layoffs at fcb, burnett and ddb chicago all in the last few weeks. layoffs motherfucking everywhere. happy friday, ad friends!

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Did anyone lose accounts? Why all the layoffs? Edit: also if any laid off ACD ads are looking for work, we might have an opening for ya. Dm me with portfolio. Might also be looking for junior/mid teams and senior AD. Also in Chicago.

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Its great to see these kinds of network n help happening here in fishbowl.

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Layoffs at Geometry and Upshot, too.

If any mid-level ADs are looking for work in shopper, I’ve got a lead for you.

Holding companies must have told them to cut more overhead. Leo went after tenured salaries.

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Just a joke, take it as a joke-
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Recently Better (dot) com's employees were fired from the job.
If you are some HR/Senior management personnel and hiring them.
You should reconsider your decision as they will make your organisation BETTER. :-)

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Please advice
I am currently working in TCS (11LPA 10 years Exp)

I have 2 offers in hand. TechM with 19LPA & DXC with 25 LPA (23L + 2L Variable)

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