Congrats to Rethink, Courage, FCB/TBWA and GUT for bringing home some Cannes Lions to Canada this year again!

Fellow MBBers, any of you think the banking raises will trickle over to us (110k starting) or nah?

If anyone is looking for referrals at Servicetitan, hit me up.

Trying to get an investment job in Toronto as a new immigrant. I have 4 yoe in consulting, investor searching and financial service (risk). Currently working at call center to get local experience (bilingual), opportunities for internal transfer， while preparing for CFA 3 next Feb. Any ideas what to prepare in extra?

Looking for producer roles - NYC as well.

Senior attorneys at v100, how common is it for attorneys who start at small firms to lateral to biglaw? Have you worked with any? Conventional wisdom is always that if you don’t start there it’s hard to “trade up”. My coworker and I just did it to two different great v30 firms, and I’m wondering if it’s really that uncommon? Just out of curiosity. We’re not special counsel with special niche skills or anything, just associates. Pitfalls to beware? Positives?

Finally accepting that I have too many grey hairs that I can’t just pluck them any more. What’s the best way to color speckles of grey while optimizing for cost/time/quality? Do those boxes of hair coloring at the grocery store actually work or should I get it done professionally? 🤔

We are up to a massive 22 members! I know there are more Wagon Wheel Fish out there. Reel them in all!

Anyone working with EYP (Strategy and transactions) in Singapore and care to chat? Considering a transfer to Singapore and would appreciate thoughts.

Starting a new job as a Merchandising Coordinator for a large food/sales company soon… no experience in merchandising, just customer service. Any advice???

In early stage VC. What metrics should I be concerned about at the Associate stage of my career to have to have a strong CV. Too early to be credited for returns. Board seats?

Does anyone have any leads for government contracting roles that involve international travel. I also have a security clearance

Has anyone ever successful negotiated there salary with the federal government. I have tried twice and both times was cited a HR policy saying my specific circumstance did not allow negotiation. Just wondering if it’s even possible

Can anyone tell me where I can declare a home loan in the Payroll portal?

I am a little confused...

What level do managers/PLs from MBB and T2 firms typically come in at for Strategy & Ops roles?

Jummah Mubarak Fam ☪️💚

Any agencies hiring? (Planning on staying away from Rogers and pharma)

Still waiting for the Heinz soup response

Anyone know the agency who did the Ontario workplace safety spots? Thought those were funny.

Hey guys, I’m a freelance broadcast producer and I’ve spent most of my career working for larger agencies. I’m doing something for a smaller agency and they want the production company to hide costs in their bid and then have production bill the client the inflated amount directly and pay the hidden costs to the agency. The agency is calling it a “consultation fee” but client just thinks production costs more. Is that common and I just haven’t experienced it before? Or is this a big red flag?

Super important topic - What RU wearing to your Christmas party. I’ve been seeing pics of guys in suits and women in gowns this year.

What’s it like at Camp J these days?

What is a good salary expectation for senior writer?

any ADs wanna do young lions with me next year? i know it’s early but i’m eager. let’s meet up, do some spec, have some fun.

Been in the strat game for over a decade; I’ve realized that a strong department with clear process that is built on end to end problem solving (with time to think) is when I’m happiest vs this award show / case study grind. What are some agencies you all work or have worked at, that value strategy as a department and not a creative case study farm? Looking to figure out what’s next.

What’s the temperature like at JP now that CIBC is gone?

Freelance creatives, how do you get medical/dental/vision coverage (assuming you don't rely on a partner for coverage)? Or do you pay for everything out of pocket? Clearly I am new to this. Help!

How’s Sid Lee these days? They’re hiring a lot of people. Feels like it’s been years since I saw any work from their Toronto office.

While we’re at it, Art Directors… what is your salary and how many years of experience?

I found out that my colleagues are getting paid more than I am for the exact same role. We are due for an appraisal soon, should I ask for higher percentage telling them I am underpaid compared to others?

How is John St these days for accounts?

Is freelancing paid media or social media lucrative in Toronto? Looking to make the jump to that

Hi! Anyone here working at Leo Burnett Toronto? Even better if you’re part of the client services, HR, talent acquisition team? 🙏