Just learnt that one VP in my client (ibank) suddenly disappeared (laid off). Which is very scary as her work is good, what is the most scary laid off story you have heard?

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This one time, someone got laid off. It was scary. The end.

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At my client, they call people into a meeting, lay them off, and don't allow them to return to their desks. Security escorts them out. Their personal belongings are boxed up to be shipped to their home address. We often find out someone has been laid off by seeing a box with their address on it in the office.

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Ah, I work at PwC. Totally desensitized. I've got that thousand yard stare like Colonel Kurtz now.

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Getting called to a meeting and being told that some of my co-workers are being let go in the room next to mine, while the new overlords say "Welcome to the family." Or calling on my day off and have my manager tell me that not only one of my coworkers was let go, but me as well.

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Work quality and ethics may not be the same. Was supposed to meet client (CFO) next day. Saw it on news paper that he was let go by an activist investor. Obviously the engagement came to an end.

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Back in my previous life we'd heard rumors of layoffs. One day find out our director and his principal staff was walked. SM was in tears when talking to us about it the next morning. Said she didn't have any information for us

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Why would that be scary? People get laid off all the time - were you around in 2008?

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Saw a partner be walked out by security from his desk at the office. Laptop stayed behind, on top of desk...

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30,000 laid off in 3 months...DHL 2009-10. Entire community ruined in Ohio.

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What is the best/quickest way to get laid off? Asking for a friend.

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"I wasn't laid off, but I quit anyway because I'm bored!"

In-f'ing-credible. Even included a screenshot of the you're-not-fired email and everything.

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What happens when you get laid off? Do you get to stay until the end of the day? Do you say goodbye to people or try to leave without anyone noticing?

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Hi,
Looking for a job change, have 3+YOE,in tcs as System Engineer. Worked on a tech project from BFSI domain.

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Private client/individuals people, how is the 10/15 busy season going for you?

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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? 😞

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Can we resign and take resignation back at the last moment in LTI ? The reason for this drama is to get a good project & good technical work. I have been made a team lead with minimal technical work and lot of reporting so want to resign and take back so that I get some good technical work .

Yoe 10.5 years
Skill : SAP basis hana

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Need advice. I have a client who just can't stop getting in their own way. They push us to turn a document quickly (in this case, an LPA for a new fund), and then take weeks to review, following up with a 50-page chart setting forth the LPA sections and detailed questions/comments. I can't keep anyone on this client because their process is so brutally and unnecessarily time-consuming, and I can't keep pulling all-nighters just trying to respond to all the questions. What do I do?

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Edward Jones advisor with 30 million AUM and roughly 250k gross production. Been there for almost 4 years. Got an offer at Merrill Lynch to take over a 100 million dollar retirement transition plan in 5 years, or to join a 5 person Merrill Lynch team that manages a lot.

Pros to EJ: Have my own office, a year or two away from partnership, great office setting and client satisfaction.

Pros to Merrill: Bump in compensation, additional tools and services w banking, ability to take over assets.

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I am all for giving back but some people cannot afford to. One client has 1m in an IRA with no other liquid assets + 80k credit card debt. Called today wanting 70k for home improvements.

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I'm getting ready to travel to my first client presentation and I have no idea what to wear. Any suggestions on what to wear for a guy?

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I remember when I first started working on my thesis project. My adviser asked me to get some funding for it, but he didn't give me any advice about how to do that. He just told me that if I wanted money for my project, I'd have to go through some kind of committee process and submit an application for funding from them. Sure enough, after weeks of writing applications and waiting around for responses from the committee members (who were always too busy), I eventually got approved for funding!

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Client: can you send me the final spot?
*sends link (via their YouTube) to client*
Client: is that the same spot we approved?
🙄

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I am a Technical Product Manager at Accenture that would love to find a role/project that focuses on "Personalization & Content Discovery" such as a Spotify/Amazon/Google/Meta/Netflix/Disney etc.

What are some technical skills or subjects I should get a better understanding of to better position myself? I am by no means an engineer, but it would help me understand what is possible with today's technology vs fantasy.

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Hi
Which client in lti is best to work for
Citi bank
Cisco
Walmart?

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HCB layoffs on the horizon

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Hey there!

My cousin who is working in an support project really needs to move to a development project. She scored above 90% even in engineering. She will get release in dec and any leads how can we find good projects?

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I enjoy working with people and making them feel happy. What’s the best job for me?

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Is infosys has the policy if someone resign or leave Infosys they will not able to join witch companies till 6 months or n number of months? Any ideas about this guys? Infosys Infosys Limited

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Please share your thoughts, is moving into a Tech- project role better than staying in Operations?

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We’re interested in using a product name that is trademarked by another company. The company is still operating but this specific product (of many they have trademarked) doesn’t seem to be performing well or is not a significant part of their business. Has anyone ever approached and negotiated a situation like this? E.g., give equity , trademark assignment, perpetual license agreement, etc? Other than consult legal (we have a IP attorney), curious how other startups approached this.

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Do tcs change the offered ctc if we counter it with higher ctc offer?

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Hi fishes !

My elder brother whose yoe is 9 years got a new job in Siemens with a fixed CTC of 40 LPA.
His skills are AngularJS, AWS

Do you think this is a good package as per his skills . He has tons of big professional level AWS certifications and his communication/soft skills are as good as his technical/hard skills .

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Deloitte Deloitte India Deloitte USI

what is a DCT role
I sat for PM role and now been told the role given would be lead DCT

I have asked for role description just wanted to check here kindly help

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I think I like like my FWB… or I just need someone new to think about 🙊

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Hello,
Anyone here from the @EY Mumbai location?

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Hi Fishes,

I have received offer from TCS around 15 December and my joining is in March first week. My BGC status is showing as scheduled, any idea when they will finish it? I already did the online address verification. Thanks.

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Hi. After an H1B petition is withdrawn, who receives the notice of revocation? Beneficiary or petitioner? And if the beneficiary has another approved I-797 and the notice of revocation is not received by them, does that cause issues at the border at the time of re-entry?

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❓How is job security at BNY ? Any layoff from bny in last recession & COVID time ?

Please provide your input

I recently joined Accenture, i got call from Manager for a implementation project and once i got locked in the project he is telling me that now i will be put in a support project, i am feeling angry now and what shud i do next and whom shud i talk to in this case. Plz suggest ?

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It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're super grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

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Account people: what is your title and what do you make?

How does your school support new teachers when they start?

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How much time does Nagarro take to roll out offer letter after HR round?

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Which of the big consulting firms are the best for data science / analytics / cloud?

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Really struggled with condensing all my interview details over a week into a simple slide deck today. I had only focused on the facts and barely mentioned the so what unless asked. New to consulting and need to improve on written communication. How did y’all improve? Read any books, courses?

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Hate flying out of LAX, dirty, loud and crowded. Anyone feel the same?

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Time vs money...which would you choose and why?

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What tips do you recommend to calm one's nerves during in-person meetings? I get very nervous to the extent of almost shivering. I wasn't always like this, but the pandemic and wfh have completely thrown me off my game. I'm fine in virtual meetings, but live meetings get the better of me.

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Have two offers. How do I tactfully pit them against each other to get a higher total comp? I don’t want to just say something like “best and final offers”... but it’s what I’m thinking in my head

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Looking for suggestions on sending a thank you gift to a friend who made introductions and helped me land a new role. The guy is 30ish. Anything is fair game. Around $1k.

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I heard great things about Prestige Worldwide. Anyone working there that can give insight into the day to day?

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It can't be a good sign the highlight of my day is looking for other projects..

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Book recommendations on how to build your communication style? I often get feedback that I don’t talk enough or doesn’t appear very confident.

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Geek 🐠: Taking suggestions for a new video game, ideally available on Apple TV (we have the gaming remote) and something I could play piecemeal. Portal, Zelda, and Mass Effect are past favorites

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Where are my fellow straight consultants playing with men while traveling? ;)

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Anyone else notice Fishbowl just got spellcheck and autocorrect? I think you all are about to sound smarter despite the occasional random, out of context word

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Anyone looking to make the switch to Deloitte?
DM me for a referral.

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Bainies: best time to do PEG rotation?

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Do you ever wonder why you work so hard and what the point of it all is?

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