First year consultant - got a 4

What are some of the things I can do to not get fired during mid year review?

Tax Senior here. I’m well liked around the office, I put in the hours and work hard, I haven’t had any dumpster fire projects, but I am a mediocre performer compared to my peers (not as strong project management, communication, not as confident). I just got told they’re firing me. Should I expect severance? Have other people been fired for similar? What did you do with your career?

The week of my wedding, my husband (PL SQL Developer 4 yoe) was laid off. That was a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I'm still bringing money in as a software engineer, but I'm looking for advice on how to support a partner who has been laid off. Ultimately I think we will be ok, but I know he's hurting / stressed / and could use a supportive partner.

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

How has P&T been affected by recessions in the past ? Are internal app teams more safe ? Also how is the severance package calculated.

Heard about layoffs at Paradowski. What’s the scoop?

Anyone got or knows someone who got laid off during a leave of absence?

Hi Verizon Fishes,

Need your feedback on Verizon India Job security, I will be joining soon in Verizon. I got some negative feedback from social media that Verizon fired around 1000 employees without notice. It should have happened on 2019.

Can you pls share your thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Do you think it is quite possible to get fired by asking too many questions as an experienced senior 1? If so, i might get fired after this busy season.

Should I be alarmed that I haven’t had a conversation with my director in a week +? (Any tips for coming to terms with being laid off for the first time?)

Vicious layoffs at HCB health.

A little over a year ago, I posted about my boss making constant comments about my salary. Most comments said I must not have been performing well. I want to update that he was fired, not me.

Any news on layoffs/recession in banking industry?

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

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’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?

How do you recommend dealing with a partner senior to you trying to do anything possible to push you out, force you to quit, or get you fired for years? Owner knows my abilities and likes me (contd)

After 6 years of temporary contracts and unstable situations, I find my dream job in my dream company. All of a sudden the world goes upside down and I get laid off. I start sending hundreds of applications, with only 2 recruiters getting back to me to say I don’t have experience for the job (this is how it works in Italy). Add a terrible health situation in my family and it seems there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. Ugh. 😞

Is it true that EY is mulling over layoffs as client projects are reducing..?

Hey guys. I’m looking for some advice on a new promotion to Radiology Supervisor. It’s a great opportunity and I know I will be great in the position. The only problem is I’m worried about the issues it may create. I’m pretty fresh out of school (<2yrs) while my peers have 5-10+ years of experience. I know it’s going to cause some tension, and some may even quit. Any advice on how to navigate the situation?

What is the expected change in compensation over a 10 yr period for Managing Directors in Business or Tech Consulting? Is their salary in line with a CIO or SVP in IT?

Any partners here who worked in a midtier firm (GT/BDO/RSM) and the big four? What is
the compensation difference at the partner level?

Does cisco India have their own PF trust or is it EPFO..govt's only

11/27 Check In 🙌🙌 What’s everyone up to today?

I’m a director/DP who has started my own small commercial production company. I’ve mainly been doing direct to client work (while also working as a hired gun for other production companies). I’m non-union currently and the budgets my company has handled go up to $250k. Based out of Los Angeles.

I’m looking to get more work for my company. Wondering if any reps here would like to chat? Thanks!

How has/will droga’s data strategy team be affected after being bought by Accenture? Accenture has their own team of data scientists - will that make droga’s data strategy team obsolete?

New to ofc… no Frnd’s at c2 Bangalore location…. Team is distributed across diff locations.. Ping me if in same boat and want to catch up.,..

What measure would one use to say that racism is solved/not solved? Seems like there isn’t a great measure imo.

Genuine question - why do people slide into DMs on here? Why would you spend time trying to get to know someone when there’s like a 1% chance you’re in the same geographical area and would have mutual interest in each other? Is it not better to spend your time on tinder or bumble to find people that are guaranteed to be nearby if you’re bored?
Edit: I mean DMs that are not platonic/networking 🙃

How much are firms currently looking to hire within the advisory practice given there may be signs of recession? Will it be easy to internal transfer to MC with an above average rating?

7/15 Thread (BC):

Been selling covered calls or puts on F. Seems almost too easy. What can go wrong, outside of it actually hitting ITM?

Hi everyone, how is the work culture at BDO rise ? How are the hikes ? Did anyone received any hike since it's newly established ?

How often do you guys visit strip clubs?

Does anyone ever feel morally or ethically conflicted working in this space? Serious question.

Anyone can share the review of Tech Mahindra. How is there danamon project for AWS cloud profile.

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

When did you put company email on your personal phone? First year? Second year?

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

Which job would you rather have?

Everyone is a total moron, you are the smartest guy in the room, constantly needing to be patient with idiots who do everything the wrong way and they aren't likely to learn or change. You can totally coast and delegate most of your work away and be cushy.

Or,

You barely know what you are doing, everyone is smarter than you, clever and competitive, and you have a constant case of imposter syndrome, except it's not just your imagination, you are unprepared.

Who else is missing checked luggage after a recent flight through AMS?

Looking for ex-consultants who have existed in Finance & Accounting in Tech. Which teams/companies have reasonable compensation and 40 hours ?

Someone on discord said this today: “FAANG is an umbrella term for any sp500 company”

“Yeah I work for MBB”

>works at Accenture

Which resources are good for learning financial modelling? Case studies website, online courses, books…

Best ergonomic chairs for neck and back pain that aren't $1000+?

Is there any advice for networking into projects when you don’t know many people at the firm yet? I always to help on BD work when I’m on the bench, but it never turns into any billable work. Every time I have talked to a partner/senior manager I was told I don’t have the skill set they’re looking for, but I don’t know how to build up from there. Feeing very lost but I want to improve my approach.

Best consulting firms to target for Supply Chain & Operations Strategy apart from MBB after graduating from MIT SCM

Any good books or recommendations on sales? Sales tactics trips and tricks?

All the Delta purple outfits look like they ran a size smaller than the old ones - attendants don’t look too comfy.

Would love to get your input on this but how do you guys feel about consulting, especially with a STEM background? I have worked on studies where we make recommendations that anybody with a basic scientific/engineering knowledge will say “yea, no f-ing sh*t. We want to do that too. But it’s impossible to achieve from technical perspective with the money we have. You don’t think we already thought of that?”

How do you feel about the manager that pip’d you?

How to deal with a manager who gives super condescending feedback and likes to nitpick the smallest possible things. What is the best way to not get frustrated on call in a way that it shows because he then makes a note of it and says I’m defensive /not coachable