PwC layoffs: Advisory, Assurance, or all of the above? Insights?

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?

If you got fired today would you have a Bach up plan? What would it be?

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

Anyone think Salesforce will have layoffs in the near future?

Hot take: if it’s actually a stealth layoff then everyone else got the same speech as you and outing the firm won’t identify you.

After 10 years of working as a FTE PM/producer I’ve now been laid off (thanks Covid) and am looking to start freelancing for the first time. What advice do you have for a new freelance PM/producer?
Also, what kind of insurance do you take out as a freelancer?

Resume question I've had three positions over my career one of which lasted 3 months and that I got fired from, the job search took an additional 2 months. Is it worth it to leave the 3 month stint off my resume? It might be easier to explain getting fired then a 5-month gap I was thinking

Hi Fishes,

Need advice,

I recently got laid off by PS and my notice period just got over,

I have offers from:

PineLabs,

HealthKart,

Recro,

Rojo Consultancy

All are offering almost same ctc around 19-22 LPA,

I have 3 years of experience as a backend developer,

working on Spring Boot, REST API, Java 8.

Any help is really appreciated,

Thanks in Advance 😅

Anyone hear talks of layoffs in Advisory? I know my office is laying off Assurance and BTS (Tax) staff but haven't heard much of Advisory yet.

I heard from my head that there is a lot of slowdown in VW Germany... There is Hiring freeze, level freeze and all ... And soon that will spillover to india. So be prepared for very less hikes in coming cycle :( Also automotive sector in general is struggling with tesla laying off 10% workforce recently. Maybe time to make a move? What do you say fishes?

Confronted client today about partner forcing us to travel while client site has travel restrictions. As a result is team is remote next week. Counting down days till I get rolled off/fired now lol

Do you think it is quite possible to get fired by asking too many questions as an experienced senior 1? If so, i might get fired after this busy season.

Hi! This is post is for a friend who was recently laid off due to budget constraints at their company. They’re actively looking for new roles in Business Analytics, Finance or a combination of both. Any referral would be extremely appreciated.

Hi Fishes,

I have been laid off due to no project in EPAM anywhere. Please help me in getting immediate job with Manual testing, API testing skills. Total experience is 7.11years ans relevant experience is 3.2years. Last da will be 20th September 22. Preferred Work from Home location.

Are PMs getting laid off now?

At this point in the game it doesn't make a difference where you at everybody is getting laid off at one point or another the only thing I say is try to repair yourself for it if it happens to you

Is current layoffs only happening in Amazon US offices or Amazon India offices as well ?

Has anyone’s agency developed a practice focused on social justice in the past couple months? Saw Praytell’s and was curious about if other agencies had too.

Anyone need assistance hiring for Q4? Comment below and I’m happy to assist!

Let’s talk finances. How are you all paying for this? Loans, I assume, but any strategies?
In early 2021, better to try to max out retirement accounts to maximize financial aid or to just start saving?
200k is so much.

Hi everyone - MD Consultant here. Would love to network with other consultants in this group and learn why you decided to come into Consulting. Thank you.

Hey fishes need 11 likes help me out

It’s been a day and I haven’t heard back from my phone case interview. Is this bad news?

I have had a 60%+ increase in volume from this time last year, but we have not had a new hire in my role to assist with the influx. Additionally, others in my department are overworked and they're delegating down to me.

So not only do I gave more work than ever, I'm doing tasks outside my original role

My supervisor cant get headcount approvals. We are suffering as a department. I don't want to overrule him, but should I go to HR?I'm breaking down at this point and see evidence others are too

I’ve been a Practice and Billing manager for 11 years. It seems I have to ask. What is the traditional 10 years of service gift you’ve received?

How long did it take you to reach 800+ credit? I have a total of 4 credit cards (averaged 2 yrs) but always seem to hover at 750-780

How many times do you look at your checking account a day

Best way to deal with fear and uncertainty around the Boogaloo movement? Currently intensified defense spending however current neighboring cities are heavily prone to coordinated looting

Anybody struggle with imposter syndrome as a minority? How and why? Need some coping strategies man.

Now that it’s officially peach season. Best peach things (fresh peaches, peach drinks, etc.) and where to find them in ATL?

Hi all,🙏

Deloitte USI CBO
KGS Global
Which is better for Oracle Cloud ops?
TIA.

Any solution architect want's to share the journey?

Hi All,
Does any know more details on AM PPM role(HRST) at Deloitte.I got an interview call.requesting valuable insights and support please.

Hi Fishes,

Can I please get 11 likes to enable DM !
Thanks in advance.

Expecting dad. Nice to be on here.

Creative Director and Adobe expert here, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro… I’m looking to teach, tutor, train interns or pros how to create. Creative training since 2013, I teach remote 90% of the time - looking for a new opportunity to teach, train and learn something new!

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

Just starting out in consulting as a technical analyst...any book recommendations

Is it rude to ask someone to stop eating a bag of chips next to your face during a team meeting

Where in the US should I go for my bday? I have 4 days.

Has anyone heard of the Practice Area Project Manager at BCG (kinda internal role)? Pros & Cons? In terms of career projection, posibility to jumping to consulting, WLB, exit opportunities...

What %age of people in your firm do you like, tolerate, and hate?

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.

Currently out on parental leave and will be putting in my notice. How much notice period should I give? Concerned to give 2 weeks as i might be asked to leave next day due to already out on parental leave. Thoughts?

Any fellow fishbowl consultants staying at the Beverly Hilton and up for a drink or two?

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

If I end up quitting after maternity leave, do I have to pay back any of my leave benefits? I guess I could ask HR, but wouldn't want to throw out any warnings.

Anyone got good ideas for friendly prank I can play on my boss? I actually like the guy)

Currently booked on AA DFW-EWR on Monday night. What are my odds of getting on the 7:20 AM flight on standby with same day flight change? Worth trying? Original booking is at 6:27 PM. Thanks y'all

What firms (consulting and industry) have good medical benefits? (Using BCG's as my baseline for good)

Can Bama just not win for once? Already annoyed that they’re in the CFP without a conference win.

Alright fish, so I'm from a non-target school for consulting, for reference my school typically sends a couple to the Big 4 federal practices and FDD but definitely no MBB front office. Is there any way in hell I can break into some type of non-strategy role at a Big 4 firm with a B4 audit background and industry experience?
Like I'm trying to get a feel for if it's a waste of time for me to be applying. I've been hitting finance transformation advisory roles pretty hard with out much luck.

Which firm is the “best” (e.g., highest market share, works the most with the best clients, tough to win proposals against head-to-head, general market perception, whatever other metric you care about) in the food and beverage space and why? Interested in answers across the value chain

EY and KPMG denied my applications 😥 please take me I want out of here!

7:30 flight out of Newark delayed at least until 10:15. Thankfully don't have to be at work until 7:30 tomorrow morning 😫