My manager mentioned to me that she was part of the reason that I survived the Covid19 layoffs last year and that I should be thankful to her.
Here’s my issue - I have been highly ranked in my annual reviews 3 years in a row, why would It even be a discussion topic? Is it logical to think there is someone at the top who wants me gone or am I overthinking this.

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

Remember how you didn’t buy the dip when Covid started in March 2020 and always regretted it?

Well… chances are that you won’t buy into this dip either. I guess that’s just how we are…

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. 😭

Do you all prefer in-person church or at home online church? I kinda miss in-person church! It’s been a while due to Covid.

Is anyone spending an abundant amount of time evaluating and tracking quarantine cases, attending internal Covid updates and other tasks associated with Covid at work ?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

History of BCG layoffs anyone?

Hello, I was laid off last Friday as a Technical Program Manager. Any advice on what to do or if you know anyone hiring Program Managers / Sr. Program Managers / Technical Program Managers?

I work cross-functionally with 10+ teams in the org mainly supporting Product & Engineering to create and launch product features.

Any input is greatly appreciated, thank you!

With some of the big tech firms stock prices taking a hit..Meta layoffs announced last week and a few others revealing some teething issues. How do you see the tech market Outlook over the next few years.

Software Engineering compensation
Demand for tech hiring
Are we seeing a shift within the FAANG club and are we going to see new arrivals to the table?

Is the life-span of big tech companies usually only a few decades. If companies stagnate, they die...is this just a sign of more to come

Talking about the impact of covid on family life is big in our community, but politics is strictly prohibited. Just the mention of covid when certain members are around and it turns to politics. Time to ban covid talk completely?

It’s so nice that every agency laying off people, have those left standing (and other agencies) trying to hustle jobs for their unemployed friends, but there are also a ton of people who were unemployed prior to Covid...so no severance, job hunting lot longer, and not earning income for longer time...hurting even MORE due to quarantine.

Corporate associates — do you feel it’s harder to meet hours vs your litigation counterparts? Billing in increments of 0.10 vs driving to the courthouse that can be billed in large chunks, as an example (pre-covid obvi)

Having tough time deciding between IB & Consulting. My thought process: I have a "better" background for IB (TAS/valuation) and with tech layoffs, this might push more potential would-be tech applications to pursue consulting (there by increased competition)? Additionally, you can do IB intern and full time consulting but not vice versa. I prefer consulting, but IB seems like the "safer" option? And if consulting does get hit hard, I would hopefully have a full time IB offer via internship.

Did anyone see their salary or bonus increase due to COVID? If so, how? Did you change jobs?

I’m quitting my job tomorrow morning. I don’t have a new job lined up. I’m scared, but also excited? I’ve felt under utilized for months, and haven’t had a promotion after two years. I never take risks like this, but life is too short. Is this a bad choice?

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

Is there a possibility of layoffs in Barclays India?

I seem to go through this cycle where I'll try to fix a problem, fix it and then go back to my old ways. I'm trying to fight against it but basically my performance review is coming up and I think it's likely I'm going to be let go because of my failure to meet expectations. Earlier in the year I was going through a rough time and working through it, I have gotten better over the course of the year but I feel it's not enough. I got fired from my last job. I'm so sick of this cycle

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?

Netflix

Pros: ?

Cons:
- culture deck is something else: if they think they can do better than you, they will just let you go

- they think they’re the Yankees: if you’re batting.385, but they think there is someone out there who can bat .400, you’re going to get fired

- they will openly discuss at a meeting why you suck

- Reed Hastings' leadership style was once described as being "unencumbered by emotion". A VP once told him he's not a good listener and tends to be unempathetic.

Looking to hire a Project Manager in the LA office of our small independent agency (with big clients!). Work will involve shoots, retail and general branding/strategy - with hopefully one day some events back in there. DM for more details.

Hello All

I am looking forward for help in obtaining the releiving letter from HSBC. Wrote multiple mails to exit support help desk but no response. Not sure if the email address given to me is still valid. Appreciate if anyone could help with a contact number or email please.

Curious to hear others experiences with their Product Managers. What are some nightmares you’ve dealt with?

Is there a way to work part time or close to 40 hours a week average with big 4 in advisory? I don’t really care how much I get paid and just want some WLB and health insurance lol.

Best provider for good rates on used car loan?

Robinhood vs Webull?

Long term recommendations for ETFs buying in now? QQQ and VTI? Recommend any of the blue chips?

Anyone have experience with rentopia for Brooklyn listings? They seem to control most listings in the area I’m looking and are very unresponsive

Hi All,

Can someone please share your interview experiences for Automation Lead position at Citicorp?
What kind of questions can be expected? 

Thank you.

Yesterday someone told me: “I will never shop here again!” I saw them at the same time the following week! Lol. Just a reminder to not take anything too personally.

I was pushed into AML for an year long project, was hired for Cyber practices. What are the prospects of working in AML/KYC from Deloitte?

Hey there - I recently moved from the States. Former PwC, currently in HF space. Would love to meet for coffee or drinks if anyone’s interested

I went through my gf’s phone and found out she had a crush on my best friend when we first started dating (over a year ago). I suspected this at first but it hurts to have it confirmed and see her telling her friends about him. I’m not sure how I should feel since I went out of line to look through her phone.

Anyone looking to hire a Account Manager/Supervisor? Looking for remote (open to any geo) or hybrid (upper midwest region). Also open to Project Management cross over opportunities. Overall 14 years of marketing with 7 years full service agency.

^when the client puts you on actuals^

The real walk of shame is leaving work before everyone else on your team..esp when you're an analyst

Guys what reason to give to hr when switching company within 6 months?

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Do we think KC and Jojo still hang out??

Anyone work or know someone at E*Trade? Curious to hear about their culture and benefits

KPMG US announces deep pension and 401k benefit cuts. And no raises unless your one of the few being promoted.

A good consultant knows to predict the next move in a game of checkers. A great consultant knows that it's chess that we were playing all along.

Has anybody here started in consulting out of college..then went to industry after a year or two and then came back to consulting? What was your compensation like when you boomeranged to consulting?

Can someone help with the base salary range for a 6+ years experienced finance professional with FRM and CFA certifications in Big 6 firms in Advisory practice?

Also, what should be the expectations for joining bonus during the current times?

What are some good questions to ask prior to agreeing to join a project to make sure that the hours are chill and team is good?

Heard frm a friend at pwc that in consulting they have per diems. Is it for all practitioners and practice? Seems tight on budget.

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

Anyone else get crazy anxious before a big meeting or presentation? How do you cope?

Any book recommendations? Preferably shorter < 300

How long does it usually take for Deloitte to get back to you after the first round for consultant position?

I'm sort of over Pokemon Go, novelty has worn off. What am I missing that has everyone else hooked?

Colleague passed my work on as his, how to handle this gracefully ?