Laid off in December. Booked my first freelance gig starting today. Can’t describe what a relief that was

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Awesome. Congrats!

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How’s it going so far?

Congratulations. Good for you!

That's great! I know the feeling and how it worrying it can get.

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Any news on layoffs/recession in banking industry?

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I took a product management course this year and it felt really good and different from the day to day of Talent Acquisition but I couldn’t help but wonder if it was the wrong time for this considering the state of tech. I got laid off due to economic impact recently and would appreciate any tips on how best to pivot careers to product as I am beginning to think that the only sustainable path for a recruiter is to start a business of your own.

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Hi Doordash 🐠, has there been discussions of layoffs? Is DD planning on doing any? Thanks, from a potential hire

Is there a risk of accepting a role with Upstart currently? I seen a 7% layoff recently for hourly employees but I would be salaried. I am well aware it’s a risk in tech overall right now but curious on thoughts thanks!

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A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

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I work on a consulting team at a large software company. I’m a job hopper, around 2 years each at my first and second jobs and a little over a year at this job. I recently found out they’re shutting my team down. We’re not fired, but they’re transferring us to the core implementation team, which has a horrible reputation for malignancy, overworking, and isn’t at all what I was hired to do. How hard is it going to be to for me to find a new job? Should I just stay and try things out? What next?

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Hey all, Happy Monday. Curious for feedback on how you've seen severance offers approached.

My prior companies have always been what I thought of as average: min of 2 weeks plus extra week for every year for ICs, min of 4 weeks plus extra week for every year for managers, etc. for Directors & beyond.

Current co refuses to offer more than 1-2 weeks, max. I had to go to bat recently for a 3 year + manager level only to get 3 weeks and my leadership team is NOT happy with me.

Thoughts?

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What happens if I get terminated from Infosys? I will never join IT anymore so will it be a problem if I get myself fired?

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

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Hi does schneider Electric layoff people.. How is job security?

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I know this doesn’t count as an interview, but overall professional advice needed:
Any tips on asking for better severance pay?

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What companies/industries are doing well and not likely to layoff?

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Good afternoon, I was recently laid off and am looking to fill that void. I have 13 years of healthcare experience, 5 years in the legal field and 5 years in Marketing and Sales. Any referrals to reputable companies to grow with is greatly appreciated, remote preferred! Thank you in advance!

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Hearing of layoffs with some Chicago agencies. MSL...Porter...Ketchum...others? Sign of bad economy coming? Hate to sound skittish, but I lived through 2008

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Hi! This is post is for a friend who was recently laid off due to budget constraints at their company. They’re actively looking for new roles in Business Analytics, Finance or a combination of both. Any referral would be extremely appreciated.

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Hi everyone...

My role was impacted as part of the layoffs in my last Org.. bitter truth to digest.

So I am looking for a new role and I would appreciate your help and support.

Can anyone share Hyderabad or Remote based PM/ Sr. PM jobs.

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Hi, I’m currently looking for a job as I was laid off during COVID. If anyone is hiring, please let me know!

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Could anyone recommend good recruiters to work with?

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Taking parents to Bali for 7-10 days in June. Should I follow one of the thousand itineraries online or does anyone have must do/ could avoid recommendations? Thanks

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Grateful for any suggestions you’d like to share!

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11/20 CheckIn - Happy Sunday Funday!! 🤗 What’s everyone up to today?

I had signed up for BarRestore but after listening to my body, I canceled my class and I guess today is my rest day 🥹 everything hurts 😱 Thanks to Bootcamp yesterday and Barre on Friday! 😂

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Sorry if this has been asked ad nauseum around here, but can anyone recommend a really good (yet easy and basic) skincare routine? Specific products/brands would be really helpful.

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The consumer electronics division in my company needs creative management/direction for a team of packaging designers, well probably more than that really. But there design team is not very organized or reliable because of their control freak owner, who is very indecisive, and probably micro-managing.

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Fixed income vs Equity trading desk at BB? Why are trading desk at BB down year over year? Fixed income desks In particular! Future of trading leading to full automation?

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Do we have access to learning platforms like Coursera and udemy or anything else? Or do we have an option for reimbursement?

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Hi partners. How confidential is the partner process? I’ve been asked by a partner reviewing a candidate regarding the candidate. This candidate has been manipulative and deceitful to me. I don’t Cont

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I'm a little worried about microplastics in my food. Is this just hysteria?

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