I haven’t been assigned a project in 3 weeks, am I going to get fired?

Hot take: if it’s actually a stealth layoff then everyone else got the same speech as you and outing the firm won’t identify you.

Question: I have a client who started a restaurant. He leased the land and bought shipping containers where he spent money contracting out to turn them into bars. I’m having a tough time determining how to depreciate this! First thought was leasehold but he’s not making improvements to a structure...he owns the structure! But nonresidential real estate at 27.5 years doesn’t make sense either as it’s not a brick and mortar building. Curious on others thoughts! TIA

Is it safe to join CISCO? I have heard the layoffs happens there yearly.

Hi, I have two years bond for two lakhs
Served 1 year 3 months yet.
No project
Found a job for 6 lpa
Current package is 4

How to break bond without paying much bond amount
How much shud i be paying if I have to
Should I wait for the hike ?
Do they really give you a hike after 18 months???

Hi Verizon Fishes,

Need your feedback on Verizon India Job security, I will be joining soon in Verizon. I got some negative feedback from social media that Verizon fired around 1000 employees without notice. It should have happened on 2019.

Can you pls share your thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Has anyone attended client interview for Standard chartered Bank in Wipro for Java lead role ?
Please let me know what type of questions one can expect.

Hi Fishes,
My total experience is 5 in QA, I attended Deloitte interview. First round was technical and it went quite well, they asked lot of theory questions. I answered few and quite I was not sure of answers. She gave feedback like my communication and confidence level is good and project wise I'm having good knowledge and coming to concept wise it's not upto the mark for experience. So my query is will they call me for next round?I really wanna get selected since Deloitte is mydream company

Hi fishes, I have an interview tomorrow with factset for Client Solution Advisor. Any tips for the questions they'll be asking? And if ajy of the factset employee can tell me the work we will do in this role will be good.

What do you think when associates/senior associates misspeak on a concept during a meeting or interview?

I’ve learned something new on each project, and I’m afraid of coming off as an idiot so I rarely contribute to conversations; only after I have done research on the topic and have prepared do I speak/give ideas

How is Salesforce project in Coforge? WLB etc..

I will resign in coming few days. I want my notice period to be reduced from 60 day to say 30days. I am not occupied in client project currently. My question is to whom should I talk to get my notice period reduced? What is the process?

Any around/over the ear headphone (with mic) recommendations for around $100? On a remote project, and spend about 4-5 hours on calls

Can please share to get job offer letter from any canada company for project development profile. Please suggest.

Current- no visa
In india
More than 5 years experience.

I hated my project for reasons both legitimate and petty. I worked fairly hard for awhile, diplomatically rolled off, and got a better project. I'm happier now. Ama!

Currently working as a finance analyst II for a fortune 100 company in a corporate finance role. I'm looking for a job where I can utilize my soft skills more, whether that's in sales (tech or medical), consulting as a business development representative, or some sore of client relationship role for an investment bank. I have about 2 years of full-time experience. Any recommendations for exit ops?

What will be in-hand salary for 43L base component.

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?

How much time does LTI takes to release offer letter?
I had my documents submission and final hr round on 26th oct
YOE :12yrs
Please help fishes

fully vaccinated, in my early-mid 20s. what are the best places to (safely enough) have a fun time on a Saturday night? obviously not looking for a crowded bar but looking to do something where I can socialize, maybe outdoors or in a low-capacity setting?

Random partner asked a litigation-related question to a partner I frequently work with (i’m a transactional associate). My partner cc’d me and said for me to briefly look. Asked the library. They got me a great case. Sent it back. Now the random partner is asking for more cases in another circuit.

I haven’t done caselaw research since 1L and this isn’t even my practice… wtf do I do (I am fully utilized in my normal work and have a few deals closing soon…)

Happy New Year Everyone! And remember to write 2 instead of 1. Have a Great New Year. Stay safe.

Is anyone else worried about screen time or strict about it? I'm a bit torn about it and curious of everyone else's thoughts.

Do people think working remotely will remove some gender bias in the work place? Or impact people’s perceptions of women colleagues?

Had a panic attack at work and had to leave bc I felt like I was going to puke at my desk... I feel like a disappointment to my team, since I couldn’t go to the client site. First bad day in a while):

Is there any issue, if the designation at the time of offer is different than that of relieving? Asking because, I am leaving IBM GBS, have told my designation as Senior software engineer ( offer letter had it) to the other company, but got to know that designation IBM will be writing on relieving letter will be application developer. IBM

Hi All - unsure if this is allowed but I have an unopened/unused follistim 300IU cartridge (in the fridge). If anyone is in NYC and can use it, please let me know and I’d be happy to hand it off.

Baringa Partners vs Bearing Point

Discuss

Those who moved or are considering moving from a Big 4’s Cybersecurity practice to Industry, what roles/teams did/would you move into?

I got 72,000 € offer from Deloitte NLD for SAP Senior Consultant role. Is it good or can I negotiate for more?
5.5 YOE, in Deloitte USI.

Best/most interesting questions to ask admissions reps or current students?

Is digital marketing as reputable as tech jobs? What should be the salary range for 9 years of experience?

“You are lucky that I’m talking to you right now” - is this type of response too cocky ?

Any Atlanta fishes know if Angeria/BenDeLaCreme are doing additional appearances today? Missed the City Winery brunch!

Is anybody available in this group from Benetton India ?

Can someone explain how billable hours work? At a new agency and although I had to fill timesheets at my previous agencies, they were mainly used to ensure we weren’t over servicing a client/for setting the appropriate retainer for contract renewals. I asked ppl at my agency but haven’t gotten a proper explanation. I get the impression that billing to the agency admin code isn’t recommended, and my manager said he bills everything to client codes, but that doesn’t make sense to me .

Manager asked me to give him formal upward feedback. Everyone in the firm hates him. Let loose the cannons or diplomacy?

Any guidance about taking a job at a social agency? Is it as bad as everyone says it is?

Creatives who left for tech. What is it exactly that you do now? Is it still writing or art directing? Or a different creative role? Hearing about people leaving for tech so I want to know what it means exactly aside from the benefits.

Mute button horror stories.

🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♀️ Husband/Wife as CW/AD partners — good idea or recipe for disaster?

Anyone work at a boys club? How does a female break through if you're not into politics and playing games.

Grey Merge with AKQA, VMLYR merges with Geometry. Are those „mergers” just the coverups for potential wave of layoffs?

Why did you pick your firm? -for those fortunate enough to have options coming out of recruiting or a prior job, what tipped the scales for you?

Anyone else feel like avoiding all these spots before the super bowl is an extreme sport? Maybe it’s just me, but I want to see them at game time... reading ahead takes all the fun out of it for me.

📊 Curious to learn how diverse is Fishbowl? What's your age and nationality?

Honest question, can fishbowl actually help resolve and navigate the challenges, frustrations and realizations we face as an industry? Or more just a place to vent?

“Back in the day, I think adland did a better job of giving clients what they never imagined instead of giving them exactly what they wanted.” Paraphrasing, but read something like this recently. True or nah?

Is how nicely the deck is designed really that important?

Just got laid off do I need cobra? I plan to hopefully have a job soon

I was furloughed yet it doesn’t start until Friday. Per the VPs, this week we have to “transfer our knowledge” to our bosses. Bosses who haven’t been on these projects. Any advice?

Do all accounts people have a lot of anxiety/nervous energy?

Retail, Social, Pharma. Fuck, Marry, Kill....