Creative Directors: What are some things you wish you knew when you first became CD?

I just accepted my first CD role and curious if any of you have some tips.

Thanks 🤘🏼

Any referrals for Associate product manager position in Chennai or remote

I joined on Nov 2020 in EY GDS as Senior 1,so when I will be getting progression for senior 2?

A colleague told me today that Google separates Product Manager and Product Owner as two separate roles. I believe that one PM role is preferred in the industry and most modern software companies, especially FAANG companies, only have PMs. Just curious what others have experienced and if I'm correct in my assumption.

After 10 rounds of interviews for a TPM position the recruiter says he will set me up for team alignment, and then take it to HC for a decision. Is this the normal process? Isnt HC decision done first

Business Performance Manager role what level is this targeted at?

Has anyone ever left Chubb to go to Liberty or Travelers for commercial or middle market underwriting or even a sales rep role? If so, how do you like it? Came from The Hartford and love Chubb so far, but curious to see what else is out there.

I’m interviewing for an in-house brand position at a tech company... after 10 years in the agency world. Any big things to watch out for or ask? Thanks 🙏🏽

Hi ,
Need an advice and thoughts for the below companies too much confused which to join
YEO -5.3
Tech Stack- Java , Microservices
Salary - Almost same
1) HCL TECHNOLOGIES
2) Coforge - HSBC client
3)BMC SOFTWARE - But the tech stack is core java and legacy application
4) Synechron - Client interview will be post onboarding
Last 3 weeks remaining to complete notice period,would be really helpful if you let me your experience in aspects of wlb, job security, future growth & increments

TIA

Performance marketing vs. Experiential marketing... one seems more stable but the other, more fun. Is it worth the trade off if you’re middle management and moving higher?

EY TTT exit opportunities

Anyone familiar with the Client Partner role at Elephant? Curious how it differs from ‘traditional’ Account Management role

Dear fishes,

Requesting referrals for the role of Product Owner.

YOE - 15yrs

Any leads would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

FDD 🐠 I will be promoted to audit SM in October, however looking to transfer to the FDD practice. Based on discussions with partners in the practice, I would be brought in as an experienced manager with opportunity to promote to senior manager in FDD next year. Is the learning curve steep, or should I push to come in as SM? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Just got a verbal offer for experienced analyst position at a middle market investment bank in Chicago. What should I expect/negotiate for in terms of salary and bonus?

Hi everyone! Is anyone from PWC or Grant Thornton willing to give a referral?

Hey everyone. I found out we are expecting our first child and I’m really nervous. I got into consulting one year ago and I’m up for promotion this year. With timing of our performance conversations I would have to inform I’m pregnant before outcomes - then shortly after the promotion effective date I would go on a leave for due date. I’ve worked really hard and I’m worried our wonderful news will throw chances with this :(- also if I don’t get promoted pretty sure it’s up or out. Any advice?

Does anyone have experience with career changers in Data Analytics or UX/UI after taking the Career Foundry or Spring Board bootcamps? I’m curious to hear opinions if it’s worth the investment. Interested in hiring perspective or career changer!

i just got my power line bill for 80 dollars between me and my roomate and find this expensive? I live in a 2/2 in FL. Wondering if there are any data points I can use here.

Any recommendations for things to do on a rainy day near Acadia or surrounding cities with a dog? Only thing I've come up with so far is the brewery.

Im a 6th year associate working for a company that I plan to stay at long term. Currently working under a G.C. that does not analyze anything from a legal perspective, occupies herself with mostly admin/operational issues, and doesnt give any direction on how she wants things “handled.” Just looking for any suggestions from people who have successfully dealt with this before.

How much is payout to company (pwc) if i leave as soon as i get my green card?

Hey anyone has any requirements for website and mobile app development or ux/ui ? A friend looking for freelance work .
Any reference will be appreciated thanks

Good reasonably priced place in Arlington (preferably near Wilson Blvd) to get a haircut? 23F

Is it fair to say once you’re an LS consultant you can always fall back to a tier 2,3 firm? For context I’m looking to go from consulting to a hospital implementation role.

In my organization, most with my role are commission based. I make a set salary due to the firm I work for as an account manager/ coordinator for clients… I coordinate their enrollments, working with each groups HR department as to benefits and payroll purposes, and schedule our benefit counselors accordingly. I am finding that in most cases where I compare the voluntary benefits industry, I might be underpaid. What is an appropriate base salary for a position in which commission is replaced?

What are some methods you've used to keeping your business running throughout the pandemic?

Wife’s L2 EAD finally changed status to “New Card Being Produced”. Took 12 months including RFE, feels good to know her “american dream” is about to start. Today is a damn good day.

A friend was rewatching old episodes of Suits, which admittedly I’ve never seen. The main character starts at this law firm where associates are given cubicles not offices. There’s no way that’s accurate, right??? I have a cube but I’m just a lowly gov atty frm a state school LOL not a Harvard law alum at a reputable NYC firm

Does EXL have an internal forum where employees sell out the cars after lease is over?
Or even lease transfer?

Hi IBM sharks 😊

So I joined IBM in May 2022 and was on bench for 5.5 months since then.I will be allocated to a project next week. Also my probation got confirmed a week back.

I have following queries-
1)With me joining a project so late, can I expect a Variable Pay in March 2023?
2)The manager told me I have flexibility to choose 2-11 shift or work in morning as everyone is flexible here. What must I do officially to get that monthly shift allowance?

Any inputs r highly appreciated guys 😊

I just want to write one weird/funny commercial. That's it. Then I can quit this business. Why is this so fucking hard?

Going in house is the move, right?

It took the horrific and completely inexcusable death of George Floyd to move the racism issue to the forefront. And while it’s a crime of a much lesser degree, with different circumstances, what’s it going to take to get ageism properly addressed? Intelligent thoughts/debate requested only please.

Who else in NYC feels like they’re stuck in a rut and always tired? ☝️

Has anyone ever had to prepare a creative brief based on a fictional campaign prompt as part of their interview process? I’m doing one right now but find it to be a rather strange exercise...

When you are setting up a second interview and the recruiter calls back that the team already offered the position to someone else. 😒

Thanks to the robots, there’s just not a lot left to do.

So why do we still have to spend all our waking time playing office?

Anyone else have AE’s that are fucking amazing creative directors, genius copy writers, excellent producers, diligent pm’s, even finance wizards but for some odd reason can’t manage the client?

Which agencies are going through layoffs

If you get an offer a few days before you have a final interview (or while you're waiting to hear back), is it okay to ask for some time? Or do they expect you to answer right there?

i'm in the final round for 2 different media positions in 2 completely different places (NYC and NC) and things are moving really quickly for both. the NYC job is my dream one but they're both offering $40k so i'm conflicted. any advice would be helpful lol

Pros and cons of working on an auto brand?

Worked with t brand consulting? Experience/thoughts on the offering?

Why does DMA keep on bringing up race?

What, exactly, are these Archive global creative "rankings" based on? I see people posting/humbled-and-honored'ing on LinkedIn and feel like posting that I'm the #17 CD/AD/Freelancer as ranked by both Better Homes & Gardens AND Cat Fancy Magazines.

The 'F Word' in advertising is the word "forced." As in, "feels a bit forced." Not only can it make you question any idea, it can make you rethink your entire life & every decision you've ever made.

Any fishies in new york have official snow days?

I just got into reading books, any suggestions to start with? Which could help to increase media/marketing knowledge.

A little over a year ago, I posted about my boss making constant comments about my salary. Most comments said I must not have been performing well. I want to update that he was fired, not me.

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.