How do people feel and/or approach salary transparency with colleagues?

It’s nice to have those open conversations with people/colleagues I’m close with. But the fear of offending someone always exists to ask the Q.

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Dentsu peeps, anybody received bonus yet or notice of a bonus?

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Are there any companies that give annual bonus's or is that an urban legend from childhood?

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Anybody know what the Omnicom/BBDO 5 year anniversary bonus is?
BBDO

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Anyone up for sharing your comp?
-Title
-Base salary
-Total comp (including any estimated bonus target or guaranteed stock award, etc)
-City or market
-Size of agency
-Any demographic info you care to share

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Senior leader resignation tips? I landed a brand side role with a big pay bump / benefits 🥹 Am currently in a leadership role at an agency reporting to my ceo.

Am considering offering 3 weeks notice given my relationships and reputation with the agency, my growing team and our largest clients. I don’t think my ceo would fire me on the spot or can match salary/benefits, but he will be very upset.

Any tips to navigate resignation?

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In case anyone needs to hear this: if a recruiter asks you what your current salary is and you don’t share it and they ask you why and tell you it’s so they have your best interests in mind, that’s certainly not the case. It’s usually the exact opposite - they want to cap your desired salary for that role by using your current salary as a reference point that works against you.

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Anyone know what life is like at OMD especially in todays economic climate? Entertaining a interview at for a AD Analytics role as the pay would be almost a 70% increase from my current salary. Thanks!

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Prepping for EOY promotion discussions. What's the average salary these days for an Account Director in the agency world?

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Whelp it’s a year and i won zero awards. There goes my promotion, annual bonus, personal secretary, weekly liquor allowance, first class travel vouchers, vendor gifts, and access to the corporate box.

Good riddance 1982, hello 1983!

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Hey y'all,
How's the QOL working in NYC like these days? Are you able to live comfortably on a mid-level salary?

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Salary expectation for a senior channel strategist?

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Really helpful salary range, MRM

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Does anyone know the salary range for copywriters in major advertising agencies in Amsterdam?

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Fellow writers, I had a quick question regarding what you charge / how you charge for freelance social media posts. The client says they would need 12-15 posts per month, and wondered what my rate would be. It’s a fairly vague request.

I’m new to freelancing, (and have an request to join the “WFH Freelancers” Bowl pending before I’m told to post there), so I’m wondering if you’d charge an hourly rate, a flat rate per post even though the time / effort may vary, or a monthly retainer? Thanks!

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What’s the salary range for a brand strategist in Canada?

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Can you please react to this post with a “laughter” emoji? I need it for a comp. Thank you!

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Can people share the typical blended hourly rate and your rate by title at your shop? Trying to make sure we are being fairly compensated as our rate hasn't changed for 2.5 years. TIA.

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Completely *blessed* by the video my company's c-suite took the time to film in front of their mansions, luxury cars, and expensive views telling me that they are thankful for all my hard work. This Thanksgiving, it is *I* who is thankful I contributed well beyond the 40 hour work week so that they can all afford those expensive residences. No, no, please no bonus necessary. This video fed my children plenty.

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Hi! Does anyone know what’s a typical Associate Media Director salary is at Omnicom (OMD, PHD) is in NYC?

I got an offer at $120K, but wanted to see if it’s realistic to negotiate to $130K. The role is on the strategy side

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Sorry to ask - searched but coming up with a blank. Anyone able to share the infamous salary spreadsheet link? 🙏

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Recently laid off and interviewing for new roles at the senior brand strat/AD/director level.

I am in the healthcare space - please tell me everything- companies to stay away from, salary ranges to expect, etc. Any info helps because I am looking to stay somewhere long term after being unexpectedly let go.

Thanks!

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Good Salary for jr account executive with 10 years admin and project management experience?

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Zimmerman Advertising providing this very helpful salary range. I’m sure they’ll get a lot of applications.

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Is there usually room to negotiate salary when you are promoted? If so how much up can I negotiate? Tips?

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Currently work in NYC, just got an offer to work at an agency in Paris. My only hold-up is the offer is half of my current salary. Has anyone here made this jump before? Did the value of the experience outweigh the drop in pay? Would having that on my resume help me get better jobs in the US later?

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Interviewing for an account executive position at a marketing agency and they are asking for a salary range following my initial interview. I was making $62k at my last job which seemed severely underpaid, especially in Los Angeles. I would be fine with $85k but would definitely be more comfortable with around $92k. Does anyone have insight of what the best response of a salary range would be?

I don’t want to under ask but I don’t want to lose the opportunity by asking for too much.

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Is it just me but are recruiters/hiring managers updating job postings to include salary range since this became the law? I've had to withdraw some applications because postings are being updated. I'm happy for the insight but kind of bummed that a few jobs I've been interested in, won't work for me after all.

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Job postings in New York State now require employers to include salary ranges. It’s already been pointed out that companies are listing ridiculously large spreads (sometimes as large as six figures). I don’t know the rules and regs around this, but I suspect there’s a degree of low-balling going on. Saw an in-house CD role for a major corporation today that supposedly topped out at $110K, for example.

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My agency wants to offer me a salary of $14 is that enough?

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I’m an Account Supervisor with 9 years experience in both strategy and account (been playing a dual role my entire career). I’m now fully switching focus over to strategy and have the opportunity to negotiate title & salary. Any advice/recommendations from someone that’s made a similar jump? Making the move because it’s what my agency needs (and what I want) but I’m doing so at a time when Im very close to being promoted from Account Sup > Account Director. What’s a comparable strategy title?

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I lead the entire media department at my agency, responsible for full portfolio. Located in Boston. What should my salary be?

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What’s the salary expectation for Mid to Senior level designers in New York rn? Also wondering if ad agency pays more than design studios

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What’s the salary expectation for a senior art director position at a large agency in Chicago?

Does anyone know what the average merit increase is in our industry nowadays?

Bonus if anyone knows the average within Publicis Groupe. Thanks!

Strategy directors - seeking some help in the pay transparency department. Trying to better understand what range is “market rate” these days. In the spirit if crowd sourcing info - I’ll go first: (market, years of experience, salary)

NYC, ~7 years in ad land, $150k

What about you?

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With the new NYC salary transparency law, is my employer required to share current salary bands if I request them?

What is a good mid level Art Director salary in NYC?

interviewing for a senior copywriter role, and found out the salary is lower than average (85-90K) because they offer bonuses and equity. is this something you’d consider? or should I still try to negotiate base salary?

Hi is anyone free for a weekly remote 3 hours daily job as a listing agent for rental property? Experienced or not we have salary based for both experienced and none experienced persons . From 550 weekly. Send a DM if interested for more details.

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Guidehouse SLG 🐠: what are the salary ranges for the SC and manager levels? TIA

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What’s a good exit from IB in transaction banking? Is it normally similar comp ?

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Any Deloitte PPMD willing to chat or post about the move from IBM to D as a senior hire - cultural, people, client, structure differences. Beyond the fact that you’re a private firm and comp model

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Folks in Dubai / Middle East - what’s the average salary of an associate?

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Anybody interested in getting a reference for PwC NYC office, please DM me!

Signing bonus for Associate is 5K and Senior Associate is 10K. It's not bad right?

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Was let go as a staff 2 at 77k in September and currently have 3 offers in deciding between them. Would really appreciate any feedback. 1. 3rd year associate at PWC -HIA at 85k. 2. Transformation analyst at a big 3 automaker 83.5k 10% bonus. 3. Product development role at a healthcare startup. 100k 7.5k sign on and 7.5k bonus in 3 months. Potential 20% bonus at year end.

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What % of your FT salary is benefits? I’m trying to figure out how to convert my freelance rate to a FT rate if I get converted. I’m a junior creative in NYC, btw.

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Just repaid 50% of my signing bonus and I feel poor!! 😭

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Comp and raise sanity check: $10bn fund in NE (not nyc) 4 YOE including 1 in PE. Currently 120k + 100% bonus. First of all is this low, and second what’s a reasonable raise to ask for in year 2 associate?

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Any EY folks out there who can help me with understanding levels and comp? Currently a 2nd year MD at Deloitte and interviewing at EY. What should I aim for in terms of level/role and@comp? Thanks

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Salary range for CDs in San Fran? 5 yrs experience as an ACD, making jump

Anyone here transfer from US to USI? What’s the salary range from SC’s/M’s in INR? Also, what’s promotion like if you have client experience in the US?

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If anyone wants to be a Forensic Accountant for federal Law Enforcement in DC (not remote) PM me for a referral - Deloitte is actively hiring for this position. You’ll be working active money laundering cases alongside federal LE agents. CPA strongly preferred, some audit experience a plus too. CFE, CAMS, or other related certs also a bonus. Must be able to pass a security clearance.

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Senior Program Manager at Amazon? Comp looks low on Glassdoor, does anyone have insight to avg comp packages?

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I got my first offer for a boutique firm that aligns perfectly with what I want. Only thing is, this it’s as an “independent contractor”. What are some things to watch out here for? I know health insurance is huge but I have that taken care of already.

I don’t want to give away any specifics regarding the firm, but it’s a 50% increase in total comp, with the potential to be 70% increase based on performance and firm performance.

Any tips or tricks to navigate an independent contractor offer?

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A friend of mine has passed through three interviews for EY's Comply team in San Antonio. Now they want her salary expectation for coming in as an experienced analyst. I was thinking a range of $55k-$65k. Too aggressive?

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I'm currently a recruiter, with an HR background looking to make a slight career pivot. As an introvert, the recruitment aspect has been draining however, I do enjoy the non-phone screen aspects of it. I enjoy consulting with managers and looking at comp, internal equity and providing data to my hiring managers. I would love to know if there is anyone that has done a similar pivot (whether it's recruiter, HR generalist, etc.) to a Comp Analyst and what that transition has been like.

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By and large it seems like women are more likely to pursue veterinary medicine as a career, anyone have an idea why?

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Trying to refinance MBA loan but I am not seeing rates lower than 4% for 15 year with credit score >810

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I feel like the bowl name should be changed to "random gifs" instead of consulting memes.

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What types of jobs do federal M's typically get recruited for, besides other consulting firms and government positions?

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SAP labs vs TCS.
CTC is same.
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TCS don't know about project.
SAP I know its an legacy project.

What should I do?

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Do you partners just have like one million in your bank account always?

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Thoughts on trading with margins?

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Is Atos have any bench policy,I joined atos in month of April but still I didn't get any project.
They give me 2 or 3 inteview calls but I said no to them beacuse it's not matching my skills set.
Can you please help me will they fire me if I'm on bench for longer time.Atos

I have got offer letter in TCS and also BGC initiated what will be next steps and HR is not sharing any JD even after asking can it create issues after joining

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Notice Period - 45 Days
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Anyone know what’s a nice website to follow for shoes like PurseBlog is for bags? I know they started TalkShoes but that seems to be dead now… want to build up my wardrobe with a few high quality pieces (thinking more casual, rather than fancy since I don’t go to social events very often that would require me to wear Manolo Hangisis lol). I checked out the usual Manolo, louboutin etc but really want to get deeper into the shoe world before spending a few thousand dollars on 3-4 pairs. Thank you!

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Any networking tips? I barely know creatives + recruiters in NYC, besides of the people I’ve worked with... Non of those places are the kind of agency I’d love to work at.

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I see a lot of posts for agencies in Berlin/London but I’m curious if there are any hot shops in Italy/France? Not super familiar with the European scene

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