Fuzz Discussions

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

Anyone prepping for the SHRM-CP test? I’m taking a prep course this fall and would love tips or to know if there are any study groups out there!

I am the first HR professional at a small company. I am looking for an easy to use platform for performance management. I have used Bamboo and Paylocity in the past. Eventually we will want something that has a payroll component as well. What systems have you used and liked?

Hey!!!

Do anyone here works for Clifford Chance and if they can provide a little background of work culture and all will be very helpful

Thanks much!!

10 years sales experience selling eyewear to eye doctors. If I were to transition to tech would I have to start as a BDM? I think that would be a pay cut for me. Thanks

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?

Curious what the base and commission structure is for inside sales and associate director of sales in biotech (also anyone else who wants to share pls put industry). Paid hourly or salary? At the biotech company I work at avg inside sales is $62,632 with a $3500 per quarter cap. Commission structure is % based on sales quota reached vs capped (not a direct % of sales). I’m underpaid at $53000 with $3500 cap per quarter.

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

According to an article in LinkedIn new job postings are down for the first time in 9 months but still there over 10 million open jobs with only 5.9 million unemployed workers. Why is it that here I am unemployed over 4 months and still not one offer. Anyone got some positive vibes to send my way it would be appreciated! I’ve been in sales for over 20 years, b2c, b2b and account management as well as sales management. I’ve got great skills and enthusiasm to give to a great employer!

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. 😑

Touch week at SapFish. Anyone impacted?

I have a friend who just started a new job-went from a big ad agency to a small start up. The boss at the new job wants to create the company website to show generic work. No actual clients, just work with made up company names. They have many clients that they work with-but won’t show them online. I have never heard of this? Why would someone do that? Isn’t it counterproductive to show fake companies and work? How can they discourage their boss that’s not a good idea without offending them?

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).

Creative Director: “Craft and storytelling will always be fundamental in this industry.”

Same Creative Director: “So they flip the Yoplait Yogurt cup on Tiktok as a...challenge? Sure, why not if the kids are doing it. But what’s the hashtag?”

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

Do people read Glassdoor reviews? I should have before starting here 🤦🏽‍♂️

Microdosing while WFH: Stories, advice, warnings?

I’m trying to decide on a hotel in the Maldives - currently choosing between the W Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives.

Does anyone have a perspective based on experience?

Do you suggest booking profits now (even if they are less) to reduce the risk profile, given that market is moving sideways and bubble might finally burst 😬

What stocks are you guy guys buying right now in this market?

Hello fishes,
I have an offer from a startup with fixed 22 LPA.
Around what will be the in hand?
No epf is getting deducted, existing employees of the start up said so.

Not sure if this is the right forum but - my H1B extension has been approved (just got to know today) but my driving license will expire soon. Can my license be renewed without the original extension petition? Or do I need to wait for the originals to come in. Trying to understand what do I need to carry to the DMV. Based in CA. Couldn’t find a lot of info online, appreciate any help and advice!

And to throw into the mix, my lease is up so will be shifting to a new address soon.

Hi everyone,
Past the first meet and greet-interview, now scheduled for the next one- any idea what to expect considering I am transitioning from a clinical focus role to a non clinical focus role as an Business Analyst.Any feedback will be highly appreciated.
With thanks!

New to this. Is it typical for a firm to ask a staff to do the work of a senior for a year to show that they are ready for a promotion?

I'm a SWE from Italy. Love my country but salary and taxes here are outrageous. Got 2yrs experience in fullstack and data science, 2masters, a peer reviewed paper and outperform all my peers for 24k€ a year.
I'm thinkin about landing a remote SWE job (leetcoding and building a portfolio this summer).
Have you got some advice? Is it possible to work for US remotely without visa? What other countries pay well? Is it possible to land a 100k$+ with this kind of experience and working from Italy?

So, you’ve reached the stage of your career where you care more about cashing a fat paycheck than making “creative ads”. You’d rather have the resources and free time to fulfill your creative itch outside of work than try to sell the next big idea to an 28 year old marketing manager with an annual budget of 150k. How do you make the absolute most money as a copywriter while still working a 9-5? Asking for... a... friend?

As cops, what would be grounds enough to make a citizen arrest?

What's your go to response when a LinkedIn recruiter gives almost no info and asks for a few minutes to connect?

I am planning to buy a car. Is there any corporate discount at Citi (CSIPL) for that ?

Any tips or resources to study to prepare for the Amazon writing sample?

Hi Fishes, Please advise ASAP
YOE - 9y
How much can be expected from JPMC on existing offer from other company of 28 LPA Fixed + 2.8 Bonus ?
Planning to ask 35 Fixed , will JP give this much ?

Executive presence - what is ONE thing that helped you the most in significantly improving your executive presence during workshops, town halls, kickoffs etc.

Affordable places near LA/in CA to learn to snowboard?