Nothing crazier than people who get laid off and pretend like they had no gap on LinkedIn. I saw someone who’s been out of work since 2024 just get a job and their end date is March 2026.

Are more massive layoffs coming? What industries (in-house/ecomm) are safest right now or during a recession?

How do you handle people’s kids showing up on video meetings? Screaming, kicking, hamming it up, (wasting time.) Everyone else is coo-ing…I’m not a kids person. Heard a technique which is to drop off the call bc you “assume the call is over” (which seems like a great way to get fired especially if it’s a way higher up’s kids - plus it feels rather passive aggressive.) Thoughts?

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?

Review coming up. Is now an okay time to ask for a raise? Part of me is nervous if I get a raise I’ll be the first to go if layoffs happen with the way things are going right now

Anyone have a recommendation for a career coach - I’m burnt out and hate advertising/digital ? Also I’m was just laid off so now’s the time to make a change

Hi everyone, unfortunately I was recently affected by a layoff at my company. About 30% of their marketing department along with other departments were all let go. I have 3+ professional experience with product marketing, digital marketing, and event management. If you know of anyone looking for marketing specialists or just want to network in general let me know. I would love to connect!

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 💩

Did TBWA/Wildtype have layoffs??

Just found out I’m getting laid off in two weeks. How do I stay motivated to do work until then?

I know agencies across the board did some layoffs right before the holidays, but when do we think hiring will pick up again? Getting to a point where I feel like I need to start thinking about a change.

I need to perform well after months of bad performance for 6 months to not get fired I'm scared but want to do it impossible?

One of my senior managers is a boomerang and told me she was laid off when she was 7 months pregnant about 10 years ago. I think she was a senior or manager. She was in a specific group and everybody was laid off. It wasn’t performance based.

Would you work at your company again if you were laid off?

Has anyone been fired? How’d you bounce back? How did you approach it when applying for new jobs? I’m legitimately worried I’ll be fired and could use some advice.

If you were an Uber employee that got laid off, how have you been faring?

Layoffs at Omnicom shops today?

Does anyone have any advice on how to convince yourself life is worth it when you think it’s not. I’m a 28 year guy, just got laid off from my job, have aspergers, have no friends, can’t find a gf, why do I even try anymore at anything

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

Can anyone refer me in Wipro. Thanks in advance.

I do believe EY is d kindest when it comes to putting people first.Thank U Kelly.Resume travel based on CDC & facts, no layoffs in foreseeable future, extending trust when wfh& personal accountability

If I’m just looking to slim down is the best thing to do at the gym run?

Fuckjerry, overheardLA, overheardNY on instagram are pretty funny

Where do you stay up to date in the best ideas from the industry?

I was just talking to a younger friend who goes to Cal and It seems like the kids these days hate FAANG or at least Amazon and Facebook are not desired at all. I personally don’t see too many issues working at either Amazon or Facebook because I work at Deloitte where I’m sure we have many questionable clients and worked in financial services before. Curious on whether people are thinking about the ethics of their exit company when deciding to move?

In honor of the upcoming score release this week, what exam are you waiting on and how many do you have left?

Hi Fishers,

Can anyone please refer me for boutique management consulting firms as I have less than 1 year of experience and I think it's hard for me to get into top consulting firms. I am looking for a job as I want to switch to management consulting.

I would also like to know what upskilling should I do to be a better fit for management consulting. I currently work as a Market research analyst.

Any help from the community will be really helpful. Thanks in Advance!

Interning this summer in TC. Any suggestions on best pants to wear? Heard good things about lulu commission but want other opinions. Thanks in advance!

Looking to get onto a new protein shake and pre workout. Looking into kinobody, but curious if any critical consultants have some products they particularly love?

Can anyone advise on new Sr. Consultant, Deal advisory, valuations salary in downtown Toronto office?

Being forced onto banking project with no finance background or cultural leanings—tips? 🥴

Why this group is public? Shouldn't this be only for Accenture Canada folks?

Hi, Can you please help me with Goldman Sachs interview questions

Anyone have a Baume & Mercier Classima? How do you like it? Thinking about purchasing one to get up the list w an AD for a Rolex OP

Started my first job out of college ~1month ago and am only at around 50% utilization. Before I fully ramp up, what would be some good skills or certs to work towards? I’m working for my firms management/tech practice and am also open to expanding my coding skills (currently pretty basic)

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

Anyone afraid to take vacation in FY18, for fear of missing utilization? 🙋🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

Has anyone left EY and submitted a wageworks reimbursement in their last two weeks that they got paid for?

The only good thing about social distancing is no one’s coming to my place either. I can set my house up however the fuck I want to work effectively 😂😂🤣

For those who started in consulting post grad. When do you feel is the best time to entertain exit ops to maximize opportunities.

Any recs on standing desk converters? Already have a desk so looking for a converter to put on top. Firm is allocating budget for wfh equipment.

How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

My MD had me drive around taking pictures of the downed power lines and trees in my area to prove I missed the client meeting due to the tropical storm

Has anyone ever successfully prevented their colleague from being promoted? Spill the dirty deets if so 😈 need some drama in my life.

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.

Would anyone at Alvarez and marshal or IBM be willing to refer me?

For A&M - TAS associate in the New York office. Currently a TAS associate with 5 months experience in New York at a different firm. Main reason for the switch - lack of growth and deal flow.

For IBM - Financial Analyst co-op in the New York office. Main reason for the switch - large interest in the tech and corporate finance.

My background - 5 months TAS, 1.5 years financial services consulting, 8 months audit with PwC.

What are the levels at EY Parthenon?

Any book recommendations for someone looking to get into a Product Owner / Manager role?

I am currently seeking a role in Consulting, my experience has been in in the intersection of Healthcare & Social Services in both the Private and NonProfit sector. I have a BA in Forensic Psych, an MPA, an MPhil in Public Policy and currently in the last leg of my PH.D in Public Policy with a specialization in Health Policy.

I would appreciate any advice anyone could give that might be helpful to help get my foot in the door.

Does anyone at ZS know if the hiring freeze is still in place? Was in the process a couple weeks ago when the recruiter sent an email that they were taking a pause.

Anyone else want to see the Zoom servers utilization superimposed on top of the COVID infection rate? Assuming they are eerily similar.