Good luck to everyone the next couple of days. Even if it turns out we didn’t matter to the person who kept telling us that the last 6 years, you do matter to your colleagues and your contributions are appreciated.

After nearly 5 years here, my role is being eliminated. While executive pay has exploded, we've faced freezes and now these layoffs. It’s clear: the company protects its own interests, not ours. The only way to secure our futures, our fair... — read more 

Bring it on.

In the next couple of days, many of us will be presented with some form of a legal document from the firm that we need to sign. I know it is always advisable to get these documents reviewed by an employment attorney. If you have worked with any... — read more 

Since meetings have all been cancelled Monday, and my kids will be in school, I’m going to blast some music and try to stay positive while refreshing / sync my email awaiting an invite/email, and watching for a Teams IM. Maybe I’ll update my play... — read more 

I've been here for 20+ years and have been told we are safe. However I won't trust it until Wed. But even after that my heart breaks for those that are impacted. You are my family, please keep in touch as we all love you! Don't let those a--holes... — read more 

Reddit, facebook, youtube, tiktok, those are all places that someone popping and going “oh it is not that bad” makes sense. But why here? This is not a commonly known social media site. You have to look to find it. And the vast majority of us here... — read more 

The adjustment’s going to be a nightmare. I’d bet anything we’ll lose the people who are the true backbones of the teams.

Know Your Rights in a Demotion / Reorganization (Missouri Employees) There’s a lot of rumor right now about upcoming demotions being used as a cost-cutting tactic. Some of you may be wondering: If I’m offered a big downgrade and I refuse it, am I... — read more 

Our Journey these past 6 years… For those who started in 2019 and after, the firm was not this way. It ranked highly on Best Places to Work, JD Power for both client and associate satisfaction, etc. It was a place where qualifications, education... — read more 

To switch things up. I have a question. I'm not ELT, not a GP, nor high ranking DL. I'm just a professional associate in my 30s with 15 years experience at this firm and industry. I am in FA facing role, so we have most likely have spoken. I am... — read more 

I know who is impacted by ISP is supposed to be a top secret. But I wonder if some leaders and associates have already received a hint or heads up that they are safe. The reason I say that is some folks seem so calm and upbeat, while the rest of us... — read more 

Penny Pennington su-ks.

You can’t drop a layoff announcement and then expect everyone to act like nothing happened.

Letting people go to improve results is short-sighted and self-defeating. It doesn’t solve anything and just shifts the pressure onto those who remain, making everyone miserable and less productive.

It’s wild how quickly someone’s career can be flattened. I know people with decades of experience and leadership history who are suddenly starting over at entry level. Seeing it happen makes you realize no resume or past success guarantees anything... — read more 

From what I am hearing, most of folks on ISP list will be DLs. Given the objective of cascade 2 is to reduce leadership layers, it makes sense. GPs/Directors will save their skin and throw DLs under the bus. Skills, capabilities and performance... — read more 

Is that the end goal?

That is exactly what this feels like. They are letting us wait this long, making us stress, worry, and think about our livelihoods potentially disappearing next week every hour of every day. Why would they prolong it like this? Can anyone give me a... — read more 

Any rumors at all? I seriously doubt they’ll limit it to just redundancies. I expect they’ll go after experienced, skilled veterans too, because that’s what everyone does. Knowing your job often comes at a cost. I’ve yet to see layoffs, here or... — read more 

There's been a lot of discussion about EJ potentially going public or being acquired. I don't want to spark a debate on whether it will happen, can happen, or if it should happen. I'm just curious about what will happen to the LPs? This was one of... — read more 

Is there anyone who is hoping they get an ISP Monday? I don’t know how much longer I can handle this clown show.

Today, I’m feeling profoundly grateful. Grateful for our firm’s relentless momentum. Grateful for the opportunity we all have to be part of something bigger than ourselves. And grateful—truly—that so many of you still have the privilege of calling... — read more 

Has anyone visiting this page been impacted by the pooling process discussed a few weeks ago?

I don’t care about the job itself, I just badly need it. I’m in a tough spot in life right now and can’t afford to lose this job. I know I’m not the only one, but I’ve got so much on my plate that the possibility of being laid off absolutely... — read more 

This firm sold its soul awhile ago. PP can keep smiling that creepy smile and tell you it's going to be alright but it isn't. Her and her friends will give themselves more bonuses, bigger salary increases until this firm is either bought or goes... — read more 

I'm wondering if anybody takes the 60-day thing seriously or if everybody believes it's just bullsh-t.

I envy those of you who can set this stuff aside and actually get some rest. I’m so wound up over what’s coming that I already know I won’t sleep a wink tonight, which just means tomorrow will be even worse. At least I have this site to obsessively... — read more 

Partnerships are business entities owned by the employees themselves. This is different from publicly traded companies that are owned by stockholders, some of which may have a controlling interest. See: Walmart and the Walton family. (RIP Sam, friend... — read more 

I don’t work there, but I’ve watched what this place has done to my sister. She’s given them everything—early mornings, late nights, weekends, endless events. And she’s not the only one. So many of you have sacrificed your time, your health, even... — read more 

For many of us that have been at Jones for a long time, we have experienced completing employee satisfaction surveys (i.e., CES fka SFA) - often with only the ability to provide feedback on a non-GP leader and the firm overall. One positive that may... — read more 

What time do we think they’re going to send these emails/meeting invites? Is it going to be the first thing in the morning on Monday so everyone can mentally check out all day or are they going to wait until like 4pm as they’ve done with several of... — read more 

The suspense is ki-ling me. People in the know - are there telltale signs that I am on the ISP list? I would like to go into the Aug 25/26 call knowing what to expect.

Who in their right mind would "nominate" a TL/DL for anything going on in our toxic environment?

Their moral compass must be in the same budget line as the 1000-1200 jobs—cut.

Cascade 2 ISP decisions are being made by GPs and Directors. And, the objective is to reduce leadership layers. That means GPs and Directors will save their own skin and sacrifice DLs & TLs in cascade 2. I expect GPs and Directors to increase their... — read more 

They have already made these decisions. It doesn’t matter what we do but we can show them how powerful they are if we just don’t show up to Work on the 26th. No call, no text. Just let them know it was a family emergency the next day. Who’s in to... — read more 

The last few days have been nerve wracking while waiting for the ISP decision. The next few days are going to be worse. What is everyone doing to stay calm and maintain your sanity?

Offshore, firings, opening an office in India. The Citi playbook. DC acquiring EDJ is the only thing that makes sense. Nothing else does.

Obviously they’re using their ridiculous corporate buzzwords to soften the blow. The way they’ve said everything made it seem like this is going to be the last round of layoffs by saying there is no Cascade 3. But… it says “There is no Cascade 3 as... — read more