Is there mass layoffs happening in the industry right now? Is the rumour true? Are we back in a recession?

It’s hard to be motivated when rounds of layoffs happen and you see all your friends leave. But one thing that’s gotten me through all of this is working out. And when I say workout I mean the most pathetic, sad, barely completed beginner-level cardio dance routines. I’ve somehow forced myself to move while on lockdown and it’s somehow forced me to feel better. Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are: get up and move even if you don’t finish or end up going on a walk. Pls take care of yourself❤️

How is everyone feeling amidst these layoffs? Hope everyone is taking care of themselves!

Follow up post to my last post…My husband was laid off from the company where I also work. I am feeling really isolated / depressed about working and moving forward. I’m also getting to a stage where I’m really sad that people haven’t reached out to either my husband or myself to send well wishes or provide support. It’s like they don’t know what to say or I make them feel awkward so they don’t bother…I’m trying to focus on a few that have been supportive but it’s hard…Any words of advice? 😞

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

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

Is there a possibility of layoffs in Barclays India?

We’re in such a vicious business. You give your heart & soul to an agency, a client, a brand. Then the wind changes & you’re laid off, reassigned, chewed up, spit out, on to the next. I’m tired.

Deloitte FL/PR is turning into a joke.. if firm morale wasn't already suffering from layoffs, they increase minimum hours through December while half the offices are unassigned. Abandon ship.

Is publisis sapient a good company to join.. Coming across a lot of layoff news on LinkedIn. I have an offer from sapient (YOE 4.2). Shall I join ??

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?

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.

I got laid off today 🥲 would appreciate anyone who can help refer UX or product designer roles. 🙏

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.

I was fired after I reported a partner for a serious (criminal) ethics violation. The firm covered it up. Are all companies like this in the end? I’ve lost my trust and don’t know how to start over.

I have not been on a project for over 3 months. Since I joined, I have been put in training. The training got extended by a month and now it's close to 4 months since I joined and without a project.

What should I do? People say that I'm lucky to get paid without doing any work, but it is stressing me out. I need the experience. The uncertainty is freaking me out, with rumours of layoffs and the certification program and all.

How do I get into a project? How long do I have to wait more?

Meta/FB laid off 11000 employees. Linkedin is full of these posts. Very sad & shocking to see this! Tough times ahead.

Anyone worried about layoffs?

I am moving to Pune next month . Office is in EON IT Park , can anyone suggest good localities around Kharadi. Since I’ve heard Kharadi is bit expensive , I can stretch about 6-7 kms . Requirement- 1 bhk fully furnished, Budget - 20k .
Mumbai -> Pune

What is being DLP blocked? What's the worse that can happen if you get DLP blocked?

Any good options?

Anybody else struggling with the fact that nearly all their friends are coupled up?
Not in an envious way. Just... Damn, this sh*t can leave you very alone.

Any opportunities for Product Management in Pune?

Why doesn't my wife get that it's just me and the great dane now. She making this awkward wanting some room in the bed.

Any senior writers looking in NY? Send me your books.

Are there actually tax cuts switching from home office in NYC to Hoboken?

GERMANY - have a lauorber - arrive in Frankfurt 4:30pm Friday leave 1 pm Saturday. Where should I stay / have dinner? Frankfurt ? Mainz? Bamberg?

I'm searching for job opportunities in Canada anywhere in pharmaceutical or biotechnology company from last 4 months but did not hear back much. I have used linked in, indeed and tried to find my connections as well.

I have 10 years of experience in Serum institute of India ltd in quality control department. I have studied Master's in pharmacy.

What should I do please suggest.
I have applied for so many jobs with new resume everytime as trained by employment agency. most of company required

How would you recommend to find a data analytics job in the US? Currently a Sen Con at a big 4 in Aus

Hi peeps, Looking for thoughts on adding a social media feed to the homepage of our B2B Tech Industry website. My thoughts are that it will help get our webinars and personality on our homepage without overly cluttering it up, but does it also navigate people away from our page? Maybe a banner ad on our homepage for the webinars is better? TYIA

Hi everyone,
I am looking for a job in software testing with 3 years of experience in manual and automation testing...can anyone refer me pls ...

EY FAAS vs KPMG AAS, which one is better?

How do we get a live list going of firms that are hiring in their AAS practices (not on hiring freeze)? Any associates out there with some capacity?

My boss assigns projects with unclear expectations and provides no guidance on how to achieve them.

I've asked for help, and, to avoid a long post, she expects me to figure it out. Perhaps you go through this too, but when I don't have a clear guide on completing big projects, it paralyzes me because I don't know where to start. On top of that, I have anxiety, so "it has to be perfect".

How do you approach projects when your boss plays the "guess what's in my head" game?

Should I shave my beard for MBA interviews?

Happy, found out most of my team is unhappy, now I’m unhappy, too.

Want to get your opinions on the best small agencies in LA in terms of work produced (media and creative)

A post-mort meeting scheduled with:
6 account
2 strategists
1 creative

Sounds like an ambush!

Any advice for presenting somebody else’s work? I’ve been stretched thin on different projects but have to present in place of some of on vacation with little time to prepare.

Has anyone successfully transferred teams in the same agency? At a prior agency when my partner & I did, it was an “issue”. Trying to do something now but respect everyone. Ppl are just so protective.

Has anyone been able to negotiate anything extra or terms when being laid off?

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

Serious question - which one lasts longer: real Donald Trump or Marcel?

I've written nearly all my friends' Tinder bios. And they're actually getting more matches. Definitely gonna put that shit in my book.

Describe the candidate who impressed you the most throughout your years of interviewing people, and why? #motivationmonday #😇

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

Is it normal for every single call (client or internal) everyone dials in from their desks at an open format office? Everyone avoids takings calls together/conference rooms like the plague.

Raises do exist! Disregard females, acquire currency 💸💸💸

Why are Product Design portfolios so boring? Has anyone seen a good one lately?

Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

I've seen quite a few people make jokes about being "aged out" of advertising. Could someone please explain what that looks like and when that typically happens? Forgive the dumb question, I'm a newbie to the industry so I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't agencies want people with more experience?

have you ever accepted a job you were maybe underqualified for? how did it work out?

Why do people in this industry say "like" so much? It makes it annoying to, like, walk around the building and listen

Are there any agencies where creatives actually have good work-life balance in LA, SF or anywhere else for that matter? Like no weekends or no working more than a 40-50hr week? Or do I have to go in house for this? Or do I have to leave advertising altogether?

I feel like I’m either getting burnt out by work or trying to heal myself from it. There’s never much time for real life and I don’t want to be on my death bed reminiscing like, “Wow, I made some cool ads.” Nothing scares me more.