Ladies' need some positive vibe. Laid off recently from a big 4 due to practice not having projects and also some amount of politics involved. Worked my ass of for the practice (contd.)

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Sorry OP. I was laid off during the recession almost a decade ago and really learned that I had to be my own advocate and work for myself even while having an employer. My guess is your director didn’t speak up either because it is difficult to do so, either feeling it was a futile effort, didn’t want to be seen as rocking the boat, maybe their job is at risk as well. Things will get better but it’s normal to go through the stages of grief. Keep your head up high! Your job does not define you.

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But was told that it's not enough. How do you all deal with this kind of scenario? I am looking actively but the fact that a director who knew about my work didnot support me is something which I am not being able to accept. How do I deal with this emotional situation?

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I came here to suggest applying for EY as well. The SAP practice is growing.
Also, I know it's hard to feel that way right now, but I got laid off 5 years ago from a B4 and it was one the best things that has ever happened for my career. I used the severance to travel to national parks and hike for two months and then got a better job with a raise. Own the story.
The job market is good. Stay positive. This shall pass too.

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If you're interested in continuing in SAP, EY is looking for folks with experience and it's got very good leadership. Some groups are better than others in all of the big 4 but I've worked with those folks and would recommend

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OP I would move forward and look ahead
If u like to share ur resume I'm happy to take a look and send to some of my colleagues (I dont do SAP)

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Thanks ladies. I will send the resume out tomorrow. Really appreciate this. We women need to stick together. ❤️

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3rd EY. Practice is growing.

Shit happens, OP. I have fallen on my face plenty of times and sometimes people tripped me. It’s not about falling, it’s about getting up and moving on.

Have a pity party. Then shake it off and go get them.

See if the other EY ladies here can help you with a referral, so they get the bonus. But if you need help, reach out. I’m not in the practice but I work with them often and happy to chime in.

Good luck!

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Burner120313@gmail.com

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If you'd like to send me a resume my burner is trexhatespushups14@gmail.com. check out some postings and let me know what looks interesting

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Thanks SM1

EY1: can you offer recommendation?

Thanks ladies. Anyone care to recommend in EY SAP practice ?

MD1: do you have a burner ?

^^ thanks. Will send out soon.

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