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Has anyone worked at a brand studio like the New York Times’ one? Seems like every media outlet has one now. What’s the work, hours, pay, and culture like?

Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

So just throwing this out there. Can agencies give us WFH bonuses to cover the cost of setting up a home office? I had to invest quite a hefty sum for a desk, office chair and upgrade my wifi connection. Also, can we deduct our work space rent area for tax purposes? Every little bit helps!

Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

Wix or Squarespace? What is the best platform to build a portfolio (and other personal projects as well)?

For publicis companies, what is the last day included in an end of month check? Asking as a freelancer.

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).

How do you stay productive when you're working remotely?

I think more agencies are embracing the holidays and closing for a full 2 weeks. Anyone else noticing this reversal in typical agency Scroogism?

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

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

Client on my coworkers account has requested if they can run banners on Breitbart news. Help. Get me outta here.

Dog friendly offices in Chicago?

How many creatives (including the E level) think their CCO is full of shit?

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?

Any feedback on the School of Visual Concepts (SVC) in Seattle? Looking to go from a media buyer to art direction/design.

mental vacation: picture yourself in a pitch. you all presents ideas. client says, "you all know better than us. let's go with that!" now wake up and take the noose off your neck. happy Friday.

How is strawberryfrog to work at for Creatives these days?

But I’m tired tho.

How is the variable paid in pwc? Is it given straightway from joining?

ELI5: back door Roth and mega back door Roth. What are they, who do they benefit, how to realize?

I’m trying to make the jump from legal services to corporate IP. I’ve only been in practice for 2 years and I have 0 experience in corporate. Do I have a chance?

Experience:7.9 years
Profile: python automation testing
CCTC: 11LPA
How much CTC can I expect in HCLT please anyone suggest.

What are the perks in PWC?

Slalom 🐠: I interviewed with a team in SF in January and was dinged. I now have another interview with a different team in the SF office. Do I bring up my previous discussions? How, when? Cont.

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

For those of you who left the Midwest for a FAANG company like Apple… was the move to CA worth it? Have an opportunity and it’s just really difficult wrapping my head around the cost and standard of living, being far from friends and family, etc.

can anyone please share @CitiusTech MR round general questions? today i hvae MR round.

Hi Fishes,
I cleared LTI all rounds and in HR discussion we came on mutual agreement for 16lpa .I have 7 years of experience and they gave me Specialist - Data Engineering(P3) role. And we agreed I will join with after 60 as I had to serve 60 days notice period. I was waiting for offer letter and when I received the offer letter I was shocked to see that CTC mentioned was 14LPA and joining date was only 15days from now ,which is way early.
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Had an associate of mine recently confront me and say he has a crush on me. Told him nope and that would be very unprofessional. He has reassured me that this won’t impact our working dynamic but lately there’s been a lot of pushback on any direction given to him or the team. I’m growing concerned he is holding something against me.

How should I approach this?

Started a new job search about 2 weeks ago. Of the 14 recruiter screening calls I’ve gone through, all went amazingly well, and I’ve only heard back at all from 4 since the calls. Why?

Hi friends please help me to choose following Real page 27 lakhs fixed cgi 24fixed+1l variable pay + 1 lakh joining bonus 10 yoe Please help me to choose good one interms of web and job security

Which one is good to join amongst below, i am currently working at Deloitte @15lpa fixed for Oracle ERP tech profile

Fujitsu - 18 lpa fix
Oracle- 18 lpa
Huron -22 lpa
Hcl- 20 lpa

Job security, learning and work life balance is the priority.

Any info on Shutts first-year salaries in Tampa? Even if your info is out-of-date, it's better than the complete absence of info that I've found online so far

Hi. People Manager here. I've been one for 12 years now and I encourage my team to not be "yes" people. At this time, it feels like my manager wants me and my team to be yes people for her. How do I deal with this? I've never been a yes person and I don't preach this to my reports. I don't know what to do. Help?

Howdy Sales Fishes - I’ve got an interview coming up and the recruiter prepared me by sharing that the interviewer may be low energy intentionally. Does any have a best practice for tactfully responding to this behavior or should I just persevere?

Hi! Does anybody happen to know if Apple offices are dog-friendly? Specifically the Culver City office and Apple Park. Thank you!

Cold/flu season has begun! everyone coming into work with a cold and spreading the germs all over the place ! 😒