I know no one's really online, but I wanted to share something I wrote about chasing society's standard of success as a consultant, being laid off, finding happiness, and moving on. http://www.happyhealthydeb.com/ponder/2016/6/2/2016-the-year-i-dropped-out-of-corporate-america-to-start-a-blog (continued below)

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?

Will there be layoffs at grip/dentsu? just saw that they’re folding the Grip agency brand 👀

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.

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?

Tax Senior here. I’m well liked around the office, I put in the hours and work hard, I haven’t had any dumpster fire projects, but I am a mediocre performer compared to my peers (not as strong project management, communication, not as confident). I just got told they’re firing me. Should I expect severance? Have other people been fired for similar? What did you do with your career?

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

Are PMs getting laid off now?

Hi! This is post is for a friend who was recently laid off due to budget constraints at their company. They’re actively looking for new roles in Business Analytics, Finance or a combination of both. Any referral would be extremely appreciated.

Is it safe to join PWC india at this point of time. Are we expecting any layoffs?

I made a couple errors at a new job. An important document to be distributed had wrong information on it, which was proofread by 2 other people. Then a couple of typos in emails, the person micromanaging me told me to send out but I didn’t fix the errors. Failed to meet a deadline but completed 95%. I was written up over all this last week, fired this week. There’s a lot more to this but I think it’s because the DM doesn’t like me.

Soft layoffs at ProServe today ?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

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

We have a big project going on and I am the only point person(initiate it, did lot of work, and knows the deets well), seems like my mgr wants to get a headcount. But I want to use this opportunity to get promoted, how can I get this across? Mgr is new(they fired my old mgr), mgr’s mgr is new too(re-org). So not sure if I should/can make a case, or how.

What are some concrete reasons why someone in consulting would be fired, other than the obvious stupid things?

What is the severance pay in pwc India?
Does everyone who gets fired be eligible for it?

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

Any 🐠 here who have left ClearView? How is life? would you have done anything differently at ClearView to set yourself up for a great exit?

GS 2023 New Analyst Program. Is this a good program to apply for someone looking to start as an analyst? How easy is to get into this program or even GS overall? I have 1-2 years of experience and some Finra licenses if that can help me somehow. Looking for some opinions about the program. Thanks

How do you guys work around a 3 month notice period?

Seeing a lot of demand for Supply chain planners. How is the payscale for this?

Moving from regular education classroom to honors. Any tips?

Almost midnight here and I'm cleaning my medicine cabinet so I can reboot having a regular skin-care routine. I'm listening to one of my favorite musicals, "Ragtime", specifically the song "He Wanted to Say". Living 9 time zones away from home out of the US and watching the BLM movement there, unable to do anything concrete about it from here - this song I've listened to countless times, today about brought me to tears.

I really don’t mean this to virtue signal - just wanted to share a moment.

As someone who is interested in public interest law (open to impact litigation or policy work), does it make sense to clerk in state court -- trial level -- and if so, for how long? Are these clerkships only useful for becoming a state court judge down the line or can they open doors to other paths?

I would like to start an online side hustle wherein I’d like to teach kids, be it with school work or arts and crafts. Any idea how can I start with that?
What are some of the best places to offer such services?

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Use this thread to share fun events, shows, concerts, activities, and anything else that's happening around the city this weekend!

What is current salary band in various product based semiconductor companies?

When you have a really good interview on Friday and they say “look out for an update pretty soon”

*Refresh* *Refresh* *Refresh*

Already mid Monday and second guessing myself.

Any advice on doing pro bono design work for nonprofits? I’m considering offering some work to a local nonprofit I believe in, but I’m not sure what kind of boundaries to set, how to approach them, etc. would love advice!

I am interested in taking a new position at my current job - Electrical Engineering and Production Manager, in the Chicagoland area. Whats a good salary for this position? Is there anyone currently in this role - what are some of your duties?

Any advice on questions to ask a startup recruiter on intro call? And for the intro call with hiring manager?

Hi Fishes.. I currently have offer from TCS and CGI. CGI pay is more so confused whether to join CGI or TCS. I'm from Python Automation background with AWS experience as well.

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?

Wanting to make a shift into strategy/mgmt consulting from HealthIT. Any good books out there to help prep? Looking for anything but preferably technical information to prepare for an interview.

What are some concrete reasons why someone in consulting would be fired, other than the obvious stupid things?

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

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..?)

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

Deloitte people. I confirm layoffs of 4 ranked individuals and this year it's been hard rankings. Many 3s forced into 4. I was on the calls. Beware. Not trying to scare. Sharing facts.

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?

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

What are some of the best practices you have followed this year to improve the remote working enviornment and collaborating effectively? Sometimes I really have to fight the urge to micromanage and avoid setting up more meetings with my team

Dammit. Missed my first class upgrade just by one number in the Waiting list!

What are people’s firms telling them about client travel once we go back to in person. I’m hearing some will be 50%, while others 80%.

Anyone else delayed in Term A at LGA?

Hello! I’m going to BSchool in August. Any recommendations on books / websites / videos to be more prepared for management consulting interviews?

anyone have an airbnb promo code or coupon that they’d be willing to share or sell?

if there's no pension anymore and a significantly lesser lump sum payout, why become a partner at EY?

Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

Scott Disick has the same temperament of a first-year analyst

Do any strategy arms of Big 4 or MBB do pre-MBA internships?

I just got offered a new role via email. When should I hand in my resignation - now as I have the email outlining the offer or when I receive the contact?