Grip Limited Discussions

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

Working 15 hours a day, sleeping 5 at best. Director tells me I need to have more 'energy' in client meetings 🖕🏼 😠

What's the highest raise you ever got during a performance review?

Creatives who left for tech. What is it exactly that you do now? Is it still writing or art directing? Or a different creative role? Hearing about people leaving for tech so I want to know what it means exactly aside from the benefits.

Our grp president sent email recognizing women today, but only sent to a small group. Defeats the purpose, no? Wtf.

What do you put in your timesheet after a day of staring at your computer? We all have days that are less than productive, right? Speaking as a creative, anyway.

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

Does anyone have any strong opinions one way or the other about Blast Radius?

Freelancers, do you actually benefit from having an S Corp? Assume someone is earning about $100k in 1099s and $150k in W9s. Everyone says “oh get an s corp for taxes” but does it ACTUALLY help lower your taxes? (Also, can you get ALL 1099s if you bill through your s corp and does THAT help?) Everyone who insists on it says things like “yeah I’m not sure how, but it helps” or “this is my first year doing it.”

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

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...

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...

Thoughts on Martin as it is now?

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).

Former account person turned producer here. I’ve worked at a handful of agencies over the years, with some really wonderful teammates. My current shop has such kind & creative folks, but the AM department is a bit of a hot mess. They seem to struggle with the basics of their jobs, all the way to the top of the department. They don’t know what they don’t know and don’t care to learn. We can help educate them on process until the cows come home, but we can’t teach them how to do their job …cont’d

How long is too long to be an intern? I've been interning for about a 1 year and half now at 4 different agencies. All extended me until I'd leave for another agency. I was told bad timing/layoffs

The CW that I’d work the longest with (for about 3 years) had just being promoted to ECD on a big cool shop after very good run. Meanwhile I was just promoted to ACD at an OK medium shop after a very torturous run that almost made me quit ad life for good.

Sometimes I wonder what the hell did I do wrong.
I didn’t even think he was that good back then 😂.

He is a nice guy tho and I’m happy for him and for whoever will be working for him.

Anyone else just waiting for impending layoffs or are we at the end of the recent wave?

Interview coming up at Viacom. What’s the culture like these days? Fair comp? Is remote-only option available? Would be for a Director/Executive level role(s). TIA!

Dear Nappily Ever After,
No one has an office, much less an assistant. Creative and account are different jobs with their own dress codes. But dumb, off brief ideas by white creatives do win.

Anyone do resume reviews as a side gig? What service do you contract through?

Hi! Does anyone know anything about the company Rently? Remote? Great environment? I can’t find anything on here, Indeed, or Glassdoor. Thank you!

Currently a MS finance student. Recently secured a year long internship with the Federal Reserve researching commercial banking conditions. The role is tech heavy (python, R, Sql etc ) What kind of roles can I look into in the event there’s isn’t a return offer? Thanks

Any TAS or FAAS roles actively hiring? I only have audit experience looking to break into advisory

Hi fishes,
Can any one help me out to move from the recruitment field to the HRMS field ? Should I take up some courses or internships to start once again

Have been hunting desperately for childcare bc spouse and I are both FT lawyers trying to handle 4 immunocompromised elementary age kids at home but have been striking out. Have even been considering having one of us take a leave, going part time (career suicide/knock us off partner track) or quitting. Just found someone highly recommended, experienced, patient, etc. Interview went super well but candidate disclosed they are in recovery for substance abuse, last relapse 2 yrs ago. DUI. Thoughts?

I work in energy in New Mexico and am just wondering if it's smarter to move to Dallas or Austin to practice. Family is tired of New Mexico and the wife wants a better community to live in so that's a factor too. Open to all opinions.

Hi everyone
After hearing all bad reviews about ps I finally have no option left but to join the organization. Any tips how to survive their, how to manage the poor wlb?

Can anyone recommend websites / books to improve pharma CW skills? I’m looking for something like “Hey Whipple” that are pharma-directed (if it exists). Thanks!

Anyone witness slackers who got into companies you have no idea how? Had a coworker who does jack chit at work besides chatting on Facebook yet lands at a faang company? I guess if he brings the same work ethic he will be spit out for sure. Or maybe he just had no interest in doing project work.

Hello fish, I’m wanting to move from London to Singapore at Manager level in operating model design. Anybody have any recommendations of companies (aside Big4) that are sponsoring visas at the moment, or good international recruitment agencies? Seems highly network driven from what I’ve seen.

Do schools still hand out significant scholarships if you’ve expressed that you’re going to take a sponsorship? If they do, can you technically make a lot of money by combining the two?

What was your experience with the LSAT? Do you think it's gatekeeping, preventing students who can't afford it (often people of color) from entering the field? OR is it helping future attorney's of color by giving them a chance to go to a top school regardless of grades? I've seen questions about the LSAT all day and just want to know how people feel.

How to bring tax liability to zero for 15 lpa ctc?
Can I claim hra for less than one lakh per FY and Maximum housing loan benefits?

The rental place and property under loan are in same city.. Parents stay in rental ( I pay rent) and I have purchased new flat in same city for myself.

At this point, I am ready to die with my GME stocks. 😩 My grandkids will inherit it. I am ordering my certificates as a souvenir. 💎 🙌🏾