When recessions come around, how likely are consultants to be laid off?

Do you think it is quite possible to get fired by asking too many questions as an experienced senior 1? If so, i might get fired after this busy season.

Had a fight with my MD or let's say more like argument. After that the next 2 months was endless nitpicking and pulling me for mistakes that aren't really in my control.

Post 3 months, I apply for a transfer. Transfer process delayed for some process reasons
No negatives/issues in my f22 feedback. Utilization above target. Way Above average
Recently fired without reason
Who should I escalate to?

PS: Ignore typos. Written in anger

Hi Fishes!!!
How is Coforge(previously known as NIIT Technologies) is for the Scrum master role on the basis of :
1. Work life balance.
2. Work nature.
3. No. Of teams handled by one Scrum Master.
4. Being Agile forum.
5. No. of reports and meetings for the agile forums not just teams.
6. Layoffs.

Please help me by answering as many pointers as you can.

Location is Noida.

Thank you.

I am interviewing for a Sr. Program Manager role at Adobe. Glass door says ~252k. What a typical base would be? How does adobe feel in the market right now as far as layoffs and expansions?

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

If I just chill on the bench for long will I still only get fired at the end of the year?

Novartis India recently fired 400 employees. I have read in an article. Is job security an issue at Novartis?

So are the layoffs at Deloitte over ?

Any word on layoffs at JPM?

Just heard EY is about to make more layoffs in audit too

I felt very good following Dana’s Town Hall. Having heard other networks are already facing furloughs and layoffs, did you feel as encouraged?

Got laid off. Have savings to hold me until I find a new position but mostly I'm just embarrassed. Has anyone ever gotten laid off and not told their friends/partner about it? I just don't want people in my circle to know I failed basically.

Does anyone know the criteria used to determine who is selected to be laid off due to COVID?

So someone I know asked HR about a boot policy. When he found out that there wasn’t one, but his boss said there was (who gave the guys $ for boots and the claimed it on his expense reimbursements as something else) the boss got mad at him for askingHR (and in trouble for the expense reimbursements) and then 2 days later laid off my friend. There appears to be no notice of bad performance and this person always was the first person on the job site ready to work. Thoughts?

Hi Folks. Switching from product base to service base at level 9 in accenture in SAP Domain .
Can some1 explain how the journey starts from day 1.
Heard Noise abt client interviews , bench process,layoffs etc etc.
Need Serious Comforting advise.

If you still believe the election was stolen, you should be fired from your job because no client deserves a consultant with such poor critical thinking skills.

I heard from my head that there is a lot of slowdown in VW Germany... There is Hiring freeze, level freeze and all ... And soon that will spillover to india. So be prepared for very less hikes in coming cycle :( Also automotive sector in general is struggling with tesla laying off 10% workforce recently. Maybe time to make a move? What do you say fishes?

I recently left EY to take up a very senior role at a Tech firm. Feel so much better and happier. The firm has already given me a parking space in Canary Wharf, a brand new S22 Ultra, S Watch 5 Pro, S8+ Galaxy Tab and my own corner office 😊

How long does it take in tcs to complete the bgv? When can i know whether it is completed successfully or not?

Got the letter.

Is EY the only one of big four that doesn't do the holiday shut down

What is the M&A FDD group called in each of the big four? What should I search in the career portal?

Anyone still play Pokémon Go?

What is the biggest challenge you are currently facing being in tech, right now?

Is there anyone who is @cvshealth who would not mind giving me a referral? I have applied to a Senior Manager Quality Improvement Actives position. I would love an opportunity to interview to better demonstrate the value I can add to the organization. Thanks I’m advance!

How do you guys set up your 401K accounts ? Since a lot of vanguard funds have bonds and I’ve heard bonds are haram to invest in? Would like opinions

To any copywriter reading this. Can you share what an amazing portfolio looks like. I want to see what I'm lacking.

Hi fishes ,
Anyone can share the data privacy in India and across aisa pacific regions

I got an offer from Infosys. My manager says they will retain me by providing the same offer what I got in Infosys, i have put my resignation and my manager is calling me on weekly basis and saying that he is talking with senior leadership. Will TCS retain me? Suggestions please. I heard TCS has stopped allocating funds for retaintion is that true?

Please help to choose between below-
tcs 22 lpa for BFSI support project
Mastercard 21.45 lpa as senior biz ops role.
YOE 9.9 years

Anyone here work at/worked with with Plaid? I have a call with a recruiter tomorrow and would love to hear any experiences

Hi folks, I am working with a few friends on a fintech idea. I opted to build the marketing roadmapping strategy for the soft launch/prototype phase as I want to learn about the field. Any guidance where should I start? Any guidance, books, topics will be helpful 😊

I have a business idea in the VR/AR space utilizing AI. However, I lack skill sets to evaluate viability or to create an MVP. Neither do I have a network to tap into.

My plan is taking classes to deepen my knowledge while joining and actively participating in communities to find collaborators.

Does this approach make sense or do you recommend other approaches? If it makes sense, do you have any recommendations for classes or communities?

Look forward to hearing your experiences and wisdom!

Looking to grow and network with people in different industry. Has a young person it can be a little tough to get your foot in the door. DM if there’s any opportunities.

Season finale of billions... 💸 #teamaxe

Any recommendations for a work desk?
Not looking for something too big or pricey. Easy assembly / disassembly is a plus.
I see foldable desks going for $100. Any foldable standing desks out there?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Why is there not a size limit on the middle seat? I mean 6'4 240 isn't gonna fit.

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

What books should I read about being a great manager?

Any idea why EY is not on the list of Vault 50 top consulting firms but it is on the prestigious list?

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

This place is filled with weak minded people that complain too much. Be happy to have a job that's better than 99.9% of the worlds population and try to enjoy life a little bit.

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

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.

Best consulting firms for work-life balance? I know consulting is chaotic in nature, but just curious to see which ones are the best in dealing with this?

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

One of my cars on the insurance policy is in storage mode, I was told I can call and add comprehensive & collision coverage whenever I need to drive it. I need to drive it tomorrow but it says I have to wait 4-5 days. Anyone’s experienced this? Any solutions?

Any book recommendations?

Currently at Big 4. Have offers for a PL/Principal at MBB and for a VP role at a Fortune 20 company. The VP role is more interesting and comp a bit better but I’m told would accelerate faster at MBB. The initial plan was to end up at MBB. What’s the best for future flexibility?

I have a flight at 7a on Sunday but I’ll be out late having fun the night before. If I miss my flight will I have to pay for a new one-way ticket home? Delta and I have Silver medallion.

Anyone know of recent graduate programs for software developer? Anyone willing to provide a referral? Experience: 1 year IOS app dev and 1.5 year computer vision engineer

Chicago or New Jersey?? Married couple, no kids.

My manager basically gave me an unlimited budget to get whatever certifications I want. My career profile is similar to a Solution Architect- what should I get? I am thinking about Okta (I do some SAML work), Domo, ITIL, Six Sigma, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Six Sigma, anything else? I have AWS Cloud Practitioner already. I am hoping to pivot to Product Management or Data Science.