It’s Wednesday! How we feeling? Any tea? Heard stealth layoff are happening but not 100% sure if it actually happening.

Is it true that EY is mulling over layoffs as client projects are reducing..?

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

Does anyone know the criteria used to determine who is selected to be laid off due to COVID?

Could you share what sort of severance package you received if your role was impacted due to recent tech layoffs?

Hi Fishes,

Need advice,

I recently got laid off by PS and my notice period just got over,

I have offers from:

PineLabs,

HealthKart,

Recro,

Rojo Consultancy

All are offering almost same ctc around 19-22 LPA,

I have 3 years of experience as a backend developer,

working on Spring Boot, REST API, Java 8.

Any help is really appreciated,

Thanks in Advance 😅

After 6 years of temporary contracts and unstable situations, I find my dream job in my dream company. All of a sudden the world goes upside down and I get laid off. I start sending hundreds of applications, with only 2 recruiters getting back to me to say I don’t have experience for the job (this is how it works in Italy). Add a terrible health situation in my family and it seems there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. Ugh. 😞

I’m so worried I’ll get laid off. Last week I was slammed, but this week is slow, and I’m just so anxious...

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?

If you got fired today would you have a Bach up plan? What would it be?

I've always have a constant fear of getting fired/ bad reviews - any little thing I do wrong or get feedback on I get I pretend I'm fine with but it really makes me even more anxious. Is this normal?

December layoffs anywhere?

I heard from my head that there is a lot of slowdown in VW Germany... There is Hiring freeze, level freeze and all ... And soon that will spillover to india. So be prepared for very less hikes in coming cycle :( Also automotive sector in general is struggling with tesla laying off 10% workforce recently. Maybe time to make a move? What do you say fishes?

Big layoffs at Booz Allen Dubai and Abu Dhabi Cyber teams.

Hi everyone, really sorry to hear about the recent layoffs. I would be happy to refer to KPMG—please DM me if you’re interested.

Do you think it is quite possible to get fired by asking too many questions as an experienced senior 1? If so, i might get fired after this busy season.

Hey Accenture Team!
I’m a L9 consultant based out of San Francisco, California who was impacted by recent lay off at Accenture. I wanted to understand as per WARN Act California employees are to be given at least 60 days notice, however I was only given 3 weeks notice. Can I challenge this?

Hi fishes,
Has coforge fired any employees in 2022?

KGS offering 13.7lpa+1.5L Joining bonus and PWC sdc banglore offering 18lpa+2.5L Joining bonus in Assurance practice-which one should I choose? Priority good work culture and work life balance. Please advice/give your honest opinions. Thanks in advance :)

Anyone wanna FaceTime ?

Good questions to ask at the end of a PE Interview?

For those working on the PE deals side, how would your day to day be like? For instance, some exact tasks that you will be working on

If there’s any ex consultant, also wondering how it compares to consulting & what you like about your PE role

Are all PE fund associates back in the office 5 days a week or mostly just 3 days?

We have a very broken product process. Our commercial team creates the “strategy” and prioritizes customer problems. But they always want to define the how, when, and product is the executor. What is your current process of commercial providing a customer problem and what are the steps to turn it into a feature?

Hey all ,
I’m looking for a product manager role . I have approx 8 years of experience including my MBA. I have about 1.5 years of experience in a hybrid role between customer success and product. I additionally have approx 4.5 years of experience in retail and e-commerce marketing roles.

Does anyone know of any open roles within their company I could apply for ? Would appreciate any leads.

Just did the 60 min Beyoncé Bootcamp on the Peloton Tread and I thought I was going to die a few times. 😅

Hello fishes, can we buy land/plot to save long term capital gain tax?

Anyone follow samfasterfreedom on Instagram? Wondering what experienced peoples’ thoughts are on him

How often do people actually go into the office? I’m about to get an offer as a CE and I live about 90 minutes from the office. Google will give me relocation but if I just need to go in 1-2 a week, I’d be open to stomaching the commute. Any info would be helpful!

Hi Fishes,

What the maximum salary that TCS offer for m365 exchange admin roles with 4yoe..?

It would be helpful for me...

Does anyone else here do non-profit consulting or volunteering on top of their full-time job? How are you balancing the two? Could use some advice or help. Thanks!

What is the percentage annual appraisal hike given for CTC of 32 to 35 LPA at TCS? Grade: C3B

Anyone using your tv as a second monitor these days? Any advice on doing this wirelessly or without a giant HDMI cord going across my living room? I tried chrome cast and I don’t want to just mirror my screen, I need a dedicated second monitor. Thanks!

Anyone heard anything or have some advice about someone breaking into tech sales with no degree? I have a family member that is really struggling to get by working retail and I’m trying to help him pivot into a career he is interested that I think will get him to a live-able wage if he’s patient. Any advice or point into potential companies would be greatly appreciated!

How do you balance your social life with work? I feel like all my non-law friends are out doing shit every night and living it up on the weekends and I just can't. I'm either working or I'm tired from working. How can I set better boundaries about working outside of work, and where do y'all get the motivation to be outside after work 😭

Good morning. I am a newly admitted attorney(well I’ve be practicing for a little over a year now) and I like the practice group I’m in but I don’t love it. How do I go about switching practice groups within my current firm and is it even possible?
**More information: currently working in the finance practice group but I’m interested in the general commercial and real estate groups

Opposing counsel was this fine af old ass white man and I was confused. Like am I a naughty or nice to Santa?

Just started a new role 3 months ago and both my boss and co-worker have resigned within the first month. Is this a sign? Should I start looking elsewhere?

Let’s hear some good news! Share your biggest wins so far this week!

How many Black partners have you seen or met in your career so far? At my firm, there is one of us out of the 20 people I work with and when you go to events do you meet more senior Black people or just a large group of associates?

It’s Friday Junior. 🎉 How’d everyone’s week go? Accomplishments? Missed opportunities?

How close do you live to the office? What are the pros and cons that you have experienced living far/close?

First full week of December. Let’s get it! 💪🏾

How do you maintain a social life while working in big law?

Hey y’all, I need backpack or tote bag suggestions that won’t break the bank

Any connects for black design professionals?

Last week, I mentioned that I needed to take an appointment (my therapy appointment) this Wednesday at noon. I also mentioned that this is a medical appointment, and I don’t feel comfortable moving the appointment. I just received an email that I need to be available. How can I stick to my boundary?

M&A/PE associate (trying to juggle multiple deals) feeling like I don’t have time to dive deeper into issues and it being highlighted in some of my work product as I am having to turn things right away and just pushing things out - so issues I may have caught if I had a better/deeper/higher level understanding are more apparent when partners review. Truly feeling like I’m just messing up all around but trying to give myself grace. How do you know if it’s just you or a part of the process?

Any upcoming law conferences/events?

What’s your theme song? The song that helps you get your head in the game when you have a big hearing or meeting

Are you all talking to recruiters? What are they saying about the market, signing bonuses, etc.?

Anyone else in review season? Tips for making your review awesome?

Hello,

I got a letter from my apartment regarding unlawful detainer.

The apartment refused to take our rent for almost 4 months because it was paid in a personal check and not cashier’s check.

I have 5 days to respond, what should I do please?