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Anyone in Account Services have anything fun, quirky, or just plain cool - yet still professional to spice up a LinkedIn about me?

Ladies do you ever take a sick day when your cramps are unbearable ? If so, how do you go about it?

Has anyone made the jump from one HR specialty to another? I’m trying to figure out if I’m better off trying to get experience in the new specialty internally, or if I just find a new role elsewhere. Thanks!

Dan Wieden passed away

Hi. I was made redundant from Zendesk in August and looking for my next role. Im looking for a Senior Recruiter or Lead Recruiter role in Dublin Ireland. The market seems difficult for inhouse roles. Anyone looking for someone with my skillset?

No matter how much and how hard I try organize my day, stuff just pops out of nowhere all the time and I end up stuck at my desk until midnight almost every single day.

Everyone on my team is beyond exhausted on a high burn project. Generally all good people but we have ridiculous turnaround time expectations and long hours. What to do?

Does anyone know of a creative who has served in Congress since the creative revolution?

Hi, we are currently updating our Apprenticeship Policy and I wanted to understand what other organisations offer in regards to:
1. Rewards for exam passes
2. Holiday allowance during study

Any detail would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I just got into reading books, any suggestions to start with? Which could help to increase media/marketing knowledge.

How to battle feelings of inadequacy in the workplace? Does anyone else ever feel this way

I feel like a lot of branded content goes by the wayside and has 0 shelf life ... are there any good examples that cut through and had some longevity?

If consumers prefer diversity in ads, wouldn't it make sense to have a more diverse industry? Why does agencies lack diversity?

What are good answers to an interviewer who asks “what’s your hiring philosophy?”

What's the best way to go about a mutiny of our CCO?

When an agency is about to hire you as a creative lead but without seeing your book to find out what you had done in your career, is that a red flag to you as a creative?

Is the old, naming your agency after yourself or your last name, finally behind us?

Does anyone here have a Peloton? I really want one but it's almost $3k all in so want to make sure I would use it!

I work on Jake from State Farm. AMA

The annual Leo Burnett Cannes 'predictions' is a joke. It's obvious what will win based on past award shows. It's like me predicting that tomorrow will be a Friday.

Anyone have good recipes for Rosh Hashana?

I am currently working in advertising with experience on fintech & CPG. I would like to work in tech marketing, specifically Google’s APMM program.
I’ve been studying some PM/PMM books/podcasts/videos, attending Google events, and want to keep learning more to try to prepare myself as much as I can.
What resources helped you get into product marketing/Google?
Has anyone here moved from advertising to tech?
Would love to hear from a marketer about their experience getting into Google.
Thank you

Anyone looking for case partners for casing practice .Just to let you know I know basics of casing and their types but not much experience .Would like to partner with similar or experienced folks

Hi everyone! In this field, when choosing a masters degree program is it more beneficial to get a degree in Human Resources to further my knowledge in HR (my undergraduate degree is in Economics) , an MBA, or Data Science Degree due to the fact that HR is becoming more data driven as well as get a PHR / SHRM-CP certification?

I’ve opened up a smart investor ISA with Barclays but thinking of moving to vanguard. Thoughts, opinions?

If you decide to move down a level in your next role, for learning purposes and for more wlb, is that frowned upon by future employers and looks bad on your resume? I've been think about it but haven't pulled the trigger. Also fear that getting a lower level job will be tough if they see me as 'over-qualified'. For context, this would be going from a director role to a SM or Manager role.

Is the international BA diploma worthwhile? My company offers but wonder if other qualifications such as AWS would be more worth while?

How long it takes to get laptop from pune office.
I need to go on 1st sept.

Natwest group offering 18 lpa for 5 yrs with position software engineer B7.2. Is it good package at this designation?
Having offer from citi group of 17 lpa. Which one to consider?

Hi fishes I am relocating to Bangalore to join Airbus what will be the good place to find an apartment that is close to office and yet affordable, I will be taking public transportation, any. Help will be greatly appreciated, I'll be very new to Bangalore

Anyone looking for a room mate in Sydney?

I'll be joining Axtria after 3 months . Loc is Pune. I've heard that there is no campus in pune . Anyone has any idea how much time will it take to open the office?
I'm happy with wfh 🙂 that's why asking please give inputs if you know anything

UK market is open only for niche skillsets ( Data engineer + analytics). Firms aren't interested in sponsoring rest all skill sets, as they can be filled internally. They have limited quota every year, and are very choosy when it comes to allocation. Preference is first given to EU nationals and then Asians during shortlist stage.

Referral works, but the person who is referring you should have enough clout in the organization to present your profile!

Google users! What are some of your favorite apps/extensions and add-ons for G Suite for Education products?
I LOVE -Draftback, -Screencastify, -Form Publisher, -Share to Classroom

Off topic

Is there any low interest or interest free loan policy available in thoughtworks?

Current employees, please comment...

I give my cell phone to all clients routinely. However, there are always 1 to 2 clients who abuse this and it seems as soon as their cases are over I find a new one and it is making me rethink. I hate to do this because 98% do not abuse it and I like being connected to my people. Thoughts??

Is there anyone who became an architect without experience as software engineer? I currently work as solutions analyst and my goal is to be a solutions architect. Is it possible without having software engineering experience?

Hello there. I have been interviewing with Okta and got through all 5 rounds of interviews. They say they want to offer me the job but there is a global freeze for all marketing roles at the company. They want to offer me a contractor role instead. Does anyone here know if that is the case? I haven't heard anything as they seem be on wellness week. Thanks for any guidance :)