Lots of venting here, and I totally get it. But any creatives here still actually get fired up about the big idea? 💡

Soft layoffs at ProServe today ?

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

Anyone else using their layoff as an excuse to finally pursue a new career?

PROPOSAL: Can we start naming names with respects to layoffs, furloughs, and pay cuts? Knowledge is power, and the only ones who benefit from vague exchanges of info. are the employers. Thank you!

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?

Is there mass layoffs happening in the industry right now? Is the rumour true? Are we back in a recession?

All these layoffs reminding me that loyalty is dead

Recently laid off and looking for recruiters that specialize in media/strategy/advertising (both agency and client side). Sure there are others looking as well - would greatly appreciate any info.

Any news on layoffs/recession in banking industry?

Does D publish separation rates at different levels? I'm wondering what % of SCs become mgr vs leave voluntarily vs are let go/laid off. I wonder if this number is the same between fed and commercial.

Am I more or less likely to be laid off if the economy tanks even more if I just started as an analyst two months ago

Has anyone seen firing in Deloitte India? Is there any process or employees are fired directly like few companies?

Does anyone from EY have insight on layoffs? I'm seeing horror stories from other firms but haven't heard anything about EY layoffs. (Manager, FSO-Advisory-Risk)

Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

What if Elon Musk replaces Rajesh Gopinathan as the CEO of TCS?
All the useless managers will be fired?

I got laid off today 🥲 would appreciate anyone who can help refer UX or product designer roles. 🙏

I was informed today that my employment would be terminated at a tier-2 consulting firm in Toronto. The reasons for my dismissal are unclear and I would like to get legal advice on the termination agreement and severance package that was offered. Has anyone experienced a similar situation and can refer a good employment lawyer?

Hi All,
I am bit confused currently. Please help me with genuine suggestions.I am currently working in TCS since 7 years and TCS was my first company. TCS is giving me 6.25lpa. Now I got an offer of 16lpa in CTS for Automation Testing role. But once I started talking to friends i got to know that one of my frnd has recently been fired from CTS last year due t unavailability of project. Now i am scared as I m single child of my parent and i have to pay emi and handle my household. Please suggest

Meta/FB laid off 11000 employees. Linkedin is full of these posts. Very sad & shocking to see this! Tough times ahead.

Does anyone here work fully remotely? If so, how did you find your position, and did you have to sacrifice or compromise on anything - including salary?

What's maximum salary for AM Risk advisory at Deloitte India.

Does anyone know what redundancy packages firms have been offering in the last 6-12 months? Looking for comparisons

Any book recommendations for grieving the death of an estranged parent?

Any feedback on Gitlab? Got an offer in their mid-market space and want to hear about internal experiences.

Joining RSM soon! Is there a cell phone or gym reimbursement plan?

This bowl is for discussion , not for selling webinar or paid tips. One can share there experience which can help or guide others.

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Anyone at EY know about VBM practice and SM comp?

Do I need to return my joining bonus, if my LWD is post 1 year but while the resignation I haven’t completed one year

can anyone let me know about Hashmap. The company has been acquired by NTT data and they are offering ntt data offer.

YOE is 6. Profile is senior cloud engineer-ETL

Joining Google in a few weeks and assuming I will be moving to the Bay Area sometime this year. For people who have kids, what do you do about schools? My wife and I are looking to buy a place but most the public schools in the South Bay are rated terribly. It’s good to note we don’t have kids yet but are trying to think longer term. Are schools even considered in the resale value of a house? Thoughts and insights appreciated!

Hi Fishes,

I have offers from the below companies, I am stuck in making the decision about which one to choose. Could you please help me out.

1) IQVIA
2) OCI
3) Availity

Package wise:
Availity>OCI>IQVIA
if i include RSU , OCI is better.

I am looking for the WLB mainly , can anyone help me out please.

Looking for a switch. Any leads?

Just getting little depressed after being rejected from interview. Anyone else has the same feeling.Could have done better.

I don’t make 40x my rent. So I most likely would need a guarantor. What kind of documents do apt buildings usually ask from a guarantor?? I’m asking to know if I could ask a family member or if it will be too personal and they may not want to share such documents/info with me.

Decided to payoff my mortgage.

When should you stop following up after a great interview? Was told I was too pricey for one market, so they asked me if I would consider another in the future. I said yes, and now it’s been a week.

What is your agency’s maternity or paternity leave policy?

Do you feel like a Cannes Lion is worth less now? In this post-covid era, are awards (and award shows) still relevant?

How do you politely tell a recruiter that you do not offer “holds”

What do y'all know about Konrad NY?

Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

What agencies in Boston should I check out?

Looking at full-time and application asks for expected salary and then expected total compensation as a number. How should I figure out the second? Health insurance, bonuses, life insurance, equity, PTO? I studied art, not math.

It's the end of an era: what's your favorite thing about Obama? #ObamaFarewell

Why do people in this industry say "like" so much? It makes it annoying to, like, walk around the building and listen

is it the expectation that you will be working every weekend while you are pitching at your agency?

Remember this: you can only do one thing at a time. Make one decision at a time. Be in one meeting at a time. So for everyone overwhelmed about what they’ve got to do today, go out there and gettem!

I was just let go from a contract position 2 months early due to client reorgs (Covid). Was filed as a W2 but on a 6 month contract. Would I still qualify for unemployment? Pre Covid I wouldn’t but with the continued Pandemic Assistance plan, I think I might. Does anyone here have experience with this?

After watching all the same ads o hulu over and over again. If humanity is what those ads perceive, omgoodnesssssss, we are doomed.

Dear Creative Directors who’s only talent is showing up to meeting with a full repertoire of buzzwords, die slow. Thanks, everyone.

Dumb question.. what’s the proper etiquette for when you get a job through a recruiter who reached out to you first? A simple thank you email, a Starbucks gift card, etc?

Serious question - which one lasts longer: real Donald Trump or Marcel?

Dogs in offices are cool, but who's offering some comfy siesta benefits? 😴💤