I know the story is if your utilization is too low, you get fired...but has anyone ever seen this happen to anyone? And if it did, was their utilization low because they were bad at their job?

I wish admin utilized Tier 1 supports with teachers. Smiles, appreciations and acknowledging ones efforts would do a great deal to boost morale and climate. I just don’t understand what that is so hard to do.

Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

First year here. Do associates get fired for not meeting the billable requirements?

Is it bad to be over-utilized? I just did the math and I could charge zero hours this week and take a 3 week vacation after and still be 100% utilized? Is that abnormal?

I'm thinking I won't be getting promoted if not laid off at the end Q2 or sooner. What are some good exit ops for an associate with 2 yoe in tech consulting? Exp in Cloud, PMO, IT Risk, and SoD.

Anyone think Salesforce will have layoffs in the near future?

Controversial question - what are some roles/functions to avoid at Google for ex-management consultants, in terms of potential under-utilization of skills and limited career progression? Common exit opps tend to be in StratOps, PMM, PgM/Solutions Consultant, roles in Sales; would anyone not recommend any of these roles?

Any insights on bonus and hike? What should be the expectation considering recession and layoffs?

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

Is it any surprise we’re seeing mass layoff in tech? Years of rich friends hiring rich friends with no work ethic has lead us here. I know way too many tech people who work maybe an hour a day followed by errands and traveling. A lot of getting in these places is who you know, apparently that doesn’t work out like it used to. The amount of people who worked for Meta, Apple, Amazon, etc for a few months / maybe a year is astounding. it’s around that time frame a boss can tell if you’re worth it

With a recession around the corner - two questions:
1) will there be layoffs at Deloitte? My concern is we hired so much ppl this year.
2) will there be more work in org design? Just saw the Robinhood 9% workforce layoff announcement.

Hi I got a 4 rating this year, in 2 parameters and in one parameter 3. Any danger of a potential layoff. Am a business analyst as societe Generalle GSC Bangalore

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.

Hi fishes,
Looking for a job change in sales industry, currently working with byjus and having to much toxic environment these days due to layoffs . Kindly recommend .

Looking for respectful ways to manage helping people in need of a job or seeking mentorship. I get 3-4 requests a week from mutual contacts asking if I can connect with a former colleague (always broad). Typically the ask is a 30-45 min call. I’ve been laid off, I know how hard a time it is, but equally am working long hours, parenting and want to reserve time for those I know. How do others manage these extra calls into their weeks?

Am I more or less likely to be laid off if the economy tanks even more if I just started as an analyst two months ago

Anybody who got laid off in the current wave and looking for a referral in Zalando in Germany, feel free to DM me. Happy to help.

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

Just checking YTD peer utilization rate and it's less than 50%. Deal market is really slowing down..

Posted in another bowl but looking for more inputs...how long should I work in Big Law before exiting? Currently at a V10 firm, NYC office

Anyone successfully pivot to education? Any advice is appreciated. I applied for Director of Student Services role that seems really interesting.

Is there anyone who became an architect without experience as software engineer? I currently work as solutions analyst and my goal is to be a solutions architect. Is it possible without having software engineering experience?

toronto folks (gta, too… im desperate), how should i go about finding a family doctor? havent had one since high school under parental care, and emailed a handful from this govt link but all either no capacity or no response. much appreciated 🙏

How can companies justify cutting research and development expenses when they literally have no future without it

A close family member recently passed away and my grief is reflected in my work. I’ve started making careless mistakes, I can’t focus, and I find it impossible to put in a full day’s work. How long did grief impact your research?

I recently heard someone say that: "Wokeism is destroying academia." Curious everyone's thoughts on this...

Desi Fam,

Does anyone use Indian sim outside of India for otp and authentication purpose ?

If yes, which service provider and plan is the best ?

TIA

Anyone have any for tips on transitioning from US private sector to practicing law in Europe for a non profit? I am US/EU citizen and qualified in US and UK via QLTS.

Anyone at Google willing to give out a referral? I’m looking at some Product/Strategy roles. DM me.

Hi Fishes,

l interviewed for Deloitte (India not USI) in January, and accepted an offer letter with DOJ of 25th April, later HR asked me to join on 11th April for which I agreed. Now I haven't received the revised offer letter or any links other than BGV and Pre-Hire form from Deloitte and now the HR is not even picking my calls or responding to emails.

Any advice on what to do?

DA AC profile interview, what all is usually asked?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Graduating college senior going into consulting looking for someone to connect & share experience at Wharton!

Hi People,
Please let me know if teams in Novartis are helpful to newbies! Does Novartis have an agile or a standalone working environment.

Do people get help in code if they get stuck anywhere in any project?

Await replies🙂

It’s pretty boring. What’s the fun thing we can do in Bangalore for this weekend

McKinsey 🐟: does your ops practice heavily prefer people with practical experience instead of current operations consultants from other firms? As an ops consultant from another firm, what would be the best way to lateral into mck ops?

Had a final round at BCG last Friday. After the interviews they said that the would release results today. Then I got an email today saying they will only give the results on the next Friday. What could have happened?? I also know some people how interviewed on the same day as mine and got a rejection email today.

Deloitte peeps (especially federal travelers): what's the policy if your flight home is delayed? Can you expense a hotel/per diem for Friday?

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

M2 NYC metro area working in healthcare consulting base around $131K low for an M2 in a high COL or market? No MBA, but want to pursue in the next 2 years to pivot to working in health strategy.

I am a manager at a boutique healthcare consulting firm. 6 YOE. I recently got contacted by Deloitte for their SC position in S&O. What is the typical base and TC for this in NYC?

Officially on maternity leave for 8 months after today!! I also got the green light for promotion, pretty happy with all things Deloitte right now! 👌🏻👏🏻

Out of big 4, MBB, Accenture, and Oliver Wyman, which firms don't require work on internal initiatives? I know Deloitte isn't one of them....

Westin, Conchal, Costa Rica, anybody have an opinion/review to share? Looking at a week with her Hotness in February.

Favorite statistical modeling technique to use? ANN, SVM, LR, PCA, etc. And any specific reasons? Industry, ease, interpretability, etc.

Does anyone have experience rolling a Vanguard 401k into another 401k? Leave it with Vanguard? Roll it to the other? Any top tips?

Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone here been offered a job in consulting without applying for it? What do you believe led to you receiving the offer?

Can Bama just not win for once? Already annoyed that they’re in the CFP without a conference win.

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

Best consulting firms (including boutiques) if you want to do product design/development

Recruiting call: "We've had a number of applicants turn down offers because they're afraid of flying." LOLOL. That's like applying for lifeguard and being surprised when there's a pool. 😂

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.

7:30 flight out of Newark delayed at least until 10:15. Thankfully don't have to be at work until 7:30 tomorrow morning 😫

There's often a discussion of ineffective Staff. I'm equally tired of ineffective and weak Senior Managers.

Anyone at DU??!!