How cringey and pretentious is this, seeing someone on linkedin offer career advice as an "incoming BA at McKinsey"/current student to those who have been laid off or are trying to find a job....

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Hi all,

I have one question -coming 2023 year maybe recession hit worldwide economy. Can we worried as a accenture employee? Any news for mass layoff for recession?

PROPOSAL: Can we start naming names with respects to layoffs, furloughs, and pay cuts? Knowledge is power, and the only ones who benefit from vague exchanges of info. are the employers. Thank you!

Laid off at PwC. It was more of a relief than anything. Anyone have any knowledge on openings at smaller (but not necessarily boutique) firms? Human Capital / Change Management related field.

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

Anyone else feel like as you move up, you have to work even harder to justify your value to your company as you grow “out of the weeds”? Especially with the fear of layoffs looming over everyone’s heads.

Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

There have been surprising news with layoffs lately. Has anyone here been affected by the layoffs at Twitter or META?

Have a big interview tomorrow. The question I dread the most is about why you’re looking for a new job. The honest answer is that there isn’t enough work to go around at my agency and I want to get ahead of the inevitable layoffs. What’s the best way to tell them this? Do I just make something else up entirely?

Any minority lawyers in here that were blacklisted from big firms for a time gap or after layoff? How did you move forward?

One of my senior managers is a boomerang and told me she was laid off when she was 7 months pregnant about 10 years ago. I think she was a senior or manager. She was in a specific group and everybody was laid off. It wasn’t performance based.

Would you work at your company again if you were laid off?

Laid off after Thanksgiving. 54. Not done yet. Plenty to offer. In Detroit but ready and able to move anywhere. AD/CD. Hangin in there. How bout you?

Anyone dealt with age discrimination at work or thought they were fired because of it? I have a strong hunch I was let go because I'm older than most of the team and they're trying to get a "fresh perspective." To me it just sounds like they're firing anyone over 50.

How has P&T been affected by recessions in the past ? Are internal app teams more safe ? Also how is the severance package calculated.

Just found out I’m getting laid off in two weeks. How do I stay motivated to do work until then?

Anyone expecting layoffs due to COVID-19? There’s an indefinite hiring freeze and most promotions and have been paused. 👀

Has anyone taken part of the education reimbursement program? I’ve been here for 4 years and I’m thinking of obtaining my Master’s in Organizational Leadership, but I feel like with this merger, if I started the program and then there are layoffs or too many new hires, or work just becomes overwhelming, I wouldn’t be able to complete my program. I’m already wearing multiple hats when it comes to work. Does anyone have insight on how it works/what it’s like? Thanks in advance!

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

Anyone else struggle with lots of team events/dinners during the week? I love my team but need me time at night to be my best self. 1 night out is my max. Thoughts on explaining it to team?

As someone who isn't a PoC I'm always unsure of how I should refer to others correctly. 2nd question:

If referring to the only minority on another team is saying "the Asian/black/etc" guy offensive?

If JetBlue moves my departure time by 3 hours can I get a credit card refund or only travel bank?

Hi team. Hope you all are well and safe.
I will be joining Accenture in two weeks, want to get some understanding on the current policy on remote work and return to office date if there is one.
I am currently in Seattle, WA, USA.
Thank you!

What happens if you have negative balance of PTO

Thoughts on big 4 boomerangs?

Hi Fishes, Question about product metrics.
You are product manager of instagram in 2018 and launching reels feature. What success metrics will you choose and what will be your expected adoption on launch.
Similar que: launching status on whatsapp.
Any idea how to answer this. How to decide benchmark numbers etc??

Any suggestions for books to read about any guide for buying house in Canada or on real estate in Canada ?

Thanks

Citi folks - new at citi and just found out that they do not provide laptops 🤯. Now I’m concerned with how the technology is otherwise? How is WLB? Do they reimburse if you purchase a laptop to use? Any insights will be greatly appreciated. TIA

How do you manage your LinkedIn with a few full time jobs and each company asking you update your LI profile to reflect the job?

Here’s to the introverts finally getting a chance to have a little control over how and when interactions happen with others.

Anyone knows a safe TOEFL score for H/S? I know they have a minimum score, but what score you think you don't need to improve once you reach that? Thanks!! 🙂

S1 audit at a midsize firm looking out of public accounting.. my biggest thing right now is having a better work life balance. I hate the busy season hours and just looking for a way out.
I’ve been looking into internal audit but i know that could be boring.. not sure what other fields would suit someone of my experience.

Anyone work/worked for NFP? I have a second interview tomorrow for an account manager role. Just wondering if anyone has any pros or cons I should know about. Thanks!

Hi folks, May I know the bonus and hike cycle in KPMG India

Been asked to present my current client’s plan and PCA in second interview for a role. Am I being over cautious by not feeling comfortable with this?

Hi fishes,

I got a offer of 26lpa(23.5 fixed and 2.5 variable) from genpact and 21 lpa (20 fixed , 1 joining) from epam, not sure which one should I join. Please if someone can advice me which i should join keeping ressession in mind. Thanks in advance@

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

MBB - how long is your typical strategy engagement?

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

I know Mck is the top for strategy, but in terms of digital/design in top consulting firms which do you think is better? Mckinsey digital or deloitte digital? (Or another..?)

what’s the ratio of equity/stocks to bond/fixed income in your Merrill lynch 401k plan?Do you make any modifications or just use recommended distribution? First job with 401k and not sure what to do!

FYI Today and tomorrow you can view Perseid Meteor Shower. Those in Philly or NY should go to Cherry Springs State park to view spectacular night skies and thank me later.

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

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

How did we make it to 2022 with no spam filtering whatsoever on phone calls and text messages? Email spam ML algorithms are almost sentient beings by now.

On that note, any apps that are helpful? I get about 5 Nancy Pelosi spam texts a day.

Anyone from the Milan office of McKinsey that can share their experience in this particular region? Also interested in how does it compare to BCG in terms of environment, pressure and benefits.

Bain fish, does anyone know how utilization in North America is trending for this year?

What are SAP consultants, Workday Consultants, etc?

Top consulting firms in the Aerospace / Aviation,l or Defense / Intelligence spaces? Looking for business or tech strategy jobs here

So this might be a better place to post this and ask this question: Uncle D has announced explicitly that most people won’t get a pay raise & bonus this year except for those promoted and high performers. Amid this crisis, are companies including other big 3, MBB, FAANG, boutique consulting firms still giving high raises and issue stocks? Can you share the impact from your firm?

CAIA vs CFA?

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?