Advertising truths #12 - Nothing good comes out of a group where there're more CDs than creatives. Either you land on a flat campaign or a terrible campaign.

For those who moved from a client serving role to an internal role in public accounting while at a fairly high level (experienced manager or senior manager), did you take a pay cut or does your pay stay flat when you transition with minimal increases in subsequent years? Also what role are you in now? I really like EY and the company. I’d like to look at moving to an internal role but I’m worried I’ve priced myself out (currently at around 140k comp in LCOL).

Only a few of the engineers I've met have been antisocial, and it seems like such people are represented fairly evenly across different careers. I'm not really sure why that misconception still exists

How is Oliver Wyman Digital? Seems like that practice has been growing quickly

Anyone joining PwC AC Banglore on 6th September?
Have you got any mail for a laptop or any onboarding details?

I have 5 years of experience in my industry in Chicago. (Engineering Firms working with Electrical Utilities on Substations)
I started as a CAD Drafter and worked my way up to a P&C Designer.
Is 63200 a good salary for someone with my experience?

I want to also say I’m back in school going after my EE.

Hi,
After technical rounds, HR asked me to submit the documents and BGC related forms. I sent the all documents, it's been one week and no call back. Usually how much time they will take ?

I am not able to upload my tax declaration details from the greyHR portal. It is showing an error message since morning. Is there anyone else who is facing the same issue

Anyone in NYC looking for an Associate Strategist? Asking for my mentee, she has 2 years ad tech start up experience.

Hi all Need some carrier guidance . I have 11+ years of experience in IIB (IBM Middleware). Now i am boared of it and I am not able to get good prospects in product based organizations . As of now I am thinking of following options 1) unskill with different cloud certification 2) change the stream and enroll in some Data science /ML courses like offered by grate lakes / upgrad type of online platforms . Please feel free to share your thoughts

Do people treat you differently when you go out in public wearing your uniform?

Art director who comes up with LITERALLY no ideas talked the MOST during meeting. Lollll. Wow.

Hi! I am seeking for an advise, anything helps! I applied to Accenture’s entry level analyst program. I applied a few days ago (I know it’s a bit late, but the application is still open thankfully). Yesterday, I joined a resume workshop w/ an Accenture recruiter. She went through my resume and said that I have a strong one! I’ve also set up a coffee chat w/ her next week. Unfortunately, I got an email today from the system, they decided not to move forward :( Should I reach out to her abt this?

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Hi All, i am looking for a job change. I have 16+ yrs of IT experience into IT Service Delivery, Operations, Project Management, Scrum master and Azure cloud. My Notice period is 30 days. Pls do share any relevant opportunities are available. Thanks

We are hiring for several marketing roles in NY and Cambridge. Want to work for a good company with even better hours and pay? DM me. Sample roles open (below)

It’s hard to be motivated when rounds of layoffs happen and you see all your friends leave. But one thing that’s gotten me through all of this is working out. And when I say workout I mean the most pathetic, sad, barely completed beginner-level cardio dance routines. I’ve somehow forced myself to move while on lockdown and it’s somehow forced me to feel better. Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are: get up and move even if you don’t finish or end up going on a walk. Pls take care of yourself❤️

Anyone else feel like it’s easier coming up with ideas than insights?

Anyone hiring a UX Designer in Atlanta? I know someone who got laid off

Got laid off. Just started at the agency. Was so excited because it’s a great shop. Now what?

What was your most amazing day in advertising?

Anyone hiring a junior/mid writer in LA??

how many of you get high before/during work?

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What are the best brands with work life balance? Want to leave agency and work life balance is super important, thank u!!

In your agency, who owns brand strategy implementation and brand experience across channels (storytelling (communication goals & brand narrative), brand content recommendations, tactic ideation and approach, user experience, etc.)?

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

I have a stay at home wife with no concept of money. Any ideas on how to reign in the spending? Any credit cards good for this?

What in the world is this old spice YouTube thing ?

Looking for a transcreation video company that can help recut and add translations to existing videos. Spanish, Portuguese and Russian to start. Anyone know anyone?

How much of your job is actually solving a business problem with creativity, and how much of it is just providing corporate self care to wealthy clients who hate you?

Those that have pivoted/are considering pivoting out of advertising, what are you doing now/interested in doing?

What are your thoughts on multilingual copywriters?

I live in a multilingual country and agencies and clients are always asking for people who speak 4 or more languages. Cool cool. But does this not possibly mean they're average writers in 4 languages than great writers in one or two?

Weakening + Kennedy

Agencies in Detroit?