A former agency of mine just released an ad with a script I wrote. Different characters but the main spokesperson (who is very well known) and the scenario are the exact same. Can I put this in my book?

We just picked up our wedding rings and I don’t wanna take mine off! I keep wearing it around the house 😍

Is it possible to claim phone expense if you are in a group plan? I have paid my share of the bill through Amex but the cumulative bill is not in my name as I am not the account owner. Would this work?

Does any feel like they suppress their own positive thoughts? Like there’s a very positive development in my life that I am happy about but every time I think of how great it is, there’s a voice that tells me to stop and curb my excitement- for the fear that I will somehow jinx it or that something bad may happen. I can’t just be happy without it being accompanied by worry that I might lose something in return. Can anyone relate?

We are updating our maternity leave policy. Can you please share how your company/firms pay your employees for their leave?

Seattle friends—I’m planning on moving for Amazon. Please share what suburbs or country settings are close enough for a commute and affordable.

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My company has started my green card application (PERM has been submitted) and then I married an American citizen. If I continue the process with my company and receive the green card, is it possible to get citizenship with 3 years under the green card instead of the 5 years required under employment?

Anybody moved to Dubai from London in consulting - would love to hear your thoughts in differences. Getting bored of London life here and curious of Dubai (visited a few months ago)

Hello. What cleaning products are you using at home while you are pregnant ?

Do you class yourself as an art director or a hybrid creative that does both? Either way, explain why.

What are some creative ways that I can reward my team? They've been working really hard lately and I want to show my appreciation

Never had panic attacks before and have had three in last few weeks. It’s terrible, I thought I was having a heart attack the first time. Has anyone experienced this and what treatment helped?

Any good contractors for new flooring installation?

How can you get a job as a photographer, do you need to bring in a portfolio of your work or do you just walk in...?

What’s BBDO’s RTO sitch?

I’m getting frustrated with these unpaid design tests I am required to complete! Should I be water marking my design tests?

I am flexing to Vancouver 11/29 - 12/2. Anybody interested in joining?

Had a “final” presentation for a new role yesterday morning. Was told that would be the last step. Haven’t heard shit since then. When do I start freaking out?

I can overhear someone getting in trouble and it’s very awkward. My desk is right next to a conference room and they are speaking VERY LOUDLY and both parties are getting defensive. Awkawkawkawk 😬

How is day to day different on the client side? Other pros and cons? This question is for 🐠 in media strat/planning.

Writer considering leaving advertising. Where can I go?

My partner, male, got a 10% raise.
I, a female, got an 8% raise.
What would be the reason besides the obvious gender pay gap?

I wish I was a little more...

Is there a way to say no to working insane hours? The past two weeks I’ve been working till midnight-2 am every night and I can’t do it anymore

Doesn’t it seem time to fix the LGBTQ+++ LMNOP acronym? I understand the need to represent and include all, even as we discover more monikers, but isn’t there a simple name overall that can rep all without adding letters every time. It’s becoming a Frankenstein and doing the important cause a disservice. Prince got his deal down to one symbol!

NYC AD 🐠, any of y'all want to work on a spec project? Gotta do something productive with this funemployment freedom (portfolio inside).

Looking for a new agency. If the new one offers “unlimited" vacation days, is it possible to negotiate a fixed number of days instead?

So why do company merges result in mass layoffs?

I will work for free! I am serious. If this is what it takes to get back into the game, I’ll do it! Got nothing to lose. Better free work than depression. DM if interested!

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Asking creatives to work on a project with lots of award potential but minimal budget/billable time allocations. So the majority of the work would be done on personal time.

Can anyone in Chicago recommend a good recruiter to work with? Looking to make a move to an SAE or AS position. Anyone hiring?!

Suggestions on how to spin a layoff to a recruiter or new employer? Want to stay in the game.

What’s it like to work on an auto account?

If you make one cool print ad, would you add it to your book as its own project? Or is that weird?

Anyone know if Goodby Silverstein, or Erich+Kallman, is looking for an AD? Asking for a friend.