Anyone make the move from NYC to Portland? How's the difference in cost of living and social scene?

Has any creative here ever tried to make the leap to leave advertising and be a film maker, photographer, illustrator, etc.?? I’m so tired of ad agencies and how draining the “creative” can be. Happiness is more important than a nice paycheck for me. Any inspiration success stories advice would be so helpful right now...

Any book recos for creative leadership? I’m new to overseeing other creatives and would love to be good at it.

Anyone know the salary range for an Art Director in LA?

I have joined Verizon in June 2022, will I be eligible for this year as my manager I don't need to fill my goal sheet as I am still in 6 month's probation. Kindly help me to understand.

Carmelo Anthony would be a great consultant. Never wants to come off the bench and always wants to start and be a contributor

How many hours are you all , on average, working in a day?

Public accounting firms that are hiring tax compliance staff/associates? Haven’t been laid off yet but the writing is on the wall

What should I be looking for as a non tech consultant with 2 yoe going to a pre ipo startup valued at 10b. Nyc of sf based. Recruiter said 120-130 salary is the range

Hi Everyone, our organization is looking to add an experienced account leader to our team. Through the vehicle of a digital marketing & analytics agency, our mission is twofold and ordered: 1) to empower our team to achieve their dreams and to best help others; 2) to honestly partner with our clients, and with their best interests, build scalable solutions that provide profitable growth.

Want to move in the market for a Training Manager role or L&D role. What should be my ask?

I'm receiving low ball offers at 5l p.a. However, I'm looking for something at 10-12l p.a. Is it viable in the current market?

Any recommendations for companies open to former senior-level agency folks? Looking to make the switch in house and have 15 years experience working in oncology

Invite code for this oracle HCM bowl: 2a3xm

I got call from tech Mahindra for selection on Friday But still waiting for any mail confirmation.

(1)How much time it will take to get confirmed selection mail and further process upto joining?
(2) They will call for salary negotiation or not?
(3) Upto what range they negotiate?
(4) What will be the salary negotiation range for 6 years experience person having 9lpa is the current package?

Best PR firms for digital agency?

Likes for enabling DMs. Thank You

Actually, I gave Interview for BackEnd Developer @ Itilite. I was selected in the interview process (2 Tech DSA Based + HR) and got a mail stating that our interview panel is really impressed with your domain related expertise in order to proceed with offer negotiation please submit your documents. Now after 2-3 days of document submission, they came up by saying they cant move forward with my candidature.

I am still amazed how can they do this after asking my documents.

Hey everyone! Fairly new to the city and looking for some cool restaurants to try out. What are some of your favourite places around the city?

Do music producers use stock samples in their final productions?

Hi all,
How much time will they take for background verification in Barclays.
Can anyone tell.

Thoughts on magnani shoes and boots?

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

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)

How many pieces does a portfolio need to be taken seriously? I’d love to start applying asap, but I don’t want to put my book out there again before it’s ready.

Where my gays at?

Question for the old timers. What was it like when the ad industry was doing really well?

No matter how much and how hard I try organize my day, stuff just pops out of nowhere all the time and I end up stuck at my desk until midnight almost every single day.

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

Would you rather...
Pitch the idea your GCD will love, or the one your conservative client will buy off on.

Can't have your cake and blah blah blah.

Any word on Draftline? ABI’s internal agency?

Trying to get into a big, famous shop. But everything good dies at smaller shops in my town (not NY or LA) bc of the client or CDs that never made it. Feel like I’m stuck in a loop 🔄

Agency I freelance for just gave me the ultimatum. I’d make $75K less to go full-time, and even that they weren’t sure they could get finance to sign off.

Why haven’t salaries gone up at all?

What's the word on spark foundry (chicago office). Seeing lots of wins and reading interesting things.

Been asked to present my current client’s plan and PCA in second interview for a role. Am I being over cautious by not feeling comfortable with this?

What type of attire is usually worn to town hall? It’s my first one. Cocktail dress, formal dress, or casual but nice?

Moving to Chicago on Thursday! How do I like...make friends

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

Good morning fishies! I saw a post asking about great CCOs/ECDs in Chicago. What would you say makes for outstanding creative leadership in advertising?

New to this job. Cant tell if I’m doing well or just okay. How do you know when you’re doing well at work?

How long is too long to be an intern? I've been interning for about a 1 year and half now at 4 different agencies. All extended me until I'd leave for another agency. I was told bad timing/layoffs