Anyone ever worked for in house agencies for media? A financial services one in particular. Wondering what the pros and cons are for working at in house agencies vs ad agencies.

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Any book recommendations for learning about investing smart in your 20s?

Any agencies in LA in need of a freelance strategist to add to your roster? Background of account and strategy, organized and self motivated. I'm extremely good at jumping in and out as needed. DM me!

When you tell your friends you do consulting, what's the most common response you get?

Mine is: so what the f**k do you actually do?

What skills would you say are transferable from an SDR role to a CSM? I would want to make a transition soon in a few months... Currently in tech. Any suggestions on where to apply?

How is the variable payout generally in Accenture?

How many couples here where the husband/male SO is younger than the wife/female SO? And what if the age difference.
To start..I'm 34 and wife is 36.

Best response to why x firm?

A toxic co-worker tried to throw me under the bus to cover their mistake in a call with leadership 😢😢. I showed the proof of conversation the next moment without hesitation to everyone. Suddenly their tone changes and tries to divert the topic 😒😒. I am distraught 🙁🙁

Any US companies hiring remote @ Canada ?

Hi Fishbowl fam,

Need a help regarding a role at Goldman Sachs, kindly DM for details. This is regarding an urgent career move, any kind of help would be highly appreciated, I have adequate experience and qualifications I believe, need that extra push.
TIA.

Is Google cloud Devops engineer certification sufficient to break into Devops

Best way to get ahead in software engineering? Learning additional skills? Really curious if anyone here made a big income jump through making any particular kind of change

Hoping to get my PHR in the next year or so. Outside of employer reimbursement, are there other opportunities for this to get funded? I know SHRM Foundation offers scholarships for the CP, but I am looking for PHR specific help. Thank you! :)

Recently accepted a temp role as an HR admin for a former employer. Previously interned there & left because my supervisor did not have any growth opportunities planned out for me; this was in spite of my stellar performance, as reflected in my 90 day review. She has since left the company, but there’s crazy turnover in the company & in the HR department in particular. Just that an HR coordinator resigned. Is it worth going back into a dumpster fire w/ no leadership to gain experience?

Currently 16 weeks with an inconsistent bump. Sometimes is noticeable and other times it’s not, anyone experienced this? Currently it went back to almost non existent and am worried

Can we stay long term in nagarro for about 3-4 years thinking about it any suggestions

I ended my relationship of 6 years about 3 months ago bc he said he might regret not having kids later down the line. we were always on the fence but I’m leaning towards no. It hurts so much having to walk away from an otherwise perfect relationship. Wish this was easier…

Whoever it was here that recommended propanolol for meeting anxiety, just wanted to say, thanks!

Book recommendations for copywriting/advertising? Thank you! 🙏

Is it a trap when my boss tells me not to come in tomorrow Bc we are so slow this week?

I recently started a new job. My boss communicates in strange ways and it clearly affects the assistant on our team. I’m not technically her boss, but is it my place to be like, hey, let’s talk (cont)

I’m so tired of hearings “we want to keep the meeting small”. That’s fine if you don’t want to include me but when you promise the client something that you didn’t clear by production..

Should I leave my current agency job for a promising start up, or stay?

Why’s it so hard for agencies to be transparent with their own employees?

Bookish fish! What’s the best book on leadership you’ve read? Particularly creative leadership.

Looking for leaders in inclusive design or general resources. What agencies, designers, books, or general resources or sites do you look to for reference + brands that you’ve seen walk the walk?

Poll: are you satisfied with the amount of training/professional development that your agency provides its staff?

Who redesigned Getty Images? Well done. Creative wall is wonderful.

Can anyone share any examples of outstanding direct to consumer healthcare ads?

I’m sensing real Instagram burnout from friends and colleagues. Is IG a bubble that bursts? Or does the audience (user) demo just change like FB in ‘09 or so?

How do you let a recruiter know you're no longer interested in moving forward with a call you scheduled with them? After doing research, I found out the company that reached out is really toxic

Hows the consultant culture in the west coast? Getting tired of east coast (weather, culture, life)

How do you get over the anxiety of an impending deadline and just write?

How do ya'll survive your first 90 days at a new job? What are some ways not to piss people off during those first 3 months? Trying to advise my lil sis

Chevy work is unwatchable. And the money they spend on production for this work is unconscionable.