At the start of the month, spoke w a CD I knew about a spot at his agency. He said my salary request was a bit high & told me his cap. Fine, still interested. After a couple of weeks of nothing, their recruiter calls me on Thursday to tell me more about the agency and the role, then says the salary parameters & it’s $5k less than what the CD said. I told her the number he said & she said she’d talk w him. Did I just ruin my shot? And when should I follow up?

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What has everyone historically gotten for bonuses (in pre-covid times)? And at what level did you get that bonus?

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Why does it cost more to hire someone from outside of the agency than hiring a former freelancer in the agency as a full-timer? Also, the outsider’s salary is quarter of what the new full-timer is getting. The math just doesn’t add up to me.

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If I make 100k, what would my day rate be? Sorry I’m no good with math.

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Compliments on work performance are the new “We wont pay you for your work and worth, but we will give you a shout out on social and ig.”

It’s free and I appreciate it, but they don’t pay my bills. I like a raise or at least a fair compensation please thank you.

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Beyond salary, what is typically part of a compensation package for an agency executive role? (Within a holding company)

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Should I leave my agency, where I have good work life balance but shit pay, for blackstone, which will ruin my work life balance but pays double my current salary?

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To ex- or working AE/ SAEs:
What’s the average salary or range? I’m currently being paid $2.7k but my fellow graduate friends are fetching $3k....

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I’ve been unemployed and have been in the final stage for a few jobs. I think one of them is giving me an offer this week, but it’s the lowest title and salary. The others are bigger companies with higher titles and more money, but the problem with that is that they’re not moving at the same speed. Thinking if I get it that the process will take until late September or early October. What do I do if it’s offered (other than take the job immediately)?

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What salary do you think you need to feel happy and fulfilled?

I was making over 140k for the last 3 years, working over 60 hours constantly, super unhappy.

The pandemic made me realize that I’m fine with 70-100k working part time, like under 30 or so.

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What salary range should I expect with 2 years of client-side experience looking to move to an agency in LA? Is 2 years still junior? For context, I’ve been told my book is solid but slightly lacking in big, conceptual thinking.

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Senior Creatives and CDs, what’s your salary and title? And city too. The more we know, the more we can look after ourselves.

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How do you address a 60k discrepancy between your salary and a colleague with your same title? In this case, I’m a female and he is a male who is less experienced and manages fewer people.

Is this just the way the world works?

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If you negotiate a salary for a full time job, then they tell you it’s now temporary freelance with potential for full time (at the same salary rate), can you negotiate a higher freelance rate until the full time job starts, or will you get ghosted? Asking for a friend.

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Salary transparency's been on my mind. It seems like now is a great time for agencies to implement it to help maybe attract better and more diverse talent, keep high retention, etc.

Does your agency do any sort of salary transparency? If yes: How'd they implement it? What have been the pros & cons?
If no: do you wish your agency had salary transparency?

If you feel comfortable sharing your gender and age (or level) that would be interesting to hear POV!

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What’s your best trip/trick to avoid being the first to throw out a salary number during an interview?

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Is there a rule of thumb for freelancers about how your hourly rate should compare to your day rate? Should your day rate be 8x your hourly rate? More? Less?

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Is getting LinkedIn premium while job hunting a must? I want to reach out to recruiters directly but inmail is only for premium members. I’m getting discouraged. I know one month is free, but it’s just a lot of money after that (my salary is depressingly low)

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Wish we could be as specific as hiring companies are now: Writer seeks mid-size agency in small city with low traffic, easy access to nature. Agency must be independent. No holding companies. Conceptual Art partner must be provided. Salary must meet at least 4As standards. Mac provided can not be more than 2 years old. Agency must be AOR of for at least 5 clients for at least 3 years each. One account must be an alcohol brand. No open plan offices permitted. Agency must do my taxes.

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Currently a senior AD...thinking I really should’ve been a producer. Has anyone made the switch? Would I have to start from the bottom again? The salary drop is what’s making me hesitate.

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5 months into my first job. Been given a lot of responsibilities here. Rose from intern, to Jr, to Jr with actual responsibilities leading pitches and overseeing production and all that stuff that I didn't think I'd ever get to do in my first year.

I like my CD a lot, they're awesome and a real mentor.
Most coworkers are pretty meh but I like some of them.
Salary is awful.

I've received an offer from a competing agency here... It would triple my current salary.
I'm not sure... What to do...

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An art director job with 3-5 years experience in NYC and a salary of 50-60k. Lol. Come on.

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Just curious, what’s a reasonable salary for a Senior Art Director? And what should I be asking for a ACD level? The Agency is based in NYC.

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In this current climate, a pay raise and promotion may not be likely. Do you stay hopeful and wait till your company is back in the green to potentially reward you for your past efforts or do you jump ship to another company who can pay you the right salary?

FYI: you are currently underpaid by 20%, compared to what market average.

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I don't think I'm super amazing at my job, but I'm also not so bad that I would be fired. I'm just..average and I haven't been able to get to that rockstar level. The issue is obviously me, I don't really grasp certain areas and I am decent but not great at client relationship. Assuming that my team, work life balance, and salary is decent, is this a sign that this isn't for me? Been in agency world for a while in a few different roles and I feel like I've just been average in all of them..

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what is the avg strategy director salary in New York?

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Recruiters need to take more heat for hiring diversity in our industry. And to those recruiters that also handle salary negotiation or titles, I wonder how many times they low balled diverse talent. Recruiters do not get a pass and just blame the system.

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Just curious, what’s the salary range for account supervisor and/or social media manager in NYC? Know they can be similar titles when at an agency vs. agency in house.

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ACDs in tech, what are your salary ranges if you live outside of SF + what city are you in? I’m in SF (big tech co) and given covid, been thinking about leaving but curious what numbers I would be looking at in Seattle vs LA or other cities with tech companies. Thank you!

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What’s a typical salary increase from junior to mid level? (Started at 60ish)

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Just curious! What is the salary range for CCO?

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Is it bad form to negotiate a promotion salary increase?

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Had to resign from my job and negotiating my remaining salary with the agency with a lawyer. They’re trying to settle quickly with very little, including a clause to not talk I’ll about them in any form - but without an NDA. Should I take the cash (covid and all) or fight back and be vocal about their shady ways of operating?

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What king of jump in salary can you ask when being promoted from Acd to CD level, in a big agency? (My salary is currently 180k/yr)

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How much do AAEs make at Media Arts Lab? I’ve heard they don’t hire AAEs straight out of college so just wondering what the salary would look like

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I got recruited for a analytical role with Ford, it’s a contract to hire position with great benefits, double my salary currently and close to home. The contract is for 6 months then can be hired in full time. Should I take the position or no? What do I have to lose?

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Should an ad agency be able to thoroughly check my references and ask for my entire employment history (including why I left each job) before agreeing on a salary?

I’ve had 7 interviews, met every stakeholder, was initially approached by one of them, who will be my boss. Plus I’ve had great feedback after every interview.

I was laid off from my previous job because of COVID so don’t have a ton of leverage. But that shouldn’t make me powerless. The process just seems like overkill.

Thoughts?

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Curious from agency leaders, what’s the better strategy? Pay cuts/long term salary freezes, but limiting layoffs as much as possible VS. having furloughs/layoffs and being able to provide promotion and raise opportunities.

I’ve experienced both at different agencies, and have been saved and burned by both sides. Would love to know everyone’s thoughts!

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“Not polite to talk about salary” is a big fat lie used to control wages. You should talk openly *at your place of work* so people feel empowered to negotiate for raises. FWIW I make just shy of 100k

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Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

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Is it recommended to get two full years of consulting experience before looking for a move elsewhere...for more comp (say to another Big 4, industry, attempt at MBB or FAANG)? Already have 8 yoe in the DoD space outside of consulting. And about 16 months of consulting exp

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What is salary of Software engineer in Berlin for 4 years of experience

Does the stub bonus after A2A promote have any variability? I know BAML hasn’t announced yet so looking at past examples

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Looking for opinions. I’m an IW with 2 yrs experience working from home at a Fortune 500 company w/ excellent benefits, target salary 75k. I was previously offered a job at another company where the 75k salary was guaranteed for the first year. Most people make much more than this once their comp fully ramps up, but, I would have to work in the office. I declined the offer, but now the CEO wants to meet with me several months later. Would I be crazy if I asked for 100k guaranteed salary?

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Average London Producer Salary?

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what does the bonus range look like for a new band 4 at bank of america?

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Anyone at EY know about VBM practice and SM comp?

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DC - AFS, Senior Analyst making 88K salary with a 2K sign on bonus I had to negotiate is this a good deal?

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Current TC: 88k (83k base, 5k performance bonus), 3 YoE. Healthcare specific domain consultant. Looking to get into strategy work. Offer at strategy firm is 95k base pre-negotiation . Is this worth jumping over for? Tips on negotiating higher? For reference, manager level at my firm pays 95k base and if I stay, that would take 3-4 years for promo. Thanks for any advice!

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Fti 🐠, what is the salary band for a senior director in forensic and litigation consulting?

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For a Mid-senior level associate lateraling out of a big market to a small-medium market, what is the best way to ask and receive info on partner compensation to compare long-term opportunities?

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I’m curious to hear how agencies are structuring their media fees (10%? 15%? 20%!? of spend) Any performance bonus structures? Would love context too. Platforms you’re responsible for? (Fb only? Google & Fb? Emerging platforms?) KPIs? (Awareness/impressions vs. Full funnel d2c) Scope? (Buy and plan vs. Creative AND buying planning). Curious to learn how others’ have evolved their agreements. Thanks in advance for sharing!

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What would be possible starting salary in KPMG Toronto Hamilton office if you are joining as a 2nd year staff accountant or 1st year senior, working towards CPA. Also, is CPA required at senior level or manager level?

What’s the salary range like for senior consultants in risk advisory?

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Wha t‘s the average bonus for director in transaction tax group?

Product Manager offer is 120k salary, sign on bonus of 15k. 4 YOE total. Undergrad degree in computer science. Am I underpaid? This is a legit question lol. I’ve only done federal contracting/consulting work.

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Hi! I’m a Finance Manager whose looking to move to Austin, TX soon. What should I expect as a salary range with that same position?

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Is the difference between big 4 and MBB in compensation huge at top levels (SM and up)?

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How is Tell Day shaking out for everyone? Any good surprises? My bonus was smaller than I thought, but did get promoted to Consultant!

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I am starting personal investment now- please tell me if this plan looks good:
- Already have a 401k plan with max matching form my employer
- invest in 5000$ in S&P ETF
- invest 5000$ each in AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL,MSFT
- invest 1000$ each in Netflix, ADP and Home Depot
- invest 500$ each in Intel, Nike,Walmart and T-Mobile
- small amounts 100-500 in Merck, GE, Coca Cola , Altria and Samsung.

Thoughts? I plan to invest a little bit each month (200$) in ETF. Any suggestions?

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How do you break the habit of procrastination?

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Hi 🐠@Morganstanley

Is there any time limit to avail relocation amount . I joined recently but currently working from home . Not yet planned to return to the office . So I just wanted to know if there is any time limit before I should get it or I will get the amount whenever I relocate.

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Diwali gift scene at GDS??

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Hi everyone! I’ve been working as a product manager in an internal consulting department at Kaiser Permanente a on software product that maps and automates clinical workflows. Although my title is a consultant, my role entails the usual responsibilities of a PM (prioritizing builds and features, identifying business requirements, mapping user journeys and stakeholder management). Does anyone have any advice on ways to break into tech or suggestions of companies to look into?

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Hi, What is the leave policy at Deloitte India?.. is it similar to Deloitte USI?

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My coworker tried to tell me that react is an API….

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Does anyone know how I can get into HR? Particularly recruiting? Is this common?

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I have an interview tomorrow with Accenture for a BA role! Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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What is the average salary for an Employee Benefits Account Manager? I’ve been in the industry 6 years.

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We should really get a virtual consultants bible study together, atleast through the midst of this.

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Just want to say this is such a thoughtful bowl. Great responses, lots of questions on self improvement, sharing of resources. Love UX guys #empathy

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Any opportunity for a business analyst opening in a prestige firm in reporting analytics space? 8 YOE, having an offer in hand.

Any m or sm can dm.

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I hope it comes into action soon...!

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Bain & Co. Assessment tips for an experienced professional?

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I work for a small management consulting firm and we want to expand our DD practice. How do you guys typically approach new clients and how important is a pitch/M&A expertise deck?

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*KGS*
Any insights on this years appraisal ?
Service line : CH

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