Came across this extremely disheartening former employee Glassdoor review of a media agency as part of my job search due diligence. The headline was “Misery Loves Company and this Company Lovers Misery. Any guesses on the company?

I was in a meeting, and there was a new attendee, a fellow Asian guy.

Senior member: “Hi [new attendee’s name], where are you from?”

New attendee: “from [city and state]”

Senior member: “No, where are you reeeeaaaallllyyy from?”

**awkward silence**

New attendee: “from God”

Well… 🫣

If you are an immigrant and people ask you where you are from, how do you usually respond?

How is the work culture at Synechron, Bangalore? How is the job security?

I get that Steinharts aren’t a great look. But where else can one find an ETA movement with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and 1000ft water resistance for $500?

When people move between MBBs, what is generally the reason?

how many YOE are needed to come in as Consultant at BCG with no MBA?

New bachelorette announced!!

Do any real people actually want schools to reopen as it stands now? Im hearing so much about it but it feels like a weird disconnected political thing and not a live humans with kids thing.
*Obv the goal is to get covid under control so kids can go back safely, this is assuming infection rates stay steady or continue to climb

Ok. I am teaching music in person and when we have a case of COVID in the school, I push into the classroom for 10 days. Are there music websites that are free that I can go to for quick lessons when I’m asked to teach in the classroom. I was told today with 5 minutes to prepare that we had a case, I couldn’t teach in my room and I couldn’t do the ukulele unit I had planned. I had to think on the fly and quickly came up with a BrainPop for them. I’d like to find a few more music sites.

UKG is hiring for Workforce management, HCM consultants with global implementation exp., share with your groups and DM for referals.

What are your thoughts about a transfer from the US to London? Is this something EY will allow? I am a Manager in Data and Analytics, a SMR in Adobe Analytics. Do you have many Adobe Analytics projects?

Partners with kids and a working spouse, how do you manage? Is it realistic for both people in the relationship to work full time long term? How do you keep marriage going and career progressing?

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

Hi,
Planning to visit wonderla Bangalore, just wondering where can we get employee benefits. In my last organization there were setnof restaurant, amusement parks which had off on my ID.

Is EY expecting people in offices? Is there any way to still hold WFH for some months ? Not rigid but want to spend some more time at home :) not asking much!

I got relieving letter from EY. Will I get experience letter also or relieving letter itself is experience letter?

Do you allow the community to discuss your direct competitors?

Lately I have been struggling with anxiety. I am now getting panic attacks. A lot of it stems from school. Any tips? I am in the process of getting a therapist. I also purchased otc meds to help

Who is working on Walgreens pitch?

Ogilvy + WundermanThompson?
McGarry?
DDB? Energy BBDO?

Does anybody know anything about working at Ulta’s HQ? Do people like it?

Does anyone ever get reached out to from FCB? They always have an insane amount of job listings

What’s the tea on TDH Chicago?

Chicago media agency people - what’s your company’s current RTO policy?

I’ll start:

Spark - 2 days a week mandatory in office this year, 3 days mandatory in office next year.

Thoughts on Prime Ocean here?

Any opinions on HCB Health in Chicago? Glassdoor says 4 stars but only 11 reviews. Account role

I’ve been seeing a junior copywriter opening at DDB on LinkedIn for a few weeks now. Does anyone know if that actually exists?

Also, major bonus points if you have a good person to email there.

Who’s the HOP @ Havas Chicago?

Thoughts on Ogilvy? Anyone have the inside scoop on life as a creative over there?

Thoughts on Mindshare Chicago?

Aldi at Digitas? 👀

Does anyone know who is running production out of Kohler up in WI?

Does anyone have some insight on Lipman Hearne or Ledger Bennett? Both have poor reviews on Glassdoor, but I see they have copywriter roles open. Is the culture toxic?

Looking for a contact at DDB! Obviously times are very weird right now, but I’ve been wanting to make a move to Chicago soon-ish or when hiring freezes are over. And would love to try to get in the door there as a mid level - senior AD!

Anyone have any insight into working at Epsilon Chicago?? Much appreciated!

How’s working at Ogilvy? How are they doing?

Anyone here have any experience with The Mars Agency? What’s it like over there?