Creatives who left advertising/marketing: what do you do now?? We’re looking to start a family and the industry just isn’t mom-friendly.

Looking into credit card, most likely between emirates nbd Bonvoy card or the Emirates offering. Anything better out there? What has been your experience. My understanding is you can convert the emirates points to Bonvoy? Not sure if the same works Bonvoy —> emirates.

Question on compensation for a small co with a huge independent contractor workforce that is looking at big expansion into Europe. Reports to the general counsel. 1 other lawyer. Bonus 10-18%. Last year was 15%. No 401k for highly comped employees. I asked if they would be open to having me set up a safe harbor 401 k and they said yes in the future but it won’t be part of this offer. 16 pto days. They moved from 205 to 210 but that 230 is not possible even tho posted salary range was up to 233k

Cool group folks. Recently joined!
Salam

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

If you invest ur HSA funds into stocks, do they get taxed upon selling? I know they grow tax free. But if I sell them and not make any withdrawals, wud I be taxed?

Hi Sharks! I am currently working at Amex as data analyst, fixed - 9.82 lpa + variable (15%). YOE - 2.5 years.. how much should i ask for band 25 position for data analyst at optum?? PLEASE HELP, NEGOTIATION IS TOMORROW, what expectations should i set??

What is the salary for Software Engineer position at Optum?

Hi,
I am going to attend the interview for senior consultant PMO, any kind soul can elaborate the process and preparation tips for the same.
Also whether case studies will b part of interview?
Thanks

Can someone help me getting an entry level job interview for business intelligence analyst or data analyst entry level posts, i am quiet competent enough in SQL, tableau and have got good knowledge of excel. Please suggest any referral everything will help as i m trying to setup my career in IT field. Thanks

Hi folks, need guidance. Skill - . Net + azure and YOE - 4.

After two tech round received email for documents. HR said that she will discuss regarding my expected offer with the team after receiving documents from my side which I sent yesterday.
Today evening I got technical interview assigned mail with meeting invitation for today afternoon itself. It is very confusing to me.

Are they trying to take my one more round of interview? I was hoping to get offer after sending documents.

Are interview case studies difficult? Is it done live or is it take-home? What should I expect in terms of content/questions, duration, difficulty?

Tips for helping kids stay on task during zoom? Our little class (9 kids) has been doing zoom circle times twice a week but I noticed they are really distracted. Also every meeting a kid leave...

I felt like a walking zombie during thanksgiving, barely eating and barely talking. My family is small and I told them ahead of time my relationship ended. I focused on my niece and nephews, cried when I wanted to and slept from 8pm-noon for the last 5 days. Showered once or twice. That’s the best I could do and that’s OK right now. I’m back in my apartment, just trying to take it one day at a time, and not re read his texts too much. My birthday is Thursday 🙄

Anyone else juggling having kids at home during the winter break and trying to work from home around your SO (who is also working from home). The holidays are always SO hectic at my place and I'm feeling like a failure, my mother was a perfect housewife and I'm far from it lol. Other parents struggling with this?

My male boss recommended the book “The Confidence Code” which is a self help book for women. It was recommended to all the females that work under him. I feel like that's a little inappropriate?

When I and my students need a break, I use my many Starbucks virtual backgrounds.

Where is the industry going?

In 10 years, how will the traditional shops be doing vs. the consultancy’s vs. the in-house agencies vs. the PR firms vs. prod co’s vs. all the small specialized shops.

About to put down 500 on drinks tonight. In that spirit, what's the most inappropriate thing you've ever expensed successfully?

Vying to get that sweet gig as the Rotisserie Chicken guy at Wegmans. Wish me luck.

Strategists / planners: if your boss asked you to put together a wishlist of resources that would make your job easier / better, what would be on that list?

what’s Pereira O’Dell SF like these days?

We’re starting to interview for my copywriter partner this week, but I don’t have any creative leadership above me (I’m also the only creative with agency experience at the company) so I’m nervous about being the only one looking at prospective partners.

Any tips for good questions to ask to feel out who is the best fit? I’ve worked with great and not so great writers in the past and it wasn’t always clear which would end up being the not so great based on their books.

Why do recruiters never tell you which agency they want to talk to you about until they get you on the phone? I don’t want to waste anyone’s time and it would be helpful to know this info from the initial outreach. My experience with this only applies to healthcare, but would imagine it’s the same in consumer as well. Anyone?

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

Hill holiday and Arnold: heard massive layoffs at both places. Is everyone ok?

I've asked. It's official. You can be the writer on a script and not be allowed past that point due to hierarchy. How do you leverage this for some give and take then? If I am the writer and all...

I’m sensing real Instagram burnout from friends and colleagues. Is IG a bubble that bursts? Or does the audience (user) demo just change like FB in ‘09 or so?

Anyone have luck (after getting a “pass”) by going back and asking potential employers to reconsider?

How much money (revenue) does your agency earn from the account you work on?

Offered great position in writing (by email) but, as the company is on a hiring freeze, can’t yet sign contract. Anyone else in similar position? Optimistic about hiring freezes being lifted later?

Does anyone else on the client services side often wonder how they ended up at an ad agency?

Any feedback on the School of Visual Concepts (SVC) in Seattle? Looking to go from a media buyer to art direction/design.

I told my nephew I worked for FCB and he lost it because “FC Barcelona is the best team on FIFA.”