Dad just got laid off at 57. He’s a scientist/immigrant and this was the first time in my life I saw him panic. Really hard to see him hit a moment of despair tonight.

Cherish your jobs y’all

Thinking about advertising publicly on LinkedIn that I’m looking for a new job.

What are the chances I would be fired?

Has anyone here ever been fired for being rude to a customer?

Vicious layoffs at HCB health.

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

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?

I made a couple errors at a new job. An important document to be distributed had wrong information on it, which was proofread by 2 other people. Then a couple of typos in emails, the person micromanaging me told me to send out but I didn’t fix the errors. Failed to meet a deadline but completed 95%. I was written up over all this last week, fired this week. There’s a lot more to this but I think it’s because the DM doesn’t like me.

Any word on consulting or agency layoffs in Berlin?

6 months pregnant and just laid off. And 40% of my severance was just taken in taxes .. I just spoke with paid family leave and I no longer qualify even though I had been paying into the program (thanks NY).. I already applied for unemployment but doctors are telling me I’ve got 10-14 weeks left in this pregnancy.. so stressed having twins and being unemployed, no maternity leave, no paychecks coming in, and I’ve been applying but not a single interview.. just ugh. 😭

Anyone know any biotechs/Pharma (ideally oncology-focused) that are looking for a VP (or even SD for the right TC) of BD/CorpDev and allowing for remote/travel models (if not Boston-based) or at least a Boston-based hybrid model? I know someone with good biotech/Pharma BD&L experience that is looking for a new role given the current biotech layoff scene. Feel free to share any company names with open roles or DM, if preferred.

Any insights on bonus and hike? What should be the expectation considering recession and layoffs?

Laid off at PwC. It was more of a relief than anything. Anyone have any knowledge on openings at smaller (but not necessarily boutique) firms? Human Capital / Change Management related field.

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

Morning! Being laid off sux, I been down this road 5x in my career it never bets easier.

Dust off contacts and make your rounds
* if you’re in a good position to take time off do some, seems we all need a mental break anyway

If you still believe the election was stolen, you should be fired from your job because no client deserves a consultant with such poor critical thinking skills.

I started a full time in-house design job that pays extremely well. I barely have to work at all. This makes me very confused since I kept hearing stories of people working 60+ hr weeks as designers at ad agencies. I am not complaining, but I have this creeping irrational feeling that I’ll get fired for not working even though there’s nothing for me to do. Should i be making up projects or asking for more work? Or just chill out? I just feel very confused. Are a lot of full time jobs like this?

The Current scenario of high attrition rates and job shift by taking multiple offers has been caused by a resource crunch in the market. However I have a feeling that this particular scenario of shifting jobs by way of multiple offers and getting high salary is creating a bubble in the market which will burst causing a ripple effect of lay offs due to cost saving efforts by organisations in the near future. In a scenario like this how can one change the job by avoiding the bubble?

Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

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!!

Please let me know if there is any opening related to digital marketing or social media marketing in your firm. YOE: 7 and Location: Gurugram

Is there a ceiling in BD&L work both in consulting and in industry for those who didn’t do a PhD or MD? I feel like most of the individuals I see in these roles at senior levels have one or both degrees. Am I “wasting” time taking projects in these spaces if I only plan on getting an MBA?

Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

I've been getting poached on LinkedIn by omnicom the past few weeks. Something about building a new "marketing research team". Anyone either at Omnicom or elsewhere know what this department could be?

I keep a few tote bags and plastic grocery bags in a drawer at me desk in case I ever abruptly quit on the spot or get fired. Anyone else?

Hello Fishes, did you receive market correction of salary in October 2022 ? If so, what is the % correction ?

Backpack recommendation? Got a free one when I joined but it’s kind of clunky/bulky. Anyone buy an Incase backpack?

Looking to upgrade dress shirts, looking at Charles’s Tyrwhitt non iron stretch and they have a really good deal (3 for $99) thoughts on their shirts? Never tried on, will probably order my size 15.5 34 in a slim

Any good moving companies to move from socal to NorCal?

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

I’m looking to hear about anyones experience with RA, thinking of pivoting to RA from PM. What is a typical day like for remote RA roles?

anyone know where to get study aides??

What piece of hispanic advertising really captured you or you feel was done right?

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.

Fishes, what about work like balance in PwC UK, SAP practice?

Anyone here in NTT Data UK? Can you share your experience working for them ? I got offered a principal consultant role in their Data pillar and needed some insight to make a decision. Also what is the salary range for a Principal consultant at NTT ?

Current IE here. What are some Time Motion Study Softwares that are out there and you use in your jobs?

What's the hype around 72andSunny? Is it the work/life balance? If it's the work, can you link or cite a piece or campaign that you admire?

Shoutout to account peeps ready to explain why, actually, it isn't that much work and, actually, EOD tomorrow is plenty of time.

Is possible to have "real friends" in the ad world? Do you trust your coworkers or do you feel that they are going to throw you under the bus just to save their asses?

So at 72andSunny they told us we weren't making ads but rather "art for commerce". It's a nice thought ... until you buy a ticket to the wrong weekend at Cannes !! 😡 anyone else have this problem?

Pretty over agency life, best brands to go client-side?

Buntin Group in Nashville - is this a reputable agency? What’s the good/bad/ugly on this place?

Which holding company gets the best rental car discount? And which rental company?

Anyone in NYC area have an actual office instead of open floor plan? #CantTakeItAnymore

Looking to take a break from the advertising agency world (honestly pretty burnt out on ad land) Thoughts on working at an agency who may be more focused on branding or content creation. Anyone made the jump?

Never moved to an agency out of state. Any advice on finding/negotiating a position that includes relocation? Bay Area specifically?

New State Farm commercial- who is covering "Don't forget about me"? I can't find it anywhere.

Rename each agency as a trendy artisanal brand with the “Blank & Blank” format.

I've written nearly all my friends' Tinder bios. And they're actually getting more matches. Definitely gonna put that shit in my book.

Which major agency do you think has the best branding? And the worst?

Hiring managers and recruiters: a lot of well-respected schools (Harvard, BC, Cornell, Penn State, MIT) now have pretty robust online programs. Contd

If I’m 6 years in, and the stars haven’t aligned for any (real) awards yet, am I screwed? I’m making fun work but am at a shop that doesn’t prioritize awards, how do I get into one of the greats?

What kind of work is done by Junior Talent in Data & Analytics?

#IWD topic: In this new era, how is it okay for Ed Sheehan to be popular for a song "I'm in love with the shape of you"? 👨🏼 asking. Basically straight up Objectification. Thoughts?

Serious question - which one lasts longer: real Donald Trump or Marcel?