Does anyone actually like the touchbar on the MacBook? Looking to purchase a new personal computer and can’t decide if I should avoid it. Thinking refurbished too.

Is cold LinkedIn networking (for job) with ED/MD level folks inefficacious?

What is the best way to reach out to your in house agency ? I want to share our call for artists . Do I have go through HR? Or is there a place I can simply post an announcement ?

Has anybody else experienced (what seems like) irreversible physical damage from working long hours? I worked about a month of 19 hour days 2 years ago (this was the peak of the season where I worked at least 12 hours a day) and my facial skin hasn't really recovered and the experience really aged me.

Guys how is HCL in SAP consulting. Got offer from HCL which is around 30% hike over my current CTC . Is it worth to shift. And yes money is one of my key motivation

Hi guys
Need help to choose between below 2 offers

1. Capgemini ( client : Yes bank ) CTC Offered :15 lpa
2. Agreeya ( client: accelya) CTC Offered: 17 lpa

YOE:5 yrs
Technology: Oracle PLSQL Developer

Any books/self help materials for someone who is constantly worrying (and waste a lot of unnecessary time)? E.g. No matter if i pass or fail an interview, there is always something to worry about. The worrying/anxiety multiplies when I proceeded further in the interview stages. Now that I signed the offer and is pending background checks, my anxiety is off the roof as it itches closer to my starting date.

I was approached on LinkedIn for an early career recruiting role in DFW, TX. I don't have direct experience, but I have the university experience/connections from working in career services. This is the first time I've considered work outside of higher education. I said my salary expectations are minimum $90k and that didn't seem to be an issue. Am I asking too little, too much? How can I know I'm getting the best salary and not just settling at the low end of the range?

Is Cognizant Consulting same as Cognizant Business Consulting? And how much it is different from CTS?

Thinking of moving out of Google, which companies do Xooglers move to in Dublin?
(L5 GBO Dublin)

Can science and religion coexist together? If you are religious, how do you handle intersections between the two?

I’ve been dabbling with the idea of getting into copywriting as something to soon the side but I have no experience doing it. What steps should I take (books to read, gigs to start with or pursue, etc) if I want to go from $0 and next to ) experience to $40k or so a year?

Right now I’m currently unemployed and taking a break from my fine art stuff to try to get back into tech sales, but I was looking to expand my skill set and also generate extra money at the same time.

What's the biggest stereotype about the marketing industry?

American airlines is so dumb. Was trying to purchase MCE seats for a long-haul. You can’t
purchase it online after check-in. And they can’t uncheck you over the phone. Good thing I fly Delta!

I screwed up. I’m a newb and didn’t know how mileages work and my gold status w AA is about to expire. I travel weekly and idk whether I should fly w/o status or pay $400 to extend it. Thoughts? 😭

Hey Dallas folks,
So my last month's electricity bill almost doubled? Wondering if this was something anyone else experienced as well (maybe due to those snow days?)

What are the benefits like at Rsm? Senior here

As a designer, do you still use a print portfolio? Is that even a thing anymore? If not, do you use tablet, laptop, or...?

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

Junior writer jobs, where are you hiding?

How’s the job market?

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

So… if twitter disappears… how many social creatives teams jobs are disappearing as well? Will agencies lay folks off over this?

I want to work with plants and trees.
How can I use what I’ve learned as a copy to work with, let’s say, reforestation?

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?

Is how nicely the deck is designed really that important?

You know a photography treatment has died when you can find it on shutterstock.

Take: The industry forces creatives onto an increasingly limited path of specialization where the higher and higher you ascend the less and less you use practical skills.

Vote game strong.

Why do all the Creatives I've come across give the rest of the agency such attitude? Get off your high horses please.

Best resources to learn marketing strategy? I have a liberal arts background and need to fill the gap in my understand of the business fundamentals behind comms

Been thrust into being a hyper-consumer recently. Holy shit, every "disruptive" store is the same (Casper, joybird, etc etc). This is a boring age of design and iconography.

What agency is doing the new Twizzler ads?

Most exotic work travel destination you've ever gone to and for what brand or client?

I’m clueless about 401ks. If I go to a new job does all that money I put into my 401k transfer with me? I’ve heard both yes and no so I am confused

Anyone find the job market in NY to be a bit tough right now? Or is it just me?

Been asked to present my current client’s plan and PCA in second interview for a role. Am I being over cautious by not feeling comfortable with this?