Macalester College Discussions

Is Preacher a good place to work? How’s work/life? Culture?

Have you ever done an icebreaker or team challenge exercise that you found to be engaging/fun vs. lame/forced? Could be with clients, partner vendors/agencies, or internal teams.

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

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?

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!

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?

Interested in constructive feedback on a small issue I’m facing. Creative is being rude and condescending - don’t waste my time speaking, interrupts, doesn’t let me finish a sentence (continued below)

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?

Anyone having experience with working in Bangkok?

Touch week at SapFish. Anyone impacted?

Been asked to present my current client’s plan and PCA in second interview for a role. Am I being over cautious by not feeling comfortable with this?

Is it wrong for HR to incentivize employees to attend a black history month presentation at the office with a Black Panther movie ticket raffle? 🤨

Believe it or not, for all the talk of digital... online video subscriptions and downloads JUST overtook DVD sales. People still exist that rent dvds from netflix?

Why is it taking forever to get an offer letter… I got a verbal offer but still waiting for the official letter for 2weeks. Recruiter gives me heads up that it’ll take couple of weeks but still.. i’m so nervous. Should i concern? My mental is about to go crazy haha

Does anyone have an experience that all went well and right before the offer letter, it just get cancelled?

I'd like to think I'm prime for a promotion, but my agency is not promoting people right now. BUT...I know if I left they'd be absolutely screwed. Can I ask for a promotion by threatening to leave?

Can someone from W+K confirm when the residency application portal closes today? Asking for my little sis. Thanks!!!

Dentsu peeps, anybody received bonus yet or notice of a bonus?

What's your worst story of you or someone you know being "thrown under this bus"?

Which is better long term. A job at a Big agency with big clients VS. A job at a smaller shop but higher pay and title with more responsibility.

RIP Jeff Immelt. Not sad to see this guy go.

Got an offer today in strategy for manager - band level 7. What does the band level 7 mean and where does it stand in hierarchy?

Have an interview with Morgan Stanley for an analyst role with their financial crimes team - is this a good starting position for someone looking to make a career change? What’s the salary?

I want to move to Europe or New Zealand. I am educated/barred in the US and only speak English. Is this hopeless, or are there opportunities out there for someone like me?

Fwiw, T14, V50 big law, F50 in-house. Antitrust/competition/sales/marketing/business strategy and ops.

Cross-posting.

What service lines, and sub service lines have the most amount of work? I'm thinking about EY specifically, but I'm interested in other firms as well.

Just raised my first snapshot.
We can't see the review?

Wish me luck: I just took a job at a new agency in which I'll get paid double as the creative director for a team of 30 people. I'm ecstatic, this is my dream!

If you receive an RFE on the I485 while it has been pending for 180 days, does your new company attorney respond to the RFE? Assuming you switched companies after it has been pending for 180 days. Anyone experienced anything similar?

Any recommendations on wedding planners in Canada?

Hi,
what will be the inhand salary after TDS deduction for 16.5 LPA.

No investments nothing.

FRM is has narrow focus, demands depth, quick to complete

Online course certificates for skills like SCALA, BIGDATA, BIG QUERY, SPARK etc matter?? Who asks for it?

Hello Guys

Do anyone have referral for SAP ABAP consultant/ developer
YOE : 2.8
current CTC ; 6 L/A
Location : flexible to relocate anywhere

What inspired you to join this industry?

Was there ever a time you wanted to give up being a real estate agent?

Hi, I am currently working as incident manager looking for job change can someone refer me. thanks!

Signed up for a personal trainer! 2x/week strength training with her... to begin with!