Wieden + Kennedy Discussions

Anyone here have knowledge about viasat? Pto, culture, etc?

Apple laptop question: starting with Apple next week and just received their laptop, but it does not come with any pre-configured corporate credential. Is this normal that we have to set everything up from the scratch on day 1?

What is the expectation at your firms about coming into work after making your billable hours requirement? Asking especially for those who do not get a bonus per extra hour billed over the minimum.

Does anyone have any insight to an agency or ad company that has mainly luxury/fashion clients? Really looking to get into the luxury fashion advertising/marketing niche and don’t know where to start. Thanks! I’m in Chicago, by the way

Is there an "unemployed professors" equivalent for work? Would love to get a PhD to explain and validate somethings for me.

How hands on are your leadership? Would you rather they got their hands dirty with the work or are you happy they sit away from the action?

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? 🤨

Do you think remote hires are less safe when layoffs come or is that an old school mentality?

Exit strategy: Where do people work after a career in Advertising or PR? Add examples of your past colleagues.

Hey friends, I've been in sales for over ten years in retail/ hospitality.

I'm focusing my efforts to make a switch into tech sales and id like to work for AWS.

I completed a tech sales bootcamp and have purchased a couple books on sales methodology, more so enhancing sales + active listening skills.

If anybody would be willing to chat! I'd love more insight on roles Within AWS tech sales.

Care for a quick dm chat?

Off-topic.. but how do y'all deal with LinkedIn induced anxiety?
I mean I feel I am doing fairly well in life, have a good academic background, a well paying job, keep trying to continuously upskill also.. yet everytime I open LinkedIn I feel I am going nowhere. Everyone is getting promoted or moving abroad or winning awards. Even these 21-22yo kids have like 10 internships listed in their experience. 🤯
Can't even stay off of it, as I need it to network and find jobs. 🥲
Someone help please!🥺

In India, it seems most of the Captive/Product Companies are in Banking Finance.. especially in Pune and Mumbai.. I just know Iqvia, Legato and GE Healthcare.. but all are in Bangalore.. any companies in Pune location as well? I'm mostly a technical person, but worked with mostly Healthcare clients
. Should I change the domain?

I’m curious to hear which insurance company has the best work life balance for a senior commercial or middle market underwriting role. I currently only handle new business, which I love, but see that other companies like liberty make you handle new business and renewals. Any insight is appreciated.

Any of you considered going into politics?

Serious question… if I am interested in becoming a CTO/CDO one day, what should I do for the next 5-8 years to prepare for this? Are there specific roles in tech that prepares you for a CTO role? I am currently in sales engineering with over a decade in consulting experience.

Quiet firings are happening through out the industry right now. Agencies have become better about hiding the layoffs and firings. Not a good thing…

How do y’all deal with people at work who are stuck on stupid? Like they have no idea what they’re talking about and they REFUSE to learn. It’s like they have a god complex or something even with proof, maybe bc of their tenure at the company? Even if there’s valid data backing up that they’re wrong. Maybe it’s bc I’m a type 8 enneagram, but it frustrates the hell out of me!
So any advice would be lovely :)

HIPAA special enrollment extension: does this apply to major medical, dental, vision, health FSA? Thanks!

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

My stress level is so high I'm seeing double.

How is Advisor Business Analyst at DXC? What designation in D will that compare to?

Has anyone heard anything about working in Corp strategy at PlayStation? They have a couple jobs posted and seem interesting. Culture/WLB/prestige/compensation/interesting work?

Why some companies ask for Scrum master with technical skills when Scrum Master role is non technical. Please share your views

Hi Fishes,
Could you please shed some light on Manager(M3) role in L&T insurance domain.
Appreciate your review

12/1 CheckIn: What’s everyone’s workout plan today? 🤗

Heading to 6:30am barre to celebrate our bowl hitting 1k members 🥳🤩😜

Can you travel out of the US while your H1B is pending approval?

Currently on STEM OPT.

Latentview.
Role: Sr Analyst.

Or.

Affine
Role: Sr Associate Data scientist

I just finished YSOM's behavioral assessment....what the hell...

Any raise freezes at other B4? Deloitte has remained silent thus far.

Does anyone recommend working in high pressure better salary(WFH IC Engineer role in a relatively big Financial services firm, but working hands of on many things that builds pressure) vs

job 2 or atleast offer (Senior Manager 3 days a months in office( Banking firm) minimum, people manager for 24/7 infra operations teams and new project)taking a salary cut of 8k in base and with better WLb( hr) says so in interview. I am too confused. On job security we all know we can't guarantee anything.

what phone can you get at bcg? how often upgrade. for NAMR

Is it possible for someone with anxiety to have a career at MBB? Anyone currently in this situation? How do you cope?

How does WLB/hours change as you progress within McKinsey(BA->EM->AP)? In other words, do you work less hours at McKinsey when you become more senior?

Saw this in another bowl so thought I’d do one here 😅
What was your approximate pay from graduating college up until now?

2020: $48k
2021: $50k
2022: $53k + 5% bonus

I am SCM analyst. Covid seems to have impacted the SCM industry a lot. Share if you’re comfortable and give a little background of your career journey / advice if you’ve been in the industry for 5+ years

I’m four months into my job and I got put onto a PIP. I worked so hard to break into IB, put up all the hours and even working 2am nights for weeks, learned a ton, and improved a lot along the way as the sole analyst yet this happens. I’m extra worried because it doesn’t seem there’s IB analyst positions out there. Im really hoping come January more positions come up but I’m just praying they don’t fire me until then. Anyone have general tips for this situation?

any ADs wanna do young lions with me next year? i know it’s early but i’m eager. let’s meet up, do some spec, have some fun.

How is Black Taxi doing? Is it growing? Does it have many paying clients? I haven't seen any work or heard much.

Super important topic - What RU wearing to your Christmas party. I’ve been seeing pics of guys in suits and women in gowns this year.