Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

I was just laid off due to COVID. Felt invincible when the crisis began but now feel lost as if my career was ripped out with the tide. Slowly gaining motivation to get back on top

Just checking YTD peer utilization rate and it's less than 50%. Deal market is really slowing down..

How is Lowe's India in terms of Tech Stack, Job Security and WLB.
My joining is next month, should I consider joining it as an SE, considering the current scenario of layoffs and recession in IT market.

I think I’m going to be fired tomorrow morning and I am not even sad about it.

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?

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

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

What is the longest you have seen someone with less than 50% utilization stay in a firm?

Can you still get promoted on time if you don't meet the utilization metric during promotion year?

I read to the kids a book that ended with a line like, "If it was a good story, start all over."I told the kids I really only did that once in my life regarding a book about a teacher going to teach in Africa. In reality it was about a missionary. I hid the name of it and what it really was about. In other instances I've also explained the meaning of life is to love sacrificialy without telling them the source. I feel guilty hiding the Truth. How do you speak the Truth without being fired?

Random partner asked a litigation-related question to a partner I frequently work with (i’m a transactional associate). My partner cc’d me and said for me to briefly look. Asked the library. They got me a great case. Sent it back. Now the random partner is asking for more cases in another circuit.

I haven’t done caselaw research since 1L and this isn’t even my practice… wtf do I do (I am fully utilized in my normal work and have a few deals closing soon…)

In the last PDM town hall, they said they were going to lower utilization targets for those that work on projects with capped hours. For those people, have you seen your utilization target lowered? I haven’t seen shit change for me.

A little over a year ago, I posted about my boss making constant comments about my salary. Most comments said I must not have been performing well. I want to update that he was fired, not me.

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

Which agencies in San Francisco are weathering the storm the best? I haven’t seen much about layoffs or furloughs. It seems like the bigger agencies in NY have been hit harder.

I am seeking new employment, I was recently laid off due to lack of work. I would very much appreciate any leads. I have a Bs in Construction Management and over 15 years experience with Revit and AutoCAD and 7 years of plumbing design. I have solid references and impeccable work ethic. I truly enjoy what I do. Working remotely the last three years has become a way of my life and supports our current situation well, therefore I am seeking a similar role but will consider other opportunities.

Hows the industry doing in MENA right now? Any worries about a potential crash? Are firms still hiring? Based in the US and everything is tense here with the recent tech layoffs

December layoffs anywhere?

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.

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

I'm back in the industry. One of my hired consultants (mid level) talked bad about me. What can I do to make his life miserable?

Independent/freelance recruiters in NYC-anyone know of any? Asking for a friend

DA AC profile interview, what all is usually asked?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I wish I was overemployed. Searching for gigs, but nothing yet. Any tips on how to get one or more extra jobs?

People worrying today should read books on trading psychology! Not being patronizing- it will help you in the future, not just for investments but for doing better in life!

Best Priority Pass lounge in Heathrow?

Hey guys, need some advice. I was fortunate enough to get the Consortium fellowship at Ross but am also stuck on the CBS waitlist and am still planning to apply to Wharton in R3. Assuming I get into CBS/Wharton, is there that much of a difference between them to forgo scholarship money? For context, I want to get into product management at FAANG/fintech with pursuing MBB as a plan B. Thanks in advance!

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

New to the app—happy to be here!
I’m an AM here in Charlotte and have a two cybersecurity candidates that were a bit late to an interview process looking for a job as a cyber analyst. Any help finding a home for them would be appreciated

Best way to approach networking with MBB if I am planning to apply for roles in Jan 2024 (1 year from now). Do people start with their school alum and get referred to partners?

Did anyone get their Behavior Analysis certification after their masters in Special Ed? Anyone do it online?

As a SPED teacher, do you feel like your admin "gets" your students and what you do for them? If not, what would you like them to know?

Does having an excellent advertising pedigree give you the right to treat people badly? Any advice on dealing with extremely rude and extremely smart strategy humans ...

I have a phone interview and I feel as though they are harder for me. How do you write someone over the phone?

Hi fishes,

Can anyone let me know..which certification is good in the resume for the business analyst.
Also any idea about the certification cost...
Also can anyone let me know..which tools and what is mandatory skill for BA

Thanks for the suggestion

Have any of you come from ultra poor families and suddenly had to go to school or work with really-from-birth rich people? How did you feel and how did you bridge the gap? Constantly getting judged.

My roommate just walked into my room without warning and no knock (and for a stupid reason too: looking for the cat). How do I politely ask not to do that? What if I was changing or something? that’s awkward

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

Thoughts on Canadian budget? $354 B deficit in FY-20, additional $154 B deficit in FY-21, additional $60 B deficit in FY-22!! High time to stop partying using debts?

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

I think I’m going to be fired tomorrow morning and I am not even sad about it.

Discussion post: I feel almost all consulting firms are the same. Mbb, big 4 etc. if you are paid enough there is probably less wlb. If there is good wlb there is not much money. Can you single out a company that you can confidently say pays very well and also has good wlb and also has good opportunities etc.?

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

Thoughts on getting a CAMS certification as a Staff/Senior?

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

I'm back in the industry. One of my hired consultants (mid level) talked bad about me. What can I do to make his life miserable?

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

A recruiter at another B4 gave me a number much lower than what I’m currently making. Should I tell them how much im making now, which is admittantly at the very top of the SC band, or counter with a range that’s more than I’m making? I hesitate to just throw out current salary + 20% bc I’d be asking for almost $190k for a SC role and I know that would be quite a huge ask for a SC @ B4, even for tech

Can you still get promoted on time if you don't meet the utilization metric during promotion year?

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?