How common are layoffs in IB compared to consulting?

Has anyone been able to negotiate anything extra or terms when being laid off?

I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

The partner in charge of my office had a nearly hour long conversation Tuesday with our new hire, behind closed doors. I didn’t hear yelling, but the bits I heard weren’t good. Will he be fired?

Hi Fishes,

I have been laid off due to no project in EPAM anywhere. Please help me in getting immediate job with Manual testing, API testing skills. Total experience is 7.11years ans relevant experience is 3.2years. Last da will be 20th September 22. Preferred Work from Home location.

Is it normal to negotiate for a bigger severance package if it happens within the first year? Because Meta may have something for me but TBH I'm nervous about their hiring freeze news.

Deloitte US just announced layoffs. Any other B4 started layoffs too ?

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

Hi does schneider Electric layoff people.. How is job security?

Has anyone seen firing in Deloitte India? Is there any process or employees are fired directly like few companies?

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

Hi AWS fishes. How bad are layoffs at Amazon? Hearing news of more than 10000 people getting laid off. Are they happening within AWS as well? I am about to join AWS in few weeks and getting bit worried considering the situation. Thanks.

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.

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

Hi, what is the hire and fire policy in BAContinuum. Are they laying off people or did in the past?

Heard rumours of two agencies doing a round of layoffs, anyone here been impacted by Covid yet?

Has anyone working tech for a bank been laid off yet? Tech layoffs all over the media but no one is talking about developers at banks (who make up 1/3 of headcount in some cases)

What is the salary bracket for manager 1 at SDC Kolkata?

Joined in October last year with a fixed pay of 21lpa and feel very underpaid. Total yoe is 6.4.I think I should switch again. Really dislike everything about this firm.

Bangalore AC folks. I have accepted the offer from PWC with the condition of "Permanent WFH" but today I got to know from my batch mate that they are calling him back to office. Is it true they ll start hybrid model like other companies in coming months?

Is there anyone out there working a job related to Accounting that you’re actually passionate about? Something that you enjoy and feel like you’re making a difference?

Hi Fishes

I have one doubt i have 9+ year experience in Mainframe
Now i want to switch to Big Data (Doing some online course)


Is it possible to switch to big data from mainframe
Also how to say in interview rwgarding mainframe and big data


Kindly guide advise please please

Dear TCSers,
How many of you are still Working from Home? Is WFO is not mandatory for everyone?

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

Hello guys,

Looking for a candidate
Organization - bank of america (chennai)
Experience - 6-8
Skill - Java, Spring boot

Immediate joiners only (within one month)

Hi fishes! I gave first round interview for L&T on saturday but have not received any further communication. Should I think of it that I got rejected?

Has anyone recently signed up to take the gmat online prior to may 20? I’m trying to sign up for a slot in the next week or so, but I keep getting redirected to an error page. Not sure if this means slots arent available anymore

What are the things can be reimbursed under employees wellness program?

Why couldn’t the teddy bear finish its dinner?

What’s a red flag you look for when considering new clients?

For those who've done Lasik in Chicago, any recommendations? I'm debating between LasikPlus and Kraff

Who’s fault if anything goes wrong? Vp? Associate? Vp checking out and delegate everything to me...

ACN 🐠: how many hours do you average per week and how does that vary by grade? Also, has travel to Riyadh resumed? TIA

Very worried Trump might start another war with an irrelevant small country just to distract people from the fact that he is so incompetent. Dying in the hand of fellow human is worse than virus to me

Tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of the passing of my roommates mom. She’s devastated and I know tomorrow will be hard. Any ideas on what I can do to help her through appreciated.

I have managed and implemented Oracle projects for the last 10 years. I am a PMP, CSCP and PSM certified. I am looking for a change with a salary of 150,000.

Any recommendations?

Senior tech consultants in Toronto or Canada in general - how much of your paycheck goes to tax, pension, etc.? Do you mind also sharing your income or range?

am i automating myself out of a job? writing a lot of SQL and upper management asks for the code directly 🥵 obviously want to deliver but i feel like i’m losing my power.

Top consulting firms in the aviation / urban air mobility space?

Hey some help FB: had to move rooms at a Westin bc the tv was so broken they couldn't figure out how to fix it -- they were nice but is there a way I can at least get points for that and how?

Do you have a home office? Do you use an external monitor? Did you expense the docking station?

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

Looking for some book recommendations :)

24, one year in with my firm and just no clue what to do with myself. I have some passion for the music industry in general, studied a lot concerning health & healthcare but not sold on a MD...just feeling stuck with indecisiveness on top of the current climate. Tips?

Just finished watching "Defenders". Some thoughts...(warning - spoilers may be discussed)

Hey all, new hire here! Going to receive a $250 wfh credit; any recs on what I should get to build out my home office?

How best to tell the offshore team that they need to be aware of time zone differences and not try to reach me at 1 am or send a meeting invite for 5:30 am at midnight? Without sounding condescending?

Place to buy suits in Atlanta? Just moved here, looking for good quality and reasonable priced suit store here around Atlanta and surrounding area.

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

How does one get the courage to eat alone at a restaurant? Deathly afraid

That time when Delta had to re-park the plane to get closer to the gate and I almost missed my connecting flight. Happy ending but come on, Delta! 😡

If I end up quitting after maternity leave, do I have to pay back any of my leave benefits? I guess I could ask HR, but wouldn't want to throw out any warnings.

Have the Big 4 raised their initial post-MBA salaries to somewhat match the recent MBB offer changes?

At PwC, what types of projects fall under Banking/Capital Markets "Tech and Ops"? (which I think is the new combination of the different MC groups) All I've seen are PMO...