Anyone know about open roles for designers? My company just went through a bunch of layoffs.

I have been laid off going on 3 months now and I’ve never felt so discouraged in my life. This job hunt for me has been frustrating and draining. It really has taken a toll on my mental health and maybe even confidence. I feel like I’m losing momentum. Any advice on staying positive throughout this journey? It’s so hard to stay upbeat and motivated at times.

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Sign-on Bonuses, is it typical for a company to ask for a re-payment agreement? i.e. 100% if leave/fired within 12 months, 50% if leave/fired within 24 months?

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

Grey Merge with AKQA, VMLYR merges with Geometry. Are those „mergers” just the coverups for potential wave of layoffs?

Layoff going on in Synechron ?

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

Hi everyone, unfortunately I was recently affected by a layoff at my company. About 30% of their marketing department along with other departments were all let go. I have 3+ professional experience with product marketing, digital marketing, and event management. If you know of anyone looking for marketing specialists or just want to network in general let me know. I would love to connect!

Is there a possibility of layoffs in Barclays India?

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?

Hi all, i was fired today because i said the truth!! Isn’t that interesting?

What is the severance pay in pwc India?
Does everyone who gets fired be eligible for it?

Hi everyone, I'm knew here. I was wondering if anyone had any idea what salary are like at ViiV Healthcare? I'm considering applying for a role there. Thanks

Those with a part-time MBA was it worth it for you? Did it help to have as a “backup” ? Any regrets from those who went through the part time route?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a primary care doctor in the western suburbs or Denver area?
I’m a male in my late 20s and am generally pretty healthy but responsiveness to mental health concerns is a big plus!

Can someone explain to me what law clerks are in private practice? I'm based internationally but deal with our NY office a lot, and I can not figure out what the title actually means/where it sits.

Need some feedback! So I was forced to move jobs about 6 months ago due to reorg and the new leader opting to bring their existing EA with them, without even meeting me. If stayed at the company but accepted an offer for a job outside of the department I was in. I’ve now been asked by a manager from my old department to apply for a job they’re opening that would be a 2 step promotion. She thought she got my managers permission to approach me (see comments)

any recent stamping experience in Canada?

I am A2 in PwC AC Bangalore in Management consulting - I want to shift to US office due to some reasons. Can anyone please elaborate the intercompany transfer / internal rotation process? Like where to apply? what are the requirements?

Hi. I am a Transition teacher in California. I would like to know what is the ratio of students to staff for community outings in your districts? I have been teaching in my district for 20+ years and it has always been 4:1 ratio for our moderate/severe transition classes. Now our director is saying it's 6:1 and I don't feel like this is safe for our students.

How much could be paid a power electronics engineer in Germany (automotive field)?

What makes a bro?

Hi all, what are some the questions asked in hacker rank test provided by CTS?

Also whats the difficulty level of that test.... My tech stack is c#. Net with sql and azure paas & yoe is ~6yrs

Applying one year out of undergrad?
Contd..

What would your reaction be if the company you applied to asked for you to get permission from your current firm before moving forward? The situation is the company you're applying to is a client of your current firm, and you've already gone through the interview process with the new company. Thoughts?

Anyone currently working at Peloton and able to provide a reference for a Senior Product Manager role? Thanks!

Who’s on their way to FAT FIRE?

I survived the cull and consider myself lucky for that.

Anyone who hasn't, please post here with your background and industry alignment.

I'm sure many others on here would be willing to put you in touch with personal contacts to help you get back in employment.

Now more than ever, remember that this too shall pass.

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

Any tips for securing freelance work with US agencies when you live abroad? My work is pretty solitary and I could fly in for workshops or a major presentation.

Strange as it sounds, I'm kinda gonna miss quarantine life.

Has anyone successfully made the leap from digital to brand planning? Any advice?

Best time sheet system you’ve ever tried in a job?

Hi all, I was curious about companies that have their own in-house advertising. I’m in digital media, specifically, SEM and potentially looking to leave the agency side. Primarily due to low pay, and management issues. Given this, any company recs that have a solid foundation with digital media? Any advice from people who’ve been on both the agency and branded side?

Surprise and delight. I can’t help but not feel the sexual undertones when I read or say it.

You’re starting an agency and everyone wants you. Which brand do you reject first?

We’re in such a vicious business. You give your heart & soul to an agency, a client, a brand. Then the wind changes & you’re laid off, reassigned, chewed up, spit out, on to the next. I’m tired.

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

Anyone work on the Sigma Watch/Stigma Watch (couldn’t quite hear the Recruiter) account at GroupM? I have a few questions while I’m in the interview process!

Overheard: *dials frantically* "Hi. The holiday party was moved the the 7th so we're gonna need to move that Axe Throwing event. Yeah. Bye. "

Your opinion on VaynerMedia?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Besides salary, how to pick between job offers?

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

Why do all the Creatives I've come across give the rest of the agency such attitude? Get off your high horses please.

Getting pushed to do account work as a PM is making me want to scream. And the bullshit let's align on PM expectations meetings when I'm doing my job is driving me up the wall. I'm doing my job....YOU aren't.

Can we please be done with vertical video? It’s completely opposite the human field of view, looks horrible, no camera other than a cell phone shoots it. Seriously dreading IGTV.