Anyone else have an extremely negative Pavlovian response to seeing a Slack ad run during football games this weekend? Hearing the Slack knock/sound effect when I was trying to relax, yuck. Please take that sound out of the ad at least!

As things start to open up fully, some of my institutional clients are sending notices that we are expected to do X activity over zoom from here on out (things we used to do in person). Clearly it’s a cost cutting measure. Anyone else feel like filing for telephonic appearance so the insurance company can save a buck isn’t going to sit well with judges who prefer in person attendance? I hope they deny all of them so my billables don’t suffer. Less travel = more desk bs I have to do to hit quota

Has anyone seen any unique places to find UX portfolios or post jobs other than the usual suspects?
Some UX Slack channels were doing well for a while but I definitely don’t see as much traction there. Meetups obviously came and went. Even the portfolio sites like Dribbble and Behance don’t seem that same.

What website can you use to play simple games over zoom (Chinese checkers, chess, checkers)?

Ever proposed anyone at workplace on Skype/teams 😉??what's the consequences

Bowl show and tell this Saturday at 12-1 EST! Put it on your calendar so you remember us brainy people 📆
Zoom details will be posted on this thread, FB team is working provide an account.

Bring a talking point: anything data or analytics related, from memes to case studies of your side hustle to firm stuff we should know about to anonimized work projects. This is DaTa bOwL LiVe!! I can't promise we'll get through everyone, but we'll see. We can go overtime if y'all are enjoying 🍿🦁🎪🤡

I have an interview for a Principal Renewals Manager role at Slack/Salesforce this Wednesday and I was hoping for some advice on how I can wow them? Ive done a lot of research and made loads of notes but get very nervous in interviews and dont always articulate how I would want to / say everything I want to cover. It also doesnt help that the job im in at the moment makes me absolutely miserable and im desperate to leave… help!

Hi! Can someone recommend a source for learning how do simple, fun music lessons on Zoom? I teach first grade and use music for my transitions. I would also like to play songs for them with my guitar, but am concerned it won’t sound good on zoom (the guitar, not my voice, which is bad, we established that long ago)

I’m interviewing for BCG and had a principal reach out to me for a zoom chat. Is this normal for principals to reach out or is this a positive sign?

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

Hi Dance Teachers! What have been your favorite “get to know you activities” over zoom on the first few days of school?

Zoom meetings have been fantastic. I can highly recommend my home group SOS. 7:30 daily. Great way to get grounded as you start your day.

AIR is hosting our next Straight Talk panel discussions on Monday 3/15 on zoom.

Topic: Producers & Reps: Pain Points & Pleasure Points … where we dive into what works, what doesn’t, what makes the best rep & producer relationship and how can we be better partners for/ with one another.

Seeking freelance or staff producers interested in being a panelist. Kindly DM. Thank you!

Interviewing a a FAANG company:

What is your total expected compensation (include base, bonus, equity)?

Any recommendations on how to answer? Odd that it came before the phone screen - very caught off guard.

Are consultants at MBB allowed to trade individual stocks? Or are they limited to mutual funds only? For example, can someone at McKinsey buy AAPL?

Is it possible for someone with anxiety to have a career at MBB? Anyone currently in this situation? How do you cope?

I applied to MBB in December while working at a boutique but did not get an offer. I lateraled to Tier 2 firm, but looking to interview again. How long should I wait until applying again? Is there a freeze time?

What resources are you guys using to prep for the quant portion of the BCG chat bot case? So nothing related to mental math on rocketblocks, but more about the logic of the quant portions

When will EV bubble will pop. Except tesla and rivian everything else is so over inflated. Nkla, wkhs, nio have gone up like 10 times in 3 months. That's insane. Will this bubble pop when tsla corrects and goes back to 1000

I have a PwC Pride sticker, but am afraid to put it on my laptop or water bottle because I don't know how receptive my team or clients will be. Do you guys wear pride gear at werk?

Anyone have tips for narrowing down their school list? I want to apply to 8-10 but feel like I won’t be able to do that many applications by early January, and from what I understand it sounds like round 3 is a lost cause for most schools…

Hello guys,
I have heard that most legacy systems specifically mainframes are being replaced and new technologies taking over for similar purpose.
How about employee like us who just started in this mainframe tech . Where will we end up if you stay in this.
Many of onsite leads tells that move of it as they are migrating larger part of it to new platforms but BU heads says it is going to stay for a long long time don't get panicked.
Can anyone let me know the real scenario.??

Any senior level writers looking for a job in LA? have a lead on a gig that requires a team. Message me with your book if so.

Anyone can refer me for company I do have 8 + year of experience in US have domain country walking as a lead analyst

Anyone at Google willing to give out a referral? I’m looking at some Product/Strategy roles. DM me.

I used to be a consultant, now work in product marketing at a health tech startup. My goal is to transition to a PM role in big tech. What’s the best way to do so? What are the skills I need to gain / demonstrate to be able to be a PM?

Hi,
What could happen if we do not work in the current organisation after putting down the papers?
Though the LWD is yet to be received from the Manager.
Thanks

Hi! I have a brokerage account with Vanguard. Does anyone know I can have tax withheld as dividends are getting paid through the year? Please note that I’m not referring to extra withholding on W-2. Thanks!

What’s the smartest allocation (for a late twenties person) of 100K right now, between ETFs, stocks, crypto and bonds? I am mostly in cash right now and feel I’m missing out on investment ops, but also wary of putting money in the wrong place. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Are we headed for the long overdue crash/correction - red everywhere 👀

Just a discussion thread, but I feel like this is a good bowl to ask this. Does anyone else look at the vast majority of folks around you and think “damn, we are so over leveraged as a society?” Or am I just crazy?

Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

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

Just got laid off do I need cobra? I plan to hopefully have a job soon

R/GA vs Critical Mass?

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 .

How long did you stay at your first job?
And what made you change places?

Anyone in-house in the Bay Area and loving it? Where are you working?

Just got promoted to ACD. Will be taking on more leadership roles. Any books, workshops, resources that helped you learn leadership skills?

Tell me stories about your first days in advertising when you made no money so I feel better about myself for being overworked and broke. Thanks fam.

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

What are some questions to ask/things to look for before the first time you’re jumping ship that helped you decide whether it was worth it (other than remoteness, salary, and benefits)?

Shoutout to account peeps ready to explain why, actually, it isn't that much work and, actually, EOD tomorrow is plenty of time.

It’s Friday who’s partying

I laugh during awkward situations. The other day someone called me out on laughing. It was awkward.

Have layoffs been finished for the year or are more coming?

How many benign accomplishments have you been “proud to announce” on LinkedIn?

Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

Saturday night live is getting good again.

If you're in need of a junior writer with cojones hit me up!