Are more layoffs coming? 😭 do you think companies can afford to lay off even more people?

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

Which agencies in San Francisco are weathering the storm the best? I haven’t seen much about layoffs or furloughs. It seems like the bigger agencies in NY have been hit harder.

I got offer from IBM in my home location itself, with 18.5LPA fixed for 9 yea in automation testing. Here my manger is confusing me like layoff will after u join in IBM.. but I am in cts as 11.2 only .. but now I got SA promotion with 10 % hike .. and also no retnation for me also not there whether I can choose IBM or stay here .. kindly help guys .

Best backup plans if you get fired from a Big Law firm within a year or two after graduating? Go to a non-BL firm and then try to lateral back into BL?

Hi,

Is this a good time to join HP? As they have recently announced 6000 layoffs in 2 years.

I’m quitting my job tomorrow morning. I don’t have a new job lined up. I’m scared, but also excited? I’ve felt under utilized for months, and haven’t had a promotion after two years. I never take risks like this, but life is too short. Is this a bad choice?

I’ve been thinking about looking for a new job, but given everything going on with the Coronavirus and layoffs, it doesn’t seem like this is a good time to start looking. What do others think?

Does anyone have any insights about the layoff rumors at Morgan Stanley?

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So no real layoffs?

Heard rumours of two agencies doing a round of layoffs, anyone here been impacted by Covid yet?

Any job cuts, furloughs, or paycuts at Cincinnati firms ?

Is it good to hpe seeing current layoffs. Is there good work life balance? Job security?

I’ve asked about my so called promotion and I just keep getting more into the future dates. Also company is trying to make their # so cutting down on costs. At this point I gave up on asking...is it

Hi there,

Just joined S&C from 8 YOE in industry. Joined as M1, but was also a manager in former industry role. How soon is reasonable to be thinking about promotion Senior Manager? What kind of salary increase comes with this promotion?

Also, I negotiated current salary when the offer came 5 months ago now, not taking into account high increases in inflation. Do salaries get adjusted for inflation? And if so, when?

Has anyone transitioned from bedside/patient facing healthcare to clinical research? I am looking at making the switch and would appreciate any insight!

If I invest in Eth today, would it be smart? Or should I wait till it cools down?

Anyone have suggestions on the best way to afford to stay at a Marriott property in Honolulu? Most of the properties looks a bit pricey

GSK is hiring aggressively for GCC. How much salary should i ask for a manager 8a designation? Will they give 30+?

Raise in 6 months? I joined in january and ive since been doing 3 jobs bc few people outside of my team left. Mgr decribed a plan to update my role. How to bring up $ and how much % can I ask for?

What is the scoop on med mal defense vs. plaintiff work? Is defense more respected by other practice areas if I were to switch somewhere else later?

I applied to a position that brands itself as civil litigation and apparently the role is med mal defense. Not sure what to go by but would like to do a little research before I call them back.

I want to hear it all, let it out. Why did you hate HRC? Or you just felt she couldn’t be president because she was a woman?

Any whatsapp grp of new joiner ?

2/17 Thread (General):

Hoping to earn rental income. Any good advice or resources on getting started? What’s your experience been like? Thanks for sharing in advance!

Does an MBI constitute an additional salary bump or bonus?

Was just on a call with my mother who claimed someone helped her bought an investment target that has high consistent return (>25%) without loss to principal and low risk. Is this possible?

Am secretly freaking out because she doesn’t know what she bought. It is her own money but I wonder if it is my place to step in…

Am I behind the curve if I plan to apply this fall and haven’t finished/started my essays/applications?

So I'm a bit scared want to make the pivotal to tech after my MBA but noticing a huge difference in Consulting salary (165k) and tech (133k). Does RSU help cover the gap?

For all you Toronto transplants on here... what brought you to the city?

Any opportunity for a business analyst opening in a prestige firm in reporting analytics space? 8 YOE, having an offer in hand.

Any m or sm can dm.

Curious how other people’s brains work.
When you get an activation brief, what’s your process for coming up with a solid idea?

Look for cultural moments that you can adapt? Look through award show books? Scroll YouTube videos until 3am?

I know that every brief and every idea is different, but I’m more interested in the process and what you’re creative routine is to get the wheels turning.

Thanks.

If you could ask a partner of your firm any question anonymously, what would you ask?

Is Phenomenon really still that awful? Shocked by the reviews.

Anyone have insider info on what adam&eveDDB, Mother London, and Uncommon look for in planners? Are they looking for awards? Thought leadership? Looking to make a move and want to take a shot at those 3!

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

How do you create the visual direction of a print campaign for example? Is it generally just about creating a mood board that sets the look and feel? Should it be specific (as in drawing or illustrating) with the pose and the framing?

Cause my thinking is more of the former where you give the photographer their own take of the idea. Curious to know how you do it.

How long have folks waited for the Lürzer's Archive review process? Weeks? A month?

Here’s to the introverts finally getting a chance to have a little control over how and when interactions happen with others.

Anyone else feel like as you move up, you have to work even harder to justify your value to your company as you grow “out of the weeds”? Especially with the fear of layoffs looming over everyone’s heads.

My new agency’s healthcare plan only has ONE physician in NYC listed as in-network... is a plan this limited the norm?!

So by how much exactly does W+K NY lowball creatives? Any ranges for senior creatives or CDs?

What do you do when you have down time at work?

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

Has anyone worked on the creative team for Hilton corporate? As someone who loves travel (and Hilton hotels) this always appealed to me. Wondering if anyone can shed some light on the reality of working there.

A lot of posts on LinkedIn might as well start with "dear diary....."

Like I’m sure many of you, I’m tired of the word “empower.” But the thesaurus isn’t really giving me anything that feels right. Have you seen any unique or more authentic alternatives?

Dear KBS, today we received 17 all agency emails. Yesterday it was 20. Surely upper management has a better way to use their time. Make it stop. Love, KBS

What should I be reading to keep up to do date with new (good) ads. Adfreak? Other?