Head of practice and someone from HR scheduled a call on the calendar? Its most likely a layoff?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

Sounds like it

Recent IconRecent

So sorry this is happening to you OP. This is how Cap did my layoff back in 2020 when the COVID layoffs were happening. Calendar invite with the practice head and someone from HR suddenly showed up. The practice head gave me a call about 30 minutes before to let me know that’s what the call would be about. No PIP, hell, I had just got promoted, but nothing in the pipeline for the foreseeable time.

I hope you can get in with the other groups willing to take you, but it may have to be a rehire. Take the severance and start networking now to join somewhere else if you can’t stay. Sending vibes for this to be the beginning of the best to come for you.

like

Great story, M2. Kudos to you and good luck with everything.

uplifting

Yes

like

I had been on the bench since July but worked on an internal project. I also know an entire vertical team that was let go about a month ago

like

Yikes which firm? Sounds like it. This is how i was laid off from my last firm. Keep me posted maybe I can offer a referral

like

It’s a small tech firm. Don’t even want to name them lol

like

Keep us posted OP
Things are getting real 🥺

like

Lol I was thinking of applying to Deloitte but I heard the bench is big there too

like

In my personal experience (both in your shoes and helping clients through these events), it would be unusual to get a layoff invite ‘in advance’. Typically sent morning of.

But definitely smells like a layoff. Hang in there OP, this too shall pass

like

That’s true in big 4, not true in some of the tech services firm. Op works for capgemini

What’s the title of the invite? If it’s something like “quick catch up” than most likely yes

likefunny

The “Grim” isn’t supposed to be funny but the one word response made me chuckle

like

F

like

Why would you be laid off if not on a PIP / good project feedback?

like

I wish I knew

Yes, which firm?

I can

F

Are you based in the US?

Yes

They schedule this meeting ahead of time???
Progress!
Layoff meetings are usually happening with no forewarning.

But yes, you should get a commitment from another team, preferrably in writing.

When is the call scheduled and how many others are on the invite?

Yes

like

If you have the option go to Salesforce practice. Good luck!

Would you know if Salesforce is hiring?

OP sent DM

And? What happened? Hope everything is ok!

Hope you find better place soon

Related Posts

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

like

Blue shield of CA fired 375 people. Any other insurance companies having massive layoffs?

like

Hearing of layoffs with some Chicago agencies. MSL...Porter...Ketchum...others? Sign of bad economy coming? Hate to sound skittish, but I lived through 2008

like

Just got laid off! Any lead Recruiter or Recruiting management opportunities looking for a recruiter with 10+ yrs of agency and in house tech recruiting?

like

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?

like

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?

like

Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

Anyone worried about layoffs?

like

any telltale signs of layoffs in tiger?

like

How is job security in BNY Mellon | Pershing Technology department?
It's very scary to here abot lot's of layoffs in other companies these days.
......
#Layoffs #firing #Job #Termination

like

Coming to the US after summer as I got my visa approved. However im seeing a lot of people commenting they got laid off. Is it risky for me to change countries right now and get a job I might lose in 3-4 months? Or it's not that bad overall?

like

Hi everyone...

My role was impacted as part of the layoffs in my last Org.. bitter truth to digest.

So I am looking for a new role and I would appreciate your help and support.

Can anyone share Hyderabad or Remote based PM/ Sr. PM jobs.

like

Hello! Looking for some guidance. I will soon be leaving Verizon after 15 years with them (6 years HR experience, 3 years Operations, 6 years leadership). The last HR position I held will be eliminated and I was offered a severance. I am now in the market for a new place of employment I can call home. I was thinking of trying for a start up. But the likes of Google, Adobe, etc. also seem appealing. Would you recommend a start up as my next endeavor? I enjoy helping build processes and policies.

like

Is there mass layoffs happening in the industry right now? Is the rumour true? Are we back in a recession?

like

So are the layoffs at Deloitte over ?

Hello all, I have received an offer from tiger Analytics for Data Scientist role. Kindly suggest if I should join the company in the recent events of layoffs and recession?

like

O&M Creative: more shuffling still to come? And by shuffling, I mean layoffs too.

like
like

Does Globant terminates the employment of certain trainees after their probation(3 Months) based on their performance in the training period? Some of the fresher trainees were laid off this morning without giving a notice or reason.

We were told that the probation period is a training period & not an elimination one. It was shocking as a few of those trainees were actually good.

like

More Posts

Does EY GDS and EY Global have separate sets of clients or does GDS aide Global in its operations ? I have an SAP offer from GDS but worried if I'll actually get any direct client exposure.

like

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?

like

I am devastated. Ive been with my boyfriend for almost 4 years we were taking about getting married and having kids. Then I discovered he was also in another relationship - 2 years in.
He promised her all the same sweet stuff. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself but I'm not sure I can recover from this.

likeuplifting

SAP 🐠, If you have a chance for a “do-over” in your SAP career, what would you specialize? OTC? PTP? Finance?

like

Any Salesforce shark here working in Tech Mahindra !!
Hows the Projects and BU wise Percentage hike here??

like

My personal life makes me want to die and work is my happy place ....

like

My gorgeous haworthia is glowing this morning 😌

Post Photo
likeuplifting

Interview for a Data Analytics consultant role and have been told there will be white-boarding exercises. How would you prepare for this? I’m guessing it will mostly be SQL but don’t want to assume.

like

American airlines is so dumb. Was trying to purchase MCE seats for a long-haul. You can’t
purchase it online after check-in. And they can’t uncheck you over the phone. Good thing I fly Delta!

like

Is there any difference in WLB between T1 and T2 consulting firms (in the Toronto offices)? For example, On average, do T2 consultants work/ travel the same amount as T1 consultants in a given year?

like

Are Google , IBM , Meta learning certificates, worth it? Do they really impress employers? If had an IBM data science certificate without any experience for example what type of role can expect or should I expect any?

like

All of my alts (XRP, XLM, TRX) are 🚀.... makes me very happy but very uncomfortable. Anyone else taking profits, or just hodling?

like

Hi, zitten jullie in US? Net offer gekregen voor Deloitte NY en zoek wat contacten om ervaringen te delen

Hi fishes,
I was interviewed for a company and everything went well. When asked about my expectations, I gave them a number.
After that they did not call me back and when I reached them. They are saying they have concerns over salary and currently checking on other candidates. They said its not rejected but they will get back.

What should I do ?

like

Process chemists/scientists! What was one interview question that you received when you interviewed with your current company? And what's one question you would ask a potential candidate during their interview?

likehelpful

Hello Anyone from the Database team available from HSBC pune location

like

How does delta upgrades and waitlist work? Do all medallions check in 24 hours prior to boarding? What determines who gets what?

like

Found a bed bug in a Radisson Red in Campinas Brazil, how many points?

like

I think the Matrix is broken, I just had a déjà vu.

funnylike

Hi friends
I have been working with Oracle since four years in a sales role my total experience is six years
I am keen to change my career and move out of sales can someone suggest what all options are available after having been selling IT solutions
Your suggestions and advices or highly appreciated

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

FAANG folks - what are Facebook/Google roles like Country Lead/Industry Lead equivalent to? Are these Director level roles? What sort of compensation can you expect in something like that role?

like

Tired of wfh 😔

likehelpfulfunny

Does anyone from EY have insight on layoffs? I'm seeing horror stories from other firms but haven't heard anything about EY layoffs. (Manager, FSO-Advisory-Risk)

Anyone familiar with Charles River Associates?

likehelpful

Is there a San Francisco bowl?? Moving there soon

like

Once the non-compete with Guidehouse ends, do you think PwC will restart their public sector practice?

likefunny

Anyone ever received a non conditional sign on bonus ?

like

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

like

Moving into the second round of interviews for an industry job, and they want to book a whole day so I can have a call with each of the ~10 team members. Taking a day off is a stretch for me, because I’m on a short project, so I want to make sure that I have the information I need to decide to proceed—what info would you expect to have about a role by this stage? Too early to ask about salary/benefits? Other wisdom? 🙏🏼

like

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

like

Any good book recommendations? Both fiction and non

like

did your family create space for emotions growing up? (positive and negative)

like

Just MD things: putting the entire email ask in the subject line, and writing “see title” in the body. Signed with “sent using Apple Watch”. 🙄

funnylikesmart

What the F happened to PowerPoint Comments??? They just became 20x harder to use?

like

Anyone else receive these intense recruiting emails from "Meta" recently? 😂

Post Photo
funnylike

Does anybody know anything about BCG’s education practice in Bethesda/dc? Thinking about making a switch.

like

Hate it when recruiters tease an exciting opportunity but refuse to say over LinkedIn what the company or role is... “Must set up a call for confidentiality reasons.”

likehelpfulfunny

2yrs of post-undergrad experience at D and have offers from two FAANG companies. Worth it to stick it out for a couple more years to open up more offers down the road, or should I get out while I can?

like

Got an offer from EY for a SAP senior in miami for 100k and 5 bonus. Can anyone give me data points? TIA

like

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal