Best responses to folks who email shortly after sending an email to confirm you saw previous email or confirm the email made it to your inbox? 😐

Is it worth buying a low rise condo in Lakeview/Lincoln park area? My lease is expiring soon and not sure if I should renew or buy a place. I don’t plan on being in Chicago long term (~2 more years) but was going to rent out after that. Mostly looking for Pros/Cons of owning a place Chicago.

Just moved into an apartment in Old Town. The insulation for both sound and heat is terrible. I can hear everything going on outside and am nervous that the heat/gas bill will be insane.

We live near a train stop (~200 yards away) and hear it crystal clear.

Do you think my landlord will do anything to fix it if we ask? I’m more concerned about the noise. Any tips?

How many times a day do you take your dog on a walk? And dog parks, how many times a week?

Anyone have experience with the 2014-2016 Audi diesel sedans ?

How do you look for a job in Sweden from the US? Have a Swedish spouse and are thinking of moving from the US. T10 MBA + MBB firm, not sure how to find opportunities or convey experience to them. I could transfer offices to Stockholm but want to see other options

Question about solo/self-employed 401ks: If I create a sole-member LLC for a side business and create a solo/self-employed 401k, am I only allowed to make contributions from the earnings earned via the LLC? Or am I allowed to contribute money earned from a different source (ie W-2 job).

How is the work in UST IBM project, anyone has idea? And Can UST pay 40lpa to lead 1 position?

Recently approved H1B with change of status from OPT. I’ll need updated I94 to reverify I9 on talent of demand. Where do I obtain this?
The most recent I94 on CBP website only has arrival date.

I love my job and the people I work with, but lately I've been feeling like everyone else has more flexibility in their schedules than I do. How do you find time for yourself when there's so many meetings?

Did any of you take the GMAT (no matter how long ago) what did you get? And if you applied to b school where did you get in?

At what time does appraisal happen at your workplace?

Is it 31st March, 01st April, mid April?

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?

New to IT B2B marketing. Any advice on how to educate myself with IT? Any classes, books, etc. that you recommend?

Ageism
Has anyone experienced age discrimination? I know several people just over 50 being laid off at an agency that has won new business and is always hiring. Look around, how many 50+ people do yo

"Hi. Reaching out because I really like your book. It made me laugh a lot. I have a great opportunity that won't allow you to use humor or smart thinking. Let me know what you think. Best, Recruiter."

I think training will never exist, I guess I’ll just learn things through trial and error? That thought doesn’t sit well with me.

Can we stop calling brands “brave” for putting out certain work? Looking at you, BK Andy spot. We’re not running into burning buildings to save people. It’s a f’in TV commercial.

Any junior/student Art Directors in Portland Metro area looking for a Copywriter partner?!

🍓🍓🍓 I tend to avoid strawberry garnishes on those lunch meeting trays - Just too lazy to deal with the leaves,l, but I just read strawberry leaves are actually healthy - THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING 🕺

Where is the industry going?

In 10 years, how will the traditional shops be doing vs. the consultancy’s vs. the in-house agencies vs. the PR firms vs. prod co’s vs. all the small specialized shops.

Saw my kids for the first time in 3 weeks (I had the rona, today was my first day outside, and they’ve been at their Mom’s.)
This is hard.

Anyone have recruiter contact info for squarespace?

Alright, what's the story behind the peloton ad trainwreck?

Do you ever get rejected from a job you didn’t even want and yet somehow you’re still upset? Haha I feel like a crazy straight man who gets rejected “fine bitch i didn’t want you any way!!”

Does anyone do an HSA instead of PPO? If so, do you like it? Do you have any regrets?

What’s your life motto?

Mad Men came out 10 yrs ago when I first started in this industry as a wide eyed acct coordinator. Planning on rewatching from the start for a new perspective. Where were you in your career back then?

I’ve been taking night classes, working on two side projects, handling my day job, and applying for jobs and I just feel like I’m never gonna break into the “big” agencies. 😢 trying to stay hopeful.

What agency came up with the Walmart box thing? To hire directors to make commercials, etc.