5 years ago, agencies would've shut down from the 22nd until the 5th

Now... I'm working until the 24th and back on the 2nd... Booooooo

I’m pretty passive when I’m disrespected by creative but I think it sets a bad example for my team. If any of my reports were spoken to the way I was I’d raise hell...how set example?

What’s people opinion on mediocrity? Like wouldn’t it be so easy to just coast forever, like a nice cosy life, with little to not professional growth.

I was promised a promotion, then was told I wasn’t getting promoted, started applying to other places, fought for it and ended up getting promoted and a raise. I was just offered a job at another agency for $15k higher than the raise I just got. My mom was just diagnosed with cancer and was told to stop working so now I have to cover all of her expenses as well as mine and my husband’s (he’s back in school). I’d like to stay at my current agency but NEED the $. How do I navigate this?

Left IBD to quickly - VP1 opps?

Long story short - was lured into an opportunity to do BD for a large PE PortCo… better work/life balance, but honestly miss the deal cycle.

Anyone know of open VP1 opps right now?

Quick background - former MM banker (think Raymond James, Piper Sandler size) doing FinTech and Asset Management within FIG, but also open to other sectors.

Thanks!

I miss Delta. Anyone racking up the MQMs?

What’s the standard RTO (return to office) plan for MBB as of now?

Added to the bucket list - one night with a woman. I am 32F.

Why is it apparently acceptable for men to wear shirts that show their nips in the gym?

Hello Fishes...

Any openings for Guidewire QA in ur organization.. please let me know !!

Looking for a referral to MBB firms - thanks! 🤝

Got an offer for SE III at a large tech company. Product I'd be working on interests me and I think I could grow more than in my current role.

Currently I make 180k base and have ISO/RSUs @ startup (60k/yr worth on paper, but won't be worth anything for a few years, if at all).

The offer is:
Base: $166,500
Target Bonus: 10% ($16,650)
RSU: 120k total (30k/yr)

Thoughts on offer? Should I counter?

Additionally there's a yearly target RSU bonus about equal to the cash bonus. Thoughts? 4.5 YOE

Quit my cushy job a few months ago because I was totally burnt out and mental health was shot. Thinking about quitting this industry all together - anyone else go through similar? Any advice? Thanks!

If I wanna leave the firm in December.. when do I have to tell to my audit teams? I have to be utilized well enough to get my 30 month experience till december.

Can anyone recommend a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist in NYC? Manhattan or Brooklyn preferably

Anyone up to case this weekend?

Is there any position in Bain looking for a data scientist. I have more than 2 years of experience as a data science consultant and now want to switch to Bain.
Can someone here refer me for the same. Thanks

Who’s getting a bivalent?

Who was at the ADCC? Thoughts on the NABs stunt?

What’s your fave shop that integrates social/digital into their creative?

Any advice for a freelancer on the best software to use to keep track of finances?

Welp, see yeah later KFC!

Anyone here know of a good 🏳️‍🌈 therapist?

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.

Fully employed Art Director (agency) looking to pick up some freelance contracts on the side. Can this be done?

Favourite Super Bowl spot?

While we’re at it, Art Directors… what is your salary and how many years of experience?

Any Canadian company that has a good in-house agency?

Anyone in Toronto looking for a CD? I need to make a change. Agency or in-house (if the in-house is cool.)

Who is everyone voting for this coming city election? I don't want another four years of John Tory.

Almost every planner has left Publicis Toronto in the past two months. WTF?

What’s it like at Camp J these days?

Any new shops in Canada doing good work?

Been in the strat game for over a decade; I’ve realized that a strong department with clear process that is built on end to end problem solving (with time to think) is when I’m happiest vs this award show / case study grind. What are some agencies you all work or have worked at, that value strategy as a department and not a creative case study farm? Looking to figure out what’s next.

Still waiting for the Heinz soup response

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?