Our firm leadership hasn’t been transparent about potential layoffs but we know they’re coming. What’s the best way to prepare and get a head start on next steps?

Anyone ever get laid off with 6+ months left on their apartment lease? How’d you make It work? The “next string” of layoffs is apparently coming in October and I’m getting nervous (in-house)

Potential for Layoffs: I’m the most junior associate at my firm (30-40 attorneys in the Baltimore, MD area) by about three weeks. More in comments...

Anyone feel like FDD/AAS and equivalents are overhiring right now and gonna end up having layoffs once market activity slows down? Crazy number of openings everywhere it seems like

I know three staff (friends) at BDO who have gotten laid off recently... what's going on over there BDO people???

Does an EEOC claim follow you? I was recently fired from a law firm because they said I didn’t progress in 3 months. However they knew in those three months I was pregnant and barely functioning.

Those in the know, how long in advance is your fate sealed before a layoff or furlough?

Serious question: After economic slowdown, layoffs, doomsday town halls, pay cuts, and general lack of any incentive across the industry— How are you keeping your teams motivated?

Has anyone worked with someone they phished on a red team? I'm joining a company that I assessed and the guy I compromised for initial access was extremely stressed and worried he would get fired, should I reach out when I join or just let it be?

What are telltale signs you’re going to get fired?

8 out of 12 folks who testified against Trump are fired, transferred or left office.

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.

Can companies know if you send certain files to yourself via email once laid off? Resumes, certain models, etc?

Someone who sucks today said we’re all in this together... but we’re not, because they’re about to get fired in a few hours and I cannot wait.

How can I earn a bazillion babillion dollars so I can FIRE and not have to worry about working? Older friend got laid off. Contd...

Heard a story about someone paying a creatives severance in penny’s and making him carry it out of agency. Sounds like BS but so insane it might be true...anyone hear this too?

Looking for emotional support after been laid off and second baby is on the way.

Just heard of layoffs at JWT NY. Stay strong folks, sending my love.

What's the shortest tenure you have ever had I just got fired from an industry job after escalating against a director as he was boiling the ocean

How do you get a likable person fired? This bitch keeps talking down to me, undermining my suggestions then tries to steal my recommendations off hours when speaking to leadership .

test on 1.1.5!

This is looking great!

Posting from the top side.

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Just in case - If we face a strong recession, how will it affect our jobs at Big4? Which positions will be the most vulnerable - Managers and above or SC and below?

3 years into consulting, my net worth is 19% of all the money I've been paid (pretax). You?

First week without travel in a looong time. Aside from sleep, exercise, see friends, what are some other things to try to knock out this week?

What are the responsibilities of SC at Deloitte? Is it equivalent to EY’s manager?

Am I the only one who is getting slow responses from EY recruiting team? Big D contacted me 2 weeks after and I’m further in that process than EY. Is this normal?

PSA: Everyone has shitty bosses and bs work sometimes. Even at higher levels =\ (Except maybe PPMD? Lol)

Does anyone else do breakfast/morning meetings at home and then come into the office at around 10/11? This gives me the perks of extra sleep and a non-rushed breakfast while still satisfying the office requirement. Or do your offices tacitly require you to be in by 9 if you’re coming in for the day?

Client takes Halloween too seriously.. I’m currently working for a Unicorn today. 🦄 🌈

Hired as a consultant but got assigned to work as a contractor for 1 year with possible extension. This is a BIG SCAM!!!

Bain FBers...quick question. Why do you call your projects "cases"?

I consider myself a gen xer. I feel that in the past, longevity and loyalty to a company was the trend. Now, i see ppl with resumes and they stay for less than a year in a job and change jobs constantly. The younger generation and are so eager to move up the ladder. I wonder if the move up is too fast and is really justified. Or perhaps the younger generation feels a lot more entitled and are more aggressive. Thoughts?

Does Amex Corp Plat have the same reward benefits as the personal one (5x points on flights and hotels booked through Amextravel)?

What percentage of your salary do you contribute to your 401K? Age group?

What’s Capgemini Invent like in terms of relative compensation and upward mobility? Would you jump ship from a larger firm, and for how much more (%-wise)?

Nothing like a quiet, clean, on time uber to start the day. #thelittlethings