Any and all thoughts about essence partners?

Is there anyone here???? I have an IP question to discuss but it seems like it’s a ghost town

Best websites to get more of a handle on Excel as a beginner-intermediate?

Anyone knows when the BCG experienced hire recruiting will restart again after the freeze?

I've a question on what sections to put on a regular resume. I see some people are using consulting style resume for outside companies as well. Do you think it's a good idea to devide work experience by projets? Or is it better to have "projects highlights" separate from work experience.. something like: intro>functional expertise> project highlights>work experience>education?

Best accounting humor instagram accounts to follow?

Anyone in this bow is going to travel internationally in next couple month?

Can we take back our resignation post applying it in infosys? Does any one havr any idea on this

Is EY GDS india llp" belongs to EY GDS or EY india?

Recommendations on how to simultaneously pay off student loans and invest?

Can anybody suggest any books or resources to get smart on medical device marketing and/or medical device manufacturing?

I’m a first year associate and perpetually concerned I’m going to get fired bc I feel like my work product isn’t at the level it should be. Does anyone have an idea of how easy/ hard it is to get fired?

Would anyone be willing to spend 10-20 mins with me to review my response to a demand/collection letter? Sincerely appreciate any help.

Does your PhD define your research for your career?

I’m a female who lives with my SO. We’ve been dating for years and we fight a lot so it’s possible a breakup is near. Do you think it would be difficult to date while living with my ex as roommates in a 2br/2ba? We have a lease that’s not even halfway done. In other words, would a man be uninterested in a woman who’s living with her ex (but of course being appropriate after the breakup)?

Any OW EA's on the board? What is the culture like?

Do you ever think that this is a futile process?

I am starting at a new company early next year and they’ve just invited me to attend their Christmas party. Is it a good idea to go? Or should I wait for a more formal introduction once I start?

Two more weeks until the new year. Is anyone else struggling to finish the year off strong?

I realized recently how much my distaste for networking and big friend groups has impacted my ability to find new jobs. 10 years in, how can I reverse this bad habit ?

When you have rare moments of downtime what are your go-to websites to waste time on?

Talent retention | There has been alot of people leaving Agency life for other careers which offer more work life balance or benefits or even just going solo. Your thoughts? How long do you plan to stay in this field ?

How is LaundryService LA these days?

Presenting on a video call? Pick one person on the client side, pin them so they’re full screen, and just present to them. They won’t know it but everybody on the call will think you’ve finally managed to sort through your anxiety and become a great presenter.

Should I do the IPG employee stock plan? Anyone else do this? Don’t even know if it’s a good stock or not

Does anyone have contact info for a sales rep for Google Campaign Manager? We have been looking to switch from another platform but haven’t been able to get in contact with sales.

Truly rare when you find a mentor that’s actually wanting to mentor you. Found mine today 🙌🏽 Can’t wait to be one some day 💖

What are your top three ad agencies that haven’t been good in forever?

Is it common to hate your job some days, and love it other days? Or is that a sign of a place you shouldn’t be at?

Can someone explain how billable hours work? At a new agency and although I had to fill timesheets at my previous agencies, they were mainly used to ensure we weren’t over servicing a client/for setting the appropriate retainer for contract renewals. I asked ppl at my agency but haven’t gotten a proper explanation. I get the impression that billing to the agency admin code isn’t recommended, and my manager said he bills everything to client codes, but that doesn’t make sense to me .

Any advice for presenting somebody else’s work? I’ve been stretched thin on different projects but have to present in place of some of on vacation with little time to prepare.

mental vacation: picture yourself in a pitch. you all presents ideas. client says, "you all know better than us. let's go with that!" now wake up and take the noose off your neck. happy Friday.

Me: I've been working 14 hr days non-stop.
Employer: We've all been working hard. It's a tough time for the industry.
Me: It's not sustainable and I'm burning out. I need help.
Employer: Totally get it. We are understaffed so we need you to be flexible about taking on more responsibilities.
Me: If I'm taking on more responsibilities, would my compensation be able to reflect that increase?
Employer: It's tight this year. Economy/pandemic etc.
Me: I'm leaving.
Employer: *surprised pikachu face*

Do you think independent agencies will be in better shape to handle COVID-related client budget reductions and/or losses?

Or does it not matter and layoffs are equal across the board?

My birthday is in two weeks and I just lost my job. 28 is either going to be fucking amazing or a complete disaster. I’m hoping for the former, but who the fuck knows these days.

Any shops to avoid as a Strategy Director? A female strategy director at that.

I’m cracking under pressure. My whole team is overworked and understaffed with no relief coming. People are working while sick cuz we can’t afford to take time off. It’s always like this and I can’t take it anymore. Advice on how to survive until I can find something new?

Do you work on a single brand only or multiple (how many)?