Do your children attend public school in Portland? How has their/your experience been? My youngest is getting ready for elementary in the fall and we're looking for the best possible option.

A coworker is frequently putting in unpaid overtime and he’s making us look bad. Recent employee reviews reflected that. Am I right to feel annoyed at him?

I’ve been a freelance copywriter for 11+ years. I have a client who prefers all their writer to charge per word. I typically charge $55-60/hour. Would $0.50 per word be a realistic rate.

Wanted to ask Freshies joined in August this month, are you still on bench??

I am seeking for insight on Union environment. I have an interview Monday for a Construction company that has union employees. How bad is it to deal with a bargaining contract? Is it as bad as I hear? Speak to me Union experience?

I am joining Deloitte (Toronto) in couple of weeks in their Financial and risk advisory team. I’ve always worked in the industry and this will be my first experience at a major accounting firm. I would appreciate if anyone have tips or advice for an outsider like me to navigate the first few weeks. How are the hours going to be? Company culture etc.? Thanks.

What are some of your favorite beginning of the year activities for creating a sense of community in your classroom?

Hi everybody 👋 I work for an experiential agency, and going on month (don’t even know) of not going onsite. There is no other word to describe not going onsite as a team other than “grieving.” My producers have had to almost entirely change their skillset to video production instead of event production. I am wondering if anyone else feels the same way, and if you want to share some tips on how you’re navigating these tough times. The good and bad days included!

Hello,

Anyone here from merchant portal team from TSYS.
I am planning to join tsys in next week, can someone give some insight about this unit in tsys.

“Use your best judgement tomorrow” regards to coming in after the snowfall.
Jokes on you, MY best judgement is terrible!

What’s the end goal for you guys in strategy? Is it to become CSO? Move clients side become CMO?

One of my friend appeared for bank and government job exam and have been scoring good. But due to politics, still not got the job.

The person has decided to let go of that path and trying to pursue career in IT. Any recommendations????

Details - Person is electrical engineer and open to gain knowledge, certification.

Does anyone know of a brand (or agency) hiring director level employees in the influencer space (health and wellness brands preferred?) bonus karma points if it’s one you would truly recommend joining! thank you!

Salam everyone, wanted to ask if anyone here is in a relationship with someone close to their age and how they’re navigating it for ex a guy being 22 and the girl being 24. I’ve been advised to find someone 3-4 yrs younger than me because that would make things smoother and there would be less fighting. What are your thoughts? Also I’m Arab and will most likely be marrying an Arab girl if that changes anything.

Anxiety attacks have been picking up (used to be few times a year, now weekly) I see a therapist already but have people had success with ashwagandha and magnesium? Not interested in prescription meds for me personally even though I recognize their merits

Parents of college kids... do your kids date? My son is a frosh and he says all the girls he's met so far are bat shit crazy. I'm taking his word for it as I have no other info. What have you heard?

Hello Fishes
Did anyone have meet and greet sessions with CitiusTech folks after receiving an offer? What do they discuss in it? Did anyone have any such sessions before the joining date? TIA!

Hello I'm new to fishbowl and also I'm a
recruiter in Seattle looking currently for
building engineers for Seattle, Denver and
Portland roles! Hopefully will meet some
through connections on here so if you
know anyone please send them my way!!

Is anyone in Portland conservative? What is it like for you being there? I get along with just about anyone, but seems pretty hostile towards non-liberal folks from what I've seen

Anyone want to be my +1 to a screening of Avatar 2: The Way of Water? 12/15 @ 6pm Progress Ridge?

What’s happening at Grady Britton? Good team? Good clients?

Got a date with a girl I've admired for a while this weekend, where should I take her? Best romantic/fun date spots, ideally with great food or near great food. She has no dietary restrictions as far as I know. Thanks

What’s up Portlandians, still enjoying the warm sept?

I currently work as a optician, referral coordinator and optometry technician. Busting my butt off wearing all 3 hats and I get paid $20 an hour… I don’t think this is a fare wage considering I’m doing the job of 3 people. I want to negotiate a higher wage any tips of what I should ask for?

Anyone have a good (and not exorbitantly expensive) accountant? My taxes have gotten more complicated than TurboTax and I can handle this year

Is anyone interested in connecting over coffee?

Anyone have a recommend for a seasonal depression light? There are lots of options and I would prefer one that turns on in the early am hours.

Has anyone else seen ads for the musical “Shen Yun”, EVERYWHERE??? To date I have seen billboards, social media ads, posters, and received a mailer yesterday. Their media budget must be massive.

Moving to Oregon from California in about a month. I don't know anyone in the city. Any suggestions on activities/cool sights to see?

Is moving from Seattle worth it? I've heard the freeze is still in affect in Portland but I'm more worried about prices. I WFH mostly and pull down like 120k a year, Seattle is getting crazy expensive rent wise and crazy full. I'd like to find somewhere new but stick to the PNW.

Anyone have any connections with Portland General Electric? I am a design technician that works remotely on pole replacement jobs (designing, creating construction drawings, estimating) based in California. My 6 month contract will be up with my company soon and I am looking for a better salary (I currently make ~$48k/yr). This is my first job in this field as I graduated from UP in 2020 and it took a while to land a "professional" job due to the pandemic.

Anyone know any Account Based Marketing Strategists with B2B experience looking to work at a great agency? Looking for referrals (will pay for successful hires) DM please!

Hello PDX Ad folk! Moving back to Portland after 6 yrs away doing the NYC LA circuit. I'm currently a freelance Strategy Director, are there shops in Portland hiring freelancers into the New Year? Landing in January so looking to get connected to the right agencies ahead of my move. Thanks all!
(Connections & Creative Strat)

I’m looking to move to the Portland area. Would love to connect with a head hunter or recruiter. I have 15 yrs experience in advertising and marketing—agency and in-house. CD level for past 5 years. Im currently making 175k base. Is this a reasonable salary at most shops for a CD or Dir. of Marketing role?

What are the top tools/resources to be familiar with as a strategist? Meant to be a broad question...maybe you're surprised more people aren't aware of them...

Anyone looking to start a junior copywriting gig?