Layoffs and mental health issues in the family, break-ups, wrecked cars... 🖕🏽2016

The partner in charge of my office had a nearly hour long conversation Tuesday with our new hire, behind closed doors. I didn’t hear yelling, but the bits I heard weren’t good. Will he be fired?

Hi fishes,
Has coforge fired any employees in 2022?

Good morning! What auto insurance do you recommend at Bay Area? Just moved here and my State Farm premium almost doubled. Thanks!

I work at bedside as a RT but unsure what to transition to. I've thought about IT but my mental health has deteriorated during the pandemic.

Hi,

Where to invest to reduce the taxable income of 8 lakhs after investing 1.5 lakhs under 80c and HRA 1 lakhs ? Medical insurance 50 k I’m aware of it and I don not plan on any house loan. Please suggest.

I’ve been thinking about looking for a new job, but given everything going on with the Coronavirus and layoffs, it doesn’t seem like this is a good time to start looking. What do others think?

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

Difference in working in house for an insurance company vs for a firm?

Laid off with 1 YOE. Do I include college Awards / Extracurriculars (have just one line to list each right now) ? How about SAT scores?

Who’s ready for more rediculous tax law changes which will help middle America subsidize healthcare costs that we can blame on the rich who donate millions to politicians who pass all the legislation?

First year here. Do associates get fired for not meeting the billable requirements?

For the last month I’ve been contemplating life. It hasn’t been so much if, but more so when. A director on my team in a different vertical has been pushing me to the brink with extreme emotional abuse and now sabotaging my livelihood; job security (health insurance, financial stability, place to live etc) following months of initiating a flirtatious relationship they finalized a divorce. Just months ago this was someone I saw spending my life with, growing old besides …

Does anyone have any connections or referrals for a healthcare travel recruiter company? Looking at Aya, AMN, MedTravelers but open to others!

6 months pregnant and just laid off. And 40% of my severance was just taken in taxes .. I just spoke with paid family leave and I no longer qualify even though I had been paying into the program (thanks NY).. I already applied for unemployment but doctors are telling me I’ve got 10-14 weeks left in this pregnancy.. so stressed having twins and being unemployed, no maternity leave, no paychecks coming in, and I’ve been applying but not a single interview.. just ugh. 😭

I was just laid off due to COVID. Felt invincible when the crisis began but now feel lost as if my career was ripped out with the tide. Slowly gaining motivation to get back on top

Any news on layoffs/recession in banking industry?

I have worked my way up in Insurance for 4 years but the 1st year being an intern/front desk/admin and was promoted twice and now an account associate helping my AMs/AEs manage our Producers' books of business. I was recently approached by a big brokerage for a Client Manager position. I have imposter syndrome and don't think I am qualified because I dont know insurance coverages/mastered what a business would need for a particular industry (continued in comments..)

What are the requirements to promote from analyst to senior analyst? I’ve been with Deloitte for two years now and am wondering how I go about making myself promotable. I don’t have a CPA, CFE, etc. Is one of those required?

If we join in September, are we eligible for coming appraisal / year end review?

Is there a file/list of average compensation by grade and firm for Australian consultants?

If my CTC is 8 LPA including variables. What would be my take home salary after tax deductions? Please help.

Any Insurance Broker Account Managers in Oklahoma (Health/Life/ Employee Benefits)? Would you be willing to share your salary information and any information about your work load/the amount of groups you manage and their size as well as your years of experience? I’m trying to determine if mine is comparable to what others receive. Thanks for any insight!

I’m struggling at the moment to gauge how much I should be getting paid in my position as i feel I’m heavily underpaid for the work I do, which includes managing digital marketing operations across 12+ countries, manage the studio/creatives plus lead on any campaigns and strategies, etc. I’m also remote UK-based although my company is international. So what do you feel a fair UK wage would be for the role? I love my job/team but the stress isn’t worth it for me atm. Thanks in advance!

What is the perception of a McKinsey solution role that is a CSP? Can I exit to tech? Would the role be better than the T2 role I have now?

I work in sales as a coordinator and do a bunch of paperwork with customers online. I LOVE PEOPLE but dread going to work everyday (wfh 3x a week) because the environment is toxic. I just found out that the only positive manager on my team is leaving. I am spiraling. I have a BS in Health Science (no chemistry classes taken and minimal biology education). Where are people happy in their careers? What careers are best for young women with ADHD? Who’s hiring?

Has anyone here chosen Soluno over Quickbooks? Thoughts?

Hello Sharks!!!

*Need your guidance*

I am working in a Azure support project from last 2 yrs and would like to make transition to the next level for better opportunities, growth and package.

I am not interested in hard-core development and have little coding experience.

Which track would you recommend in this case and why?

It would be great if you can also share some recommendations of the resources that helped you

For consultants hired recently, has your orientation been in person or virtual? joining the strategy and analytics practice if that helps!

Representing a client pro bono in a defensive asylum case scheduled for a merits hearing this week. Government has agreed to dismiss and we have fully signed and filed a joint motion to dismiss. Any chance the IJ denies our joint motion? I'm prepared for the hearing but curious if IJs still get credit for resolving the case in this scenario. Thanks!

Anyone looking for job change with skill set in weblogic servers? Please DM

Anyone else get frustrated when the partner brags about their billable hour amount for the month? Like congrats, you get to bill .2 for each piece of mail. You also get .2 for every letter your secretary types up as a "form letter" you never even look at. As an Associate, I don't get those easy/automatic hours.

Hello fellow introverts! How is 2022 treating you all so far? I am eagerly seeking for an exit out of consulting :)

Deloitte advisory has really good-looking people recruiting. Wow wow wow

Real consultants wear nice, designer shoes. Your rubber soled Rockports are cheesy.

All the engineers (both male and female) at SpaceX are so attractive. Damn

Looking for some book recommendations :)

These people speaking at RNC either truly believe that DT could be a good president or they are attention/power whores. Both despicable.

Terminal B pre check line is like whoa this morning at BOS

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

EY and KPMG denied my applications 😥 please take me I want out of here!

What is the tuition reimbursement benefit like at your company? I’m in Accenture Operation and there’s no such benefits. (Only strategy and CDO have it). Is it typical?

EY people - how does my manager see my hours billed?

Is this what winning looks like? #MAGA

Bose QC 25/35 users: anything specific you listen to when on longer flights? Don't download music to my phone and Pandora/Spotify can be spotty. Wondering if anyone downloads white noise or something

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

Discussion post: I feel almost all consulting firms are the same. Mbb, big 4 etc. if you are paid enough there is probably less wlb. If there is good wlb there is not much money. Can you single out a company that you can confidently say pays very well and also has good wlb and also has good opportunities etc.?

Hey all, new hire here! Going to receive a $250 wfh credit; any recs on what I should get to build out my home office?

any fishes in Memphis, TN ?

Know this may be a long shot in terms of actual responses but:
@PPMDs, what are your thoughts on the current/impending COVID specific layoffs at your firm?

E.G. Glad for the opportunity to reduce the headcount of mid performing SMs with little/no chance of making PPMD? Sad to see a firm you’re a part of undergo such unforeseen circumstances?

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!