To all people getting laid off: always apply for unemployment benefits within 7 days of getting laid off. Even if you won’t need it, it’s good to have an option to stay afloat.

I’m living off $47k post-deductions (401k, etc, but not taxes) in a T2 city. What are some good money saving tips and tricks for relatively low income consultants in their early 20s?

hi
what is the component called other allowances and reimbursement 1 and 2 ? for what purpose its used ?

Hi all,

I have one question -coming 2023 year maybe recession hit worldwide economy. Can we worried as a accenture employee? Any news for mass layoff for recession?

WFH/Layoff/Security
Hi,
CCTC including all benefits is 16.57 with 8.3 YOE, primarily focused on Manual Testing.
Is it worth looking for another opportunity?
I am afraid after seeing layoffs news of EPAM, Publicis Sapient & most of the other companies calling employees in the office.
I love my WFH in PwC India & base location of Kolkata. & the best thing is stability in PwC India, they never lay off!!

Dogs in offices are cool, but who's offering some comfy siesta benefits? 😴💤

For those that work at big4, does maternity leave benefit only kick in if you’ve worked for the firm for at least a year? Or does it apply immediately?

What are some concrete reasons why someone in consulting would be fired, other than the obvious stupid things?

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

Does anyone from EY have insight on layoffs? I'm seeing horror stories from other firms but haven't heard anything about EY layoffs. (Manager, FSO-Advisory-Risk)

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?

Why is the market going back up already? Is this how it was in 2008? Should I keep my 401k same or increase?

What are some questions to ask/things to look for before the first time you’re jumping ship that helped you decide whether it was worth it (other than remoteness, salary, and benefits)?

Do all B4 firms match only 25% on our 401k contributions up to 6%?

24 yr old, 110k TC, maxing out Roth IRA and Roth 401k, no debt or large expenses. Also have ~35k sitting in a bank account. What should I do with that money?? Am I better just sitting on it for a while then watching it shrivel up in my brokerage account?

I feel like I keep finding out these random benefits that I was never aware of. What have others found to be their favorite benefit?

Let’s start a comp discussion on post covid salaries and level - couldn’t find anything interesting on Reddit:
1) practice (audit/ advisory / tax)
2) firm
3) Level (Senior Associate II, Manager year 1 etc..)
4) salary (base & comp)
5) location ( NYC / Boston / SF)

How’s Golin Chicago?

What are bonuses so low in consulting?

Did we have any championships

When you sell a dedicated website for a special deal, do you give the CRM for free? Is vTiger CRM your advice? Otherwise, what are your most common recommendations about CRM?

I’d like to hear your choice on below options:
PIT defense (up against JAC)
or
MIA defense (up against DEN)

Dionte Johnson or Chase Claypool or Robbie Anderson?

Most cringeworthy pickup lines you’ve seen on dating apps?
I’ll start: “Are you my appendix cuz I want to take you out”

I know Philadelphia isn’t in the DMV, but it’s close 😭. I’ll be moving there from NY and if anyone can give their thoughts on the “port Richmond” area that would be great.

Hi! About to join a PE consulting firm but don't have an extensive experience in doing CDD. Any good books /online courses with some practical examples that you'd recommend to get upto speed?

TIA!

Hello everyone,

This is Ankit this side. Currently I am working with ICICI Home Finance Co Ltd as an Operations Manager.
As of August 01, 2022, I have put down my Papers and am looking for opportunities in a different industry altogether.
My entire experience has been in Banking Operations field.
Kindly help if any suitable leads come your way.
I'd prefer any role as a Business Analyst/Consultant.

Thank you !!

Best coffee shops to work from?…and go!
I love Call Your Mother Deli on New Hampshire near GWU!

What’s FDD like at Bain, BCG, or McKinsey?

Good resources to find industry metrics? Interested to see how carriers rank up by product type in direct written premium, new business, combined ratios, etc.

How is stay at home going to be enforced? Can I drive and pick up takeout and curb side shopping?

People who don’t submit their time daily, how do you remember what you did and for how long? I’ve always just submitted each timer as soon as I finish a task—“call with x re y” really doesn’t take that long even if I’m busy, and if I don’t do it immediately I’ll forget all those little I did in the morning by the time I go to bed. No shade at all to those with different systems, just genuinely curious because I see a lot about catching up at month end on here and I have no idea how that works??

Got an opportunity as a BDR at Klaviyo. Does anyone have past experience here that can share light on company culture, compensation, and growth opportunities?

Best night spots in Vegas that are safe to go with clients?

Anyone else permanently remote now and considering moving or have already moved? Where to?

I laugh during awkward situations. The other day someone called me out on laughing. It was awkward.

Have layoffs been finished for the year or are more coming?

Lemme get your Evansville Indiana recos

I'm extremely happy working at Havas, so it pains to me say what the leadership has done is both embarrassing and demoralizing. (cont.)…

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

This in their 30's, how much money do you have saved? Did you start your own family? What's your age, and do you own or rent your place? Btw I'm in my mid 20s.

Just got laid off do I need cobra? I plan to hopefully have a job soon

Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

Will the lawsuit against DMA force the victims to come forward? It’s the only way DMA will not end up in serious trouble. I’ll bet that Ted Royer and the rest of the DMA targets will follow.

Any good leads in NY right now? Or am I doomed

Putting my two weeks in today. Any tips on how to do it gracefully?

Any good agencies in Vermont?

Best time sheet system you’ve ever tried in a job?

Is it normal for every single call (client or internal) everyone dials in from their desks at an open format office? Everyone avoids takings calls together/conference rooms like the plague.

Happy, found out most of my team is unhappy, now I’m unhappy, too.

Dear KBS, today we received 17 all agency emails. Yesterday it was 20. Surely upper management has a better way to use their time. Make it stop. Love, KBS

Raise your hand if you feel like you actually DON’T get steam rolled by your CD or higher up during a pitch?

I get it.Every request is urgent/priority/bs. But I got thrown a “highest priority urgent” today so just want to confirm..does this come before or after “extremely urgent” on the scale of urgent-ness?

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.