My performance discussion got scheduled, & I’m trying to figure out if I’m going to be fired immediately in meeting or if I’m going to be put on a PIP as the partner told me months ago. HR was invited

List of Firms Publicly Confirmed to Have Implemented Pay Cuts/Freezes or Layoffs: Boies Schiller (V24) - Unspecified percentage of associates laid off (purportedly due to partner defections, not covi

Just got laid off after a 3-minute call with a partner today. Any layoffs going on in other firms? Love consulting but anxious to find another consulting job now

What are the possible reasons for a partner getting fired?

Just curious if I might be a little protected from layoffs since I had told HR that my partner is pregnant way before all this. Trying to make it to paternity leave. Does it matter?

So my partner will be getting laid off 4/15. 🥺 Let the games begin, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

CWs, how proficient are you in photoshop and id? I’ve always had a solid partner, but they have since been laid off so a lot of the comp work is now on my plate. Any good online classes to take? Thanks!

How does a non-equity partner get fired? If they get fired for ethical reasons is that the end of their career?

Getting married next year and want a more stable job. My partner and I are ok with frequent travel and relocation. My concerns are about layoffs and pipeline of work. Any companies you recommend?

Nobody has emailed me since last Thursday. Am I fired but just don’t know it? Escalation email asking for work to do to SM and Partner haven’t been responded to, nobody should be on PTO as far as the calendar says

How do you recommend dealing with a partner senior to you trying to do anything possible to push you out, force you to quit, or get you fired for years? Owner knows my abilities and likes me (contd)

How do you tow the fine line between sticking up for yourself and not talking back to a partner? For context, our firm has seemingly started making a paper trail for layoffs and I disagree with some of the emails that I have received. I want to respond in a way that covers my own ass. However, I don’t want to piss anyone off, especially if I have read the situation incorrectly.

Fellow 🐠, recently laid off while on H1B. Married my partner who is a US Citizen. As I understand it, I have a 60 day grace period from date of termination to apply for new jobs and begin visa transfer through employer. However, going to begin AoS for marriage based GC. Do I still have to worry about the 60 day grace period? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Can a Senior Manager who otherwise has a good reputation, get fired for bullying? If not, will this person still make it to partner? There seems to be a lack of transparency in firms around this

I was fired after I reported a partner for a serious (criminal) ethics violation. The firm covered it up. Are all companies like this in the end? I’ve lost my trust and don’t know how to start over.

So, thoughts on starting own firm right now. Laid off and doesn't seem to be tons of firms recruiting. I think I can start off for 3k with my partner and try and kill whatever we can get.

I’m dealing with taking care of a 70+ family member that just moved in and is dependent on me. Worried enough about COVID infection. I think my partner may be laid off this week. How to deal??

Are layoff discussion being done by HR or Partner? Can someone share what discussion goes on during those meetings? Any chance you can push back or is it too late already?

PPEDs: Just found out that a Partner, who was promoted in 2017, was fired. IDK the circumstances. What can they expect to walk away with besides 401k & normal pension plan?

How would you get even with a prick of a Partner who lied, backstabbed and made up shit to get you laid off?

For any senior Deloitte Partners on Fishbowl - I’ve been loyal to Deloitte and dreamt of making Partner. After seeing my friends who were high performers laid off - all of whom had....