Advice, please!

Here's the situation.
I'm a freelance accountant. I have several part time clients, and one main 30-40/hr/week client. This is about the big one. The company has two co-presidents, but for the … more

A micromanager I report to occasionally wants to work more with me, but for obvious reasons I don't care for working with them. Any advice for keeping things friendly and avoiding being pulled int… more

How should I deal with this toxic boss? A senior lead likes to reign with terror. She would call people out in meetings and gives really harsh feedback in front of everyone. When people try to defend … more

-Execs worried about attrition after bonuses were cut/reorg/layoffs/work only increasing
-Execs want butts in seats in a remote first world.
-Execs want to mandate the vaccine.
-Execs cut mktg budget but feel … more

My little sister is a junior in college and is interested in advertising (specifically creative). Are there any internship programs / agencies you’d recommend she looks into?

Accepted a job that I am supposed to start next week. Higher level and salary but I am starting to think I didn’t make the right choice and regretting my decision to leave my current company because I… more

Has anyone taken the leap and looked into working abroad? Specifically Paris? Is there anything different one should do or add to resumes when applying in that market or is pretty similar to the US in… more

It’s been close to half a year since I told a recruiter I’d get back to them with an updated book. The reason why it’s taken me so long is because of a family friend passing from covid and me also fee… more

Not vibing with my current agency. Like my boss but that’s about it. How soon is too soon to start looking for another job? I’ve been at this job for almost 4 months.

I may have an opportunity to go after a VP/CD-Art role at FCB Chicago on Cotonelle & Kleenex. Thoughts? Salary range? Watch outs? Love it? Etc.? Thanks. A little more into: I’m coming from a mid-s… more

I’m not getting on enough projects. Have asked my supervisors multiple times and told them I have time over. Have worked for the whole summer on like 4 social posts, before that only worked on proacti… more

Is it a bad idea to engage with a recruiter if you have a job you like? Always want to keep the options open but don’t want it to come back to bite me.

I’m having a hard time getting participants for a personal research project I’m doing. The objective is to understand the value trauma has on the human condition. Understandably I’m not “qualified”, w… more

My teammate and I don’t seem to be a good fit. I’m trying my best to bring a lot to the table, always “yes &”, they just aren’t open to collaborate conceptually.

Started w the “tough crap, make it work” minds… more

Should you unfollow an ex friend? You guys were very close but your lives now are drifting apart. There’s no communication between you guys for over a year but you still see their feeds popping up on … more

Anyone working in tech here? Currently want to break into big tech firms as a data analyst. Could anyone work in the field to share what are the expectations, skill sets requirements from those tech c… more

I have a second round interview tomorrow for a mid level copywriting position. I’m meeting with the Group CD to discuss the position and review my book. Any advice? I do not have much interviewing exp… more

I'm back in the office and the gossip is nonstop. It's shared to me by others and I am trying to avoid it but the physical distance isn't there like it used to be remotely. I don't wan… more

If your company is not matching or doesn’t match 401K should you still contribute there or look into other retirement options? What options do you suggest? My current company doesn’t match.

What do you do when you absolutely love the work you do and the content you're making but you are just completely done with an incredibly difficult and unnecessarily demanding team. I don't th… more

I’ve been asked to pitch in on a gift for a supervisor who’s leaving. No price point was recommended because the people invited range from juniors to EVPs. I’m at an associate level, only been at the … more

How much do you spend on groceries a month?

Awhile back I left a job because I was doing X and Y, but soon realized I hated doing X so I found a new job where I could just focus on Y. But now I’m starting to realize I hate it all. I really want… more

Is $900 a month for fun play enough?

I have to let someone on my team go next week. I’ve never done it before so I’m wondering if anyone has any advice or tips on how to do this as respectfully as possible. He’ll be getting severance and… more

Does anyone have any insight into what voice over talent for broadcast costs for non-union talent? I just learned a previously recorded spot requires usage fees and I’ve never had to really deal with … more

I’m planning to start cold emailing a few companies that I’d love to work at. Is it more beneficial to reach out to hiring managers or someone in the department you’d like to be at?

Are cover letters these days needed or even looked at for any non-creative advertising/marketing roles like client-side, media buying/strategy/planning, consulting etc?

If I’m applying for new jobs less than a month after starting one (role dramatically different than represented in interview process) should I be leaving current job section of applications blank? I d… more

Am I being petty?
My parents have pictures of my brother, his certificates & awards on the mantel, but barely any of mine.
Even in the family photos they have up, they are old ones where we are young, then some of my bro… more

Anyone have any career coach recs in the Bay Area? Would love them if you have any!

Submitted info for background check (3rd party) Wednesday. Still pending and no update 48 hours later. How long does this take?

Education and references were not asked for.
Just job history, included last 3 places… more

Any advice on studying for the GMAT? Hoping to apply to a marketing MBA program in the next 6 months to hone in my skills and have no idea where to start.

Has anyone ever interviewed for a job when you have little to no intention of accepting an offer?

For context, a lot of recruiters have reached out to me, and while I’m very happy at my current agency,… more

I recently accepted a role where I’m managing a team of 6 people and effectively leading the marketing department, reporting to the President. I’m having a hard time finding time to actually do my wor… more

When interviewing at a privately owned firm, is it appropriate to ask about the company’s financials? Can I ask about the mid operating margin and total revenue?

Anyone have a contact at Publicis Seattle? I’d love to intern there this Summer for Strategy.

Copywriter with 4+ years of experience working on a major brand, have writing in legit publications outside of work, and can’t get interviews. I know, get in line right? If there are any resume expert… more

Just how bad would it be to quit without a two week notice? I’ve been bait & switched into a horrible role, overworked to the point of having medical problems, and no amount of diplomatic talks with my manage… more