Anyone know if expenses like adweek subscriptions are tax deductible for full time agency employees here?

I was rejected from a job because I don’t have a big online presence. Why does work have to be my hobby, too? Is this normal?

Can you put spec work in your book?

Hi!!
Recently I applied for the SOC role in IBM. Cleared all the rounds. The HR was offering me 5.7 lpa. I asked for more. HR said she would check and get back. Hasn't replied to my calls since the last 4 days. Should I expect a call?
Current CTC: 4.5 lpa
YOE: 2.5

guy who’s afraid to cheer for his son brandon at a soccer game

Not sure if this is the right forum but - my H1B extension has been approved (just got to know today) but my driving license will expire soon. Can my license be renewed without the original extension petition? Or do I need to wait for the originals to come in. Trying to understand what do I need to carry to the DMV. Based in CA. Couldn’t find a lot of info online, appreciate any help and advice!

And to throw into the mix, my lease is up so will be shifting to a new address soon.

If one Organization HR told me we will blacklist you. So I want to know exactly they can do blacklist or just showing fear of Blacklist ?

Actually I had one offer of 13 lacs my company retained me with 14 lacs, I didn't want to Re negotiate with that Organization because of Loyalty issue with current organization. So That Company HR scold on me and told me we will blacklist you.

Please Guide, is it true, I will be blacklisted?

Organization is World largest petrochemical refinery.

Hi Fishes,
I have 7yoe. 4 years as consultant and 3 years as SAP TESTER. Now i have a SAP testing opportunity at Mexico on the other hand i am preparing to switch as consultant again. Which is better for long term in terms of money and career? SAP TESTING at mexico or SAP consultant for long run. Thank you all in advance.

What is the retention policy in Synechron.?

I spent the morning telling several of my creatives about the raises and promotions they got this week. Best day of my career.

How much should a contract ACD charge hourly?

Copy AI and put the leftover budget into ads, or hire a content writer?

I’m in-house at a small company (60 people), started right out of law school about 5 years ago. We had a legal team of 5 then. Everyone has left and we just hired a new GC. I went from $70k to $100k a little over a year ago. I am expecting an offer from a firm doing business law work but think this might be an opportunity to go to my current employer and ask for a significant raise, with new offer in hand. Any thoughts or advice going into this?

Is there a file/list of average compensation by grade and firm for Australian consultants?

Hey Fishes,

Would love your support of 11 ♥️ as need to activate dms.

While I am in bench, can I apply for a role through success factor or do i need to check with my counsellor?

Is it normal for senior managers to ask you to cancel leaves or to nit apply leaves in EY GDS? My manager told in all hands meeting yesterday to not apply leaves during tear end. Won’t this become a hr issue?

I was Associate 2 earlier but when I checked SF recently it's showing Associate 3 but i have not received any email or intimation.. is it a bug?

I have got excellence review as "Highly Valuable".
What percent of hike i can expect with this review.

5.5 years of experience as mainframe developer, Infosys is offering me a promotion to TL, what hike can I expect?
Current CTC 10 lpa

Been in the strat game for over a decade; I’ve realized that a strong department with clear process that is built on end to end problem solving (with time to think) is when I’m happiest vs this award show / case study grind. What are some agencies you all work or have worked at, that value strategy as a department and not a creative case study farm? Looking to figure out what’s next.

Been an AD for 10 years, making $75k. How does that salary compare to others?

Looking for a Senior AD role and hoping for $90k. Realistic?

Is anyone's agency currently looking for a Senior or ACD position?

Did your agency give people the day off today for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? And either way, which agency?

How many days a week, if any, are your agencies expecting you to come into the office? (Either now or the near future)

So I recently left a really fun job where I was ridiculously underpaid for a very very boring job that gave me a pretty big pay rise. I thought I could push through how boring it is but nah, not really. Happy I made this choice because it’s a big client but not sure I can do it for long. How long would you give it before quitting? I’m really trying to make the switch to experiential/PR so any help/lead on agencies is appreciated 😶

Is our industry as competitive as some say? I see a lot of people saying this and I work with a bunch of hacks (myself included). It felt like a little while ago agencies were begging to hire new talent, and most couldn’t find new people. Is it really that hard to get a job at an agency? Maybe I’m just out of touch being in this career for so long.

Community, I’ve been meeting with a lot of people regarding next steps in my career. One of the best pieces of advice I received is to avoid micro-managing executive staff (agency leadership), as it puts downward and unwelcome pressure on people’s managers and ultimately oneself. Based on your experience in the last 2 years are there:
- Agencies you would steer clear from because their leadership micromanages
- Agencies you would recommend because their leadership gives you room to grow

Thx 🙏🏼

Will there be layoffs at grip/dentsu? just saw that they’re folding the Grip agency brand 👀

Anyone know the agency who did the Ontario workplace safety spots? Thought those were funny.

Super important topic - What RU wearing to your Christmas party. I’ve been seeing pics of guys in suits and women in gowns this year.

What is the overall sentiment of the talent pool in Toronto? IMO There are a lot of questionable people in this market, how are they employed?

How's it like at Anomaly?

Welp, see yeah later KFC!

Any creative directors (any level, CD/GCD/ACD) you would move agencies to work for or learn from? Who and why?

Hi! Anyone here working at Leo Burnett Toronto? Even better if you’re part of the client services, HR, talent acquisition team? 🙏

Has anyone used a career coach? Not a recruiter but someone who can give advice on making career changes. Any good names come to mind?

Most sweatshop agencies?

Still waiting for the Heinz soup response