Just curious. Do ECD or higher level creatives sign contracts so they can’t get laid off in x amount of time? For example your contract might be a two year commitment. How common is this?

i am incredibly livid at the way my firm laid me off, claiming it was performance based when i know it was bc of some unrelated conversation about wanting to broaden my professional bandwidth. I had great reviews.. and those whose performances were below mine, have been promoted. I’ve had to hold my tongue, swallow my pride during my final call and play dumb even though i wanted to call them out on their bs. Trying to get over this but i hate feeling powerless and undermined

Does anyone from EY have insight on layoffs? I'm seeing horror stories from other firms but haven't heard anything about EY layoffs. (Manager, FSO-Advisory-Risk)

I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

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 asked for a raise and instead got laid off. Told that after looking into finances not only can they not afford a raise they cannot afford me. But I know for a fact they are replacing me with an Agency that say they can run our Social Media for 500pcm. Is this normal practice these days?

Hi Fishes @ PayPal. How’s the job security at PayPal? Are there frequent layoffs till L25?

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?

Hi all,

Seeing some posts on layoffs in barclays. Is it true and which category of Employees will fall in that list.

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

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

Hello everyone. I have 9 years of experience in iOS development. I have worked in swift, react native, reactjs, blockchain. Was working a product lead. Got laid off last week. Looking for an opportunity.
Thanks in advance!

Have layoffs been finished for the year or are more coming?

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

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 😅

Does anyone have any advice on how to convince yourself life is worth it when you think it’s not. I’m a 28 year guy, just got laid off from my job, have aspergers, have no friends, can’t find a gf, why do I even try anymore at anything

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

We use Deloitte India for a number of parts of our delivery. Recently I have seen some unethical practices that violate labor laws and do not align with Deloitte principles. My manager says it isn’t my problem as they are a vendor but I can’t help thinking I have an ethical responsibility to do something. Any advice as to how to approach this without being fired?

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.

Looking for a Christmas present for my girlfriend. Would like to stay under $250 (I’m a 1st year staff shes in grad school so don’t have much money). She likes gold — I’m thinking of getting her a necklace, which I believe I can only get gold plated in my price range. Does anyone have any suggestions of good brands to buy? First time looking at jewelry websites and they seem kinda gimmicky and would like one I can trust and get good quality. Thank you!

Out of curiosity, what percent of your work/analyses are Excel based? And what other softwares do you use the most (Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, etc.)

My work has been 90% Excel based 10% Access/SQL based and friends at other firms seem to be using way more advanced programs.

Looking for a global support role @Uber@ @Google @Apple. Any references will be helpful

Anyone hire aresume writer? Thoughts on doing so?

Anyone joining PwC AC Banglore on 6th September?
Have you got any mail for a laptop or any onboarding details?

Any wizards fans out there? Love to see this team gel so well this past month

Anyone working as Patient Recruitment Assistant?

Kindly like my post, I need to get 11 likes to start activating chat feature, Thanks.!!

Has anyone tried using a QR code for classroom sign out? Has it worked for you or just become a pain?

Hi fishes

I am looking for someone who can get a refferal for a friend willing to get into IT industry as a fresher currently working at Tata technologies and is 2021 passout Knows Java and python
If anyone can help please DM

Does anyone know how to join a sports league in the Arlington or dc area? I’m a amateur so I don’t know if that would be looked down upon

Do people use umbrella in Boston?

Moving to Boston soon and wonder if people use umbrella or just windbreaker like most people in Seattle.

Feeling guilty about leaving my team/company even though the opportunity I’m going to is great in terms of salary increase and career progression. Has anyone felt the same and how did you get over it?

Is it not a good idea to look for a new job in the current/anticipated future economic state? Don’t love my job and want to make a move but not sure if I’m taking a big risk if the economy takes a downturn soon

Turning 28 and hit $300K NW today. Never formally FIRE’d but want to set out a plan for here onwards. What’s some good material / easy reading to start with?

does anyone know anything about experiences working at “Stampli”? I have an interview for an Account Executive position there!

Has anyone ever worked with Kate Spade’s husband? I hear he works in Advertising. Sad day for fashion today

I laugh during awkward situations. The other day someone called me out on laughing. It was awkward.

Just interviewed somewhere that’s considered a great agency and who’s work I LOVE, but it didn’t feel right... it went really well, but something doesn’t feel right. Advice???

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

I'm extremely happy working at Havas, so it pains to me say what the leadership has done is both embarrassing and demoralizing. (cont.)…

Have layoffs been finished for the year or are more coming?

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

Any good leads in NY right now? Or am I doomed

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

Having to explain every meme, YouTube video, and cultural trend to the old fart creative directors :|

Lemme get your Evansville Indiana recos

Any good agencies in Vermont?

What’s the biggest difference between junior and mid creatives?

This in their 30's, how much money do you have saved? Did you start your own family? What's your age, and do you own or rent your place? Btw I'm in my mid 20s.

So now I have to live with the knowledge that someone named Young Gravy is out there

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

Finally got major client signed. Got high-fives from CEO who’s already marketing said major client. Can’t get finance to approve freelance needed to actually do the work.

Will the lawsuit against DMA force the victims to come forward? It’s the only way DMA will not end up in serious trouble. I’ll bet that Ted Royer and the rest of the DMA targets will follow.

Mccann creatives - what are the good groups?