After losing half our designers to layoffs last month, everyone seems deflated, and the energy in the studio is just gone. If you've been through something similar and left to pick up the pieces, what actually helped? I'm trying to figure out how to support my remaining team.

If I just chill on the bench for long will I still only get fired at the end of the year?

I always feel like I’m one mistake away from getting fired 😵

The week of my wedding, my husband (PL SQL Developer 4 yoe) was laid off. That was a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I'm still bringing money in as a software engineer, but I'm looking for advice on how to support a partner who has been laid off. Ultimately I think we will be ok, but I know he's hurting / stressed / and could use a supportive partner.

When you hear that staff 1s we're just laid off... 😳

Has anyone been able to negotiate anything extra or terms when being laid off?

How is everyone feeling amidst these layoffs? Hope everyone is taking care of themselves!

Does anyone from EY have insight on layoffs? I'm seeing horror stories from other firms but haven't heard anything about EY layoffs. (Manager, FSO-Advisory-Risk)

Hi everyone, my sister was fired from her job because her exemption from the vaccine got rejected. She has Director of Nursing experience as well as experience with case management and utilization review. Anyone know of any startups or tech companies that are remote and wouldn’t require a vaccination that are hiring for experienced nurses? Really appreciate the help! Any leads are welcome!

I was just laid off due to COVID. Felt invincible when the crisis began but now feel lost as if my career was ripped out with the tide. Slowly gaining motivation to get back on top

Is current layoffs only happening in Amazon US offices or Amazon India offices as well ?

Hi Verizon Fishes,

Need your feedback on Verizon India Job security, I will be joining soon in Verizon. I got some negative feedback from social media that Verizon fired around 1000 employees without notice. It should have happened on 2019.

Can you pls share your thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Anybody who got laid off in the current wave and looking for a referral in Zalando in Germany, feel free to DM me. Happy to help.

Have you ever seen a client fired in mid-production?

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.

Hey Guys. Regarding the forced layoffs in PS. It’s high time we unite and hit them back. I’ll request all people who’ll receive the video connect email from PS to do one important thing. Use a a pen camera or a hidden camera(small) in your pocket before attending the call and record the call and events. These peoples should not be spared. Try to get some evidence and let’s expose to public media and other legal teams. You can do this anonymously thereby saving others from this crap.

More layoffs last week at Leo B. Seems they went after more Seniors & $alaries. Thank you France.

Anyone worried about layoffs?

Any layoff expected in bny ?

Reflation/reopening trades with room to go: CVX target 110 (uncle warren likes and lots of trave commodity increases, supply destruction =oil demand), NCLH target 40 (CCL/RCL have retraced to FMV IMO), BA target 300 (airlines basically back to FMV),

Fish, I trust your advice. Anyone have leads or recruiter recs for SF biglaw litigation? Looking to lateral as a to-be second year, mostly antitrust/white collar.

PwC 1 again, we are live at Craft 🍻

Some recruiter just called my mobile, sneezed and hung up.

I am getting sick of these cold calls.

How is EDB aka enterprisedb as a company to work?

Hi Everyone,

Hope you all are doing well. I'm shifting to Pune next month. My office location is in Platinum Tech Park, Panchshil, Ganeshkind Rd. Pune 411005.

I just wanted to enquire about how is the are aroud that place? Is the area happening or it's in outskirts? Any 1 bhk available nearby that location.

Any constructive suggestion/discussion is appreciated 😊

Anyone registered their vehicle with BH number plate? Is GST number mandatory on form 60?

Does anyone here work for Corporate Value Associates?

If so, could I please get in touch via DM?

Shukran

This could be an interesting opportunity. I’m a youth soccer coach and have become very popular in our area. So much so that a local magazine is going to publish an article on me next month. With a marketable look, is there any pathway for me to utilize this opportunity for lucrative marketing deals? Open to thoughts and ideas.

Hello ,
I am btech fresher recently got placement but i got a domain where no coding is required and more of functional work is there . So i want to switch to JAVA . Can you please tell me how should i proceed , in what order and what should i learn and any resources?? I have good knowledge of Core Java and DSA.

YOE: 7
Current CTC: 20L (19 Fixed + 1 variable)
I'm a Java developer building products in networking domain. I'm strong in converting requirements into design and building products from scratch. I'm spending 12 hours everyday at work, unable to spend any time on brushing up algorithms.
I'm not happy with the money that I make for the efforts that I'm putting in, want to switch to good product company. I wish I get more time to learn and prepare for interview. Just putting my thoughts here.

Halloween parties in LA? Bars having events, etc

Hi Fishes, a friend of mine is looking for an entry level job in Talent, she has great communication skills and knowledge of psychology as she has completed her Master's in Psychology. She also has a certification from NCERT in Guidance and Counselling. Can anyone please help?

Looking for referal for below tech stack. Ping for more details:
Tech: Unix,Azure,Mainframe, Splunk,AppDynamics,Snow,Sql Developer and JIRA.
YOE: 6yrs
Availability : 44 days

Please drop all your thoughts, questions and insights from first three chapters here. We will be start discussion at 7pm CST. But please feel free to post your thoughts at the time convenient for you.

I'm so tired of hearing about wellness. If you want me to be well, just pay me more and I'll figure it out

Any book recommendations for soft skills at an agency/studio? For stuff like giving feedback, meetings, presentations, client interaction, etc.

anyone else hype about the new macbooks 👀

already pre-ordered

with apple silicon, adobe better get indesign running faster than i’ve ever seen it.

just got a full time graphic design job. is there any reason why using the work-provided adobe creative cloud account for personal use is a bad idea? like privacy or something? i’m thinking of canceling my personal subscription and saving some money.

Someone talk to me about Isobar and/or IA Collaborative. 👍👎❓

How do you know you’re a good designer? I get most of my ideas from being inspired by other work and just creating what I feel looks good. I know how to use design programs. But, I don’t know if that’s enough.

How do you get used to someone looking over your shoulder and watch you design? It makes me so nervous

How can one transition from a Visual/graphic designer in marketing to a product designer? And what’s it like being a product designer w a visual design background? Will you completely leave behind the graphic design world or are you still wearing many hats and still fulfilling that design and creative buzz? What courses, or resources do you have to make that jump? Can my portfolio have made up projects for this? I feel like I’m starting all over in design school! Haha.

I started a new job just 7 weeks ago, but an opportunity for a dream job just suddenly and unexpectedly fell into my lap! It’s a lot more money, more aligned with my career goals, and will have better work life balance. I’d be an idiot to not take this great new opportunity! That being said… I’m going to feel bad leaving this new job so soon. I’m sure they’ll be disappointed and maybe even angry… is there any way to NOT burn bridges on my way out of this current job?

Hi all
I started out as a graphic designer. Worked for about 4yrs in different roles. Then i started a digital design role for 2 yrs and then made my transition into ux. i have been in a ux role for 5 years. But i want to steer my career towards something more creative. Like in 5-10 years I wouldn’t want to be a specialist or a ux director. I d like to be an art director or creative director. I love branding & marketing but also product. Would love something that allows me to do both?

Any designers here experienced with the Masters program at UWash? Looking for testimonials since it's the most expensive option on my list right now (I do have cheaper options, considering all tho)

Any packaging designer available for a small gig? Not agency project, helping a friend’s start up.

Finally saved up enough $ to buy my first Wacom! Does anyone have tips on how to get used to using it? Or any good resources for inspiration /walk-thrus for drawing illustrations. I really want to dive into creating but need help pushing thru the learning curve

Any designers working at IDEO? What’s the work-life balance like? Always been interested in the work but wonder what working there actually is like.

How many different projects would you show in your book? I’m redoing my portfolio and find it so hard to know what should make the cut...

Is there any remote work available with base pay?? I’ve exhausted myself with Indeed, Zip Recruiter, and Glassdoor job searches and my unemployment is over 😭😭

Anyone currently working at Grubhub? I have an interview coming up and would love to hear other people’s opinions/experiences working on the product design team there. What’s the culture like?

Hi! What's the entry level UX designer job pay range realistically? Just trying to gauge a general range (I understand factors such as location play into it big time)