PJA Advertising Discussions

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...

My agency doesnt use briefs to kick off any projects... Is this normal for an ad agency? They JUST got this account a couple months ago and it’s a huge account. Should I be concerned?

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

Has anyone gone thru a vendor onboarding with InterPublic group (IPG)? Who can tell me what it’s like / what’s involved? We just won a project and in curious… I hear the vendor onboarding / setup is lengthy and “intense” but would love to know how long it takes and what do they need from you that makes it “intense?”

How does your workplace measure the success of a marketing campaign and do you think that method is a valid/smart way of measuring it?

It's an everyday torture when you hate your partner. Maybe the feeling is mutual.

Does anyone have experience with payfactors? Looking for a salary benchmarking tool that is not crowdsourced.

I already have the SHRM-SCP. . would it be a value add to go for the SPHR as well?

Anyone ever heard of Xeno Psi? What's it like there?

What is the most effective way to handle reputation management online? I've been hired by a company that doesn't have the best track record but they are rebranding themselves in a big way

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?

What other careers do you catch yourself daydreaming about? I, for one, would have loved acting as I loved theater throughout my life but alas fate had other plans. What's yours?

Has anyone sold at IQVIA? What’s comp like?

@fcb peeps: Who is the head creative at FCB Global? Is it Fred Levron or Susan Credle? Every piece of work that comes out of the agency, Fred immediately posts everywhere as his. But isn’t Susan Credle the worldwide chief creative officer? Who really runs the show?

Help an elderly person: can anyone tell me a high-profile spot that features a tik tok, IG or twitch person? In other words, an influencer who got what could be called a big break?

(I cant think of any, but then it occurred to me I wouldnt recognize them.)

Thanks in advance, hip people

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...

Pretty sure the saga of the slave driven company has come to an end I’m the only HR person at this company. Friday I had full admin rights, and went to check email Saturday; account locked. Payroll/HRIS locked out. PEO service says no pending termination is on my file. Went to the office today to get my things just in case. Located in CA. Was about to report numerous violations too. All because I couldn’t solve 8 months of payroll issues in a day. 🫠 Good riddance, I’m getting a lawyer.

Even if you do get followers on TikTok, they don't have much money to spend on your product or service—and they're likely not going to stick around long enough to do so anyway.

Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

Currently doing an insurance org redesign project. Good lord underwriters are overpaid!

Is there any writing prompts that stand out to you in the responses you get from students? Preferably ones that are outside the box, but I'd love to hear some tried and true traditional ones too!

Well, my turn to feel like crap. Silently crying in the back of the Uber taking me home, where more hours of work await. Yeaaaah. That kind of day

How does someone like Elon Musk can go on to do so much while I can barely get out of my bed, keep my job and have the will to live?

I probably always have had low lying depression (per my therapist) but I think my break up finally broke me. After two months, I'm not any better. So I'm hopping on medication for the first time. Day 5 of using Zoloft. How long before I should consider it is or isn't working?

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

Anyone have any good contacts at ARC? I’ve been trying to get in with no response ( account management)

Anyone from accenture capability network in sap s4? Please dm or comment. I have some doubts

Accenture strategy folks.. can someone confirm if work from home is about to end?

ZS hiring for multiple roles... DM in case of any referrals!

How do you make connections at weddings when you barely know anyone? I feel like it’s always awkward smalltalk and at some point you’re just drunk and wanna go home.

Worth getting the Marriott bonvoy credit card with the 100k points bonus? Annual fee is $95. Already have CSR.

Thoughts on PJT strategic advisory?

Hi Fishes,
I am an Senior iOS developer. YOE is 8.5. Currently getting 13 LPA. Getting promotion in a month with 25 to 30 percent hike which comes nearly 16.8 LPA. I cannot able to relocate now due to family dependency reasons. I heard iOS developer salary market is good. I am having a very good work life balance in the current company. I am in a confusion. Should I look for opportunities with PWFM or stay in current company? Am I making low pay as per market trends?

Tips on Boston fertility clinics? So far looking between Boston IVF and MGH. (Also cross posting to fertility bowl but thought I’d try here for the Boston fish)

Found a good looking Herman Miller Aeron, used on CL. Worth the 400 bucks? Do not have a proper office chair at the moment

Anyone looking for a Strategist? I just finished at Ad school and have 15 years creative marketing experience. Open to relocate anywhere.