Major investment banks laid off 3,000 front-office staff. Yikes.. Have you been affected by this?

O&M Creative: more shuffling still to come? And by shuffling, I mean layoffs too.

Anyone else tired of having to work so hard to get where you are, only to realize you will be the first one laid off because you aren’t in the “sorority.” Watching it happen is filling me with anxiety

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

So with all the layoff talk on the BL bowl, how’s Texas M&A market doing? Anyone expect an uptick in Q4?

There have been surprising news with layoffs lately. Has anyone here been affected by the layoffs at Twitter or META?

I recently got laid off because of some strategic decisions by executives which led to operation cease in my whole business unit. I've 3+ years of experience in Automation testing. I've experience in selenium, rest assured, docker, dialogflow, Jenkins, and few more as well. Please help me find a job.

What are some reasons you’ve seen people get fired for? And how long did the warning process take, if any?

Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

I was laid off from Deloitte in the 18th. I have an interview with Amazon for a Senior Program Managers Non Technical position with Amazon hiring manager on Monday. Any advice would be much appreciated. I would love to get into Amazon. I hear their interview process is brutal.

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

Hey Guys. Regarding the forced layoffs in PS. It’s high time we unite and hit them back. I’ll request all people who’ll receive the video connect email from PS to do one important thing. Use a a pen camera or a hidden camera(small) in your pocket before attending the call and record the call and events. These peoples should not be spared. Try to get some evidence and let’s expose to public media and other legal teams. You can do this anonymously thereby saving others from this crap.

How is VISA managing the upcoming economic slowdown? Any word of slowdown in hiring or hiring freeze? How did VISA manage employees during the Covid recession? Any layoffs occur then?

When you say your salary jumped __x, how is that exactly calculated?

Mine was $16k (minimum wage before joining corporate) > $40k (contractor total before getting laid off) > $150k (current FT)?

Is that a 260% jump or 2.6x from $16k to $40k?
And a 375% jump or 3.75x from $40k to $150k?

Or do I calculate it by hourly rate?

Hi all, i was fired today because i said the truth!! Isn’t that interesting?

I have been going on interviews and noticed 2 department heads already assume I was laid off or fired due to a 4 months gap. I explained I left my last role due to short term health issues that have been resolved. Not even sure how to respond when they assume. Any advise? Thanks!

What's the longest vacation you've taken and where did you go? Thinking about capitalizing on my unlimited PTO and want some ideas.

I will start managing the sales team I’m part of and transition from being a peer to becoming their manager. Any advice on how to make this change as smooth as possible?

Looking to get my first piece of designer jewelry, very entry level and thinking around $2000 for budget, any recs?

I’ve been eyeing the Bvlgari Divas, Dior Rose Des Vents, Cartier Amulette. TYIA!

Where could I go to request a national union to bring a representative to my SD, anonymously?

Looking for some book recommendations :)

If you are an SA making close to the top of the band $125k, do you still get a raise if you are not up for promotion?

Hi friends, need you suggestions here

I am a CA with 5 years of post qualification experience (with one of the big4). I joined PwC k SDC as SA2 last year December. Now I realised that, I am placed a level below than compared to my peers. Can I ask HR to match my level based on my experience?

PS: My previous employer is offering me to join back as a Manager but I am inclined for PwC for WFH.

Please suggest

Thanks in advance

Thoughts on Eli Lilly/anyone open to sharing their experience and salary there? interviewing for AD level in media strategy - would be working out of nyc if that matters

i joined s&P global recently, I didn’t like the project, how easily can we switch the project here and after how many years?

Would Middle East offices still hire many people this year or sort of at a hiring freeze? (Think post-mba level)

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...

Does anyone have insight on Hogan Lovells energy regulatory practice in Denver?

Looking for originators, business developers, professionals in the energy industry (preferably EMEA) to understand the culture, prospects, salary expectations.

What does “bhakt” mean?

A few slow movies I have loved- 7 years in Tibet, the last samurai, the blue umbrella…any suggestions for more?

What’s the cleanest way to show monthly, quarterly, and annual projections? Would you do it on one tab or 2/3?

Any insight on CAIA? Difficulty and whether it impacts salary?

Have ou ever interacted with anyone in the C-suite at your firm?? What was it like?

I received a take home case study for a strategic finance position. They gave me historical statements for the last 3 years (quarterly) and asked for insights/observations and opportunities/trends. What should I be observing here? I’m used to just modeling exams but I’m not sure how to proceed here. They didn’t give industry but this looks like retail store financials when they are a software company....

Anyone in crypto compliance? What’s your background and how did you make it there? I’m in asset management compliance and want a change.

How do youbset boundaries with coworkers. I feel like they won't figure out how to do stuff then I figure it out for them.

What can I do during downtime throughout my day to prepare me for investment banking? I have a while until I am eligible to move internally but I want to be prepared when the time comes

What are the best ways to increase my assets and decrease my liabilities? Specifically for the age range: 21–30, paying down my student debt, need to pick my next investment targets

Is your job congruent with who you are? In terms of your beliefs, life goals, etc.

How long do Citi background checks take? Do they send you an application once you sign the offer?

Who here actually owns a car and what kind of car is it?

Do you factor in career trajectory and earning potential when finding a SO? Is it so superficial that I care about these things?

Can someone explain how to maximize the 401k employer contribution -- by when during the year should I have invested the full $18k to get the 1.5% match?

Starting the interview process at a competitor and the people I will be interviewing with know my current team members just from being in the industry and I think some even used to work together. Does it go without being said that the people I am interviewing with won’t say anything to my current team members or should I be concerned about this?

MM PE vs MF PE - which would you (do you) prefer and why?

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

Best home office chair? A bit late to the WFH game and just getting set up

Does anyone here know of a good resume/cover letter proofreading and optimization service? Looking to get mine professionally checked and would greatly appreciate it if anyone could share their personal experience. Thanks!!

How normal is it to be on a bonus plan at the manager level? I’m in FP&A, former CPA, and make $125k. I feel like I should be incentivized based on my team or personal goals. Thoughts?

How often do y'all pull all-nighters?