Tax Senior Discussions
Layoffs

I was laid off Q4 2019. I'm hopeful something will pan out within the next couple of months. Severance has now ended. Wondering if I should apply for unemployment. Any downside?

Did EY announce anything about layoffs today?

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

Anyone here who works at ARCA in PwC? How is that group doing? Any layoffs ya'll have heard of?

What do recruiters think of people who’ve been previously laid off at an agency due to loss of clients? Since it’s a common thing in this industry, does it cast a bad light on the applicant?

How do layoffs at EY work? I've heard of people being laid off...will there be more? Is it region by region or just an overall national thing? I'm a staff 1 and not sure how this all works

We’ve been hearing about layoffs. Any companies you know for sure are in hiring freezes?

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?

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?

Layoff folks, how are you guys doing? I'm DREADING the upcoming busy season being a new senior handling new clients in a new company...

What is the separation package Deloitte consultants got for layoffs?

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 got laid off today and I’m scared

How's PwC's Financial Services Advisory model risk group? Work atmosphere? Amount of travel? Pay? Did the recent layoffs hit this service line very hard?

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

Who will be the first head coach to get fired in NFL this year?

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

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

What happens if I am fired while my b-school apps are under consideration? Does my admission offer get rescinded? Serious answers only please

Applied for a role at a BB online, received a pass email 2 hours later. I guess if you want to get into the castle (Group) you first have to pass the guards (HR)...

If I see one more white yuppie jogging without a mask on...

Looking into buying a house - any recommendations for real estate agents who you had good experiences with? Thank you!

Dallas weekend girls trip, any recommendations? For reference We are both in our late 20’s, love food, alcohol, and are open to outdoor activities.

Hey! Just ended my contract with AirBNB as a Property Case Manager. I have 9 years of experience working directly wuth AirBNB. Can anyone suggest where I can apply as a freelancer since I am from the Philippines? Thank you!

Not super familiar with the Boston scene. What are the best creative shops? Any good in house creative spots?

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Has anyone else been having trouble finding Logitech webcams? The price gouging is otherworldly on those things now.

Ever been put on an "Improvement Plan?" Just got put on a 60 day plan but it feels like they're just trying to rationalize firing me later over politics not performance. Anyone live to tell the tale?

Would you rather have a smart/competent boss who is an absolute @sshole, or an incompetent/inefficient boss who is caring and nice? And why?

Anyone else have patches of hair that never want to grow? My upper left side in the back has always been way shorter than the rest of my hair

Do you typically work on holidays? This year I had to work a bit on Thanksgiving because we had an event. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be though.

anyone feel they could’ve had a better experience by feigning slight incompetence? Proved early I was high performer, now assigned to difficult personalities & high pressure deals,& scrutinized more

Can someone from Optiv explain the difference between a Strategic Account Director and a Global Executive Services Director?

Arrived at a SPG property last week and had email confirmation and booking in the app but hotel didn’t have it - manager blamed merger IT issues, anybody else experienced this recently?

Anyone have any advice for someone new to the gym that’s trying to build a booty