Tax Director Discussions
Layoffs

Any advice for lateraling as first-year business lit associate? I’m not getting any work at my current firm due to partner hoarding and overstaffing. Can I lateral this early or should I wait until I’m inevitably fired for low hours? If I should lateral now, what reasons for leaving should I give interviewers? Should I tell the truth or will it look bad on me?

Just heard of the story of a senior who was fired because she was interviewing at a new firm, and this new firm called her current firm for references. Obviously they (cont’d)...

Went to HR to complain about horrible manager. Will I get fired or let go? I was just speaking up for myself.

Gotta love how Peloton laid off 2500 employees to lower their overhead then generously gave them free 1 Year subscriptions to boost their numbers before a buyout. 🤦‍♂️😡

What would you do? I was recently reached out to by an exec I worked for at another agency. He’s at a new agency and looking for an EA to assist him, the new president and another exec. However the agency itself is not doing well- no new biz wins, big layoffs recently, terrible reviews on Glassdoor. I like my current agency enough, however, very much don’t like the 2 execs I assist. Would you go rather work for good execs at a bad agency? Or stay at a decent agency but awful execs?

Anyone else hear about layoffs coming for S& people with low bill-ability? Heard this from a PwCer...any specific industry or region targets?

Is it a good idea to leave for another firm/industry given the recent layoffs at other companies? Imagine better to leave for a larger firm vs one that is still young or a startup?

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?

COVID hit PR hard. 390 employees laid off at Edelman

Does a severance usually come with a lack of work letter? (Big4)

Are any firms doing layoffs? Are there any firms that get rid of the bottom X percent every year?

Has anyone been fired from Oliver Wyman before? What was it like?

Anyone else in FTO? I have yet to hear of any layoffs despite the fact that we are in FS. Can anyone elaborate?

Is ACN recruiting on hold and/or have/had layoffs? I interviewed but things then just stopped.

8+ people were fired at Booz Allen Hamilton Middle East today!
Wondering how other firms are doing!

When does the recession hit? How will consulting firms conduct layoffs?

Hey everyone. Feeling terribly down as I was laid off today. In the dc area and wanting to know what companies don’t have a hiring freeze right now. Worked primarily in consulting and as a BA. Thanks

Here is how KPMG handled an announcement today re: a RIF:
We’ll be laying off people. We can’t tell you when. can’t tell you how many people. We can’t give you any details. But we WILL send you an email after this call with FAQs and the severance policy.

...no email was sent. So, now 1,000 employees are going to bed tonight confused and irritated AF.

I just found out I’ll be getting laid off in a month. I’ve contemplated freelancing for a while but haven’t worked on more than 1-2 small clients at a time on the side of work. How do I know when it’s the right time to take the plunge into freelancing?

Planning to visit Tyler with my family. Any thoughts on where to get AirBnB (downtown or south Tyler). I’ve never been. I prefer downtown (Azalea) but want to make sure it’s safe.

Any stories of initially not looking for/wanting a relationship but then meeting someone and changing your mind?

How do your organizations handle parking reimbursement with a hybrid model? We have an office downtown and currently can be reimbursed up to a certain amount as long as we are in the office 75% of the time. The challenge is the burden this places on managers to manually track days employees are working in office. As we grow this seems like a big waste of time.

Been accepted to a top 25 school for their professional program (part time). Ranked top 10 in finance. Are scholarships uncommon for professional students? I heard it’s mainly for full time students? Not sure if I should I decline and attempt other schools next year and try to get scholarships?

If there is a PM role at FAANG vs a consulting role at MBB for ppl out of undergrad, which one would you take and why? Not that I have such privilege now but just curious

Hello, I am being affected by the Meta layoffs- looking for reliable referrals for Deloitte and Slalom. Thanks

Hi Fishes,
lam trying to get job outside India.
However, I don't know how I can approach. My desired countries are
UK, Ireland, Germany and Netherlands. Can anyone please help me with some strategy I should follow.

Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his butt to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

Tools, resources, activities, groups you leveraged to help you successfully navigate your career as a minority in consulting?

Any activity professionals out there?!

What are the best consulting firms for digital marketing?

Hi fishes,
What all things are checked for a 'to be employee' in BGC before he/she could join the new organisation?

Does anyone feel like the AEs crushing their numbers generally walk into a great account versus working really hard on prospecting? I’ve worked for Microsoft and Servicnow as a Strategic AE and I rarely saw the successful AEs (+200% attainment) doing any prospecting or needing BDR.

BIG ASK: What do y'all think is the most overrated game in the last 15 years? After putting a nice 40 hours in it and giving a genuine try, I would say Skyrim.

(Be respectful of everyone's answer, people have their reasons)

I Joined in Dec I got good offer from product based company What will happen if abscond from LTI

Please suggest can ask for early release or can i abscond there no dependency on me.

Is it silly starting some sort of business if you have little knowledge in the industry you are looking to penetrate and utilizing subcontractors/freelancers for a good portion of the work at the beginning?