Any recommendations / watch outs on getting your own health insurance after being laid off? (spoiler: just got laid off)

Anyone in A&M’s Healthcare Industry Group willing to chat? I have a few questions around work, culture, and compensation.

Creatives (or anyone really) who have depression and/or anxiety, how do you keep creating when your mental health issues become really overwhelming? Do you guys have particular strategies?

Hearing of layoffs with some Chicago agencies. MSL...Porter...Ketchum...others? Sign of bad economy coming? Hate to sound skittish, but I lived through 2008

What are the health benefits given by Verizon ? What is the floater sum insured for the family ??

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My international flight is delayed due to closure of Pakistan airspace. Going to miss my connecting flight (on a different carrier) . Can I apply for trip cancellation insurance with chase for this ?

I heard from my head that there is a lot of slowdown in VW Germany... There is Hiring freeze, level freeze and all ... And soon that will spillover to india. So be prepared for very less hikes in coming cycle :( Also automotive sector in general is struggling with tesla laying off 10% workforce recently. Maybe time to make a move? What do you say fishes?

Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

Just started my career and looking for advice. Other than putting money into my 401k what opportunities should I be looking at? I live for free so I have a decent amount of money.

Thinking of getting a peloton. Anyone actually experience weight loss and overall health improvement from having one?

I make excuses for not going to the gym and the number 1 being convenience so I figure if it’s in my actual home then I have no excuses!

Be nice, thanks! 😊

Hello,
I graduated with my MSN with an emphasis in health informatics last year and I am still having difficulty finding a job. Everyone is requiring 3+ years experience. I am currently working on getting my certification in hopes that will help. Any other ideas on where to look for jobs in this field with little to no experience outside school?

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

At a tech company with less than 50 people and $6 M Revenue. Our current maternity and paternity leave policy is not good for attracting talent. 12 weeks for mom only 4 weeks paid and no time off for dads. Curious to know what policy other companies have, and can you let me know size and approx rev of company?

I never miss my deadline in the past 3 years.
And I was respected and got awards from VPs and was also paid well too then.
But due to some health reasons I'm missing deadlines from 1 month.
But my team lead is telling you are not working. Even if I say i have some health issues I may not be able to work like before.She is not listening she has escalated to my manager, my manager is 2X of her even he yells at me.

What to do please help.

If I am on H1b and I moved my office location but my LCA and new H1b for the new location are not filed can I still work in the new location? Anybody in this boat. What did you hear from V&I?

how common is the 40x rule (landlords want you to make at least 40x the rent)?? i’m looking to move to nyc and want a studio, so narrowing down my search to find a studio <2k feels impossible, esp in a convenient location. any insight would be helpful!

Got an offer from pwc in the data privacy role.
With 13.5 Lpa currently i’m at 12 and made switch on march.
Though my current company is an mnc but not that big and no work pressure is there, amazing work life balance. However, there is little to no learning and its very slow, the project is just starting and the client itself is not clear what they want. Do you think I should switch just because its a big 4. Please help me decide. Yoe -3.5

Hi all,

Im having 9.5yoe in java backend development( technical lead) and have not worked in devops till now. But recently i have started with a PG course in devops.
I am very much interested to move to devops. What kind of roles i can give interview for and what and all paths i can take forward.

Best courses for beginners in North or central NJ?

Has anyone made the move from a modern vehicle to buying something older and less practical due to their decreased commute or need for a vehicle due to covid? If so, what’d you get and are you happy with the decision?

What clients does Nagarro have? Indian? US? European? Spreaded accross the world?

My cat sat outside the shower door crying. So I let him in, per his request. Guess how it went?

Microsoft CE salary for dc area?

Can anyone share work culture and flexibility in olam Chennai. Also what is salary range and incentives for associate director in olam.

What are some questions you could expect when interviewing for an AE position? Trying to nail this interview tomorrow, so any advice/tips are welcome. Thanks!

Looking for remote working opportunities as a Business Anlayst or Product Owner. Have 5+ years for work experience as a Business Analyst/Product Owner post MBA.
Please share any possible openings or referrals.
Thanks !

Hi,

My team at Fractal is hiring for various roles in analytics, like consultant, data engineer, data scientist across all bands.

Now is a good time to be in Fractal.
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Let's play a game. Rate agency positions in order of best - worst to work in based on your opinion and put a star next to the department you're in. Creative, strategy, production, tech, account* 😢😀

I got the job. That is all.

do you cover your tattoos for client meetings? i already had tattoos but were easy to hide on camera, i now have a pretty full sleeve (all visible on camera) and not sure if i should cover them (wearing long sleeve top or cardigan) or just live my best life?

Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

I’ve been working my ass off to make it to ACD and I feel like this milestone has been all-consuming. I’m close, I can feel it. But will I be full-filled when I get there? And if so, for how long? Curious to hear from others about their climb up the ladder and if the hunger and drive ever subsides to an acceptable level.

I just got called about a job on Thursday, showing interest. They’re already back in the office so the job would require me to be. Said they’re classified as an essential business because most of their advertising is for healthcare. Is this a hard red flag? Really Seems like it.

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

What are some time sheet systems people use? Everyone hates putting in time sheets but do you like your time sheet system? What improvements would you like to see or think could be helpful?

The new Volvo commercials are 🔥🔥🔥

What are your thoughts on leaving a stable but unfulfilling job for another one during these times?

What are some things a recently laid off junior can do right now that’ll benefit them once agencies start hiring again?

So now I have to live with the knowledge that someone named Young Gravy is out there

Anyone hiring any jr/mid level art directors in New York?

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

Would you rather work at an agency or work client side?

Looking to take a break from the advertising agency world (honestly pretty burnt out on ad land) Thoughts on working at an agency who may be more focused on branding or content creation. Anyone made the jump?

Does anyone know the stories behind KFC's "I love you Colonel Sanders" dating sim game and Wendy's D&D rpg? Were agencies involved or did they start in-house?

Never moved to an agency out of state. Any advice on finding/negotiating a position that includes relocation? Bay Area specifically?

Creatives (or anyone really) who have depression and/or anxiety, how do you keep creating when your mental health issues become really overwhelming? Do you guys have particular strategies?