Got laid off today.
While on PTO with my kids.
In a meeting I had to set up.
Due to “market conditions.”

All I could think about was this meme

How do you survive on a PhD stipend knowing it’ll be years before you can afford luxuries like a vacation or brand-name ice cream?

We are seeing more pushback from employees on working 40 hours. We offer flexibility (wfh), 11 holidays and another 3 wks PTO. Seems like a good gig, I think, at 40-45 hrs. Anyone seeing this too?

Hi Folks. Switching from product base to service base at level 9 in accenture in SAP Domain .
Can some1 explain how the journey starts from day 1.
Heard Noise abt client interviews , bench process,layoffs etc etc.
Need Serious Comforting advise.

When will the holiday calendar for 2022 be published on LMS?

Hey friends! I hope everybody has had a productive week and had an awesome weekend for those who enjoyed their holiday! This question is specifically for Amazon Web Services in sales.

So I am currently a potential candidate as an AAE. I was told that I would in the future have to prepare a mock deck and deal with objections.

Has anybody had to prepare them and what was the scenario?

Thanks everyone!

Working at a company and they can’t seem to hold on to their female, black and people of color employees. I blinked and 3 of the people who were in my onboarding class were either fired or they left. For context I’ve been in company less than a year and there are people who have been in the company 25yrs. I’m thinking of cutting loose before it gets to my turn.

If you do billable work on a given PTO/vacation day, do you still count that day as vacation? Or do you get that vacation day "back"? Or do you only get the part that you billed "back"? (Or some other option.)

Newbie looking for cloud opportunity just got layoff.Was able to obtain a few AWS certification during my time at the firm. Any help can do

I am soooo slow right now… nyc. How’s everyone else doing. I’m getting a little nervous about this economy and seeing a lot of layoffs in other bowls 😣

Are BAs comparatively safer than Dev’s when it comes to layoffs?

I was informed today that my employment would be terminated at a tier-2 consulting firm in Toronto. The reasons for my dismissal are unclear and I would like to get legal advice on the termination agreement and severance package that was offered. Has anyone experienced a similar situation and can refer a good employment lawyer?

leaving the firm(KPMG).What’s the strategy to get the most $$?
Do you get paid out all vacation days for the year? Even if you are leaving in the beginning of the fiscal year?(October). You get taxed?

Anyone concerned about the alleged “stealth” layoffs? Wondering which firms are doing this…

Hi fishes,
Has coforge fired any employees in 2022?

How long after you start a new job is it appropriate to take a vacation? And for what length of time?

Hey Accenture Team!
I’m a L9 consultant based out of San Francisco, California who was impacted by recent lay off at Accenture. I wanted to understand as per WARN Act California employees are to be given at least 60 days notice, however I was only given 3 weeks notice. Can I challenge this?

EY 🐠 - potentially starting with the firm soon, and my partner is due to have our first in April. Given the 1 year service requirement for leave, would I have the option to take PTO during birth and use parental leave after my 1 year of service? Appreciate any guidance here

How are you all feeling about going into the holiday season while being remote? Missing the company holiday parties, or happy to be able to do your own thing?

How much does a consultant at Deloitte Netherlands make per annum (inclusive of bonus and holiday allowance)?

Hey CGI folks, from where can I see current year holiday list for 2021 in India?

My birthday is in two weeks and I just lost my job. 28 is either going to be fucking amazing or a complete disaster. I’m hoping for the former, but who the fuck knows these days.

Took my first ever sick day today on account of my very poor and worsening mental health. Just could not bring myself to put in another 14 hour day with back to back meetings and constant activity. Felt very guilty but I honestly wish I could be more honest and actually share with my manager about why I took a day off.

For those also going through this, any tips on how you manage yourself day to day? What self talk tends to help?

Bonobos Pants/Jeans? I just bought three jeans from them and a couple of chinos. Fitted well and quality looks good. Any concerns?

What’s your top nutritional food item that doesn’t get enough love? Trying to change my daily snacking.

How much do partners pay for health insurance?

Hi. I am completing my MBA in 2 months from University of Toronto. Due to family reasons I wish to move back to India( Delhi) and looking for consulting roles. I have 4 yrs of workex in Audit and about a year’s experience in VC and incubators for startups. Anyone willing to refer me for open roles for Associates/Sr. Consultants? Or which companies might be hiring right now? Thanks!

The first things you need to organize your workplace are a full staff list and an org chart (title hierarchy). If those don't already exist, you can make them.

Work on yours this week!

I’m confused by the CFP education requirement. Do I need to complete other designations before I can sit for the CFP exam? Such as CLU and ChFC?

Best bars in Salt Lake?

Those who missed the TS&A FY21 session held today, Quinney told us there were only 12 promotes (2 of which are new MDs). TS&A has approx 200 people in it. Time to order a case of wine!

Any junior transactional opportunities in the Sac area?

I'm a recent Electrical Engineering graduate with no experience. I am struggling to find a job at my field. Is there any advice you can give me as to where or what I can do to get noticed?

Tough time getting past final step: I’ve been trying to make a career shift for 10 months now and continue to get rejected at the last step. Im confident in the value I can provide and do well at presenting it. However, once it’s comes down to me and 1-2 other candidates, I repeatedly have been turned down for the person who has more relevant experience as they’re a safer bet for the employer. Would love advice from anyone who’s dealt with this before. It’s tough to get them to take a risk on me

Ayo whose company just pulled up to Ladder in suites??

How do you feel like student retention is this year? I feel like I’m reteaching small concepts over and over again.

Do you think diversity training actually works? I can't tell if it's just a way to tick a liability box or if it's actually effective.

Investment gurus - Appreciate pointers for resources (books, blogs, videos etc.) to read up on investment strategies. Just getting started and could use all the help. 🙏

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Today I described my long term staff aug to a friend as "a slow water boarding crucifixion without the sweet sweet release of death "

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

I’m moving from a clinical healthcare role in the NHS to strategy consulting with Deloitte… what should I expect? And do you have any advice for me?

What are the best consulting firms in the capital markets and/or investments world?

Signed offer letter to join company A now having second thoughts. Start date is 1 month away. What happens if I go back and say I change my mind?

So who else is at Hilton Orlando this week?

I find myself struggling the explain things with the same eloquence as my colleagues. How can I improve my consulting speak? Any recommended books?

Folks in federal consulting at Deloitte, PwC, Booz, KPMG. How much do you make as a second year Senior Consultant (level below Manager)? My salary is $106k.

Coast to coast (US) travelers: What are the less obvious things to consider? I have an offer for a good position that would require East to West travel three weeks a month.

I had received an RFE on my h1b LCA for new location for speciality occupation post filing a response it got denied. Did this happen with anyone else? My H1b extension is due next year n i m worried

If I quit the firm mid engagement can Uncle D come after me for anything? Do I have to give two weeks?
My mental state is not good and I can’t deal with the rat race anymore. Going to take a year off

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

This is gonna be a long 6 hour meeting in a conference room that is like 80 degrees.

Hello! I’m a clinical healthcare worker and am currently working on a master’s in finance to pivot to healthcare consulting.

I’m trying to get an internship next summer (I have the time off work) but am having difficulty finding internships for non-MBA master’s degree candidates. (I have a clinical MA and doctorate & it’s been an auto-reject from analyst internships.)

Would anyone be willing to connect for internships or work for companies that love non-traditional candidates? Thank you

How do I become an MBB employee? Is it possible to gain experience at big 4+ACN and then get referred in??

Best way to study for AWS cloud practitioner certification? (Not very technical but hoping to learn)