Startup layoffs : Hit Start

Have you been fired before even starting your new job?

I signed for a new job two months ago and will start next month (3 mo notice period in Europe). They were very keen on getting me on-board ASAP before signing but since I signed the contract it has been silent from the new employee. I've emailed them with questions as I'll be re-locating to NL and it takes them 1-2 weeks to reply. Given all that's going on in the world, I'm worried they might fire me before I even start.

Thinking about starting an OF... since we aren’t getting raises this year. In all seriousness, I like being watched. But I’m too afraid to be found and get fired. My husband has a job now so maybe I can finally live my dream. Thoughts?

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?

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

More layoffs last week at Leo B. Seems they went after more Seniors & $alaries. Thank you France.

Is PwC AC doing lay offs?
Especially from Tech Consulting (Insurance/Guidewire) practice??

How is it that every company complains they can’t find workers yet 9/10 posts on linked in the last few weeks are all about layoffs? And just taking a look at the jobs in your are…why does every job suck and want to pay you 45k?

Anyone worried about layoffs?

Hello all,

I have got an offer from vmware but I have heard that vmware layoff employees a lot. Can anyone please put some light on the layoff situation in vmware. I am really confused

Thanks

Is there a possibility of layoffs in Barclays India?

TBWA NY layoffs today.

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

Has anyone ever worked with Mark Pollard or Julian Cole? Are they as great as they seem?

Hello Fish Friends! Does a PhD count as project management experience?

FAR, what a pain..that’s all

Share stories of when you saw your hot manager or teammate naked/ almost naked (see my story in the comments)

Curious, just accepted offer for entry level swe role (not a comp sci major) and it was well over what I make now and I always hear to negotiate salary but in this case should I have negotiated just to negotiate?

I have a brand that I just Create The brand is known as ANOVELX

Interested to hear from people @ IBM ix (or know people who are) - what's it like to work there?

I got an offer at Nokia, and my new manager said that she wanted to put me in the higher salary bracket however the HR insisted that we lowered the range. That caused me to receive a much lower salary than expected. Should I renegotiate even when my manager said that she tried giving me more. Does HR really play that big of a role in this?

Curious on some entry level (2years of experience) ux designer salaries in the Charlotte, NC area? Currently making around 60-70k.

Is Elon Musk's image finally breaking apart?

There are 3-4 job postings on Barclay’s portal matching my profile.

Can one apply for all at the same time?

If a candidate is not selected, would he be eligible to apply again immediately for another role?

What is the Netflix employees email format?

Any advice on how to find new creative interns in NYC? We aren’t a big agency but we have some great opportunities!

Has anyone moved from federal consulting to sales engineering? What was your experience in doing that?

Hi fishies! Considering an internal big 4 move from Western Europe to Dubai. Not sure about WLB and whether there’ll be enough growth and learning opportunities after reading some of the threads here. Anyone up for sharing their experience? Especially concerned about sexism / racism as a WOC…and whether moving back to Europe in a few years will be difficult because the ME experience won’t be considered valuable.

Taking my GMAT in 7 weeks. Just finished the large Kaplan book and have done 2 practice tests so far. What should I do next? Worth investing in a GMAT tutor? Getting 600 on practice tests but want a 690~.

What are your fav snacks to nibble on while you write?

Anyone from CN - T&O? I wanted to connect to understand work culture, projects etc.

My team surprised our SM with a secret mannequin challenge video for his birthday today (with party favors and props)! Even leadership and the clients were in on it. He's working remotely but (cont.)

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

Anyone else scroll through LinkedIn and constantly feel behind in their career? Everyone I know is exiting from MBB to VC/PE and I’m still making peanuts at Big 4. How do you deal with knowing you’re mediocre/less sharp?

For the GMAT Verbal, if you're a native speaker and proficient in grammar/writing. How do you improve your score? Simply practice? Or focus on re-learning formal grammar? i.e. Clauses, etc.

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Tips on going from consulting into private equity?

What are some of the perks you get as a SC @EY or @D? Work phone, food vouchers, gifts, cringe benefits from SM/Ps etc..

Asking for a friend who's is deciding between these two companies and coming from industry!

So, does LinkedIn have a feature where you can just have it say “x started a new job at y” instead of the whole “I’m happy to share that…”??

If I don't make SM this year, stick it out and hope for next year or take a different M position at another firm. Having a hard time going another year leaving money on the table

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

Best resources/books on getting personal finance in order?

We use Deloitte India for a number of parts of our delivery. Recently I have seen some unethical practices that violate labor laws and do not align with Deloitte principles. My manager says it isn’t my problem as they are a vendor but I can’t help thinking I have an ethical responsibility to do something. Any advice as to how to approach this without being fired?

EWR; best of the worst? EWR>JFK>LGA?

TFW.... Thursday Check-In....

Thoughts on Yale for B School?

You know it's a slow week when the highlight is when your comment to a fishbowl post gets more upvotes than the initial post

Looking for non- fiction book recommendations. I just read Shoe Dog and loved it.