Got laid off today. And you know what's more offensive than being laid off? They spelled my name wrong in all the paperwork. That's how much our companies care about us worker bees friends

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They laid off the wrong person. You're safe!

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We are just names on a spreadsheet.
And some are spelled correctly.

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same thing happened to me!

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That’s bullsh. I’m sorry. You’ll find somewhere that sees you, once we’re through all this.

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If you get laid off....but they didn’t lay off you, did you really get laid off?

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Which agency?

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Same thing happened to me at my old place but the agency was/is a joke anyway so it wasn’t even a surprise. Just showed their complete lack of know how.

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That’s bullsh. I’m sorry. You’ll find somewhere that sees you, once we’re through all this.

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No getting laid off is more offensive.

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No getting laid off is more offensive.

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No getting laid off is more offensive.

Beg to differ. That just means you think your job is higher than your self esteem.

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My coworker and I got laid off a few years ago, the HR rep who did her paperwork didn’t even realize she was Canadian and on a visa...

Family they use to say that. All of them

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Anyone know if all the layoffs have been completed/announced yet? Honestly, I love my job and there's nowhere else I'd rather work. Want to know if I can exhale yet.

Hi Fishes!!!
How is Coforge(previously known as NIIT Technologies) is for the Scrum master role on the basis of :
1. Work life balance.
2. Work nature.
3. No. Of teams handled by one Scrum Master.
4. Being Agile forum.
5. No. of reports and meetings for the agile forums not just teams.
6. Layoffs.

Please help me by answering as many pointers as you can.

Location is Noida.

Thank you.

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Real question: with all the scared people(myself included) in audit and tax with layoffs is advisory the only industry safe? Maybe specifically technology advisory as tech seems to not be slowing down

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Industry-wide layoffs tomorrow or nah?

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Starting therapy tomorrow. A little bit nervous tbh. I have not been performing well at work and I am trying to get back to being a solid performer before I get end up getting fired. I was wondering, how do you communicate this sort of thing with your team? My therapist wants to do a 9am call and i’m worried something may pop up during my session. I also don’t want to work and do personal stuff at the same time. I feel like such a mess rn 😔

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How much FIS is secure to join on 7 year experience ? Does they layoff or any news about FIS in past ?
IBM
Capgemini
FIS
Which one should prefer for job security only ?

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I was fired last month after a short time at the company. I knew things weren't going well- it was a terrible culture fit & I was also planning my exit strategy. They wouldn't give me specific reasons other than to vaguely say it was performance related. I agree I made a few dumb mistakes (none of any dire consequence) but what kills me is that I tried really hard. I don't want to change careers but I have a deep seeded fear that no matter how hard I try, I will never be a "good attorney".

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Learned that I’ll be laid off next week. Setting up networking meetings now to find something new, but know it will take time. How do you explain a lay off or gap in employment to potential employers?

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Laid off at Ogilvy yesterday

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If your entire team went on strike and stopped showing up/doing work to get higher pay, better "conditions", etc. what would happen to you? Get fired? The firm acquiesces and fulfills your demands?

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I have joined CGI 5 months back and my project is going to end on 31st. So what will happen after that? As there are layoffs going on in the market will it affect? I am from mainframes technology and have only 2yrs of exp. Can anyone explain pls? CGI

This may be an unpopular opinion.

But I think it's kinda shitty that when FAANG people get laid off, everyone feels bad for them and they get so many resources to get rehired, but the same is not true for people that get laid off at smaller lesser known organizations.

Like those FAANG people will be fine, they got generous severance packages. The people who actually need help often get overlooked or are forgotten.

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Is it a red flag as a candidate to ask if a company offers maternity leave? I was recently laid off, so I wasn't expecting to lose my job. We're planning on trying for a baby in the next year or so, so it's really important to me that my next job offers paid maternity leave.

The issue is that it's so rarely advertised on company web sites, but ultimately better maternity leave would sway my decision for a job. Is there a way to ask this tactfully? Or without raising red flags?

I’ve been laid off and, as I embark on my job search, I’d like to keep my marketing skills sharp. Any recommendations on must read books, or resources?

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S&P Global Is it wise to join S&P Global during recession time? Can we consider this company as recession proof. Any history on layoffs in the past ..

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I’ve had a really hard time securing a permanent gig in the last 5 years…constantly being laid off or had a contract cut short. How do you know when to take a hint and realize that maybe this industry isn’t for you? I need some stability for once.

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a recent statement from the Onion on the power of their organizing efforts. they don't even have a contract signed yet and successfully negotiated layoffs.

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Serious question:
Just got laid off and am getting a generous severance package. If I accept any kind of work - be it freelance or full time - will that nullify my severance. Or is that severance pay guaranteed until it runs out?

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Hi everyone, share your blindsided layoff stories below so I can feel a little bit better about mine.

Covered a managers meeting for her yesterday, was with some senior members of the marketing team. A director opens the call with “we are so sorry about the impacts the layoffs have had on your teams today…” then noticed I was in the call and said “we are still notifying others so best to keep it under the radar” …25% of my team was let go three hours later with no warning😬

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Any news on layoffs/recession in banking industry?

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Wow! What a day! What type of company starts layoffs right before the holidays? Lost my job this morning and I am stressed out. Is there any chance of finding a new job before the holidays? I'm doubting it.

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Weird. 32 and only started thinking a kid might be fun to have with my boyfriend but also thinking “nahhh”. Going to be a fun 10 years figuring that one out 🤔

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Hi all,

I have 4.5 years of experience in .net technologies
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What were SCs doing yesterday afternoon?

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I am looking for a change in Product management.
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I’ve been laid off and, as I embark on my job search, I’d like to keep my marketing skills sharp. Any recommendations on must read books, or resources?

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