve started to take certification courses on Udemy but would love any insight on how I could get my foot in the door with those companies. Thank you!!

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Looking for roles in PE Business Development so let me know if you hear about a fund hiring. Or if you know someone that will speak with me or a good recruiter in the space, any leads would be greatly appreciated!

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Ladies any recommendation for lash extension in Boston?

May not be the correct bowl, but: how much do chief of staff positions at Wayfair in Boston pay? I’ve always been curious what this position entails too

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Hey All. Anyone here knows if there’s a minimum employment period before PwC’s military leave policy (differential pay) kicks in? Will be doing National Guard basic training soon, but haven’t been with the company for a year. Thanks in advance.

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I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

By anyvchance does ZS sponsor professional financial courses like FRM,CFA?

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Is there any way to have multiple locations on my individual linked in profile? We have offices in 2 cities and I hate that I can only put one under my name.

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If you’re in the final stages of interviewing with multiple companies at the same time and they inquire about other offers and interviews, should you tell them? Obviously not who the other company is but at least that you’re interviewing / expecting another offer?

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L7 for 8 years is correct band ?
And what is general experience criteria for L6

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What is salary slap in market for 7 years of experience person in java spring boot microservices in mumbai location????

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What's your one regret from your time in the MBA program?

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Any thoughts on how New York City’s salary transparency law will play out?

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Is FAAS under assurance or advisory under EY. What the difference between FAAS and Start&Transactions. New at the firm so trying to learn the differences

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Rank: Customer Success v. Sales Engineer v. Program Manager v. Sales S&O (all non-technical roles)
Which of these FAANG positions pay the best? By a wide margin?

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I don’t like any of the Dem candidates, but oddly enough I’d prefer Yang over Warren, Bernie, Kamala, or Biden. Especially considering I think UBI is asinine. Is that weird?

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This Democratic response sounds like she is doing a mouth sounds ASMR YouTube video. Too distracting

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The President spent months railing against vote-by-mail and trying to sabotage the USPS in conjunction with DeJoy, and now you can see why

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