Do you tell people that you got laid off? I was laid off but quickly (a month later) i found a new job. When i updated my linkedin, some old colleagues commented on my update and asked to catch up. Should I tell them that i didnt leave by choice? Does it project a better image to let ppl assume you just simply move on by choice?

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No real need to mention it, except to a buddy who was laid off to give them some hope.

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There’s no shame in being laid off - if anything, the severance package made it a well-executed profitable exit. (Congrats on the new gig, by the way!)

Folks who think differently live in fear of their employers in all likelihood…

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You don’t need to! Does it benefit you? Do they need to know? Set yourself up for success. It’s different if you are fired for cause.

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They already know

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You have nothing to gain by telling them.

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They all want a referral 😂

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I usually don’t mention it. Unless I’ve been using them to network.

Lol suspecting that they wanna catch up to hear the real story. Maybe nah?

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Deloitte people. I confirm layoffs of 4 ranked individuals and this year it's been hard rankings. Many 3s forced into 4. I was on the calls. Beware. Not trying to scare. Sharing facts.

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How is dubai first bank project in wipro and how is morgan stanley project in wipro please tell 🙏🙏🙏

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@PWC is worst company for freshers. They are force innocents to resign by themselves and threating then to not to mail anyone and not share this context to anyone worst company, if layoff means ok removing and threatening to not to disclose to anyone means the have lost every single moral. Don't fall trap in the brand name @PWC.

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Hi ,
Can anyone share your IBM bench experience.
How many months you are on bench and got project ?

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The thing I struggle with the most on a project is being able to quickly understand the business process of the clients across different industries. Any tips or resources I can use to improve that?

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Hello all,
Looking for a consultant position in healthcare consulting. I have an MBA with 5 years in the healthcare industry, 7+ years of strategic program/project management and I’m am lean six sigma green belt certified. Know of any companies currently hiring? (I am willing to travel. )

Feel free to PM me to further discuss.

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Hi Fishes,
I joined my current organization 3 months back.
Didnt allocated any project yet.

Now i am looking for a change:
Can someone refer me:
YOE :8.9
Location: Bangalore
Notice period: 30days
DOB : 01/06/1991
skills: java, spring boot, hibernate.

Thanks in advance

Which is better ISG( Internal security of tech mahindra) or ESEC( Client based)?

Please share your thoughts.

Simultaneously leading a Logfire and an EBS WMS project. Pray for me.

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How can I change the project in Accenture?

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Hi all,
I m into QA as functional test planner for more than two years and now i m mood to change my role to automation, but after certification in selenium and Tosca my lead was not able to provide me the project based on automation so they are rolling me off from the project. Telling u will get automation project on bench.
Now i m confused what had happened and what to do on bench.
Please help me out here cause I m finding it too difficult here to change the role.
#accenture

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My client wants both parties to list assets & liabilities as an exhibit to their prenup without values, but waive the right to know the actual valuation of those in the prenup itself. My initial thought is this is a terrible idea & would probably make the prenup easily voidable since a main requirement for a prenup is for both to understand the nature and value of the other’s assets. I will research in my jurisdiction to confirm, but has anyone ever heard of/done this? Thoughts?

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Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

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How is the layoff at Eli Lilly?
Are they kicking out people because of free insulin tweet?

@lilly @Eli Lilly

How is IBM gurgaon for java developer(i have 4 year exp). is IBM gurgaon having good java development project?

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Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

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Hi there - I currently work at an agency and am thinking about transitioning over to in-house. I’m curious about what kinds of client interactions are involved compared to agency life (which is of course client facing all the time!)

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Hi Folks,

Would you guys be kind enough to hit 'like' so I am eligible for DMs. Need 11 likes.

Thanks in advance.

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Hi Fishes

I have an offer from Reliance Jio at node Js developer and experience is 7.5 years so should i join or not ??

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Anyone have consulting experience in Austria? I’m moving to Vienna and trying to get a sense of salary for an experienced SM in management consulting. Any insight? Thanks!

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Do you continue to see in-flight interview processes through once you’ve received and accepted an offer? It feels premature to cut the chord on the others, but also the decision between the companies becomes harder. Also afraid of the possibility to go back on the acceptance of the one role in favor of another.

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Hi! Can someone recommend a source for learning how do simple, fun music lessons on Zoom? I teach first grade and use music for my transitions. I would also like to play songs for them with my guitar, but am concerned it won’t sound good on zoom (the guitar, not my voice, which is bad, we established that long ago)

Anyone willing to sell a 2kilo? Not drugs, talking about the kesselskramer book. Someone stole mine a while ago and I really liked that book.

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Had dinner at Oriole in Chicago. Great wines, the most memorable of which was an oak-aged Riesling from Nahe.

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A client (in the banking industry) is looking for what they’re calling a software/dev ops attorney to report directly to the GC. Thinking 6th year+. Would need to be based in the south. Can provide more details if you dm me.

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I’m an L&E associate entering my 5th year at a mid-sized regional law firm (approx. 400 attorneys). Barred in PA/NJ. Billed 2100 last year but my requirement is 1950. Should I try to lateral into BigLaw or should I try to go in house? Are either of those realistic options for me? I seem to be doing a significant amount of municipal law too, which is not what I expected or wanted at all. I want a life but would also hate to take a pay cut. Interested in L&E. Advice?

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Partners with kids and a working spouse, how do you manage? Is it realistic for both people in the relationship to work full time long term? How do you keep marriage going and career progressing?

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Can’t focus today

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I am meeting my girlfriend’s parents for the first time this weekend for dinner at a pretty nice restaurant. Her parents are fairly traditional Chinese mom and dad and I am not Chinese, or Asian for that matter… I don’t want to show up empty-handed - any ideas on good gifts for first time meeting Chinese parents?

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I’m from Southern California. Is this what a snow day feels like? But it’s just gonna keep snowing for 1+ months?

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Does FIS offer onsite! If yes, what are the approvals required?

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Post your A/S/L: let’s see where all of y’all from :)

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Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

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If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

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What are the best Sales books y’all read?

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Wealth of experience working in the Bay Area with pre ipo clients going through funding/ working on pitch books etc.

My hometown has a growing tech scene but little funding. Was thinking of parlaying these experiences and starting a bit of a consulting operations to connect the two

Anyone with insight on how I might go about doing this? Would love to chat!

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Why aren't more people going independent?? We have skills, we have a rolodex, surely we can earn a lot more doing independent consulting?????

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Can I use my wageworks card to Uber? Other ways to use it? Consequences for using it incorrectly?

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Going to Dublin for a few days, any cool suggestions on what to do?

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Is 96k under market value ? If so, what is the best approach/conversation to have with SAM HR?

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Looking at my closet, I feel like there are 5-10 dress shirts I never wear but are in good condition. Probably paid like $30 for each. I feel so wasteful. Am I alone?

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Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

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Hi,

I am currently Sr Con in Deloitte in Identity and Access Management. I have received offer from PwC which is a 22% bump in salary. Is it recommended to join PwC?

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Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

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