Do you think consulting firms will start doing mass layoffs like tech companies soon?

Whether AI kills blue collar jobs or not, we recently saw block, oracle and then today meta planning to do layoffs. Software engineers are expensive and AI does significant portion of their jobs, and those companies need more money to invest in AI infrastructure to avoid becoming obsolete

But what about consulting comapnies. Do you expect to see Big4 / ACN / T2 /MBB announcing big layoffs?

Hi all -
Sorry for the long rant, but could use advice or just encouragement.

Got laid off for the first time in my career 3 weeks ago. I have 10 years of PM experience (mostly ecommerce & experimentation). I was fortunate in the past to have had recruiters scout me directly so this is the first time in over a decade that I am applying to everything that I’m qualified for, mostly qualified for, and way over qualified for with zero leads. Only 3 interviews thus far that didn’t go forward.

Tech company lay offs….are they soon to be inevitable?!

There is lots of companies really taking a hit in the tech space. Is this something that people are nervous about? Many seem to still be having a hiring push but with the button falling (IMO this is still just start we have a long way to go to bottom out) will that halt and layoffs ensue? And if so, which depts do you think will get hit the hardest?

Anyone have insight to what the plan is at UpStart for example?

As an MBB consultant looking to move into industry, should I expect to take a pay cut? The roles I’ve come across so far seem to for less pay than I make now

Views on switch from MBB to Deputy CFO of Fortune500? Yay or nay?

Hows the industry doing in MENA right now? Any worries about a potential crash? Are firms still hiring? Based in the US and everything is tense here with the recent tech layoffs

Looking for referrals at MBB/S&/OW/Kearney in their Dubai/Doha/Riyadh offices for my sister since she can’t join Fishbowl. She graduated from top Canadian uni (UofT/McGill/UBC), grew up in ME and has an impressive academic background and work experience. Happy to connect with her directly.

Blue shield of CA fired 375 people. Any other insurance companies having massive layoffs?

What do you think the average hourly rates for SC level would be for S&O type roles for Big4, MBB, Acn/Indian firms?

ISO: experienced recruiter for a career consultation. Laid off a few times. Trying to make sure the next job sticks. I’ll compensate for your time!

Are PE investing role WLB and Stress that much worse than MBB?

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.

Does Meta & Twitter layoffs, Rishi Sunak becoming PM, India lose to England in t20 really matter to us individually?

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?

Hi any reviews on Aptos retail?

H1B lottery results are out! Let’s update each other here! I’m not sure how much time BAL takes to inform the selected applicants!

Have over 6 years Private chef experience, looking for work.

Spending 2 wks Belgium, Netherlands & Amsterdam during Dec with my mom. Need advice on what to do & not miss as well as recommendation on hotels. And from a country to country travel perspective...

I have been offered an internship for Equity Research role for 2 months. Based on my performance, I'll be on boarded full time. However, they are not letting me know the salary range I can expect once the internship ends. How can I negotiate a salary as per my expectations?

Did anyone get a GSB interview this week?

If you could, how would you change things to prevent yourself from becoming unemployed?

Hi Folks,

What is the difference between EY India and EY GDS?

What are the pros and cons?

Thanks in advance :)

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Hello,
My skillset: Oracle Identity and Access management, Java , YOE:3.5

My current CTC is 8lpa, i have an offer from VFISLK 11lpa, and expecting offer from Accenture 12lpa.

Can Wipro match the offer?

Considering wlb and job security, i can stay in Wipro if they match the offer.

Friends, need some feedback on an idea:

I’m thinking of starting a podcast interviewing leaders at startups about their experience with specific challenges - I know, cliche, get a more original hobby, etc.

Not looking for the narrative arc of How I Built This or Masters of Scale. Instead, looking to uncover specific problems faced by companies that tried something new for the first time. What did they not see coming, how did they adapt and measure, etc.

What are your thoughts on this format?

Why are people so caught up in job title? Literally people have turned down jobs paying 2x their salary because job title is lower. Who cares!!!

How do u get your team to start attending daily standups and updating tickets. ?

How to switch practice areas? I’ve been in immigration for 3 years now and need a change. How do you convince employers you’re a good fit for a role you don’t have any experience with?

Anyone here adopt a puppy during the infertility struggle? Husband and I considering it to have something positive throughout this situation and thinking the extra companionship would be helpful. I work from home. Husband has had many family dogs and lots of experience with it, I’ve had a family cat before. But not sure if it’s actually a good idea - wondering if it would truly help make us feel better and keep our minds off of the struggles or if it would just add extra stress. Thoughts?

Hi,

I am having total 4 year of experience. CCTC is 8.6 lpa TechStack is Java,Springboot,Microservice with Azure cloud

I have offer of 19 LPA from Optum which includes 2.5lpa variable

Today after HR round with Morgan Stanley they have given me the amount as 2365000 base + 141900 EmployerPF + 354750 Variable + 4.75 lakh relocation.

Now, I am totally confused which one should I proceed as the amount is also beyond expectations from Morgan.

Please help me in choosing one out of both of these.

Let’s talk pay!

Our industry is small and it can be difficult to find data. Please share the following:

- Title
- Salary
- Stock options and type
- Years of experience
- Location
- Remote, hybrid, on site

Here is mine:
- Senior UX Researcher
- $146,000
- 6.5 YOE
- San Francisco
- Remote (hybrid optional)

Best foreign films to watch on Netflix ?

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Have any women on here had your eggs frozen? If so how old were you and how did you decide where to have it done?

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What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

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Interviewing with BCG in 2 weeks, what is special about BCG compared to Bain and McK?

It's 9:05am and the client till isn't in yet... Wtf?

Life Pro Tip: carry chopsticks in your laptop bag and you'll never be out of cutlery ever again !

Brushing your teeth in the office: yay or nay?

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Best volunteer org for one who's interested in helping students in impoverished areas?

Consulting firms, how does your company use utilization as a performance metric? And what are your targets (e.g, Junior practitioners vs senior)

If I had a traditional IRA before being employed in a 401k eligible role, can / must I roll that IRA into the 401k or can I leave the accounts separate without deleterious tax consequences?