Happy Hump Day!! Anyone want to start independent shops to survive?

“The consolidation comes as ad holding companies confront shrunken client budgets, layoffs and financial challenges during the global pandemic. According to a report from Forrester, layoffs at U.S. agencies could reach 52,000 by the end of 2021.”

https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/wpp-continues-consolidation-plan-with-merger-of-grey-and-akqa-11605118742

Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

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?

Im 21, recently got a project manager job in a big media group, I still have about one year to do in my degree. Where would you recommend I take my career next, what would be the logical next jobs I could explore in that field?

Hi,
As of now I got into PIP so does it indirectly means that i will be fired.?

Hello, I want to know if anyone on here can help me with resume? I’m taking additional certification in Project Management and Data Management International with Visualization, Pivot tables. I have work in Healthcare for 14 plus years and looking for a new career. Also I have a BA degree in Healthcare.

Hi Fishes 🐠,

Hope you are doing great!

I wanted to reach out because I’m currently exploring new opportunities. I have 4 years of experience in project management and business operations. Please help sharing/referring if there is any PMO/Project Management you have.
Just to add, I am currently serving my notice period and will be available to join after 20th Jan'22.

Hi guys, may i ask how do you guys prepare a creative deck for proposal to a client?
I’m so curious about how other agencies in other countries prepare their deck..
Well, i’m from Indonesia and somehow i believe there’s quite a difference.
Thanks!

Hi ,
Need an advice and thoughts for the below companies too much confused which to join
YEO -5.3
Tech Stack- Java , Microservices
Salary - Almost same
1) HCL TECHNOLOGIES
2) Coforge - HSBC client
3)BMC SOFTWARE - But the tech stack is core java and legacy application
4) Synechron - Client interview will be post onboarding
Last 3 weeks remaining to complete notice period,would be really helpful if you let me your experience in aspects of wlb, job security, future growth & increments

TIA

What are benefits of working with a content strategist on a project?

What are strong must-have traits of a good content strategist?

Trying to build a case for my agency to hire our first CS!

Hello All,
Need to know how is the Citibank project in Larsen & Toubro Infotech in terms of work life balance, work culture, technology used

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.

Hello LTItes, i joined LTI a month back.
I attended a client interview last week and was selected for the same. Now they are asking to join within a day or two. I'm having my mom's surgery this week. How to safely refuse to join this client project for at least 10 days. I can't take leave for 10 days.
Can anyone please help me with this? I'm confused and scared.

Thanks

Hello Fish Friends! Does a PhD count as project management experience?

I am working as React Develpor in IBM ISL(India software Labs ) with decent WLB. Recently got an offer from EY GDS with 30 percent hike. Role : Senior Technical lead .
Being a married female, i am little bit concerned about WLB in long term.
I have heard in EY they tag you in more than 1 project.
How is the quality of work and team management .
Need some inputs , do give some insight.

Can you give me a figure that show in a glance why my client should link KPI and media earned, to pay us? (and ultimately how much pourcentage he should pay us)

Hello All,
Hope you are doing well,
I have just started my career in project management and have 2 years of experience. And now I would like to enroll in a distance MBA course. So could anyone suggest me which MBA specialization should I choose that will help me in the career along with the PMP certification?

What is loan staffing project and non loan staffe project? Pros n cons for both?

How is Lowe's India in terms of Tech Stack, Job Security and WLB.
My joining is next month, should I consider joining it as an SE, considering the current scenario of layoffs and recession in IT market.

Public finance exit opps?

Thoughts on analyst to associate promote in IB?

pinpoint parters are the absolute worst lmao

So what's the difference between a Product owner and Product Manager.

Which certifications are considered high value right now?

Can someone pls explain the current designation hierarchy in mastercard like level 5,6,7 etc?

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

What's the criteria for getting gratuity eligibility in robert Bosch India? Is it compete 5 years or 4 years 240 days of continuous service?

@bosch India

Hey!

My name’s Josh, and I’m a nurse based in Columbus Ohio. Im creating a space (a podcast) for nurses to come and talk about nurse things- the good, the bad, the ugly, and what can change to make nursing better.

I also want to help nursing reconnect - the nursing workforce just feels so disconnected from education and even further from administration at times.

I’m looking for nurses of all kinds (administrative, bedside, education, Advanced practice, all specialties etc.,) to have a conv

At a different job I had a customer trying to swindle me in telling me that there was a deal in an item that never had a deal or promotion for sale so he made me scan the item 20 times before believing me. Obviously, he finally let it go but I scan it with an inventory scanner that showed me all of the sale price promotions if there were any

Hello! Planning to move to Chicago in Feb(Not the best time, for sure) would love to hear your suggestions about neighbourhoods that you are in and beyond. Currently looking at the loop, Logan square, Lincoln park and Lakeview (would prefer closer to the Red line and groceries)! It’s my first time moving alone and a little nervous lol, would love some help! Budget is around 800$ (2B/2B) for sharing and 1000$ for a studio! Any leads/suggestions/options would be great! TIA!!!

Hi all,

Any Australian EAs on here? Or am I the only one so far 🥺

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Can anyone please refer me, have 2 years experience in Java, SQL, Spring Boot, Hibernate and Microservices.
Current company - Cognizant
LWD - 20th October

Thanks,

Hi all,
I have 2.5 years of experience in Wipro on Azure Iaas and Paas and I am Az 104 certified. I want to switch my job as a Paas admin. Please help if any reference.

Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an accountant (industry), and we only have a few immediate family in the country- but they have health concerns. Busy season was rough, things are looking better now as things return to normal. Still working crazy hours if you count the daycare duties on top of utilization targets.

Has anyone made the move from a modern vehicle to buying something older and less practical due to their decreased commute or need for a vehicle due to covid? If so, what’d you get and are you happy with the decision?

Hey Everyone,

Please let me know if anything comes up for pune location. I have not added to Pune DL yet so kot receiving any email.

Has anyone relocated their pet from India to australia

Layoffs at Integer Denver today? Somebody spill....

How much does it cost the agency for a cannes entry?

What should you do if they don’t put your name on the credits of work that is yours? Anybody’s had this experience?

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

As a creative, when do you quit without another job lined up? What's the line you draw?

When some asshole won't quit singing in your meeting. I don't need to hear your "rnb sounds" 😘

Can someone from Leo Burnett explain why your LinkedIn titles say “Human Being”? It adds an extra step since I have no idea what industry the person inviting me to connect is in or what their title is

My account partner is doing a terrible job and will be getting fired—timeline TBD. Given we are living in a pandemic, I want to give them a heads up to start job hunting. How inappropriate is that? How could I do it?

Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

Any fishies in new york have official snow days?

Confession: Sometimes I give money to homeless people that look like they might be an undercover billionaire looking for a kind soul to leave their fortune to. Does that make me a bad person?

People ask me all the time why I have to work evenings and weekends but I don’t have a real explanation aside from “it’s just how ad agencies are 🤷🏻‍♀️” What makes a better agency?

Which agencies are going through layoffs

Pros and cons of working on an auto brand?

Friendly reminder: there’s a search bar in your emails. It’s really helpful for referencing conversations or finding files, links, etc & much faster than reaching out to someone to resend for the 5x.

Can we really just not with April Fools ads? So cringe inducing, so bandwagon-y, so god damn corny & depressingly expected...🤢

Say I want to take a break from advertising for a bit... is it impossible to leave agency land and then go back a few years later?