New to the CD role and I just want to be doing a good job...

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Any agencies hiring in Chicago on the account management end? Looking for new opportunities.

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Considering taking a job at a MedComm agency due to flexibility of the role. Any reason I wouldn’t be able to get back into an AOR type of agency later?

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I enjoy working at my agency, but received a good offer elsewhere. Has anyone had luck with their current agency matching or beating the other potential role/salary?

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Personal venting: Client moved to the competition then He reached out to me for a role with their agency. Connected to President of said agency who then proceeded to ghost me.

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what’s up with big spaceships website? Want to know if they’re hiring but the page never loads

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Anyone hiring Account Execs? Almost 3 years experience and have worked on integrated campaigns and managed digital production end to end in auto, finance and cpg

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What’s happened to recruiters? I mean in the “unless you have this such specific set of experience that there’s probably 2 people in the world that match, you can’t handle this role” sense?

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Let's improve our lives at work by breaking down the obstacles we face.

What are the biggest challenges you consistently face in your role?

What roadblocks should leaders at your company focus on eliminating to help you reach your full potential?

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Hey hive, I’m deep into the interview process with a new company and am unsure about salary range. It’s for an HOP position in LA. Is 200k an insane ask?

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Can someone in an upper management position explain to me the point of laying off junior people? Unless they’re terrible, I don’t get it.

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This is a payment question. freelance, 1099, corp-to-corp, etc. The creative agency insists that everyone has to be on payroll. Is this because it’s a creative role and not production? Anyone?

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I’m in a position that I don’t enjoy and looking to first try an internal move or move to another agency. However, I need to wait at least another 8 months. Any thoughts on how I can make time fly by?

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Anyone made the move from agency to in-house who could enlighten me on the differences in the hiring process if any?

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Why are recruiters so nice and interviewers so actively MEAN?! I thought you were also trying to sell me on the role on your team...?!

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Anyone in Chicago hiring an art director?

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Can anyone in Chicago recommend a good recruiter to work with? Looking to make a move to an SAE or AS position. Anyone hiring?!

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Pro or against quitting without another job lined up? If pro, how do you position it in interviews? I'm fantasizing about quitting constantly and have some options lined up (but no offers yet)...

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Would you leave to another city, start from zero, and give a step back in your career to join a great well-know company even if the role isn’t a good fit?

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Been an AM for about 2 years (total of 4 years of industry experience)...am I crazy to apply for an SAE role? The job descriptions says 6+ years? Would that be the equivalent to Acct Sup?

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Looking for advice. A new hire in my same role is about a month in and has been helping me out. I've noticed some concerning things. Wondering if/how to bring up to our manager. More details:

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Anyone in Chicago hiring for an SAE or Account Sup?! Looking for something new in the city.

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Interviewing for a position where I’d be managing a team remotely. I’d actually be the only remote employee, everyone else would be together. It’s an incredible opportunity but I’m nervous AF. Advice?

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What’s the salary range for an ACD/art position in LA? I have some awards.

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Had a “final” presentation for a new role yesterday morning. Was told that would be the last step. Haven’t heard shit since then. When do I start freaking out?

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Is R/GA NY only hiring freelance now? Super misleading details from some of the recruiters I’ve been speaking to. Several openings I was originally told were full time.

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Looking for something new. Any terrible agencies in NYC hiring for a CD?

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Been freelancing a potential partner and it’s not working out from a creative standpoint. Problem is: we’ve become friends and I really respect him. How do I break the news? Is there a graceful exit?

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Just got laid off with a bunch of other people.. who’s hiring?

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Hello fishies. Are in agencies in Atlanta hiring for PM work? Not very happy (and unable to grow) at the current place and want new fun opportunities. Thank you

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Position I’m interviewing for would be a lateral move, but with more money, better opportunities, work and clients. However, within that time I’ve been promoted at my current agency to Sr. Continued..

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Fish at Anomaly and other agencies that don’t use timesheets: How do you measure utilization (especially relating to burnout potential and hiring needs) and project-level profitability?

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So today I found out that ENTRY LEVEL pay for my position, with zero experience, is $7k more than my salary. How would you approach this?

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How do you handle an exit interview gracefully at a bad company? Is it worth it to be honest or should you just lie?

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Has anyone ever gotten to a third round interview to be told the position isn’t needed anymore but to hang on to see if something else comes up?

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What’s does it mean when a recruiter says they are super interested in hiring you but they are “still working on client staff plans for the year”? How long does that process usually take?

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Hello! I’m a junior copywriter with agency experience and I am looking for a freelance to full time position in the NYC area. If you have any leads at the moment I would greatly appreciate it! 🙏🏼

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On the job hunt (ACD in SF if anyone is hiring.) How do you guys handle the inevitable/delicate compensation question during screening calls?

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I get the “temp to perm” treatment a lot when trying to land a FT role. Whats the best way around this bias? Its starting to feel like a form of discrimination. If I were salary, this wouldn’t happen.

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Potential offer from agency to publisher - a parallel move from what I’m currently doing but said that role would evolve over time. What/how should I be negotiating for the role? Thoughts appreciated.

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I left KPMG about a month ago to be a senior leader in a smaller tech company's finance function. It isn't bad, get pretty great flexibility... but I don't think I like it overall. How long do I have to stay until I can boomerang to consulting without it looking bad? Given the crazy hiring right now, can I do it sooner rather than later?

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Exit opps at a manager level - Big4 vs industry jobs? Security Architect at FAANG vs the normal career path at PwC. If compensation being slightly better at FAANG, which one would you pick and why

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How is KPMG I&S ( integration and separation) ?
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Considering taking a position with a small-cap in the US trying to build their legal department. The title is standard “counsel” although the work would be with the senior leadership team and reporting to the GC in Europe. How reasonable is it to ask for a bump in title - Senior counsel or Head of Legal, US? If it matters, I am a 6th year and have been told that I will be expected to hire a junior or paralegal as we build up.

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Waiting on offer from Deloitte for Cyber Digital Identity Manager - Microsoft Azure Active Directory
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Present TC- 130k
What is the ideal salary ask for this position and joining bonus at Deloitte ?#it

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I was a software engineering consultant and moved to industry last year. To keep things short, I can’t see long term growth for my career and exploring options to be proactive.

My friend just offered to refer me to Twilio “when I’m ready”. When would be a safe time to make the jump? 1/3 of stocks vest in a yr. All vest jn 4 years ($180K). Base: $205K

10 yoe w/ avg 3-4 year tenure. Was at last job but left after 6 months. Current job for 2 months. I work best in a technical/mgmt hybrid role.

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Should I take Data Science Sr Analyst role at Accenture? Are projects and growth rate good at Accenture?
Please someone suggest.

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does anyone have experience exiting after 1 year? any vengeful MD stories? my MD knows a lot of people and i’m scared if i interview or exit to one of these places that he has a connection at he might try to mess with my career...

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Anyone currently working at Peloton and able to provide a reference for a Senior Product Manager role? Thanks!

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What’s the difference between a manager and supervisor position ?

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What does tronc (formerly Chicago Tribune Publishing) do, exactly? What’s the role of an ad copywriter there? They are vague on both the job posting and their website—but I’m also getting desperate.

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Is $160k fair for a Salesforce Implementation Manager role?

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I’ve heard people say that despite having a legal degree that pay between CPA’s and lawyers evens out at manager level. Is there any truth to this?

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After 10 years of working as a FTE PM/producer I’ve now been laid off (thanks Covid) and am looking to start freelancing for the first time. What advice do you have for a new freelance PM/producer?
Also, what kind of insurance do you take out as a freelancer?

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First time switching jobs. How do health benefits work - if I have some past claims I haven’t submitted yet but fall under old employers’s time period. Am I hooped or can I still submit all of that stuff?

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Where is this confessions bowl people keep mentioning?

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Confession: I wish I have the confidence of my straight, white, male coworker.

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Is mphasis job secure to join for 22 lpa. Yoe 5.6
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Rakuten / Rakuten India OR Morgan Stanley
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Hi Folks,

Am currently working in EY as Tax Analyst. But i would like to change my job profile. Am interested in Investment Banking. I don't know whether investment banks hire people without any previous experience from IB. So, is there any courses to enter into IB? Kindly give suggestions on this.

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I feel like my insurance company bait and switched me. For initial prescription and subsequent refill was $0. Went to pick up today and was going to be $500. Glad there’s alternatives but who would pay $500 for a month’s worth of pills.

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Do y’all admit that you spaced out when called out of blue in a call?

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As a Deloitte sponsored mba I’m prevented from interning at another consulting firm. What would be the best industry to intern in to set me up best for MBB in the fall of the 2nd year? IB? Tech?

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Buying an eletric car. Anyone know a good electrician to install level 2 charger at home garage. In Plano.

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if you had the option to accept a senior copywriter role at a trendy retail company (so a promotion), or a copywriter role at a popular tech company (with no prior experience in tech) which would you choose?

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Looking to make friends near Lincoln Square! 30M. Into chill things to light activity, e.g., going to the movies, archery, escape rooms, etc.

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How is the work life balance for Data science role in CFR at Amex?

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I got call back from Capgemini that my expected CTC has been met. HR told "I got approval from my seniors of your expected CTC. I am generating offer letter in the system. You will get the offer letter by today EOD or by Tomorrow" Is he fooling me or I will really get the offer letter? Capgemini
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