Do you know anyone who got fired/let go in consulting? What’s the story?

With so much uncertainty in the economy and waves of layoffs that have hit tech especially hard... do we think there's really such a thing as a recession-proof job anymore if you're not an "essential worker"?

Unconfirmed layoffs in PwC SAP? Does anybody know?

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?

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?

Got laid off. Have savings to hold me until I find a new position but mostly I'm just embarrassed. Has anyone ever gotten laid off and not told their friends/partner about it? I just don't want people in my circle to know I failed basically.

I heard UKG has fired many employees this year?
Is it good for job security?

Should I negotiate a severance package even though it’s not in my contract and it’s not required by UK law?

So someone I know asked HR about a boot policy. When he found out that there wasn’t one, but his boss said there was (who gave the guys $ for boots and the claimed it on his expense reimbursements as something else) the boss got mad at him for askingHR (and in trouble for the expense reimbursements) and then 2 days later laid off my friend. There appears to be no notice of bad performance and this person always was the first person on the job site ready to work. Thoughts?

TBWA NY layoffs today.

I know agencies across the board did some layoffs right before the holidays, but when do we think hiring will pick up again? Getting to a point where I feel like I need to start thinking about a change.

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?

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

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.

Having tough time deciding between IB & Consulting. My thought process: I have a "better" background for IB (TAS/valuation) and with tech layoffs, this might push more potential would-be tech applications to pursue consulting (there by increased competition)? Additionally, you can do IB intern and full time consulting but not vice versa. I prefer consulting, but IB seems like the "safer" option? And if consulting does get hit hard, I would hopefully have a full time IB offer via internship.

I have not been on a project for over 3 months. Since I joined, I have been put in training. The training got extended by a month and now it's close to 4 months since I joined and without a project.

What should I do? People say that I'm lucky to get paid without doing any work, but it is stressing me out. I need the experience. The uncertainty is freaking me out, with rumours of layoffs and the certification program and all.

How do I get into a project? How long do I have to wait more?

Do you have any tips/advise for someone who was laid off recently and early in their career?

Anyone expecting layoffs due to COVID-19? There’s an indefinite hiring freeze and most promotions and have been paused. 👀

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

I'm a Canadian AD and I'm thinking of working in Europe. Is there a well known staffing/ recruiting agency for creatives out there?

Anyone who has made the switch from consulting to product/program management? How did you do it?

How is Novartis account in Accenture?

Hi guys ,I had received call from Accenture hr regarding clearing of technical interview and she also completed hr interview.
She said regarding upload of documents I will receive a call for that but it has been one week and I haven't received anything and what is talent coach who discusses salary discussion round with you? Can anyone explain

Heard that Accenture gave promotions to all in the name of Fastrack promotion tag in Dec 2021.. as the attrition rate is high currently.. is that true...?

Any IPS Advisory folks out here ?

Anyone apply to SDNY/EDNY in the last 6 months? Just wondering if there's any movement on their part.

I’m a senior in advisory at a B4 firm. I’m aiming for partner, but secretly would like to be part of firm leadership. Is there anything I should do differently on my way up the ladder?

These numbers are really irrelevant unless you know the agency. It would take a lot less dough to get me into w+k than say, a Translation or similar.

What is the salary of newly joined Tax Associate in PwC IAC ?

Is google still hiring? I see some transitions from D to Google but wonder whether I should apply or sit tight?

Where’s everyone spending their Labor Day weekend?

Sir / Friends 🙏🏻
Does TCS accepts buyout in place of serving NP?

From a vault ranking perspective, is it safe to assume V100 is all sweatshop big law? Reason I ask is because I want to lateral but not to a gunning big law firm — want to stay in big law but not at the ones at the top of the food chain like I am now. Want some sort of work life balance and wondering if the “lower ranked” big law firms offer this? Could just be my fantasy though…

Anyone at UBER willing to provide a referral or recruiter connection for a Senior Strategy & Ops Manager opportunity.

Happy to provide more information via DM.

Background: Strategy Consultant with 8+ YOE.

Do we have managerial round in LTI or only L1 and L2

Love the discussions on here especially w the perspective that anonymity gives us the opportunity to voice extreme positions and polarizing disagreements that may not have been said in normal settings

Has PwC paid out this month's expenses yet? Amex isn't pleased..

Thoughts on building a better working world?

"I'm So Groovy" - Future 🎤🔥💨

Went independent and just made 32k in the last month.. woot woot !!

Anyone else decline Green Choice? I've realized the points aren't worthy a clean room.

Apple Watch 2 is it worth it??? Had a jawbone but it broke.

Unconfirmed layoffs in PwC SAP? Does anybody know?

TFW you see your friends every night of the week and pretty sure you will have separation anxiety next week!

Best and worst industries you've consulted in? Been reading Michael Porter

Hi, I am a PhD student and I have recently started preparing for consulting. I have gone through basics of framework and have watched few YouTube videos. I am at the point where I am seeing diminishing returns by studying more books. Anyone willing to help or are there people in the same boat? Would love to connect with potential study/case buddies! TIA!

New departure time is 10pm 😭 I just want to go HOME

Book recommendations for a vacation?

Where can I find nice fitted dress shirts for a good value?

Raise your hand if you are violently hungover

How long are the hours at BCG compared to Big 4? Obviously there is a significant difference in pay, and I am trying to understand how many more hours/weekends folks out there are expected to work.

I just applied for an Operations Director position at a Long Island Hospital. I want to take my consultant skills and make an effort to get into health care, make an impact where I live.

Any book recommendations for someone looking to get into a Product Owner / Manager role?

You know it's a slow week when the highlight is when your comment to a fishbowl post gets more upvotes than the initial post

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.