Wow, being on Fishbowl really opened my eyes to how volatile the industry really is...layoffs galore right now. Sending good vibes to everyone affected ✨✨✨

Do you think someone with 1700 billable hours in a slow group is in danger of getting fired?

Does citiustech layoff employes ?

In other news: Deloitte is full of trolls that are trying to convince you you're about to be laid off.

Has the “Tech Layoffs” hit any of the cybersecurity positions?

Kavanaugh aside - I’m curious on the whole “this isn’t a job interview so due process isn’t important line”. Do folks really believe that? Abstract it away from him. Like any accusation gets u fired..

So if I'm correct, PwC is the only Big Four that hasn't done a huge round of covid layoffs so far?

Extremely hypothetical question: from 0 to 10. What’s the possibility of a Big4 staff employee getting fired for having an OnlyFans account? That staff salary is not gonna pay for them bills........

With so much uncertainty in the economy and waves of layoffs that have hit tech especially hard... do we think there's really such a thing as a recession-proof job anymore if you're not an "essential worker"?

Need advice - I've been talking to a Partner contact at a big-4 firm where I REALLY want to work. She sent my info to the managing partner in my city, but I haven't heard anything for about 3 weeks. Been playing it cool because I know these things can take time, BUT, I just got let go from my current firm. I have til 12/15 to find a new job.

Do I tell her my timeline is now a month, or is telling them I'm getting fired going to tank my chances of getting the job?

Does vmware layoff employee very often ? I heard that every year they layoff twice or thrice.

FX & Treasury Sales Job at a bank in India

I work at an US bank in a middle office role in India but I’m not liking it much because it’s process oriented. Now I’m getting an offer from an Indian based bank for the Treasury and FX sales role but I’m so confused about the job security and targets. My questions are below:

1) Will I be asked to work for 12 hours?
2) Will I be given targets and if I don’t meet it, will I be fired or something?

I’ve been on the bench with J1 for about 3 months. I was worried that because I couldn’t find another project, I would get laid off so I found J2, which pays more, is very meeting heavy, but I really like. I’ve kept J1 because I’m still on the bench doing absolutely nothing and getting paid. Thinking about looking for a role on a project with J1 that’s not along my career path but will allow for me to do work with no calls so that I can manage both jobs. Does anyone have experience or advice?

Is anyone being fired for not using video in meetings?

Graduated from law school with an in-house offer. Was laid off before bar results. Took a paralegal job with promise of promotion once licensed. Never happened. Took another paralegal job (con’t)

Who was laid off today

What did the spread of the 700 layoffs look like at big D (partners to grads)?

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone of you please help me out? I just came to know that my current organization is planning to layoff a large chunk of employees.
This was announced in today's townhall.
They are yet to finalize which department are to be closed.
I request you all to please help me out in switching a job right now before I to get layed off.
I have 5.8 YOE in Quality Assurance, Risk, Due Diligence, Mitigation, Compliance and Secondary Research.
Any leads will be much appreciated.

TIA

Those in PE, VC or IB...for an MBA would you recommend a concentration in accounting, finance, or both accounting and finance? I’m currently enrolled in both, but kinda hoping for just finance...any guidance?

I was talking with my director the other day about how I think the US should be implementing longer maternity leave policies and generally better parental leave policies for parents who have given birth/had a partner give birth/adopted a child, and she said it was "a crackpot idea meant to push socialist agendas." Where do I even start...The countries with better parental leave policies are MILES ahead of us.

Hi all. I have a referral question. Long story short, I waited too long to apply for a SA role. I wanted to pass my PMP first (which I did on Friday) and went to apply to the role yesterday to see that it got taken down. I do have a friend who can refer me but does she have to wait for another posting to come up before she refers me? Or can she do it with an existing posting and I’ll get an internal link that isn’t attached to a specific posting? Did I lose my chance?
:(

Edward Jones advisor with 30 million AUM and roughly 250k gross production. Been there for almost 4 years. Got an offer at Merrill Lynch to take over a 100 million dollar retirement transition plan in 5 years, or to join a 5 person Merrill Lynch team that manages a lot.

Pros to EJ: Have my own office, a year or two away from partnership, great office setting and client satisfaction.

Pros to Merrill: Bump in compensation, additional tools and services w banking, ability to take over assets.

Any suggestions or directions for leaving financial advisor/planner position? How could these skills translate to something else? I feel likes it’s narrowed my options significantly going in this direction.

What’s your agency’s WFH/ remote work policy?

How are you guys dating right now during covid? Anyone feeling guilty about dating and all?

How much % or $ you think is safe for margin debt or borrowing from fidelity. I am tempted to take margin debt to buy stocks on fire sale. Generally I don't like debt and keep it zero or 1-2k. Want to avoid margin calls in the event stocks goes down more.

Debate drinking game. Every time Trump lies, drink. Every time Wallace gets flustered, drink. Every time Biden stutters, drink.

Do you think audit is dying? Is public accounting losing its prestige? I have been noticing that no one in my class or even generation is interested or motivated in this industry anymore . It’s sad to watch smart kids wanting to change careers

Any women in this bowl managing to transition to and stay in PE Ops?

What’s up with agency creatives looking down on in-house creatives? I’ve been on both sides with super talented people. In fact, my in-house teams would often save the day when outside agency bombed.

On va s’le dire: y’a pas un chat icitte!

Biglaw single parents? I’m a recently single parent. My ex is (almost) completely out of the picture now. Any other biglaw single parents with tips or tricks to making this work on my own?

Anyone got a decent pay rise this year? Is it possible without moving jobs?

“Humaning” - what other silly ad jargon have you got?

mccann ny vs bbdo ny? right now, mccann seems to be doing well while bbdo is slipping. thoughts?

Thoughts on Kettle NY?

Started going back into office full time from this week. I've realized all the higher ups who think this is an awesome idea are all extroverts. Do you think they realize how EXHAUSTING it is being an introvert and having to be around 150 other people for 8+ hours a day? I'm absolutely knackered when I get home and need to use the entire weekend to recover from The People.

Anyone ever make a successful transition from account side to creative?

Just left the client with junior account and junior creative team, what could possibly go wrong?

Sunday scaries have now turned into Monday scaries.

Recommendations on a widescreen (34”+) monitor that’s suitable for design, editing, etc., not too bulky, USB C compatible and bonus points if it has a built in option to swap inputs between two laptops.

What are some agencies that have strong of culturally relevant work/clients? Tired of working with healthcare and trying to make a move into something I’m more interested in or cooler at least

ECUADOR - Anyone here work at any ad agencies in Ecuador? Hollers!

Any insight on Untitled in NYC and London?

🐠 who has gone consulting side or came from it? I'm looking to GTFO of agency life. Looking in NYC.

How much are you supposed to tip tattoo artists? And just saying...if tattoo artists get tipped why don’t artists like freelance designers get tipped? Both are technically providing a service.

Anybody know anything about January Digital (NYC & Dallas)? Do they have a good culture/benefits, etc?

Has anyone regretted going in house after working at an agency? Or was work life balance + salary totally worth maybe less sexy clients? I’m not loving how the majority of agencies seem to think they own you when you’re on salary, and debating an in-house agency move.

Anyone else get screwed on healthcare this year? Went from $50 copays to 20% of visit? Ouch when it's a big bill like PT 3 times a week after a surgery. Definitely POS means something else now.

A CD of my old agency doesn’t make cool stuff (he’s a ‘keeping shitty clients happy with mediocre work’ guy) but behaves on social media like he’s the man. He takes credit for the agency’s best work, or at least makes it look like he contributed.

No one in his team is happy and a lot of people burn out, but on social, he talks about work life balance as if he is one of the good guys.

It bothers me. He’s presenting himself as a great guy on social while reality is something else. 😡

Just got my first leadership role. Who should I be reading?