Does anyone think it’s weird that my firm is bending over backwards to try to keep a first year staff from leaving the firm after she was rated a 2 this year. But now she’s trying to leave and they keep trying to push her to stay saying she can be a partner in 8-9 years and laying it all out in detail. The issue is they laid off other staff (all but her) so maybe that’s it? Find it very odd.

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Some positive news: though our entire global executive team have taken temporary 20% pay cuts, not a single other staff member has had a pay cut or been laid off. I’m proud and optimistic about our global group, and more than happy to take a cut in the name of saving jobs.

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Here’s some shit: I’m staff level (career change, so a few years older than most staff). My 19 yo stepchild got laid off temporarily from their skilled trade job and is able to draw unemployment. They still live with their mom and I provide their healthcare as the stepmom married to their father. Stepchild just got first unemployment check and is making 2x their normal pay. Making more than me (!) while I continue to provide their health insurance. What. the. actual. fuck.

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Hi,
Has anyone’s firm furloughed or laid off any staff?

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Massive 4/16 layoffs at Crowe - several directors, senior managers, managers, seniors and staff let go, as busy season work completes.

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Fantasies of moving client side after Covid, when your clients have laid off / furloughed staff — delusional, or delusional and dumb?

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Lot of silence re: mass layoffs. Where are PRs from Rethink, Zulu, Anomaly, Union? What’s being done to support staff you cut? Nothing? But go on with your Stay Home flags and shortlist PR, I guess.

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Where are the layoffs? I heard Mullen in Boston 100 people, Anomaly big numbers, McGarrah Jessee in Austin 10% of all staff, Giant Spoon, where else hit hard?

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Why do the department heads never get laid off in times like these? One head of production or ecd or director of planning must equal three or four real working staff. Business 101right?

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Weber people - have there been any layoffs in your city yet? Hoping to be wrong, but I assume this is going to be the announcement in tomorrow’s all-staff call... ☹️

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Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

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Honestly being laid off sounds pretty good as a staff working 65 hours a week 🤷‍♂️ would be making more money doing nothing.

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Called the local Mexico joint which also happens to be a pretty major national chain (not tb). They told me 99% of their staff have been laid off and if this is telling of things to come (cont)

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Not sure why the execs keep their jobs and layoff production. Do we need all top-level operation staff when there isn’t much left to operate? I have ahead time seeing C-suite doin any production work

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Laid off today because of drop in workload due to Corona Virus. Experienced attorney but first time working in Biglaw as a Staff Attorney. Should I be asking HR or Attys I worked for Ref Letter?

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Anyone at Am Law 200 law firms hearing anything about furloughs or layoffs on the attorney or staff side? Not trying to scare anyone, just curious.

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B4 Folks - Do layoffs typically hit harder at the staff level or M+? I’ve heard people say we don’t make enough money to worry about it, but that doesn’t sound correct

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Dan, now is the time! Announce no job cuts at Deloitte so all staff can focus on their work!

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Currently a Staff/Analyst at EY and in the process of getting my clearance (I believe it's either Secret or Top Secret). A bit anxious about layoffs because although I'm staffed, my utilization is low

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How are you dealing with the current admin and paralegal staff layoffs? At my firm we were working as a team and it seems challenging to redistribute work. Not to mention, there’s zero morale.

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Just learned Bremer Whyte laid off 75 people. Anyone get hit? What was the breakdown of attorney/staff layoffs? Anyone see the warning signs?

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Major investment banks laid off 3,000 front-office staff. Yikes.. Have you been affected by this?

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My firm has laid off 25% of its attorneys and has fired all non-essential staff. I’m terrified/can’t afford to be let go. What can I do? How do I prepare for a potential lay off?

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My firm pays staff & seniors hourly, with 1.5x pay for overtime. Firm just cut our hours from the normal 58-60 down to 40 a week for the foreseeable future. Should I be concerned about layoffs?

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We just laid off a third of our staff. This sucks.

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Do you think layoffs would be more probable at a big 4/firm with over 2k staff or boutiques? Why?

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Anybody have any good stories about a fellow attorney or staff member who was fired?

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I hear Grant Thornton has been doing more layoffs? We need staff (associates, seniors, managers) in forensics / disputes and investigations in SF if anyone is looking or wanting to make a move!

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I hear Grant Thornton has been doing more layoffs? We need staff (associates, seniors, managers) in forensics / disputes and investigations in SF if anyone is looking to make a move! Message me

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Ps, have any of you truly batted for “junior staff” (comp, promo, not getting fired). And how do you deal with diff managing styles v. Helping staff with bad M/SMs?

Help!: What do you see as alternatives to layoffs? Our six partners (we’re 100 people total) reduced comp to $0 to save and it’s not enough. 25% of staff is unbooked (high!) with no end in near sight.

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How many of you at smaller consulting companies went through a reduction in force / staff layoffs this year?

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That awkward moment when a random all staff meeting is called >24 hours before. Who’s getting fired or promoted... reckon I won’t be sleeping tonight. And it’s been one helluva rough year...

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What happened with 72andsunny? 5% Fired from US Staff?

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Mic laid off its entire staff, sold the name to Bustle, and is relaunching with an entirely new staff. Read the union's statement on the fiasco.

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Can you get fired for having a low utilization as a staff? I mean like 30%

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I think I'm going to get fired. I'm staff 1 and in my first audit. I "found" something and brought it up for a 2nd look just in case. It escalated and now I'm in a middle of a mess. (Cont)

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My company folded and the CEO fired everyone and only guaranteed 2 days pay... He was on vacation when this was sent out to the entire staff.

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Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

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So I was laid off. Is it okay to talk about it at my next job interview? Feels like everyone knows anyway.

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A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

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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
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After 10 years of working as a FTE PM/producer I’ve now been laid off (thanks Covid) and am looking to start freelancing for the first time. What advice do you have for a new freelance PM/producer?
Also, what kind of insurance do you take out as a freelancer?

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Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

It’s hard to be motivated when rounds of layoffs happen and you see all your friends leave. But one thing that’s gotten me through all of this is working out. And when I say workout I mean the most pathetic, sad, barely completed beginner-level cardio dance routines. I’ve somehow forced myself to move while on lockdown and it’s somehow forced me to feel better. Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are: get up and move even if you don’t finish or end up going on a walk. Pls take care of yourself❤️

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Is it true that EY is mulling over layoffs as client projects are reducing..?

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Hey everybody. Got laid off at D. BTA within strategy and analytics. Mostly LS/HC experience. Anybody can help out with a referral anywhere? Thank you!

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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.

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Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

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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 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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Is it safe to join PWC india at this point of time. Are we expecting any layoffs?

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What are some concrete reasons why someone in consulting would be fired, other than the obvious stupid things?

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Accenture CEO said on earnings call that accelerated performance cycle will help manage low performers at greater pace if need to pull levers.
More layoffs are incoming soon.

About last layoffs, we didn't do any layoffs it's cost adjustments mostly in operation centers and restructure due new growth model. 🤷‍♂️

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Curious is anybody seeing layoffs in consulting? How busy are your cyber practices?

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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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Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

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Has anyone been hired from an SA position to an MD Product Owner role in a financial firm? Currently in the process of interviewing and the recruiter mentioned a 70% bump from my current base...

Interviewing for an internal role and hiring manager wants to finalize it before YE. Is the odd of slightly higher if HC round is passed?

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Burnout is because you did something consistently for an extended period. You can do quick fixes like go on vacation, get some sleep, exercise more. But they may only help temporarily, depending on your level of Burnout.

Try adjusting your approach to work / life to a more sustainable, and ideally, enjoyable balance.

IG: Burnoutcoachcarlo

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I'm a 5 year experience UI developer in Angular with very little experience in Java backend.
My current CTC is 17.5lpa and I'm thinking to switch company for personal financial reasons.

Is it appropriate to expect a salary range between 40-45lpa given my experience and skills?

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To the people against abortion: What if someone was raped and got pregnant?

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Hello! I am currently temping at my current job and have been asked to work a weekend conference (Thursday-Sunday). I also have a small puppy and I’ll need to pay for doggie daycare for her during those days. Is it too much to ask the company to reimburse me for the boarding/daycare costs?

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Has an tested roles for SAP through productive test simulation within production? Is there any risk doing this as the test is in production?

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Get me the fuck home Delta. Next week Remote then firm shutdown, peace ✌️

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