Layoffs are obviously always sensitive to message - what’s the best approach you’ve seen a firm take to doing so? Not the individual conversations for those getting laid off, but leadership’s broader communications to the firm leading up to and announcing the decision.

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 heard from my head that there is a lot of slowdown in VW Germany... There is Hiring freeze, level freeze and all ... And soon that will spillover to india. So be prepared for very less hikes in coming cycle :( Also automotive sector in general is struggling with tesla laying off 10% workforce recently. Maybe time to make a move? What do you say fishes?

What are you hearing about Accenture and PIP? Lay offs?

Anyone expecting layoffs due to COVID-19? There’s an indefinite hiring freeze and most promotions and have been paused. 👀

With so much uncertainty in the economy and waves of layoffs that have hit tech especially hard... do we think there's really such a thing as a recession-proof job anymore if you're not an "essential worker"?

We have a big project going on and I am the only point person(initiate it, did lot of work, and knows the deets well), seems like my mgr wants to get a headcount. But I want to use this opportunity to get promoted, how can I get this across? Mgr is new(they fired my old mgr), mgr’s mgr is new too(re-org). So not sure if I should/can make a case, or how.

Throwing this out there. My company was recently acquired and I was laid off yesterday. I’m currently 6m pregnant so looking for a company that isn’t going to have a problem with my giving birth in 3m (looking for a miracle). 13 YOE in Marketing (Brand, Digital, Product, Ops). You name it, I’ve probably done it. Team management exp but not required in next role. Just looking for 100% remote, flexibility, and company that puts families first and won’t give me a hard time about doctor appts 🙏🏻

Coworker got fired because they stole my clients! We have a policy stating that the realtor who initiated the contact should be the one closing the deal to give them a fair chance. I feel bad but they should have read the policy...

Is it safe to join CISCO? I have heard the layoffs happens there yearly.

Employment-at-will. Is that the norm in a consulting contract (I’m moving from Europe)? Can I / should I negotiate the notice period on their side or eventually the size of an eventual lay-off?

Want to warn stakeholders that their hostile, posturing emails with our main client CC'd is only going to backfire (main client ❤️ us). emails will no joke prob get some of them fired. #restructuring

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

How is everyone feeling amidst these layoffs? Hope everyone is taking care of themselves!

How prevalent are layoffs in the human capital space? Do we think HC will survive the pandemic or will client layoffs ultimately lead to consulting layoffs too?

Just got laid off but am holding onto God’s promise. Instead of wallowing and being bitter, I know I can trust Him to be faithful! God always has a plan and is always right on time. ✨

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

Mindtree hike letter rolling out

Hi All,

Has anyone tried for counter offer in Bosch after accepting the offer. Will Bosch considers counter offer?

Recently i got offer from bosch ,meanwhile benz is also called for 4th round of interview,what should i do if i received offer from benz ?can i withdraw from bosch within a month and join benz?

I was just informed that I am going to be extended an offer for AWS Proserve. What is the pay schedule for AWS… I thought she said that payday was once a month… I didn’t know if I heard this correctly.

Fishes, can someone help with the Sr Analyst range at Novartis? Is 22 a reasonable ask?

planning to sell my 2 BHK flat in Rahatani , near kokane chowk..if anyone interested ping me so can share the details. Thanks!

Pwc ke fyde in this comment thread!!

Any suggestions on how to answer these interview questions? Thanks!

1. Tell me how you would hold the line and push back against leadership.
2. How would you increase your CLV, among e-commerce advertisers?
3. What are the biggest challenges marketers face today?

What’s your work-life balance like? I feel like I’m constantly working after hours, always balancing multiple projects, hardly ever going through a phase where there isn’t a ton of critical initiatives going on. It definitely wasn’t like this when I was a more junior PMM, but as a Senior PMM, my work-life balance has severely decreased. Is this just the nature of Product Marketing? Or can I actually find a senior PMM role that allows a bit more room to breathe?

Do Optum offers some relocation benefits. Like inital days staying at some guest house/hotels.?
If yes then to whom we have to reach out?

Need help building an electric schedule for a production schedule with a Gantt chart style view (sort of)

Currently have an excel list with resource (production line), start date and time, and then also the name of the item being produced.

Any ideas how to tackle this??

I’m thinking a stacked bar chart with the vertical categories to be my resources and horizontal the date/time and then each individual bar to be the name of the item being produced.

Thank you for the help Excel Gods 🙏

Anyone heard anything about Charles Schwab’s new digital innovation teams in SF/Austin?

Can we discuss the sad state of affairs that is the Publicis maternity/paternity leave?

What is the percentage of hike you get on getting promoted from senior consultant to principal consultant in pwc india. Will they do a market correction of your salary is low.

I don’t like Chicago. It seems that I will have to move to Chicago in the fall. How do I survive this

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

What % utilisation is considered good?
I know it depends on firm to firm, but in general?
Also, is it wise to put in CV or say in interviews about your utilization if its good?

Anyone from the Milan office of McKinsey that can share their experience in this particular region? Also interested in how does it compare to BCG in terms of environment, pressure and benefits.

Is M&A integration good work?

Question for those who have been in consulting longer than I am. I joined AP last year and love everything about the firm. WMP reached out to me earlier this year about their opening and I wondered if I should go ahead with the call. As you work and get more experienced, how did you handle these type of reach out all the time? Did you proceed with application/interview/introduction call? Did you say I’m happy where I am? Like I want to keep my option opened and getting paid what I’m worth...

if you lateral over as an experienced hire (2nd year associate or 1st year senior) to another consulting firm, how do interviews work? Should I expect case interviews?

What are some good strategies for paying more attention to detail? It’s easy to miss things when we have a million things going on at once but I need to develop this area further.

What is the cut off for a weird time to email your team an update? Better now or in the morning?

Placement time:
Avatar bending nations (earth, air, water, fire) x The Big4🚨🚨🚨

Anyone with an Autonomous standing desk - have you experienced cracks in the laminate top? I've felt some develop over the past month and I'm worried it'll get worse. Is this covered by warranty......?

New to NYC and looking for a good OBGYN and dentist... any recommendations that are covered by EY insurance? And work Fridays? So hard with all of the travel!

Having a bad morning so I got a cold brew before going to client site..... then I dropped it.... everywhere.

Does anyone have the inside track on what when/how schools will reopen in NYC?

I recently lost my job and connected with an MD who runs a small firm through fishbowl. They received my resume and were impressed by my profile. It was obvious I was looking for a full time role

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

How much do you all pay for rent for a 1BR? In the DC metro area?

EY folk - when are bonus amounts announced? Thanks!