Care to share any ideas on how to avoid being stuck in so many meetings throughout the day? Last Monday I was stuck in 12 meetings, but I typically find myself in 5 per day. This then fuels my internal critic that I’m not being productive enough. What are some things you do to avoid that happening to your schedule?

Is 2023 the return of sales?
Covid has completely changed buying strategies of big corp as companies looked to retain and reset with what they have. What type of change do you see big corps taking this next year to drive growth?

Is there a North American new comer hangout/get together in Riyadh?

Fishes! what are the best grounds to dispute my property tax valuation? What support should I have?

How do you feel right now 1-10? Why?

Have 8.5 YOE with CCTC8.5 LPA with 10% VP. Tech stack - java, spring boot, microservices. #FirstSwitch
Offers-
1. TCS 19.4 LPA includes 10% VP (Associate Consultant) Delhi 2. WIPRO-25 LPA - includes 10% VP (B3 band team lead) considering it. (Pune) My queries
1.l initially didn't ask for JB from any. Can do that in anyway now as they are offering it to others.
2. What should be considered as good range of package for my yrs of exp. 3. Tech stack should upgrade to be competitive in Market.

Has anyone seen any unique places to find UX portfolios or post jobs other than the usual suspects?
Some UX Slack channels were doing well for a while but I definitely don’t see as much traction there. Meetups obviously came and went. Even the portfolio sites like Dribbble and Behance don’t seem that same.

The creators of GIFs may be dead, but the debate about how to pronounce it is alive and kicking. I go with the hard G, like in Graphic. Votes?

Does TCS experience letter mentions what all project you worked on and whst all roles you had

Good morning! :) This isn't a job I am directly recruiting for but a friend of mine is recruiting for a client who is seeking an HR director. The only challenge here is the industry that the client is in. The industry is adult content site. Anyone interested? I hear good benefits and flex schedule. DM me and I can connect you with the recruiter.

Any recommendations for a soft and warm couch throw? Willing to spend up to $200 but hard to tell what’s good without going in person and actually feeling the material.

What is the scene in the hybrid model in Capgemini?


Is it being followed strictly or still there is any flexibility?

Recommendations for first time to Europe?? Looking to do a trip with my parents and sister (I’m 23) hitting multiple cities.

Hi what questions do they ask for data analyst role? I have a test for the role with two questions. Thanks

Anyone with experience in the beverage industry willing to advise me on how to launch a beverage business - including regulatory requirements, licenses/permits needed, potential costs/investment required and building a tactical execution plan for a pilot launch? Happy to pay for your time within reasonable limits. Please DM with a proposal. Thank you!

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Will markets jump upwards the day Putin dies?

The “Pour one out for the L train” ads by Kombucha are part of the problem... cont

Looking for some inspiration for a project. Ads/brands from any era that have made an impact on you - whether that’s being inclusive and diverse, or making you think wtf. Could be from when you’re growing up or ones you’ve seen recently. Thoughts?

What’s an appropriate rate to charge per word for a publication like VentureBeat or TechCrunch?

The more I work in advertising, the more apparent that majority of companies (and my own colleagues) don’t know how to reach consumers like me. It’s absolutely tragic. (Cont’d)

How do you all feel about D&I Reports? Do you think they’re still valuable and a stand-alone report or part of an integrated corporate message?

Do you drink or do anything wild at company holiday parties or events? I feel like as one of the only minority associates I have to be extra careful to stay professional. All my white coworkers can talk about is the open bar and how crazy everyone gets...true or false for your company?

Advice on negotiating salary in LA? Brand side opp - senior level. COL calculators provide harsh revelation of how expensive it is to live there. Sheesh!

How correct is the term “African American"?
What about black people from Haiti, Caribbean, etc.

Is it about where people are indigenous to?

Not all Black Americans are African American,
right?

I am a Sr. Designer in DC looking for a position as an Art Director with experience in brand strategy, alignment, print, motion & digital design. Interested in all openings. Thanks!

First time working with a celebrity for one of our campaigns. Anyone have any tips or advice? A little nervous here 😅

I guess I’m officially being off boarded team doesn’t care no one has said anything … I’m a ball of nerves thankfully my old company wants me back — feeling so sad and angry and just incredibly nervous

What’s the point of having multiple awards for “craft writing” if your agency only sees you as the translator?  🙄

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

Anybody struggle with imposter syndrome as a minority? How and why? Need some coping strategies man.

The marketing for Black Adam is genius! I wish I was in entertainment. If you could choose one industry to do marketing for what would it be? For me it's easily film or games.