Has anyone here actually been fired or laid off? What were the circumstances, and how long did it take to get back on your feet?

It’s Wednesday! How we feeling? Any tea? Heard stealth layoff are happening but not 100% sure if it actually happening.

Morning! Being laid off sux, I been down this road 5x in my career it never bets easier.

Dust off contacts and make your rounds
* if you’re in a good position to take time off do some, seems we all need a mental break anyway

With a recession around the corner - two questions:
1) will there be layoffs at Deloitte? My concern is we hired so much ppl this year.
2) will there be more work in org design? Just saw the Robinhood 9% workforce layoff announcement.

Are PMs getting laid off now?

My work product is becoming worse and partners are noticing/commenting. I just hate the practice area so much that every time I am asked to do something I just get it done as quickly as possible and can’t be bothered to put in effort. I think I need to quit so I’m not fired for bad performance with a horrible reputation. Am I nuts and should I just wait til they let me go?

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

Anyone else tired of having to work so hard to get where you are, only to realize you will be the first one laid off because you aren’t in the “sorority.” Watching it happen is filling me with anxiety

After 10 years of working as a FTE PM/producer I’ve now been laid off (thanks Covid) and am looking to start freelancing for the first time. What advice do you have for a new freelance PM/producer?
Also, what kind of insurance do you take out as a freelancer?

I recently laid off from First Source because There is no work in Mortgage process. I'm getting offer from a company but less 30% less package as compared to First Source. Im the only earning person for my family and don't have any financial backup. Should I Join for temporary ?

I heard UKG has fired many employees this year?
Is it good for job security?

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

Am I more or less likely to be laid off if the economy tanks even more if I just started as an analyst two months ago

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. 😞

Hi Fishes, I've 5.7 YOE in digital marketing and i have an offer from PS for Senior Media Analyst Role in Digital Marketing Domain. After seeing all the layoff post i'm getting scared. It would be helpful if you could please let me know if anyone if fired from Digital Marketing Domain.

DOJ is Oct 31st, i dont have more time. Please comment if you know anyone from Digital Marketing.

December layoffs anywhere?

I recently cleared all rounds of interview for Mindtree and waiting for the offer letter. However, since Mindtree has been recently acquired by LTI, is there any layoff expected to happen in Mindtree?
Kindly pls give me an idea about how the situation is now in both companies.

when exactly is the ey split happening??

Yesterday only during their press meet they told that they have honored all the offer letters last quarter...and today itself you can see so many delaying and postponing of joining cases in this group only....there must be something very wrong or messed up.

Anyone have CFP Prep books they don’t not need anymore?

Heard BCG laid off quite a few people this summer. Is this true?

How long were you a senior in FDD before things started to click? Really enjoying everything so far but feel like I am behind my peers. Been about 7 months now.

Well its been about a year since I picked up the game and went from a 30+ handicap to an 8 handicap. All I can say is, we just scratched the surface! Im totally hooked and love golf so much. Were any of you able to dramatically improve over the pandemic?

How are the annual hikes at VOIS?

Will Coforge pay the variable as quoted ? If yes what’s the frequency of pay Like half yearly or annual?

Hi All received retain offer from tcs same as PwC India any suggestions what I should do.CTC offered 6.5.TCS HR saying will share breakdown of salary post resignation withdrawal

Relocating from the west coast in late spring. We have three kids under 6. School system is important to us. Thinking relocating to the Lake Norman area or Fort Mills. Pros and Cons. Looking to purchase a house and sq at least 3250-3500 min. Any advise for the area.

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Anyone else feel like work/billable hours gets in their way of taking care of their life? Hate having to choose between working to keep up with billables and taking care of my life whether that's the gym or whatever else. Feel like I never have enough time for both.

Firm announced flexible come and go as you see fit approach to coming back to office. Partner I work for said I need to be in office 4-5 days a week anyway. Thoughts?

What kind of professional development/marketing-focused seminars/webinars/etc. has your firm offered that you found helpful?

Are there good exit opportunities for doing plaintiffs commercial lit and healthcare transactions? My end goal is in house

If I want to change practice areas, what is the smartest way to do this? Do I just apply to positions in the relevant practice area and talk about how my skills from my current practice area transfer?

How come housekeeping at hotels is better when I forgot to leave tips in the room than when I left ~$20? This happened to me at multiple hotels worldwide 🤯

Hi Y’all - Moving to Dallas soon and looking to buy a house. Wanted to know if Mansfield is a good, safe area with good school districts? Also, how would the commute be to North Dallas? Thanks in advance.

Do you buy the fundamentals for a MBS sell-off?

Does anyone know what the base salary increase is going from Analyst to AVP at Barclays in the UK is? Front office trading role

I got a new job a month ago in FP&A and my work ethic and motivation has drastically decreased. Has anyone experienced this? How do I go back to the same work ethic from back when I was in IB?

Starting the interview process at a competitor and the people I will be interviewing with know my current team members just from being in the industry and I think some even used to work together. Does it go without being said that the people I am interviewing with won’t say anything to my current team members or should I be concerned about this?

I love the only "flair" you can have as a man in banking is wearing funky socks, and even that one is getting a bit played out.

Vice Presidents and up: Is it easy to predict which analysts just won't last the long haul?

Does anyone have any insights on the Certificate Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)?

From associate to VP - what specially to learn

Did Blackstone halt recruitment and hiring? I know most firms have for now.

What is comp like at a pension fund?

Is retail quant trading on a massive rise?

Has anyone done the GARP Financial Risk and Regulation course? Was it educational? Did you do the FRM after?

How long do Citi background checks take? Do they send you an application once you sign the offer?

Seriously tho - enough complaining, what's your favorite part of the job?

My background check for Blackrock came back last week. It’s now with the background check committee. How long until I get the final OK? No, I am not a criminal. :-)

Health insurance Q: I’m choosing between 2 Anthem PPO’s, gold or silver. Gold is higher monthly fee, lower deductibles. Silver is low monthly fee, higher deductibles. In Cali. Any advice on deciding?

Perpetually looking for a job *sigh*

My fellow remote workers: Do you ever run errands without saying anything during the day? I try
to go grocery shopping once a week around lunchtime. I just really can’t stand the crowds over the
weekend and I’d rather stay online later if it means getting my shopping done earlier.

Is it just me or has there been a noticeable brain drain in banking in the past few years? Analysts are not what they used to be.

Which firm do you guys think has best work life balance?