MRM McCann Discussions

Suggestions for good coffee in midtown? I don't care for the ambience, don't care if there's a little wait time. Just looking for good coffee. My current favorites are Cafe Grumpy and Blue Bottle.

I freaking love wearing khakis

Anyone else get the recruiting email from Paul Hastings just now? Any word on if they’ll be ok with a full-remote associate?

That Friday feeling...

Anyone hiring a junior/mid writer in LA??

What are 3 things clients don't know about our services that would scare the shit out of them if they did?

Used to be in a quant group. We had an underperforming staff who we let go. He claimed to HR he was discriminated against bc he was an MBA. To which they responded: that's not a protected class.

It does feel pretty cool walking up to your driver at the airport as a person right out of college. It's the little things.

What the hell does GS Special Situations do? Anyone heard anything on comp?

I really like finance, but I want to be a sole proprietor. Any ideas of what I can do besides making my own hedge book?

Happy Mother’s Day! How can employers better accommodate working parents?

Good companies that offer fully remote jobs or flexible to when you do and don’t want to go in?

My company wants us back this summer. I just don’t feel comfortable yet. Time to start searching.

What are the odds of getting into Big Law after being an associate at a boutique in a small market? I clerked right out of law school and am now joining a boutique firm with the hopes of gaining experience quickly. While relocating isn’t an option right now, I have considered trying to move to a larger firm in a larger market in the future. Has anyone else done this?

Happy Diwali fishes 🪔

Long vacations: anyone ever take a long time, something like 3 weeks off, all at once? Repercussions?

Can I get 15 likes so I can DM please!!??

I have accepted an offer for the role of Director of Data Science & Analytics and I'll be working with old colleagues. I am very excited. I haven't given notice yet because I am waiting for the background check to complete, but my boss just asked me about traveling to a meeting in November. I start at the new job Oct 25. I'm really struggling for how to respond. If I were not leaving it is absolutely a meeting I should be at. I don't want to respond with a lie. Any dvice on how to respond?

How do you handle rude clinicians in the workplace? I always have an attending talking down to me.

I’m leaving my job soon but I’m wondering if I should be truthful when I hand in my letter of resignation. There’s a ton of reasons but it boils down to: I’m worth more than they can pay me and I need to pay off these student loans. What should I say?

Anyone willing to share their access to casecoach? Any help would be appreciated!

Prepared for two month while working. Failed two MBB final rounds. Thinking about reapplying next year. How should I prepare myself for that in this one year?

Hi all! First post here: my husband and I are thinking of getting solar panels and battery storage but have some sticker shock (would require a sizable loan). Anyone in a similar boat and how has the experience been?

Comp at Oliver wyman and LEK as 2 year experienced hire?

I just got a promotion that will involve 90% travel, I am excited about the role, but I have kids and me travelling means no one to take my kids to day care on days my wife works as she resumes 6am.

Hey Fishes,. I got offer letter from Genpact for 20 LPA, position: Lead Consultant (SAP SD). In onboarding page in profile it is showing, I am assigned to ITO department. Can someone tell me ITO department stands for and responsibilities.

How is the Company Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets in terms of Career Growth,WLB,Job Security and annual hikes?

Is it different from Genpact?

Client: Morgan Stanley
Location: Bengaluru

What agency has the Food Basics account?

what’re the agencies in Toronto that are best for diversity / healthy culture of mutual respect for all - women, POC? know nowhere is perfect but any doing okay?

Best study guide for CFP?

Interviewed yesterday but couldn’t get the salary range from the recruiter until I told her my current compensation. Does that frustrate anyone else? I hate that.

What are your thoughts on job stacking while being remote?

Either doing one full time and a few part time jobs or 2 full times

How long did you hear for an update after applying to visa with or without a referral?

Anyone need assistance hiring for Q4? Comment below and I’m happy to assist!

Any insight here on Marketing lead salaries in tobacco (in Toronto). The actual role is pretty comparable to a brand manager which can range 80-100k depending on the employer. Thanks in advance!

Collecting short quotes and shenanigans from your experiences on the job other than ‘please fix’. Thanks!