Am I the only person who has been super disgusted to Fishbowl’s response to the Meta layoffs? I’ve been laid off twice in my career but I’m not mad at 11000 people who no longer have jobs just cause they got decent severance while I got a week on my way out. Facebook is hot garbage but I’m pretty sure 0 out of the 11000 were making those decisions. So why are you upset about it? Urgh. Y’all are weird.

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.

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?

Does anyone have any advice on how to convince yourself life is worth it when you think it’s not. I’m a 28 year guy, just got laid off from my job, have aspergers, have no friends, can’t find a gf, why do I even try anymore at anything

Just found out I’m getting laid off in two weeks. How do I stay motivated to do work until then?

What if Elon Musk replaces Rajesh Gopinathan as the CEO of TCS?
All the useless managers will be fired?

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?

Does Meta & Twitter layoffs, Rishi Sunak becoming PM, India lose to England in t20 really matter to us individually?

Thinking about starting an OF... since we aren’t getting raises this year. In all seriousness, I like being watched. But I’m too afraid to be found and get fired. My husband has a job now so maybe I can finally live my dream. Thoughts?

I heard from my head that there is a lot of slowdown in VW Germany... There is Hiring freeze, level freeze and all ... And soon that will spillover to india. So be prepared for very less hikes in coming cycle :( Also automotive sector in general is struggling with tesla laying off 10% workforce recently. Maybe time to make a move? What do you say fishes?

If I get fired while on OPT without getting my H1-B stamped, is it useless or can it be used in future for some other job?

Has anyone been fired? How’d you bounce back? How did you approach it when applying for new jobs? I’m legitimately worried I’ll be fired and could use some advice.

Hi! This is post is for a friend who was recently laid off due to budget constraints at their company. They’re actively looking for new roles in Business Analytics, Finance or a combination of both. Any referral would be extremely appreciated.

When are the layoffs going to start? Anybody care to wager a bet?

Employment-at-will. Is that the norm in a consulting contract (I’m moving from Europe)? Can I / should I negotiate the notice period on their side or eventually the size of an eventual lay-off?

Wanting to quit my job and am actively applying. However, seeing all of these layoffs has me wondering if this is a bad time. Any thoughts?

Does ey gds lay off?

Stealth layoffs at CWT confirmed.

Good places to go in December? I was thinking Portugal - but heard it gets cold cold. Any other recommendations?

Does Accenture have any grad school (mba) tuition reimbursement benefit?

why do famous celebrities rarely go to prison for crimes they commit?

How is work life balance at Citi Risk Team?

Hello Fishes, can somebody help me understand the pay range for Senior manager. In discussion with HR for SAP role. HR is not disclosing the pay range and giving only 10 percent hike.

Hi All,

What should be my salary expectation for Data Engineer role with 6YOE in Adidas?
Location: Tech Hub
Role: Data Engineer (M4)
YOE: 6
Counter offer letter: 46 LPA

Which company and team do you work in?

Hello all,
Which company between techm cerium systems and synapse design and excelmax technology is good in terms of
1. Good projects
2. Work life balance
3. Onsite opportunities
4. Work from home option

Thoughts on the new expensing policy where your manager has to approve it? Is this a way to limit expensing when you have your colleagues view how much you expense?

Can’t decide between Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city for 5 days in Vietnam. Also is it necessary to join a tour group? Thoughts?

it’s been 3 years in this city and I really need to hang out with someone other than my boyfriend. But I’m terrible at “networking"

Anyone in the KPMG Lighthouse practice that would be willing to take a look at my husband’s resume and put in a referral? He’s interested in the Associate, Data Scientist position.

Hello! What are the first steps to leaving agencies and going freelance? Working as a data, insights and strategy specialist in particular.

Freelance is completely new to me so any advice/guidance/links would be greatly appreciated :)

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Anyone work at a boys club? How does a female break through if you're not into politics and playing games.

Why would you work as a Creative at any Publicis agency?

Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

Quiet firings are happening through out the industry right now. Agencies have become better about hiding the layoffs and firings. Not a good thing…

Favorite dialogue-driven humor spots?

Seattle Design Culture - How much do you hate/love it?

So I'm in a weird space at the moment. I've been interviewing with a lot of agencies in the past couple of months, and I keep getting the same response of "I need more agency experience." How am I supposed to get that experience if one of the things holding me back is not having enough agency experience?

Creatives who left for tech. What is it exactly that you do now? Is it still writing or art directing? Or a different creative role? Hearing about people leaving for tech so I want to know what it means exactly aside from the benefits.

I want to work with plants and trees.
How can I use what I’ve learned as a copy to work with, let’s say, reforestation?

Can a robot really do your job?

So had client call, wrote down all my notes as they spoke. Confirm next day when everything is going to shit and they reply “this is categorically wrong what are you saying”. Contd in comments

How long does it take to get promoted? 1 year? 3 years?

It’s so nice that every agency laying off people, have those left standing (and other agencies) trying to hustle jobs for their unemployed friends, but there are also a ton of people who were unemployed prior to Covid...so no severance, job hunting lot longer, and not earning income for longer time...hurting even MORE due to quarantine.

Can you tell / sense that you’ll get the job after an interview?

I’m like 50/50

✨Q for Recruiters✨ When it comes to emails for jobs, do you care about the old school, “here’s why I’m qualified” & bullet points, etc., or just cut to the f*cking chase & attach resume & link?

Why the heck does being good at writing and concept mean I should spend MORE time in meetings? This system makes no sense. just let me do what I'm GOOD at.

Why did Droga lose ancestry?

I want to put in my notice at my current job, but I'm in the middle of a making a big campaign. I want to make sure I can finish it before I leave. Is it weird to give a month's notice? Or should I just give the typical two weeks?

Home depot creative agency review down to Leo and BBDO, anyone know which offices?

Thoughts on creating unions within our industry to fight a host of pay problems?