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Hearing Rumblings - Consulting Layoffs Coming Soon?

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·62d ago·2 comments

Anyone else feeling uneasy? I'm in Strategy & Analytics, been with Deloitte Consulting for 3 years now, and the vibe has been off lately. Project pipeline seems thinner than usual, and there's been a lot of closed-door meetings with partners I haven't seen before. My utilization is still decent, but I know others on my team are struggling to find billable hours. I remember hearing whispers about performance reviews being more heavily scrutinized this year, which is never a good sign. Is this just paranoia, or is anyone else bracing for a potential wave of layoffs in the consulting practice? Trying to get ahead of it, so any insights are greatly appreciated.

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·62d ago

Yeah, I'm in a different practice (Tech), but feeling something similar. Projects are getting pushed back or cancelled altogether at the last minute. We had a 'town hall' last week where leadership gave the usual 'we're in a strong position' speech, but it felt really forced. I'd start networking and updating your resume just in case. Better to be prepared than caught off guard.

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·62d ago

Honestly, this happens every year around performance review time. People get nervous and start connecting dots that aren't really there. Remember that large organizations have ebbs and flows. Focus on what you *can* control: delivering good work, networking within your team, and being proactive about finding new opportunities. Don't feed into the paranoia.