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Layoffs

I was just let go from my company which I really enjoyed working at after only 9 months in a newly created role. I was completely blindsided and told it’s was due to scope and organizational changes. I had no performance reviews or discussions leading up to termination. It didn’t seem like this was a performance driven decision, but I feel completely left in the dark and unsure what to do in this economic climate. Should I ask for more severance (4wk/2 paychecks is what they offered)?

I got laid off in April, and I’ve been doing ok, but starting to crack. Feel like I’m becoming super irrelevant and like my life isn’t moving forward. A lot of anxiety the last couple days, followed by exhaustion.

Given the 🔥 hiring market, did the layoffs 9-12 months ago cost firms more to just hire a bunch of people back? Firms paid severance back then to just now pay on boarding plus signing bonus plus training plus staffing.

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!!

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!

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.

Who handled layoffs the best among BIG4? Let’s be honest. And who handled it the worst?

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.

Hi everyone, really sorry to hear about the recent layoffs. I would be happy to refer to KPMG—please DM me if you’re interested.

I was let go from my position yesterday. The managing partner, who did the letting go, said it as because of poor development and bad work product. Yet, only in December, I got a solid raise and excellent bonus for my size firm. Between then, the partner had made unsupported claims of bad work (e.g., claimed I used the wrong code in a letter bc it wasn’t the one he told me to use but the one the documents supported). Never dreamed of being “fired.” All partners are holding the party line and ...

Suggestions on how to spin a layoff to a recruiter or new employer? Want to stay in the game.

Anyone have any idea when the hiring freeze might end within AWS ProServ? I’m currently at Amazon and have a TS clearance, PMP & CSM. I come from a Big4 consulting firm with a background in Enterprise Performance. I’ll be honest and say I’m not feeling very safe in my current role with the ongoing layoffs. Instead of leaving, I’d love to go back to my “consulting roots” and join the ProServ team. I’m taking my AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam next weekend. Hoping this freeze is lifted soon.

I wish Ad salaries were like NBA salaries. Each year you get a ridiculous raise no matter how shitty you perform. If you are good you get bird rights and no layoff clauses. And retire at 35.

So are the layoffs at Deloitte over ?

What would you do? I was laid off and now have two directions:
1) Back to old job in industry with security and knowing what I’m getting/how to do the job well/job security but $15k reduction in salary plus nominal API still working 60+ hrs a week...
2) Consulting again at big 4 but don’t know team and threat of unpredictability/more layoffs but $25k increase in salary.
Frankly feeling torn. Also, yes, I realize how great it is to have options these days.

I just want to shout out to my Deloitte brothers/sisters who were laid off without any explanation. Working with an ex Deloitter, he is very impressive, not sure why D laid him off.

Sincerely,
Ex- Deloitte

Anyone looking to hire a network security admin or engineer? Asking for a friend/former teammate who was a victim of layoffs…

Anyone know how a UTMA is taxed when liquidated?

Why do they have to destroy anyone that work in M&A? Really missing the coverage lifestyle right about now..

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Thanks for all you do and rest assured that management knows they can’t function without you.

Posting for a friend.
Has almost 8 months experience in Teaching (in Whitehat Jr and another similar company). Currently pursuing an online degree certification on Data Science. Got an interview for a consulting firm.
Job role : Preparing training materials and video lessons on Data Science basics for freshers joining as Data Analysts.
Previous CTC :6 LPA.
How much CTC can be expected or negotiated for the new role, if selected?
Educational background : Masters in Physics
Can code in Python,C

Can someone explain Arby’s latest campaign featuring Archer / Bob. Why is he yelling at me they’ve got the meats for sandwiches? What did anyone ever think they were talking about before?

Wanted to share a recent win in case this would work for anyone else in the bowl -- We started a “share some music” channel in the community and it’s amazing how a non-related topic can encourage participation.

Will it hurt me in the long run to have comms experience in different industries? My agency is hiring and I'm watching folks at all levels who would otherwise be qualified for a role be disqualified because their experience isn't solely in the tech/B2B space. I enjoy the work I'm doing now but I'm still so new to my career that I can't help but be curious about working in PR for fields like entertainment or consumer. FWIW, my internships were all fashion PR and I didn't think I'd be in tech.

BakerHostetler has a number of openings for lateral associates. Check out their website if interested.

In your opinion, where’s the best place in the country for a tax professional to live, all things considered such as COL, opportunity, etc.?

How do you schedule return deliverables to reviewers? Do you ask when they need it by or do you give a date? I feel like every reviewer wants it ASAP.

Who do you answer the “what’s your salary requirement?” Question when recruiters ask you?

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