Dear US-Americans,
Please VOTE.
Thank you very much from over here,
A concerned European

Can we go to any other Capgemini office temporarily if our base officer location is different.

Bhaiyo like dai do...

Is it just me or was the logical reasoning on Bain’s SOVA test for the London office extremely hard? Does anyone know if it’s a big part of the interview process (compared to the Resume / CL)?

I understand that in most cases folks with <2 YOE will join with the same title as UG campus hires. How many YOE (or months of experience) will qualify you for a higher pay band (compared to campus hires)?

The answers might vary across firms and I’d appreciate if you can specify which one you are referring to - TIA!

What’s the strategy for planning to support aging parents? My mom has not a penny to her name but does live in a mortgage-free home. My siblings are worthless so it will be on me to support her.

Anyone else struggling with hormones / mood swings? I am almost 16 weeks and been having a real tough time lately, feeling really down and stressed about things. Sadly, causing tension between me and my partner as well as he cannot relate and seems preoccupied with business as usual. Trying to get out the funk and just telling myself it’s all the hormones.

Itna sannata q hai bhai?

Any recommendations for patent prosecution practice management software for a small firm? Currently not using anything and want to be able to better manage and monitor associates.

Trying to start reading more/ finding some blogs and inspiring resources. What are some of your favorite blogs/medium publications/online sources/etc of inspiration?

advice on choosing either transaction opinions group at mid-market investment bank or valuation controller group at a huge investment bank?
pros/cons?
what are the differences?

Looking to transfer to Upstate NY due to family in the area and was wondering if anyone had some insight? How are the office dynamics, as well as work life balance??

FAANG is now MAMAA (Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet)…Whoa Mama! As if there weren’t enough acronyms in our lives. Happy Friday All!!!

Is it worth to move laterally from one midsized accounting firm to another midsized firm for higher pay?

How often is the case that partners have been fired or forced out due to performance issues?

Can grad students get $20k forgiven if they got Pell in undergrad but outstaning loans are only for grad school?

How can I make a switch from creative to strategy?

Any agencies in Seattle looking for a Sr. Writer?

How do you handle people’s kids showing up on video meetings? Screaming, kicking, hamming it up, (wasting time.) Everyone else is coo-ing…I’m not a kids person. Heard a technique which is to drop off the call bc you “assume the call is over” (which seems like a great way to get fired especially if it’s a way higher up’s kids - plus it feels rather passive aggressive.) Thoughts?

For those that take on small freelance projects on the side (more consulting/work for small companies, night/weekend hours), is it worth setting up an LLC for that? Do you typically lower your rate for small companies vs what it would be freelancing at a day rate for an agency?

Client on my coworkers account has requested if they can run banners on Breitbart news. Help. Get me outta here.

Thoughts on M Booth?

What is the most creative, thriving, best agency putting out big global campaigns out there right now?

Does anyone have any insight to an agency or ad company that has mainly luxury/fashion clients? Really looking to get into the luxury fashion advertising/marketing niche and don’t know where to start. Thanks! I’m in Chicago, by the way

wrong to be irritated when ppl who aren’t your boss/relatively jr just come sit next to your desk while you’re working & start talking/asking you shit? know it’s open plan but maybe check if i’m free

How long is too long to be an intern? I've been interning for about a 1 year and half now at 4 different agencies. All extended me until I'd leave for another agency. I was told bad timing/layoffs

RIP James Gunn’s career. Can we be done with the outrage machine now?

Worst overused word in advertising - go!

As data becomes more central to the creative industries, who makes the decisions? The designer or the client?

Give me an example of “chaos is a ladder"

Is no one else disturbed by the Gatorade protein bar ads? Who sings with food in their mouth? Mightn't they choke????

Anyone else find themselves feeling simultaneously bored and overwhelmed by your account(s)?

How do you deal with all the workaholics around you? It can be so disheartening.

Saatchi la parental leave policy?

Was Apple’s Elvis impersonator spot done in-house or did MAL do it?

Hey Fishbowlers! I have a friend who is wants to get in to the Portland Razorfish office. Would it be inappropriate to contact HR on her behalf to see about job opportunities and submit her resume?