Advertising

For anybody at OMD or any of the Omnicom/IPG agencies, how is your work life balance? I have an offer but the 10 total days of vacation/sick time is really a turn off.

Spring has sprung. Anyone burnt out yet? I'm not there but it feels like I'm too close for this early in the year.

Why are there so many AICP judges on my LinkedIn feed

Creatives at Omnicom and Havas, how are you doing with the PTO days? Are you burnt out?

I currently have unlimited PTO, but I feel like I’m not growing at the agency I’m working at and I just got a goo… more

Has anyone taken family leave more than once? More than twice? I am wondering how many times it takes before you have a target on your back.

How are things at Havas ny office? 👀

WFH parents of small children with no help-
how do you make it work?

Daycare isn’t an option for me right now, so I’d really value your input.

Does anyone find the updating handbook confusing? they tell us one thing then do another.

First time freelancing, how do you count your hours? If I commute to office for in person work needs does that count towards the hours?

Job searching has made me addicted to email and checking LinkedIn a million times a day. Did I get the gig? Is there a new gig post? Did anyone reply to my email? OMG. Have you overcome this toxic tra… more

Has anyone had a company you’re interviewing at ask for a white labeled brand planning deck?

Does anybody know how to approach the medi-tech industry in Ireland. I am curious to explore the in-house departments who are creating their healthcare digital twins with a view to finding a job role … more

Leaving a tiny indie agency to join a bigger one from the WPP network, any advices to make the most out of the network?
(By the way the agency is very profitable and creative in my country right now, … more

Has anyone gone through the process of taking an extended amount of time off from work (FMLA) due to extreme burnout? Can you describe the process to me?

It seems like every agency is the same and this field is just jumping from agency to agency to change things up for a little bit. Is this the case? Is so would you leave your current agency for a high… more

Do you think what we’re seeing in the job market is just a rough patch that we’ll eventually come out of, or is this the new normal?

The past 3 years have felt tough, but the last year especially has b… more

Is The Devil Wears Prada 2 the new Barbie?

I like my spot but I need more money. If I should secure a new spot, is there any chance my current shop will match the offer? Does that ever happen?

Most common interview questions…GO

What is the weirdest or most embarrassing place you’ve accidentally seen one of your own ads pop up? Our luxury skincare ad somehow ended up on a discount tire repair blog and I can't tell if I… more

Freelancer dilemma. In a 3 mo contract with a small indie; great people & clients; a LOT of work. They’re open to part-time + extension (~5 months), which suits me as I have a 2YO. I’ve also passe… more

Ok, what's the secret to getting real feedback? I'm no therapist to be able to pry out exactly the thoughts and feelings behind a client's " let's punch it up" or "it… more

Any insight on the vibes/atmosphere at Olgilvy Chicago these days or any advice for someone interviewing there?

Hello all, I am looking for suggestions/recos for a platform or system for quick-turn social creation. Last agency, we developed our content from campaign assets & handed it off. Now, brand side,… more

Does anyone else detest 1:1 meetings with their manager? I dread them every single time. Please tell me I’m not the only one lol

UGH! I guess this is part of the job, but definitely the hardest one. How do you feel and keep your cool when you spend a whole month ideating and brainstorming how to achieve a certain campaign that … more

Does anyone really think people will avoid buying a product because they use AI in their advertising? I have a hard time believing most Joe Six-packs can even tell the difference.

For those who’ve been laid off recently, how long did it take for them to send the box to send your laptop in? And what holding company?

What does EOD mean for you? By 5pm local time, or as long as it’s before tomorrow morning? Lol. For me, it’s typically by 5pm local time.

Has anyone here transitioned from being a creative into a different role? If so, why and are you happy with your decision? Do you miss being a creative? Not sure my heart is in this anymore.

I wanted a job so, so bad. My experience is perfect for the role and I tailored my resume. I prepared a LOT for my interview with the HM but think I fell short in the interview from nerves. I've n… more

Would leaving agency to go in house negatively impact my long term career? I'd love to get back into agency, I have ~5 years agency at this point. Looking at some good in house opportunities but d… more

Thoughts on Mekanism (Canada)?

I may be looking to make a move. (Who isn't?). What area of advertising offers the most growth opportunity right now?