Clients brought bagels this morning. I’m on a diet. What’s the move here? Suck It up and have one? politely decline? Trying to stay in their good graces and don’t wanna be rude.

My relationship with manager has deteriorated over the last few months. Could this be a reason they could fire/let me go? I am a good performer overall.

Firing a client-best strategy? Does anyone have a template letter for diplomatically firing an unwanted client?

Just wrapped up a deal with a regular client (although the client’s deal teams vary). I’m a Junior and did a lot of the emailing back and forth with the client and with the other side. Is it appropriate for me to add the client deal team members on LinkedIn? What about the lawyers on the other side?

A freelance client of mine wants me to do something explicitly illegal. I've severed ties, but do I report them to the authorites? I want to distance myself fully.

I’m not from an English speaking country but I am watching a tv show and businessmen walk into a room and instead of greeting eachother, everyone says each person’s first name in lieu of hi, however in my experience working in the states, I haven’t seen anyone do this, it’s always hi or good afternoon or some other greeting first THEN they say their first name. is it also appropriate to omit the greeting?

If an employee files a complaint about workplace behavior, do you treat them differently? I'm faced with reporting an SM for bullying and finding it near imposible to believe that it won't (cont'd)

How do you tell your boss you're quitting without burning bridges? Please note we're in busy season for the engagements I've been staffed on, which is what makes me nervous and guilty. TIA

Is it common for a midlevel to gossip with a first year about another first year’s work? Is it common for midlevels to trash juniors amongst themselves? I think my office is hella toxic

Fashion Q: what kinds of pants do you guys wear day-to-day? I know skinny jeans are considered “out,” but super baggy mom jeans are not flattering on my small frame. I wear leggings when I’m WFH, but I want to look slightly more put-together/fashionable outside my home

I am so sick and fed up with some of the older clients at my job. I know it's my responsibility to take care of them, but they're just so sexist sometimes.

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

I have a new manager working with me who is surprisingly not great at the role. We’re in industry and she’s worked at the company for a long time but in a different capacity. (Cont)

What’s your favorite WFH footwear? Any recommended brands for a chilly home office?

Recommendations for white sneakers for the office for women ??

There are too many men out there who think that just because I'm being polite, it's a sign that they should flirt with me while I'm at work. I thought this was 2022, why haven't we as a society gotten past this yet?

What does everyone wear for client meetings in a WFH setting

Getting grief from boss for never attending our team social events (dinner parties etc). I don’t enjoy these kinds of events but I’m the only one on the team who feels that way (cont)

Do you give the office manager (who does assist you with admin tasks from time to time) a christmas present (aka cash)? I have an admin assistant so that's an obvious yes but I don't know how to handle the office manager or receptionist!

Ex consultant, currently in industry. BCG HR contacted me for a role, process was a lil messy and unprofessional. Still waiting for the “exploratory chat” she was supposed to set up with the MDP since 2 weeks ago. Texted on whatsapp but no response. Normal?

Do you think potential bosses get intimidated when a candidate for a job has about the same amount of experience as them? And won’t hire them for fear that employee might try to take their job once they get in. I know a Sr who has been looking and wondering if this might be a roadblock for her.

I've taken all the exams twice and only passed BEC... got a 71 on REG and 66 on FAR. I really feel like giving up. What are some tips to stay motivated?

Can you explain why you would stake OHM? Seems like you are just buying SHOM by staking (which has actually lost value when it was supposed to be making crazy 8K% APYs). Number of coins doesn’t grow, just their value. What am I missing?

Does any one know about the Persistent system ltd. average appraisal per cycle

have any Knight Hennessy applicants heard back from GSB regarding interviews?

Is 33 too old for a nose piercing?

Hi! Anyone have any recommendations for the best sites or platforms to resell clothes? Some are gently used and some are brand new.

Hi Fishes,
I have an offer with IBM for 13 and with other small company with 15 . Can I renegotiate with IBM ? Do they revise ? Any past experience ? I am interested in joining IBM only.

How is being on the bench differ across firms? For us, it often is working similar to project hours (late night) on short fuse pitches

Bit of a niche topic: I’ve been in TS/SCI processing for a Science/Tech/Weapons analyst position with the CIA for 3 yrs since I finished grad school in chemistry, but CIA positions are sort of set it and forget it since they can take so long. I’ve since been focused on a Patent Attorney track and am with a firm that will support me taking the patent bar/law school. If I get through processing and go to the CIA for some time, do you think would I be accepted back into patent law later on?

Is it safe to join PWC india at this point of time. Are we expecting any layoffs?

Rate my offer for a business valuations associate role at a boutique firm in Toronto:
- $90k + ~7.5% annual performance bonus
- $5k in clawback reimbursement
- will pay all professional fees throughout term of employment (CPA & CBV)

My background:
- SA1 in assurance
- Master of Accounting
- passed CFE, qualify in about half a year
- enrolled in CBV program of studies
- 24 yrs old

How much salary does jp pay to promoted associates in India? Which are not in tech

Can you cut 18mg Delmosart (i.e. Concerta) to get 2x 9mg?

Hi guys, I am a systems engg in TCS with 3 years exp. Technologies known: C, C++, Java, COBOL, Oracle DB, SQL, Unix/Linux, Shell scripting.
I had applied for Infosys in the company portal long back, but haven't got any replies yet. I am looking for the Developer/ Production support roles.
And I am in my notice period, lwd is 27th sept.
Also, have an offer from L&T with doj 29th Sept.
If any one can help me out with a interview referral, it would be great.
Thank you

I am moving from Germany to Seattle soon. What should i do first to explore the real Seattle? And what should my new hobby be?

Where do you all take folks when they come to visit you? I'm still pretty new so after the needle and Starbucks idk where else to go

Is it worth to buy an apartment in Vancouver and working remotely?

What big moves/life changes are you guys making in 2020?

What’s a reasonable salary ask for a junior copywriter in Toronto?
First time ever doing this, any good advice you would have wanted to know if you were me?

I’m clueless about 401ks. If I go to a new job does all that money I put into my 401k transfer with me? I’ve heard both yes and no so I am confused

Is it common to hate your job some days, and love it other days? Or is that a sign of a place you shouldn’t be at?

Junior writer jobs, where are you hiding?

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?

Grey Merge with AKQA, VMLYR merges with Geometry. Are those „mergers” just the coverups for potential wave of layoffs?

It's officially client holiday season...
🌲😒

Do you think independent agencies will be in better shape to handle COVID-related client budget reductions and/or losses?

Or does it not matter and layoffs are equal across the board?

So how much money did Jim Carey get for his Super Bowl spot? Guesses?

Which one y’all stole my muffin?

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

How many projects do you have going on at the same time? Specifically creative teams

Anyone heard of or worked for Level Studios? They work for Apple. Wondering if it would have the same weight on your resume and portfolio as in-house.

I’m currently an AD but have always been interested in production. How hard would the transition be? Is it worth it? Would I have to start from the bottom again money wise?

Where can I go about finding freelance work?

Are the ideas that hit you right away ever better than the ideas that come through hours of banging your head against the wall with your partner?

What agency is doing the new Twizzler ads?

How many agencies that have spent the last year talking about Black Lives Matter/equality/diversity and then don’t do a very simple thing like closing in recognition of MLK Day?

I am inundated with so many tasks that I don't have the mental capacity to attack them all immediately & it makes me feel guilty. There's got to be a more realistic term for this than procrastination