How Long Before Team Gets Cut

At a MM. Team hit a draw down limit early last year and our book was cut in half. We have been trying to claw back with a smaller book, but we’re down again this year.

At what point should we expect to get cut?

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At this point you want to make sure your PM is very transparent with you and you’re fully privy to the convo with the mothership

Don’t be the first on the team to bail and leave a netting hole, but also don’t be a sucker just waiting for the axe to drop

In these situations there’s some general thinking that if juniors explore backup plans or lightly put out feelers, the mothership will find out and that it will hasten the firing of the pod

That may be true. I’m pro-loyalty but you’re doing a favor staying at your own risk, and you shouldn’t have to ask us this - your PM should be telling you 

 
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You need to look for a new job ASAP.

I’ve seen MM PMs blown out after the first cut if they can’t bounce back quick enough. It depends a lot on the MM & PM’s history there, but you should be looking for new seat now. I’m sure everyone in your pod is looking. There is no black balling in MMs for this, it’s an easy excuse to make a move.

Good luck!

 

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