Just got laid off after being full time for years. Would appreciate any pro tips on getting up and running as a freelancer.

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

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

Hi all,

If people are getting fired from companies only.because they are on bench for more than 3 months, is it wise approach to switch with higher salary now?

Please list companies who are firing people or asking them to resign so that we get a fair idea of which company to join?

Share thoughts pls 🙏

I got laid off today from Hexaware Technologies .

My skills are java, spring, spring boot, sql and python. Have also worked as a flutter app developer earlier.
Total work experience 8months.

Please refer me to any openings be it aligned or not to my profile, i would be forever grateful since they terminated me without notice.

I have liabilities with which i might not even survive more than a month.

Infosys Cognizant Wipro IBM Deloitte India

Just got laid off! Any lead Recruiter or Recruiting management opportunities looking for a recruiter with 10+ yrs of agency and in house tech recruiting?

There have been surprising news with layoffs lately. Has anyone here been affected by the layoffs at Twitter or META?

Hi all,

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

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?

I just got laid off from my job as a gov contractor because the project I was working on ended. I’m currently a grad student part time and was hoping to work that job until finishing grad school before applying to consulting roles. Should I go ahead and try applying for those roles now since I don’t have a job? Or should I wait since I’m still in school until next May?

Hi,

Is this a good time to join HP? As they have recently announced 6000 layoffs in 2 years.

any telltale signs of layoffs in tiger?

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

I have a 25K loan from my MBA. I paid off 100k whole, after graduation. 3 years ago, I moved my loan from federal to private ( SOFI) account. I recently lost my job. I have applied for unemployment, as the severance that I received will only cover for 2 months. Together my husband and I used to make less than 250k after tax. Now, with a loss of pay , we are going to make less. Do you think I will be eligible for Loan forgiveness?

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? 😞

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.

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

Unconfirmed layoffs in PwC SAP? Does anybody know?

Hi Friends,

Im working as QA from wireless networking domain (Wi-fi and Cloud testing) with 4 yrs exp in a product company . I want your suggestions/ideas on which product companies provides onsite (from chennai) to canada/european companies for QA positions.

Either it be short term onsite or long term onsite, kindly share the companies list, Thanks in advance fishes

What are some strategies for a current 3L looking for a job to overcome many jobs asking for several years of experience? Should I even apply? I have some experience from internships, but is it enough

Anyone have any experience with Handsome? Good? Bad?

Anyone else get crazy anxious before a big meeting or presentation? How do you cope?

Has PwC paid out this month's expenses yet? Amex isn't pleased..

Anyone at UBER willing to provide a referral or recruiter connection for a Senior Strategy & Ops Manager opportunity.

Happy to provide more information via DM.

Background: Strategy Consultant with 8+ YOE.

So I'm a bit scared want to make the pivotal to tech after my MBA but noticing a huge difference in Consulting salary (165k) and tech (133k). Does RSU help cover the gap?

Hello Amazonian,

Did anyone got to know their revised compensation ? And any idea how much it could be ?

Can anyone please help me with expected salary under loan management current exp-3 years

What is Level 8 salary range ? Sadly I am feeling I'm underpaid, if anyone can please share for Pune location it would be helpful.

Any suggestions for books to read about any guide for buying house in Canada or on real estate in Canada ?

Thanks

Hi Fishes,

I have been offered 37.5 lacs ( fixed ) plus 20% variable for the associate director level . My current fixed CTC is 29 Lacs .

Can you please let me know if this a good offer or I can get more?

Please also let me know what is the salary range for associate directors?

Considering a move from a B4 to the West Monroe deals practice. Any insights from people working there or who worked there?

Kicking myself for not listening to the CNBC analysts pumping TLRY since the IPO. Up another 50% in premarket.

Is now a good time to buy VTI?

I really feel like I should be excused from this "diversity and inclusiveness" training stuff lmao. It's about implicit bias and I'm sorry it's just not believable coming from an old white man's mouth when there are maybe 4 non-white associates. We're having these meetings 3 times this week. 🤦🏽‍♀️

Dear KBS, today we received 17 all agency emails. Yesterday it was 20. Surely upper management has a better way to use their time. Make it stop. Love, KBS

It’s so nice that every agency laying off people, have those left standing (and other agencies) trying to hustle jobs for their unemployed friends, but there are also a ton of people who were unemployed prior to Covid...so no severance, job hunting lot longer, and not earning income for longer time...hurting even MORE due to quarantine.

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

Is there an online marketplace for SquareSpace portfolio templates, i.e., a place where you can buy a template, download it, then build it yourself? Alternatively, is there a place where I can hire someone to recommend a SquareSpace template, gussy up said template with type and/or color tweaks to make it less template-y (no functionality changes needed), and then design a simple logo? Looked at Squarespace Experts but seems a bit intense for what I need. Google isn't giving me much.

Strange as it sounds, I'm kinda gonna miss quarantine life.

Do all accounts people have a lot of anxiety/nervous energy?

Best time sheet system you’ve ever tried in a job?

Retail, Social, Pharma. Fuck, Marry, Kill....

How big does an agency have to be to justify a CCO title?

So grossed out by nasty old man (triple my age) at the client. He came over to where I sat to discuss an issue and his hand "accidentally" falls on my lap! I just got up and walked away

I am 38, but I swear I was 18, like, the other day! I don't understand...😱

Can anyone from PMG let me know what the culture is like at that agency and if they recommend someone going there as a manager (Analytics)? Have an offer but as usual the internet reviews are stuff of nightmares but that’s typical of agencies

Thoughts on CP+B Boulder? What is the vibe like there? Who are the clients?

So how much money did Jim Carey get for his Super Bowl spot? Guesses?

What big moves/life changes are you guys making in 2020?

What's Your Take?:

Asking creatives to work on a project with lots of award potential but minimal budget/billable time allocations. So the majority of the work would be done on personal time.

Has anybody interviewed for a sales position at Vericast? I’m going to be asked to do a presentation, what is all of that about? Is this something I already have that I am presenting or a product on their company? Thank you in advance