Are there any layoffs at your workplace due to the impact COVID-19?
Mentor
I’ve had to talk quite a few clients off a ledge to prevent panicked selling. To what degree are you all seeing this? I’m worried this is an industry trend and will lead to layoffs on our ends
Anyone here at a company that is already laying people off? Or gotten laid off themselves?
There's a month long gap in your resume because you got laid off. What's the best way to spin that?
Does anyone know someone who has been fired from their firm for political activism? Please state why and the context.
Who here has been fired? How did you bounce back?
Is it safe to hide the fact that I was part of a group layoff and say instead that I chose to leave? Can recruiters find out the truth from my former employer and hurt my chances?
I’m great once I’m with the client and my clients love me but apparently I suck at prospecting. Going to get fired any day now. What roles are non-sales like but will allow me to stay in the business?
Looking to potentially go back into the chair (was in management until a layoff). Do not have any clients to start with so would need a salary to begin with. In NY area - where should I be looking?
If you've been laid off, how upfront are you about it in interviews? Better to let them know right away or further into the process?
Should people be fired for lack of people skills?
What are the biggest lessons you've learned from being fired
I run into a lot of Feds and I always hear: I'm here cuz of the pension, benefits and I don't have to work that hard because it's almost impossible to be fired. This really irks me
Worked in industry 19 years. 17 years without a single blemish on my crd. Couple illiquid reit's I put professional athlete clients into,in 2008. Fired the clients in 2011,2012 for refusing...continue
After getting laid off 2 weeks ago, I fired off about 20 resumes to different places. I have not received any feedback at all. Any ideas how to get past the computer and in front of someone?
Anyone ever tried prospecting when you find out a company is doing a layoff?
Everyone thinks their firm is better than everyone else’s. Everyone who got fired or left a firm more than likely hates that old firm. Everyone who went Indy swears by sweet baby Jesus it’s the best
how many fee only fiduciaries have fired themselves,after a bad year(2007-09).If being a fiduciary is truly putting our clients best interest first, how can you truly be objective when you're mng acct
Client had $4mm w me, wanted to meet to talk about year end cash. He usually gets $200-500k in bonuses, publicly traded company. Tells me he's leaving, getting a severance package of... $10mm!
If you come on at Morgan Stanley and fail the series 7 and get fired, can you apply to other locations after a certain amount of time goes on, or will they never allow you to get back on with them?
EY update: No pbb, no raises, and we are essentially doing layoffs (solid performers who are utilized being let go without any prior notice). Again EY comes out top of the big 4
Just got an email from a partner asking to discuss the results of my CRT in the office tomorrow. I have high utilization but that doesn't seem to mean much. Am I being laid off?
If you are laid off and cannot find a job doing your day job, what will you do? I am trying to prepare a plan b and c. My car is too old for Uber eats etc. curious your thoughts.
Strategy& 🐟- anyone know what the severance payoff is, if laid off?
Will do everything in my power to get my associate fired
Anyone have any insight to Dr. Pepper, Snapple merger? Pros and cons? Layoffs, phasing out products?
Microsoft, late to the party but coming in hot 😉🔥 CRN: Technology news for channel partners and solution providers: Microsoft Layoffs Confirmed Across Its Divisions: Report. https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/microsoft-layoffs-confirmed-across-its-divisions-report
Just heard the news about Omnicom’s impending layoffs. How likely do you think this kind of news will come from WPP as well? I heard that finances were solid but you never know!
I heard DDB Toronto fired 20+ people yesterday. Can anyone confirm?
Does anyone know why CIRA's president wasn't fired? Like.. what's that all aboot, eh?
Joining the ranks of those being laid off due to Covid, I’m now looking to go freelance. Having worked as an Agency Producer my entire career, but jobs now being scarce I’m looking to broaden my horizon and also seek work in Production Companies. For those of you who are doing both, or did the switch, what did you find most different or challenging going from Agency to Production Company side? Was there anything that threw you off or that you hadn’t anticipated? Any regrets? Pitfalls to avoid?
Can you get fired for having a low utilization as a staff? I mean like 30%
Confirmed: layoffs @ L.E.K. Europe (U.S. not affected)
It looks as though Accenture layoffs are behind us, but does anyone know approximately how many people/percentage of the firm was let go?
Accenture Strategy layoffs? .....👀
Layoffs at DigitasLBi 🙃
Rising Star
Here we go... wonder if the US firm would’ve had it easier had they rolled out voluntary flex arrangements at the same time as the Canadian firm. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-29/deloitte-consulting-ceo-warns-of-about-2-500-job-cuts
KPMG in the WSJ for “exam” situation and heard from a buddy a leader is being fired for “expenses”, came from there and hoping my former colleagues are doing well
Why does PwC need layoffs again if the business is doing well? Also, curious to know what are the other “business reasons” when your util and snapshots are great?
Has anyone ever been laid off / transitioned out because they weren't promoted to the next level within a specified timeframe? How did you approach that topic when interviewers ask why you left?
What is the average raise and bonus % at slalom?
When you show your client a picture of your dog and he goes "I'm scrolling, hope that's okay"
How does PWC wealthbuilder work? Is it similar to our pension and what's the vesting period?
Anyone have good intel on new partner compensation. Specifics on service line and size of firm (big 4, mid tier, etc.) is helpful. Trying to determine the size of the carrot is we're chasing
What’s a better exit opportunity? Senior internal audit or Senior accountant? Also I currently make $70k all in, is a jump to $90k enough of a jump? Currently an A3 in big 4.
What kind of questions do you ask when you go in to meet the team you would be working with? Already met with hiring manager, will be meeting with team now.
Career Options: Recent CPA, have Masters in Accounting. Currently live and work on LI (Banking Ind.) at 70k/year. I enjoy learning and am aiming for CFE next. Any recommendations on Big4?
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Overworked, underpaid prosecutor, almost halfway through 10 year PSLF. I know PSLF is not guaranteed but I have $230k debt. I just got overlooked for a promotion to someone with 4 years less experience and now she is my senior attorney. I have 6 bosses. I’m really unhappy but I have been collecting a paycheck during COVID while working from home. What’s the best transition out of being a Prosecutor? I have 8 years xp as an attorney. 5 as a prosecutor.
Any recommendations for MBB (internal) roles that require no/minimal travel? Trying to transition out of the consulting grind.
Please share your favorite Travelzoo or other short trip vacation deals you've done
Looking for advice. My movers damaged my work monitor which my company provided to me in March so I can work remotely due to COVID-19. Item: Dell UltraSharp 34 Inch Curved USB-C Monitor: U3419W. It is around $700/800. The movers are not taking accountability and I do not have movers insurance. Will this reflect poorly on me? I moved Thursday of last week and ‘return’ to work tomorrow. I feel it’s best to explain the situation, as it’s imperative I have a fully functioning remote work set up..
Timing to apply for tech jobs - Jan or Jun? Looking for BizOps roles at Google, LinkedIn and the likes. Any specific time that’s better? Also worried Jan 2021 will have some covid impact.
KPMG 🐟, what's the difference btw the Bank of America 401k plan and the KOMg 401k plan? Why are there two 401k options??
How much money do you think our weekly expense budget and points are worth in additional comp
Benefits and exit ops of doing TAS? Also, what’s the best place to do this at? Midsize, B4, or other, etc.. coming from audit senior.
Anyone else's client just not give a shit? He/She has figured out that we will subsidize his/her effort so the ball doesn't get dropped. He/She literally comes in at 10 and leaves by 4 every day...
Friends, this holiday season please let’s forgo the sappy, maudlin cover songs. I’m not ready for a Febreeze spot with a hushed piano-ukulele In The Air Tonight sung by a teenage chanteuse. 🙏
Partners: what do you want to hear and see from your associates given everything that's going on? Are check ins and more updates than usual annoying or wanted due to lack of face time?
I feel like I just got hit by a truck 😞💀 post leg day after a 3 week vacation with no exercise. Back squats, front squats, DB lunges, leg curls and leg presses.
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