Women in Advertising

I was just put on a PIP. I've never had to worry about my job before and this completely blind sided me. What should I do? Do I look for a new job or can I save this one?

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

When you started your career in advertising, did you ever think you'd be replaced by AI? I entered the industry in 2012, and thought outsourcing and aging would be my biggest career threats.

Who else is job hugging? I’ve been in a contract role going on almost 2 years. Applied for a full-time role with a referral and was rejected. Also got a recommendation to be converted to full-time and… more

Looking for advice from anyone that’s dealt with a similar situation. I left a toxic workplace last month and also looking to leave the industry but figuring it out. still have to pay bills. an agency… more

Does it get easier when your toddlers grow up? The only hope I have is that it will, because there isn't a bigger nightmare than this phase of my life. I can't catch a break, and I'm still… more

In a world where everything is faster, and the more you age you feel like you’re getting slower, how do you ladies keep up? Faster deadlines, more work streams, plus children to look after, I feel lik… more

Just found out my creative partner who is male earns more than me. What would you do? Worth bringing up?

All the networking and relationship-building in this industry happens over late-night drinks and social events! I'm really not one to thrive in these settings, but I want to build my career. Woul… more

I'm often the only woman in the room for big pitches or decisions, and I still catch myself softening my opinions so I don’t get labeled as “too intense,” and it’s really starting to bother me. Do… more

Ladies who have taken stress or medical leave of some kind: how did you stay sane and keep the shame of needing break to a minimal level?

I had a friend 8 years ago really wrong and hurt me. I have not spoken to nor have I seen them since. According to social media I think they just got a job a in my building. How do I handle this if I … more

Any Bay Area ladies in here who made it into tech? Would love to talk to you!

In-law question for those in long term partnerships or marriages: what is your involvement with your in-laws? Are you expected to manage the relationship or does your partner? Do they attend your fami… more

Has anyone or does anyone know anyone who hasn’t passed their probation due to under performance ? Feeling quite anxious that I am going to be let go cos I just don’t have the right level of skill req… more

Has anyone here had a job made for them? And if so, how did they go about doing that?

Is including my education on my resume a red flag if its been 6 years since I graduated? I graduated December 2019 and my current job is my only relevant experience, so I dont have much to add that wi… more

155k for a job that goes in office 2x a week and has decent creative work / opportunity to build campaigns
OR 170k for a job that is fully remote but creative work is limited (agency is DAOR, not AOR)

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Interview help! Any recent examples of brands doing cool or different things to attract GenZ? Got a last minute interview and I’m knee deep in solo parenting this week so appreciate any help with exam… more

For a 10-12 hour shoot on the beach, high of 79 degrees, what are we wearing? Will I get sand in my sneakers 😬

Hey single women in advertising, what’s your net worth? I’ve been searching for a figure that’s women-centric and for those that are without partners but haven’t found one so “niche”. I think a lot ab… more

I’m a good strategist who is not fast at making nice looking decks. It’s impeding my work flow because people want to review things in a polished state. How do I get better / faster at deck design?

Any advice on how to comfort or help out a friend who's struggling to find work after being let go last year? I've tried to hard to get them ins with whoever I know and despite that and all th… more

So I’ve been working via the consulting arm of an agency embedded at the client. My year contract expired and they have been extending me. Do companies usually give raises in these situations? It’s no… more

Anybody here (50+) who lost a bunch of belly fat, and found a cream to help tighten up the skin?

I am at a crossroads in my career and am having trouble positioning myself. The language we use to talk about ourselves has been so diluted that it doesn’t mean much to be someone who’s conceptual or … more

To all the mamas out there, how do you do it? Between working full time raising a toddler and dealing with daycare germs and illnesses? I feel like this is an impossible task. I’m considering moving t… more

If another designer at your company stole a bunch of your work as her own and put it on her website would you say something to her? She had no involvement in any of this work and doesn’t even work on … more

Poshmark. Does the app work? It’s full of bugs. What’s best app to use for quality clothes and accessories?

At what level should someone be responsible for managing their own work load? In my more junior days, I’d let a manager know if my workload was unmanageable. At what point are we expected to solve our… more

I just started at a new agency and am trying to figure out how I work/stay organized to not go insane. In short, THERE ARE TOO MANY PLACES TO LOOK! Between teams chats, teams channels, emails, servers, micr… more

How else can I find a job other than sending cold DMs? Sounds silly to be asking this question but no one responds to those things ever, and this industry also only seems to hire through internal refe… more

Random question for the ladies in relationships/married. What profession is your partner? Noticed a lot of people end up with SOs from our industry, what is that like versus others who are with someon… more

How do you find closure at work when justice never comes.

I’m no longer finding fulfillment in being an art director. I’m tired of the constant comparing and not having my ideas chosen. It’s crushing my self esteem and I want to do something more meaningful.… more

Saw “Send Help,” yesterday. It resonated bc I think I am her (in the office). If you started as a low-confidence, people pleaser, how did you transform into a charismatic leader who people trust with … more

Married ladies- did you change your name when you got married? I kind of want to keep my last name professionally but then take his name legally for our kids or whatever. Is that a thing? I feel sad l… more

Hey Ladies! What salary could I expect at an account director level with 10 years of experience? I am in Dallas.