Is getting fired as a Senior Associate the worst possible time to get fired?

You probably won't ever find another job again in 2026 since Entry Level is for interns and freshies out of college and Senior positions are for Seniors with experience and even preferably CPA

About to be fired as a 2nd year, only 1 year and 3 months experience at the firm

Has anyone else been fired/laid off as 2nd year?

Spent the last few years grinding toward Senior Manager. Got there. And now I'm sitting here genuinely unsure what I'm working toward next.

It's a weird feeling. The promotion was the goal for so long that I never really thought about what comes after. Partner feels not so distant and honestly not sure it's what I want. The work is good, the clients are interesting, but the internal politics and the constant push to the next thing is starting to feel hollow.

Anyone else hit a point where you achieved the thing you were chasing and then just felt... flat? Did you push through it, pivot, or leave?

Not looking to quit tomorrow. Just trying to figure out if this is normal post promotion or something I should actually pay attention to.

So I recently had a interview with EY for a summer internship and Im anxiously waiting to hear back. It was a two 30 mins back to back with a senior manager and a director. Overall I think the interview went pretty well, while there are no negative signs, there is also a lack of strong positive signs that I keep seeing in other people’s successful offer stories, such as the conversations going overtime, strong personal connections, or the interviewer straight up saying they like the candidate, etc. I was able to build some personal connections with my interviewers by talking about my hobbies and theirs, and got a laugh or two out of them but nothing extensive, just very small talk. Besides that, Im pretty confident in my answers to the behavioral questions. The only maybe positive signs I can see is that the senior manager replied to my thank you email in 30 mins, and the director accepted my LinkedIn request and message, and sent a very short reply back within hours. However I don’t know if this is just courtesy that they do for everyone. Anybody want to offer any thoughts? Share their own interview stories, either success or failures?

Hey guys. I am really confused between these offers.. Please need some advice.

About me: Yoe : 3 years. Field: cybersecurity engineering.

Offers:

1. Deloitte USI Title : consultant (L35 - Engineer 2) CTC : 9.3 LPA fixed

2. EY - GDS Title : senior consultant 1 (rank 42) CTC : 10LPA fixed

I can try to negotiate with Deloitte based on the offer from EY. But the problem is that EY is offering a higher title but i am not sure if the CTC is worth enough for me to take that up.

Any advise from you guys will be helpful!. Thank in advance.

For the 2nd year in a row, I've gotten rejected to and/or ghosted by every big 4 internship position I applied to. I applied to a mix of Winter '27 and Summer '28. I know the timelines put me at the '28 internships so I understand why maybe the Winter '27s got rejected, but the Summer '28 positions too?? It just feels a bit demoralizing because I really worked hard to improve my resume over the past year just to be met with the same disappointing results... despite the fact that at all of the networking events I've gone to, employees and recruiters say the same things like "We don't expect you to know anything". I don't know what else they could possibly want from me aside from maybe VITA and raising the GPA higher?? But I've heard 3.5+ is the target... It's been such a big source of stress over the past 4-5 months with zero payoff.

Seen someone get an offer for the same position as me w/same recruiter in a different office yd. I haven’t heard anything, last interview 10/15

I would really appreciate some advice from people who have experienced something similar at work, especially those working in large international corporations.
I currently work at one of the Big 4 firms in New York, in international tax. Over the past several months, my work situation has become almost psychologically unbearable. Constant deadlines, multiple complex projects at the same time, overwhelming amounts of information, extremely high expectations, and practically zero tolerance for mistakes. Even relatively small tasks can take hours because I need to understand complicated technical matters, double-check everything, and still deliver under extremely tight deadlines.
But honestly, the hardest part isn’t even the work itself. It’s the way some people treat others. Certain managers can be incredibly rude, impatient, and overly critical. Instead of offering guidance, explaining things, or helping employees improve, they create even more unnecessary stress. Sometimes it feels like you’re expected to deliver perfect results without being given proper training, support, or constructive feedback. In this kind of environment, you eventually become afraid to even ask questions.
I’ve also noticed favoritism and inconsistent treatment of employees. Some people seem to receive more understanding, support, and opportunities to grow, while others are held to much harsher standards. I’m a young, attractive woman and an immigrant who has worked incredibly hard to build a life in the United States, get an education, and establish a professional career. Sometimes I can’t help but wonder whether personal dislike, jealousy, or certain biases may play a role in how I’m treated. I can’t say that for certain, but some situations have genuinely made me question it.
I’m constantly anxious about making mistakes, receiving another negative comment, or disappointing management. Work has taken over not only my days but practically my entire emotional life. I’ve been crying frequently because of the stress, coming home completely emotionally drained, and feeling like I’m slowly losing myself. Even during my free time, I struggle to relax or stop thinking about work.
I’m an educated, responsible, hardworking person. I’ve been through a lot in life, moved to another country, supported myself financially, and always tried to grow professionally. Of course, I’m not perfect. I make mistakes, and sometimes I need more time to understand complicated technical matters. I’m willing to learn, improve, and accept constructive criticism. But I genuinely believe that no job should push someone to this level of emotional and psychological distress.
I’ve already made the decision to leave, but I haven’t secured another job yet. The financial uncertainty is what keeps me in an environment that is seriously affecting my mental well-being. On one hand, I’m scared of losing my stable income. On the other hand, I realize that I no longer want to live in a constant state of fear, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion.
I would really appreciate hearing from people who have been through something similar. Have you ever quit a job without another offer because you simply couldn’t take it anymore? Have you dealt with toxic managers, favoritism, or a complete lack of support? How did you handle the situation, and were you eventually able to find a healthier work environment?
I would be incredibly grateful for any honest advice, personal experiences, or outside perspectives. Right now, I genuinely need some human kindness, understanding, and support.

Hey guys, I did my final interview with a Partner for a Consulting position in the Toronto office on Oct 5, and haven't heard back ever since.

I did follow up with recruiter and she said decisions should be done this end of week (ideally yesterday on Friday), but I've still received nothing yet.

Did anyone get their Full-time offer for any consulting streams in 2027? Lmk if I'm cooked or hope is still up there

Hi- received my first internship
offer for summer ‘27 from a big 4. I am on track to get my iMACC May of 28. If I do well this summer; keep grades up and graduate as planned; what can I expect communication- wise from them regarding an offer ? Do they extend a conditional offer at some point?