To all laid off consultants...want to start our own firm? 😏 😎

Is Gary Vee still saying that all of their layoffs were not covid related? Vayner folks, is that true?

hearing there was massive layoffs at concentric today. in the dozens. can someone confirm or refute?

Is there a possibility of layoffs in Barclays India?

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

Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

I was laid off this month from a US-based company where I've been a reporter for the past 3 years or so... I live in Europe. I wonder if I'm likely to have luck with other remote-friendly US companies. Or are we already past that?

Any word on layoffs at JPM?

Hey team! So I was laid off from my SDR position about a week ago. A couple months back, I had an offer for a BDR position that I ended up turning down but I really liked and connected with the manager. Is it worth it to reach out? I applied to other positions in the same company. What about reaching out to previous co workers at a different company? Not sure how to navigate this… please help. Also I’m sorry if this is the wrong bowl to post in.

Hello and welcome! I’ll start - if you were recently laid off in fintech, my fintech (in Chicago and some in SLC) is hiring! Lots and lots of jobs. Please reach out!

Anyone dealt with age discrimination at work or thought they were fired because of it? I have a strong hunch I was let go because I'm older than most of the team and they're trying to get a "fresh perspective." To me it just sounds like they're firing anyone over 50.

I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

Hi everyone, I got laid off today and I am now urgently looking for a job. Anyone hiring Please DM or comment with any recommendations. I have real estate and consumer relations experience and I am looking to get into project management.

Was laid off in Sept. Unfortunately we will be seeing many more coming. It's what happens in a recession. Unfortunately I now also have my age against me. Not in a mentally good place at the moment.

Hi all -
Sorry for the long rant, but could use advice or just encouragement.

Got laid off for the first time in my career 3 weeks ago. I have 10 years of PM experience (mostly ecommerce & experimentation). I was fortunate in the past to have had recruiters scout me directly so this is the first time in over a decade that I am applying to everything that I’m qualified for, mostly qualified for, and way over qualified for with zero leads. Only 3 interviews thus far that didn’t go forward.

We’re in such a vicious business. You give your heart & soul to an agency, a client, a brand. Then the wind changes & you’re laid off, reassigned, chewed up, spit out, on to the next. I’m tired.

Anyone know any biotechs/Pharma (ideally oncology-focused) that are looking for a VP (or even SD for the right TC) of BD/CorpDev and allowing for remote/travel models (if not Boston-based) or at least a Boston-based hybrid model? I know someone with good biotech/Pharma BD&L experience that is looking for a new role given the current biotech layoff scene. Feel free to share any company names with open roles or DM, if preferred.

Hi Verizon Fishes,

Need your feedback on Verizon India Job security, I will be joining soon in Verizon. I got some negative feedback from social media that Verizon fired around 1000 employees without notice. It should have happened on 2019.

Can you pls share your thoughts on this?

Thanks,

I think I just screwed up on a call with a recruiter. He asked what my salary expectations were and I wasn’t thinking. I threw out a number that is about what I’m making now including my bonus.

Promises made and promises kept - Trump has build the wall.
The blue wall - WI, MI and PA

Yes. I assumed Biden gets PA.

*Input on Salary* I have two opportunities in hand.
1) EY GDS - Assurance Senior
2) BDO Rise - Assurance Senior

I am an ACCA affiliate with 2+ years of experience in Assurance. What can I expect in terms of compensation?

Thank you in advance.

BDO BDO RISE Private Limited EY

Where are all the vendor parties this week? Trying to drink away the cold...

I got Botox (forehead) for the first time this weekend. It’s starting to kick in and I really don’t like how my forehead feels so tight when I try to use my brow muscles, it’s a weird sensation. Does this feeling go away? Or do you get used to it? It’s not painful just strange.

Hi fishes

I am looking for someone who can get a refferal for a friend willing to get into IT industry as a fresher currently working at Tata technologies and is 2021 passout Knows Java and python
If anyone can help please DM

What kind of scores do folks target for the AWA section of GMAT? My writing is way below average (like a 2/6 on a good day), so just wondering how much time I should spend on AWA compared to other sections

Hi Fishes,
What salary can one expect as a associate principal analyst with 3.5 YOE at Gartner CXO and advisory??

How much would a CD earns in an Singaporean agency?

hearing there was massive layoffs at concentric today. in the dozens. can someone confirm or refute?

What is the average salary bracket for a c10 role in Citibank??

Is anyone willing to provide a referral to McKinsey please?

Looking for some associates or senior associates proficient in Alteryx to join our team.

Hi All,

Can anyone let me know the premium per month for group term life insurance policy by lti.
As this premium will be deducted from our salary so can we add this deduction under tax exemption or not ?

PS : I am a new joinee and filling form B for projected investment, please let me know anyone.

Why are people so caught up in job title? Literally people have turned down jobs paying 2x their salary because job title is lower. Who cares!!!

only buy VIX if you think the market plumbing systems are clogged.

Otherwise your sinuses will become increasingly VIX allocated over time.

Maybe that's ok.

I’m seeing lots of posts about really bad losses. If you trade you’re going to lose money - hopefully not all the time, but many positions will be mistakes. But you need a process to find ideas and manage positions. Two books you should read are “The New Trading for a Livinng” and “The Laws of Trading.” Both look at psychology, process, and risk in different ways that can help you work out your own process. The next 18 months will be much harder than the last 18 - time to start learning.

Anyone know any decent web developers that can quote for a project?

I joined Tiger Analytics 1 month back as Analytics Consultant but still have not been allocated to any project. How long does it generally take to get allocated ?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

Just as I'm leaving from work to a planned roadtrip with friends this weekend, I get hit with an email from a partner requesting a draft of a deck by Sunday 5 pm. Wwyd? I'm still a new consultant btw

My SO recently lateraled to another consultancy and has been really stressed, working late and feeling dejected. Ideas on what I can do to help / provide moral support?

What are all of the single ladies doing?

Bain fish, does anyone know how utilization in North America is trending for this year?

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

Does EY have a consulting arm separate from advisory? And if not, is advisory like advisory at Deloitte, which feels like a practice halfway between audit and consulting?

A mathematician starts with a problem and creates a solution. A consultant starts by offering a 'solution' and creates a problem. Yay or nay?

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

any OW or Kearney fish willing to refer? currently interviewing w a lot of firms and want to use the case prep while it’s fresh. 1 YOE

What book have you read that was helpful for your career and/or that you would recommend? Could be a technical book, management, etc. For me, it’s a book I read a few years ago: The Phoenix Project. I never thought I would read and like a novel about DevOps but I recommend it to all my managers.

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???

Anyone else feel the customer service at W hotels is really bad?

With reference a previous post/comment, which industry would you choose if you are in Atlanta. Wanting to be industry aligned so I can skip or reduce travel. Thank you!

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

What are some coping strategies if you don’t like your current team (an indecisive manager, some catty colleagues). Tried addressing it carefully but seems like they are who they are... (cont’d)

Deloitte guys - Serious question.
How is Analytics & Cognitive doing at D? I have an offer and I am not sure if there will be layoffs again. I am on work visa so will be difficult.
Role will be for Google Cloud & Analytics. Current job doesn't suck much though.

Any tips (serious please) for resumes? Have been with the same company since I graduated over 15 yrs ago. Looking for a job is a bit the unknown. Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Also, Any tips when applying to jobs via LinkedIn?

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

So surprised how many people in my group are hardcore EDM fans. Whose your fave??