To those who got laid off: did any of you actually think you didn't deserve it? If so, could you please state utilization, average snapshot level, years with firm, and level? Sorry for your loss.

Can any ACN fish refer? Firm issued a wave of new hire layoffs which happened to affect me.

Hearing of layoffs with some Chicago agencies. MSL...Porter...Ketchum...others? Sign of bad economy coming? Hate to sound skittish, but I lived through 2008

There have been surprising news with layoffs lately. Has anyone here been affected by the layoffs at Twitter or META?

The partner in charge of my office had a nearly hour long conversation Tuesday with our new hire, behind closed doors. I didn’t hear yelling, but the bits I heard weren’t good. Will he be fired?

Am I more or less likely to be laid off if the economy tanks even more if I just started as an analyst two months ago

6 months pregnant and just laid off. And 40% of my severance was just taken in taxes .. I just spoke with paid family leave and I no longer qualify even though I had been paying into the program (thanks NY).. I already applied for unemployment but doctors are telling me I’ve got 10-14 weeks left in this pregnancy.. so stressed having twins and being unemployed, no maternity leave, no paychecks coming in, and I’ve been applying but not a single interview.. just ugh. 😭

Pre-approved for a home but the rate lock expired and now we have to re apply. My husband lets me know his credit score dropped 111 points because of credit card utilization. Even if we get it below 30% ( which we can) not sure it will quickly reflect. I also added him as an authorized user on a high limit credit card I have. Any other suggestions besides trading him in lbs

How do I work 55-60 hour weeks and have 50 percent utilization?

hey, I joined Deloitte in June 2020 as an GPS SA analyst, I just staffed on internal project only providing me adjusted utilization. Now my standard util is 40 and my adjusted is 105... and this project last in another month... by then my standard util might be 20.. will my promotion be affected by this? My target promotion year on TOD is 2022. My manager said we might sell to client and extend this project in September but nothing guaranteed.

Is anyone hearing chatter in banks/FIs about recessionary job cuts or hiring freezes yet?

Laid off with 1 YOE. Do I include college Awards / Extracurriculars (have just one line to list each right now) ? How about SAT scores?

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

Was recently laid off by EY, can anyone here from industry can refer? I am from Tax and would like try out industry opportunities. Any help is appreciated.

I made a couple errors at a new job. An important document to be distributed had wrong information on it, which was proofread by 2 other people. Then a couple of typos in emails, the person micromanaging me told me to send out but I didn’t fix the errors. Failed to meet a deadline but completed 95%. I was written up over all this last week, fired this week. There’s a lot more to this but I think it’s because the DM doesn’t like me.

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

If you’re a creative who was laid off at Ogilvy Health and are looking, we’re hiring. please private message me for more information.

Definitely going to be a noobie question!

My client's medical provider asked for his PIP ledger: how do I get that? Just send a LOR to the carrier and ask?

Hi fishes, anyone has idea about Pershing client. Bank of New York Melon
How is this client in Virtusa ?
Is this support or dev project

ACD/writer level freelancer? Have awards and new business pitch experience I’m based in Denver/Boulder.

Heyy, I am looking for flatmates in ZS. I live in Gurgaon. If anyone is looking for a flatmate for 3-4 BHK let me know…….

What are Senior Managers in the southern CA area making right now? Considering a relocation.

Anyone here from on-boarding team knows about the on-boarding of freshers who have 9 july as percipio course end date
I am a sponser and the fresher alloted to me asked this question. anyone if he/she knows about it
TIA!

Popped a xanax before an interview, what a mistake that was. Sometimes, anxiety is good.

What’s the hardest problem facing provider side healthcare?

Do any real people actually want schools to reopen as it stands now? Im hearing so much about it but it feels like a weird disconnected political thing and not a live humans with kids thing.
*Obv the goal is to get covid under control so kids can go back safely, this is assuming infection rates stay steady or continue to climb

28M living West Loop- trying to see if anyone wants to grab a drink tomorrow evening! Off for Thanksgiving and client travel immediately after, so would be great to see someone new before I leave the city for a bit.

Planning a switch from big 4 to dr. Reddy. Strategy role. This is for a mid senior level position. Is this a good decision?

I completed all rounds of interviews with capgemini. HR took all the documents about 10 days ago. However, offer letter is not yet released. HR stating that she is waiting for client project confirmation. Anyone faced such delays ? Ans what was the final outcome?

Ezoo this weekend any youngins??

Graduated 3.4 UGPA in engineering and economics from a non-target school. 3 Years experience. If I am aiming for M7 how much of a stretch is that and what kind of GMAT score?

How many meetings a week do you find necessary when there aren't any special launches and/or campaigns?

How often do scopes change? I thought it was normally on an annual basis with some exceptions but my CD is telling me they change constantly. Someone educate me…

Hi Fishes,

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

Hello everyone,
I have an offer from Capgemini Invent and also got an mail for documentation with Deloitte. Request your insights when shall I put the topic with Deloitte HR that I have an offer from Capgemini Invent.

Do SPG suite nights expire? I chose the 10 suite nights as my reward for 50 stays last year, and am wondering if I should be in a bit more of a rush to use them

What is everyone’s top 1 or 2 favorite books on personal finance? I’m always looking for a new one to bring into the fold of what I’m doing

The Mcallisters house 🙌🏻 #goals

Fishbowlers - do you book your vacation and ask for forgiveness later, or ask for the green light from your PM and then book?

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

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.

Trying to decide between an offer at Deloitte and a counter-offer at Booz. Deloitte has the name recognition and better benefits but I have a really supportive team at Booz and good work-life balance. Any insight is appreciated! I would be starting at Deloitte as a Consultant in GPS. Currently a Senior Consultant at Booz.

Waking up for a 6 am flight and realizing you managed to lose your earbuds between now and when you left the office 6 hours ago. Smh

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.

Loving this McKinsey SPAM thread right now

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

Tips on most effective ways to complain to airlines? Wrote them an email regarding 6hr delay due to aircraft maintenance. No compensation. Do I call or send another email?

Chicago: anyone been to smart bar near wrigley field? Thinking about bringing a big group around 1 or 2 and wondering if we will have trouble getting in.

Honest question: how many hours do you work a week, what type of consulting do you do, and what is your position? Thinking of switching from big 4 consulting to MBB but seeking this feedback.

Top consulting firms in the aviation / urban air mobility space?

Accepted a new job at competing Big 4 but got a message from a recruiter from MBB. How do I respond to the recruiter? Is it worth it to take the call and be honest with them?

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.