Bright Red Discussions

Microdosing while WFH: Stories, advice, warnings?

Anyone tried cryotherapy? I've heard a lot of good things about it especially as a stress-reducer and general kick of endorphins. Thinking about trying it this weekend...

Do other ladies on here ever have days when they dress up for work with no good reason just to see how people will react?

Layoffs at Omnicom shops today?

Do you ever feel like someone is gaslighting you? + 10 if you've seen the movie 🎥 👍🏼

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

Tired: Forgetting your headphones at home and not having any for your open-plan office for the day.

Wired: Playing metal on your speakers anyway.

When did leaving work on time (8 hour day) become an act of courage?

Honest question for the Art Directors. Do you use InDesign or Keynote to make decks?

Surrounded by gorgeous ladies on my flight. Two in front of me, one across the isle, and another behind me. My neighbor? The goth with the Mohawk. 😑

I just got laid off — anyone else get hit this round? ☹️

Cannes is cracking down on those raucous parties in yacht alley this year. Seriously reconsidering my attendance now. 😒

Does anyone else hate browsing the web on your phone because of all the ads? I feel like I can't even open/access 50% of the URLs I click on because of pop ups and redirects...

How do you guys solve for voice and tone when you can't agree with stakeholders on what a "young, engaging" tone sounds like? Having issues pushing forward a project

Does anyone have the link to the Google doc with salaries for the industry that was floating around about a year ago?

Working parents in the ad business - how are you all doing? How’s the overall stress level and mental health these days?

Came up with an idea in an agency brainstorm, even who the influencer should be. Now it’s being executed, but I’m not working on it. Weird if I put it in my book? Maybe as just the one who came up with it?

I want to quit drinking but this industry is difficult. Has anyone ever tried/have tips?

Hi Fishies,

Please give some advice/input , Need to know the names of good Product/Service based organizations which have good WORK LIFE BALANCE, Good Environment to work.

Skills : C# .Net Developer, WPF/WCF.

What are exits for tech transfer? Have an opportunity, but idk if I want to work for university commercialization offices for the rest of my life

I heard promotion of higher management is already announced?
When will the promotion of level 11 and 10 will be announced?

As a person in the ABA field, I have my RBT however I want to counsel hence, why I’m attending Liberty University to obtain my masters in clinical counseling and LPC. I want to get out of the ABA Field but don’t know where to start, any advice?

I’m currently a Risk Analyst and a full time MBA student. I don’t have any experience working on the investment side of the bank but I would really like to pivot into an investment analyst role. I’m from America, but currently working in London and would really like to stay here. Does anyone have any tips or advise that might help me land an investment analyst role in London?

I have positions open for a CW/AD.... looking for mid level, open to a little more Sr. Could be a team, could be individuals.

Hi all,

i got a call today after accepting the offer that there is an automation drive happening in infosys and they want me to enrol to that. should I attend it? it's over the weekend. anyone got such a call. please let me know

Anyone here downshift in life post service?

Feel like I've been going full bore for the past decade and literally have no problem continuing the trend. Like I could just keep marking milestones and grinding or whatever until I die.

Wondering when if anyone else felt similar and decided to pull back and do something more relaxing. What was the catalyst, what are you doing, and are you enjoying it?

I'd considered taking up a 9-5 somewhere but not sure if thatd wear off fast.

Final day at current company tomorrow and I have 100k+ AMEX points I need to use before they disappear forever. How should I redeem them to get the most bang for my buck?

Hi Friends,
Just wondering in the Netherlands how is LoonZorg for expat insurance? The deal seems too good to be true as the premiums are a fair bit lower compared to other providers.

Thanks!

Any OTT recommendations for the weekend?

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

Tired: Forgetting your headphones at home and not having any for your open-plan office for the day.

Wired: Playing metal on your speakers anyway.

Is there a corporate way to bring up to senior leaders that an IC is causing issues across multiple teams because they are demanding and also doesn’t collaborate well? The IC gives vague “direction” then says they are too busy to clarify. They also refuse to use our project management/ collaboration tools.

#Suggestions (Help) Required
I have received an Email from BCG for Analyst - Project Accounting.
Profile looks decent to me.
I am currently working with Deloitte as US Tax Consultant from 1.5 years.
What is the CTC I can expect from this position?

Hi Fishes,

I got offer letter from Mphasis. Any idea about Morgan Stanley Account.

And what are good/bad about joining Mphasis.

Is innodata worth joining?

How much is the variable pay out for L9 employee if max of 27% is 450000, how much can we expect.