Anybody done with advertising completely? What are some of your dream (or actual) exit strategies? Side gigs? Other careers you’d like to try out? Anybody left and come back? Just curious. :)

Did anyone switch From 10 years consulting to B2B sales, how was the experience?
Which role did you start from?
Was it worth the switch? If so, how?

Studied accounting and finance but worried about the future of this profession. Currently working in Forensic Consulting but want to leave. Should I go back to undergrad and get a computer science degree? I honestly want a career where I could at least potentially make 600 k per year. I feel in accounting it’s near impossible. Additionally, I’m sick of people looking down on me. My gf is getting a PhD in a social science and gets way more respect then me. I am 25 also. HELP

What has your experience been with new job offers and counter offers from current employers? In my opinion, if I’m looking to leave it is because I’m unhappy and excited about the new role I’ve been offered. I’ve never been interested in a counter offer and it seems like it would ruin relationships with both employers. Interested to hear others opinions!

I have Oracle financials implemented experience but I have been on the IT audit side for several years. I would now like to brush up on my implementation skills. I would like to do this outside of my company. Any advice on where to find formal training?

I am looking to product management from program management, any recommendations on books to read, courses etc

Hello there! I currently work in billing at a medical office. I got my Bachelors in Psychology a few years ago but I couldn’t find a position that seemed like a good option for me that was well paying and fulfilling. I tried working as a tech at an Applied Behavior Analysis clinic but it wasn’t a good fit. I’m hesitant to try case management or social work because I worry I won’t like it but I want to use my degree in Psychology. Does anyone have any ideas for me?

Will Cognizant offer 35 lpa for 11 years exp. And senior manager role?

Currently stuck in risk but interested in Cyber. Have done one related engagement from a regulatory perspective. But a lot of posts here making me think it’s harder to break into than I expected (non-technical background). If you had a six sigma green belt / supply chain degree/exp., would you still go through the effort of going into Cyber or take easy risk money being offered / easier transition back to supply chain? 2-3 YOE and trying to decide career course, any advice highly appreciated

Hi peeps!
Got two offers on the table, who love to hear your advice!

- Finance Business Partner for a late stage (Series D/valuation 3B) startup tech company

- Corp Dev analyst role for a listed niche gambling company

The tech job pays 15k more, but from what I can see will be a cluster and super long hours (has EU stakeholders). Maybe a pipe dream, but I want to have a "somewhat" decent wlb while still growing my career toward strategy and finance.

Thoughts on which one is better?

Hello All,

I have recently received an offer letter from NTT data, may i know the average yearly hike and WLB.
Role: Consultant
Skill: SAP MM
Exp : 4.3 years

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

Would you say procurement or supply chain is the better career path for a new grad?

What salary can I expect for this role in Kyndyl? I just need a base for negotiation. I have three years of experience in IBM/Kyndryl and the role is System administrator.

Current Package - 26 Lacs
Expertise- Product Management ( Designation Consultant)
YOE- 14 years 8 months (all relevant)
Already cleared technical and managerial round of Mindtree and salary Final discussion pending for C6 level.
Mindtree Folks please suggest the realistic package figure I should ask for considering I have to relocate frrom Mumbai to Pune for this role and whether C6 level is apt or not for this experience and skillset.

Any interview tips for Senior Unity Developer role ?

How is the unity developer role interview?
What topics need to prepare and it is good if you share your interview experience and resources to prepare for it.

I want to learn SQL with free certificate. Any one can suggest where ca in find it free. You response can change my life

What is everyone’s thoughts about Hilton? Just got asked to interview

5 year salary progression in Salesforce ecosystem, MCOL city.
2016 - $45,000 (non profit)
2017 - $65,000 (in house admin)
2018 - $80,000 (consultant)
2019 - $98,000 (Sr. Consultant)
2020 - $130,000 + 15% bonus (Sr. Consultant)
2021 -$175,000 + 12% bonus (delivery manager)

Anyone else hate having to ask customers to donate to charities? ...like, I get that it's for a good cause and everything, but it feels super awkward

This might be embarrassing, but, is there any courses on writing technical proposals? I’m not horrible at it, but I’ve seen some colleagues finish technical proposals in half of the time and in better quality

What’s it like at Verizon?

Have you ever regretted taking a manager role? The pay increase is tempting but I just love my job so much I’m not sure if it’s worth giving it up

Has anyone ever traveled to Thailand during October? I've read it's the end of the monsoon season and rains heavily. But is it still enjoyable?

Is bfs account Contract get extended or they simply release and we get bach to parent (cts), for another project is complete bgv happening or they just handle from their side?

Looking to fully refresh my ski equipment (skis/bindings, boots, etc). Midwest places are starting to close up (wtf I know!). Anyone have recommendations on solid ski shops? Prefer Denver/Colorado Springs Metros but open to all.

Anyone have any insight into working for Collective Health?

Did anyone get a GSB interview this week?

What's a good base salary to live comfortably in the San Jose area for a single person? Thinking about interviewing/moving out there from East coast but seeing the rents is giving me sticker shock.

Any recommendations for a good recruiter in Miami?

Reaching out to the forum to check the compensation for Solution Owner role in Seattle area

How long does it takes for you to feel confident on what you are doing at FDD? Essentially I am not trying to stay at FDD forever but want to make sure that I learn all the necessary skills before I go.

I’m looking to make the move to London — what are good smaller shops there? Any recommendations for how to take the plunge into shifting from the states to there? How to get an in into networking etc

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.

I really need to know. Does anyone genuinely care about their jobs anymore? Money aside.

Why are Product Design portfolios so boring? Has anyone seen a good one lately?

Just heard Explosions In the Sky’s “Your Hand In Mine” in a random beer commercial, and now I want them to tour again.

Is McCann NY closed today? Supposed to hear back about a potential offer after their break.

Hey, does anyone know the starting salary for a social strategist in NY?

Mccann creatives - what are the good groups?

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.

I'm looking for some recent articles on social media best practices. Namely, why a client shouldn't use logos or brand names in organic posts. Any suggestions?

Damn, Wolfgang is cleaning up.

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.

Why do people in this industry say "like" so much? It makes it annoying to, like, walk around the building and listen

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

Tom Bagot, RIP

In a typical advertising creative team structure, who vets the new hires? ECD? CD? Trying to get some clarity as I work at a small shop with CD being the highest title.

Dear Creative Directors who’s only talent is showing up to meeting with a full repertoire of buzzwords, die slow. Thanks, everyone.

“have fun with this brief” they say before telling you the client is pretty conservative and needs to have safer options.

i know we don’t always work on stuff we’re thrilled about but i’ve never dreaded reviews for a client before until now

I've seen quite a few people make jokes about being "aged out" of advertising. Could someone please explain what that looks like and when that typically happens? Forgive the dumb question, I'm a newbie to the industry so I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't agencies want people with more experience?