Fair ACD salary for NYC?

Just accepted a new position, which is also a promotion for me (from Senior Designer to Art Director). I’m really excited about this. The agency is great but is predominately white European men (at le… more

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This is my first post here & I'm seeking some advice. I've been having a hard time cracking an interview & it has just shattered my confidence even though I have relevant… more

What do you think the difference is between a marketing coordinator and marketing manager?

I develop and execute on the strategy, do budgeting, and reporting. I have sole responsibility fo… more

how do I come off less harsh or strong in the work setting?

What do you do when a female coworker is badmouthing you to others. I’ve only been at this job three weeks, I came in as a GCD, she’s a CD. I am now the most senior female on the team and I’m pretty s… more

interview follow up advice?

By the end I was asked to send 3 references, he also mentioned that would like me to meet the team by the end of the month and that the starting day would be mid… more

Does anyone know of any in-house places that are awesome to work for? Ideally wanting to work for a badass female-centric brand, like Bumble or Thinx. My last place was way too much of a boys club, an… more

Share your parental leave policy at your agency/holding company. OMG US was horrendous at 4 weeks but thankfully was in a state with additional parental leave.

What to do when you leave the small pond?

I've spent the last decade getting really good at whatever job I've had at the time. Doing what people told me to do, filling in gaps, bei… more

I’m on day one of a new job and absolutely hate it! What would you do?
Here are my options: 1. Stay and give it a chance 2. Go back to company offer number two 3. Keep looking for another job but… more

How do y’all cope/bounce back from personal defeats, that were never within your control to begin with?

Some physical (and mental as a consequence of everything) health issues have me spen… more

Does anyone have any advice on how to transition away from an agency? We are extremely understaffed and failing to meet deadlines. It’s exhausting and stressful, and the pay is next to nothing. I’m re… more

Are you jumping on to the free the nipple trend?

Best cute, comfy, affordable underwear? Like comfortable but still has potential to turn your hubby on?

Any advice on what type of company to move to if you’re sick of the never ending stress of the Agency. I’m an associate director in media buying for context. We’re understaffed and demands are never e… more

I’m feeling absolute dread about going to the office this week after a recent change mandates going in x3 per week. How have others who prefer mostly remote been coping with it? It’s been stressing me… more

Does anybody have a recommendation for a walking pad/treadmill for use with a standing desk? I want to buy one but there are so many options that I’d love a recommendation. Thanks in advance queens

Hi everyone! I went through 4 rounds of interviews for a brand manager position in London. I got an email from the hiring manager saying I was the top candidate and they were about to extend an offer … more

How do you know if you’re asking for “too much” of a raise when there’s little salary transparency at your agency? Coming up on my one year and have gotten nothing but positive feedback from my manage… more

If you think crying in front of your very uptight male boss is rough, try doing it on a Zoom call.

I’m feeling very neurotic about my third interview and need advice:

I was asked to pick a time yesterday, did for the Monday morning slot, and was told it would be added to the calendar. I … more

Any advice on how to start your own advertising agency?

Was chatting with a mentor (who was assigned to me by a program) & told her about how I hope to learn everything I can in my current role + accomplish goals with my team, but also my end goal is t… more

when/why do you think people started trusting you more and saw you as more than a jr? going through a moody stage.

Does anyone else just feel kind of…dumb? I’m constantly impressed by how articulate, strategic and smart my coworkers are, even more junior creatives. Meanwhile I have a hard time finding my words, ca… more

Any advice on how to keep your confidence in a toxic working environment? I’ve been belittled and given un constructive feedback for over a year now. Looking for a new job seems daunting because I’ve … more

I’ve been told (or heard thru someone they spoke with) by four men in the past two weeks that I come off tough. On one hand it’s good to know how I present and adjust as I see fit. On the other hand i… more

Anyone figured out this work/life balance thing yet in adland?

Why won't my agency promote me? I've worked here for almost 2 years and have more experience than the team they hired instead of promoting me. Now my partner is leaving for a new job where he … more

Can someone please help mentor me?

I deal with a team that I ask for help to show me how to do something after requesting a task to be done. I am happy to work on the task and learn. All t… more

Ladies, what is the major difference you experienced when you had a female leader at your agency??

Older fishies ladies out there - and - those in the know - what do think on Morpheous8 combined with Botox treatments? I just had this recommended to me by a cosmetic surgeon as alt to a face lift. I … more

Any fellow women on here have a learning disability? I was always so good about advocating for myself in school, but the workplace is a whole new world.

Hi! My agency is hiring right now in NY. We’re a women run agency with big clients in beauty, hair, fashion, and luxury clients. Looking for a couple jr. AD’s, senior AD’s, senior CW, and an account p… more

Struggling with whether I should leave the small indie shop I’ve spent the first two years of my career working in for a bigger network agency. I love my coworkers and have so much fun at work but the… more

Is it unrealistic to totally change careers in your late twenties? Starting to think this isn’t for me.