Any mothers that are supervisors/managers? Thinking about starting a family & realized I don't know how this is going to work if I want to lean in to both my career & my ovaries. Esp. breastfeeding.

How do you handle people’s kids showing up on video meetings? Screaming, kicking, hamming it up, (wasting time.) Everyone else is coo-ing…I’m not a kids person. Heard a technique which is to drop off the call bc you “assume the call is over” (which seems like a great way to get fired especially if it’s a way higher up’s kids - plus it feels rather passive aggressive.) Thoughts?

Today Pfizer announced that trials show that their vaccine is 100% effective for teens ages 12-15. Do you think most of our students will get it for next year?

Dyslexia! After having our kindergartener son tested (privately) related to ADHD, we were told he may have dyslexia too (which would explain why he struggles so much with phonics but is amazing at sight words). He has a very high IQ. As a voracious reader, I am finding myself unexpectedly distraught that something that I have loved so much will be such a struggle for him, and worrying that it will affect his motivation and may steer him away from things he may otherwise love.
Tips/Commiseration?

How to politely tell my partner stop spending too much time on playing video games? It was my false at first. I introduced Zelda breathe of the wild to her and now, she is hooked. She even played game when we had the movie night. I chose the her movie style but she let me to watch it alone and silently turned on the game, and played it while pretended to watch the movie with me. That’s not fun at all. What should I do? Any advice please?

How do I figure out spending with my SO? Initially I was paying for 90% of stuff (no actual bills, just going out). I talked to her and said we need to be more even. She was never proactive. She kind of got offended but we ended on a good note to split things. It went well for a couple weeks but now it's back to normal. She never takes out her card and only venmos me if I send her the request. She lets Venmos sit for weeks before paying them. I still let a lot of things slide.

Anyone else have their parents and tias try to set you up with everyone?

I’ve been stung! How could that be? 🐝

Hi fishes,
As an employee of TCS, can we avail any comprehensive/full lab tests/ health checkup tests in Hyderabad.?
While I'm checking on Medibuddy, there's an "amount to pay" displayed on each of the tests.

Best HC Plan offered by Deloitte for someone who sees multiple specialists and has a large number of recurring prescriptions?

How to reduce stress? Provide real workable solutions please. Don’t copy paste google stuff!

At what point do we think vaccine mandate for entry into restaurants/museums/concerts etc is no longer going to be required in NYC given straight acknowledgment now even in mainstream media that vaccine efficacy drastically drops after 4 months and now that we know it does not stop transmission? This summer?

Did you ever have any issues with your family questioning what you do and saying it wasn't a "real job" ? They think being a social worker is fluffy and I should have just become an "actual doctor or psychiatrist"

What’s your opinion on Cue Health?

Ask any questions about poland moves

Can ask anything here

I peed in the ocean twice today at the beach 🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫

Anyone have senior leadership bragging to the trade press this week about how great their agency is at handling staff’s mental health when in fact they’re personally responsible for leaving disaster in their wake?

How many of you already have life insurance and long term disability with a trusted provider? Is it worth getting?

Whoever said bumble bbfs was great couldn’t have been more right. It’s weird I’ve l been confident in how I look in the last few years but my personality and likability was put into question but instantly I seem to be receiving the friendship attention I like, 50+ likes by 4am on the first day, signed up at 2am. It’s kind of nice to make brand new friends without having a connection or a class together. Old friends and friends or friends sometimes benchmark you and don’t view the new you

Any recs on places to go/things to do for a 30th bday in September? I live in NYC but looking to get out to celebrate. My initial plans included being in Mexico with my boyfriend, family and a few friends but it looks like hurricane season will be in full swing during my trip week so now I’m trying to find alternative plans.

I felt like a walking zombie during thanksgiving, barely eating and barely talking. My family is small and I told them ahead of time my relationship ended. I focused on my niece and nephews, cried when I wanted to and slept from 8pm-noon for the last 5 days. Showered once or twice. That’s the best I could do and that’s OK right now. I’m back in my apartment, just trying to take it one day at a time, and not re read his texts too much. My birthday is Thursday 🙄

Hey ! I might be up for HR discussion at EY India for a job in Cloud security. I have 3 YOE. What should be my salary expectations?

I’m a data warehouse consultant with about 5 years experience. What is reasonable compensation for this role in a city with mid-high cost of living?

I have an offer for 12lacs fixed. What will be my in-hand after the tax deduction. Please help.

I had a sex dream about my senior, but I have a boyfriend. Am I terrible? Has this happen to anyone else?

Agency copywriters (in Toronto): what’s your pivot/exit plan after agency life? Client side seems to be crap work & bureaucratic, are there other creative options I haven’t thought of yet?

Is it possible to switch from a pricing strategy role to a strategy and business development role?

Hello Guys! Anyone looking for Service Desk Lead role from Noida location. There is an opportunity in HCL noida location. Pls ping me if interested. Immediate joining only

Hi Fishes,

Greetings for the day.

I am jobless from the past 7 months due to the recission. Need help. I am having 13 Years of experience into Internal audit, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Financial Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, IT and Operational Risk Management. Kindly do refer me in case of any openings in your organization. I am open for Delhi NCR, Gurgaon, Pune and Bangalore location.

So here's the first question: Do you like where you work? Do they treat you well?

Has anyone done a collab with influencer MIKIRAI? I know she’s a big deal but i’m trying to figure out if she’s worth the money, our agency just had a bad experience with an influencer and the client is not happy. We need to make a comeback! All insights are appreciated.

Hello all,

I am in discussion with HP bangalore team for a RPA Developer position.

Total IT Experience : 6.2 years
Relevant Experience : 4 years

What would be the salary range for 6+ years ?

I am expecting salary from 17 to 18 LPA. Is it within their standard range ?

What would you have done if you were working with Derek Chauvin when *that* happened?

What’s it like being an EA at Epic Games? Any info would be greatly appreciated :)

Do you maintain a CSR/Amex Plat even as a traveling consultant (assuming you are using Corp amex green)?

What’s the maximum anyone got out of the airline for damage to a new checked luggage bag

Is it normal for a company not to provide paid maternity leave? They said it’d be paid by the state under FMLA for 3 months. Is the FMLA benefit payment taxable?

So had client call, wrote down all my notes as they spoke. Confirm next day when everything is going to shit and they reply “this is categorically wrong what are you saying”. Contd in comments

My adland exit: I worked in new biz for 8+ years and was burning out. For a while I’d been feeling like a cog in the capitalism wheel and needed a higher purpose than pitch decks!

I wanted to work in sustainability to tackle the climate crisis and through a series of moves (AMA 👍), I’m now leading global marketing for an NGO called Forest Stewardship Council. A huge relief.

I’m also now hiring a Marketing Manager (true reason for this post). Long shot, but details below if this speaks!

Who’s negotiated severance? Any tips?

Abundancy people. What exactly are you working on? And why can't you just get absorbed into the agency instead of doing your own thing?

Can a robot really do your job?

Quiet firings are happening through out the industry right now. Agencies have become better about hiding the layoffs and firings. Not a good thing…

For publicis companies, what is the last day included in an end of month check? Asking as a freelancer.

Leaving a senior position for ACD after only a few months on the job. On a scale of 1-crying ceo how much will my current agency hate me?

Are any BIPOC here having direct conversations with their managers about racism or micro-aggressions that they’ve experienced in the workplace? If so, how have those conversations been going?

As a female thirty-something in the industry, feel like I'm just starting to be aware of pay discrepancy 🙄. Curious to hear from others which of our agencies adhere to standards of gender equal pay?

I can’t go back to an office. I just can’t.
Anyone with me?

Am I the only one who laughs when I read “no remote” in the middle of this Delta surge?

I wish someone would create a book entirely on copywriting or art direction daily exercises that train us juniors or students to get better since creativity is a muscle. Sure, hey Whipple or the ad concept book do have some exercises, but I want more exercises that are bit more structured.

I would definitely pay money for that book.

Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

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.

What account(s) is everyone on?

Anyone on here from Aus? What's the latest with the 457 visa being canned? VP level considering a move US>AUS, but uncertain about process thanks to this week's news.... any tips/info appreciated

How do you stay productive when you're working remotely?

Dang BBH lost another CCO today. Think they’ll ever get back on track and be great again?