Connelly Partners Discussions

How much of the work that gets entered/wins at Cannes is real? Seeing criticism of fake work – but doesn’t this happen every year from a whole ton of agencies?

When there are no posted jobs, is it smarter to cold email HR or director levels? Or avoid cold emails altogether and keep waiting for jobs to post up 😭

Freelancers who work directly with brands: Suggestions for the best liability insurance provider?

Diddy’s brand tapping Droga as his AoR - boss moves!

Who did the Lean Cuisine #ItAll campaign?

*works all weekend on perfecting pitch manifestos*

*deep exhale*

*feels prepared and looks forward to Monday morning reaction*

*gets feedback Monday morning*

*all manifestos are dead and they want all revised rewrites by mid day Monday*

*brain stops working*

R/GA layoff updates: 20 cut in Portland today, bringing stateside count close to 100 on the year. No official statement from Bob.

My agency doesnt use briefs to kick off any projects... Is this normal for an ad agency? They JUST got this account a couple months ago and it’s a huge account. Should I be concerned?

Those of you that interviewed at aws sales, did your interviewers go through specific bullet points on your resume?
I understand its lp focused, im just curious if ppl used examples outside of their resume for majority of their stories.

Did they ask you specifics of your resume bullet points?

Hi!! I’m an HR Coordinator currently (about two years of experience) but my job has so many responsibilities and tasks I’m beyond burnt out. It’s truly impossible to focus on one task because things are constantly being thrown my way. I’ve heard whisperings of a promotion or raise, but my workload is already too much, I don’t know if I’d want to accept more responsibility. Is it normal to feel like you have just as many responsibilities as your superiors who make 30k+ more than you?

When an agency is about to hire you as a creative lead but without seeing your book to find out what you had done in your career, is that a red flag to you as a creative?

Burnetters are always last to know about Burnett news. 😑

Hi, I came across an HR role for a company that offers consulting services for other employers. Has anyone work for one? My understanding is that it’s project base. Can anyone here share their experience in a similar role? What do you think?

Software Sales: How long did it take back then to close your first deal?

Hello! I am reaching out for any insight on best employee engagement ideas to spruce up morning meetings in the office. Open to any ideas - Thank you!

Tough investing market out there!! What are some investment strategies to consider during these times?

I’ve just passed the final interview for a Business Development Manager position for SaltPay, UK. Does anyone know of the commission structure, KPI’s etc to expect? We didn’t get a chance to discuss it in my other interviews (it’s been a very quick process) . Would love to hear any insights you might have in the company. Thanks!

Interviewing at KPMG for a manager role in San Francisco. What salary range should I expect? It’s a drastic geography change from Big D where I’m at now

Anyone know what working at K&E SLC is really like?

Hello,
I had an interview last week (25th Oct) with PWC UK, anyone have any idea when I am likely to find out the outcome. Cant find anything about it online, I am so impatient, I need to just try and forget about it, but I dont want to invest my time in applying for other roles either. I feel like everything is on pause at the moment. If anyone has any idea’s or knows of any delays etc I’d be grateful if you could share.

How do vesting schedules typically work for LLCs giving interest to an advisor?

What do we think is going to happen with student loan deferral? Any recent new grads thinking they’re going to pay back any time soon? Some argue Biden is going to keep pushing interest pause til next election then forgive 10k as a strategy to help get re-elected? I only have 15k to pay and can pay it anytime, but no incentive to when that money can be earning more elsewhere in the meantime, thoughts on what is really going to happen?

Trying to go to Mexico on June, looking for beach and good places to party safely 😬

Hi 👋🏻 Would love some support here - looking to build out a bonus structure for a Sales Engagement Mgr role - it isn't a typical sales role - this person will be closing deals but not necessarily securing leads. If they will be scoring leads, it will be organic via conferences, partnerships. Of course, we want to encourage and incentivize this person. Potentially giving then an extra 20-50k bonus potential. How do I build this out? Any suggestions or examples would be super helpful. Thank you!!

Getting sick of The US but haven’t been back home for 20 years. Where are the best places in Lagos to live if you had means and wanted to settle back? Im hearing about Banana Island, but not familiar.
VI?
Ikoyi?
Thoughts?

If I max out my traditional 401k and have a mortgage interest deduction to against my w-2 taxes does it mean I can pay way less taxes than a average person who makes same amount salary as me?

Why does insulin in the United States cost 10x what it costs in Canada?

Best - Jeep/Rocket Mortgage (Mamoa)
Worst - Olay/ Michelob Missed OP - Coke Energy (really odd)

Hi,
Lead-technology is only for development role or it might be qa or production support in synechron

Anyone out there exposed to SAP PaPM? I'm a product director and looking to see what the Bowl thinks of it..

Happy Holidays fishes!! I would love to hear some thoughts here..We bought our first home last year for 316K ( starter home) in MCOL city. The value is now over 400K and I have an equity of over 150K. We are thinking of moving to a different state.Should we rent this place ($2400/month) and with recent refinance my mortgage will be $1600/month(inclu pay all) or sell it to pull out equity for the new home in a different state? FYI: we have over 100K in cash to down payment.

Has anyone traveled on Fly Norse? I am wondering if they're a good airline to fly on? I have to travel to the UK from the US and they've got some really awesome ticket prices which the other known carriers would never offer, but I am worried about travelling as they're a relatively new airline. Thoughts?

Any recommendations for LA KBBQ places?

Anyone here who have given data engineer interview at rolls royce?