Does anyone ever feel like they have to do ALL the thinking for their team? I know as strategists, we’re the secret sauce to a lot of goings-on with brands. However, I sometimes feel like folks on my team don’t actually think about how anything will impact the brand/strategy and then just come to me for insight on a half-baked idea that’s off strategy but for some reason has already been shown to a client…

Any advice on pitching more traditional project experience to land what’s essentially a digital producer role at a digital agency?

How to get release from allocated project ? Which is not relevant to our skillset

Does anyone here have an idea of BA office? What kind of projects do they generally support from BA?
Is it a direct client facing role?

New rule: if your project gets shortlisted, post a link to the actual work or case study, not a dumb square the rest of your connections couldn't care less about. Thanks for coming to my TED talk. #oneshow #clios

Hi fishes ,
Please help choosing the right choice received multiple offers, LWD is 17th June. Mastercard-12LPA, globant 14LPA and Altimetrik 16LPA + upto 1LPA Joining bonus(can offer mastercard client). Which company is best for wlb , job security. I am not aware of Altimetrik need help. Also can mastercard match/revise the offer letter with maximum LPA?

This question might anger some, but not meant to be provoking. Does anyone else feel that half the jobs in tech (scrum master, project manager, product manager, etc.) are more hindering than helpful? I feel like productivity would sky rocket if we didn’t have 10+ hours a week added of admin work/agile ceremonies/status meetings, and you just let developers and analysts do their job. Why are we spending hours learning how to estimate story points (for example) rather than improving production?

I’m new to the firm. My third project my manager was very hands off. He’s wants to have a discussion with me about my performance. He did not give me any support to work with; even when I asked! And my direct manager agrees with him, but it was my third week. What to do? I feel like I’m going to say something crazy. Any advice?

Its been a month i have been in wipro and allocated to an indian client in APMEA. In future will there be any chance to move to america or america2 in wipro as i have onsite aspirations

Hey managers

Let's throw some light to us, what's the avg dollar rate which client pays to developer

This will help many developers to ask right salary during offer negotiation

Is it true HR is asking to fired people due to they are not been on project for long time?

Going to join *C* for the client RBS as an Implementation Analyst/Manager role. Could someone explain me the Technologies used at NatWest and how do they Operate? More from AQ perspective. Agile or waterfall?

I have a client where the two times I talked to her on the phone she basically told me I’m the worst attorney she has worked with. I told the partner about the difficulties that I am having with this client and the partner said she has not complained about me to him (at least yet). But I also told him if the case doesn’t settle (early stage settlement attempt), I want off this case. It’s a two way street for me and respect.

Hi Fishes,
Anyone from CG who went on site for short duration and was paid per diem allowance. Just wanted to know the process of applying for tickets and other related formalities. Seems to be a bit tedious process looking at the policy manual so wanted to know if anyone can help. My client is planning to send me on-site next month so wanted this information.

Thoughts on asking a client you've had a good relationship with to write a reco letter for your MBA application? Has anyone done this? Do I need to be discreet? Haven't told my boss...

I am the president of our school board at Franklin Country School Corporation in Brookville, In. I would like to start a NASA Stem project starting in school year 2022-2023. Does anyone know where I need to start?

What is the worst / most difficult life sciences client to work with? Curious how everyone feels working with the different companies.

Do referrals help with at least getting a Recruiter Phone Screen?

So I am on the average/low end of my scatterplot. I reached out to both of the people that gave me snapshots and neither is owning up to rating me badly. So worried I'm going to get laid off :/

What’s the current return salary for GSAPers in GPS Tech with T15 MBA

Any referals for robert half

Hi- Just trying to look at my compensation if it’s low or medium . TC-115k base , YOE- 3.5 years , New Jersey. Am I doing fine or low?

When the recruiter asks you at what stage are you? do you say the truth?

What is the first week of joining like?. Any info about the induction timings would be helpful.. Is it a full day Or a half day induction? This is for bangalore location.

Hello Fishes,

Can anyone give an insight on IBM data platform services(Cognitive)?

Did you ever take a ft offer just to have an income and keep looking for a better job? Is it “common" to take a ft gig and leave after a couple months if sth better pops up? Or is that a dick move?

Looking for encouragement/ inspirational books for my teenage (14) nephew 🙏🏾☀️

How is the annual appraisal at BlueYonder (JDA).
I have got an offer grom BY recently.

K-1 vs W-2. Are there any tax advantages partners get for filing k-1? I'm curious what the net impact is % wise to gross pay and whether or not it's consistent with standard w-2 pay

Have you always been a risk taker? I assume with this job you have to take some calculated risks. Is risk taking a skill that can be developed? If so, how do I go about it?

Can I just do becket final review for audit instead of each chapter

Got offer from Infosys and Cognizant ? Cognizant giving more package than Infosys ( nearly 1.5lakhs more ). Will Infosys HR match my offered salary? Or should I join Cognizant , as I am newly married so need some decent in-hand salary.

Any hot valuation topics people want to discuss?

People in your twenties what’s the move tonight? Dark horse? Havana?

Any good books for someone trying to understand the business side of marketing? Just got my review an they're asking I bring more of that MBA mindset to projects I'm on.

Thinking it’s time to take a step back in 2021 after reevaluating my priorities. Tired of sacrificing my health and sanity for stupid things. What’s the best move for a strategist looking for a combo of good comp and a solid work/life balance - even if it means boring work or moving out of industry?

Do companies have a blacklist file?

Do any of you find that your brand teams are trigger happy when it comes to doing workshops? I find that whenever someone isn’t sure about something, there’s any instant desire for a 1-2 day workshop that Strategy leads. I love workshops, but doing them constantly is horribly exhausting.

Have any American strategists tried their hand in the Korean market? Is there even a market for us over there? Would love to learn what I can but have no idea where to start.

Does anyone know the rate for a Freelance Senior Strategist in NYC?

I hate when you have to communicate three separate things in one campaign strategy.

Titles titles titles. What’s the difference between “Group Director”, “VP, Director” and “VP” for strategy?

They all blend in my mind to a degree. Or maybe it’s because I’m a director operating at a group/VP level with 8 reports, overseeing a bunch of accounts, pitching new business.

I’ve been in talks for a promotion... Any advice on what I should be pushing for ?

I’m looking to pick up some part-time freelance projects. I live in Canada but am open to working with any company anywhere. I’m strong in brand, campaign, and digital planning. I’m not great with TikTok. If anyone needs an extra hand, please send me a note!

When the briefing is Monday and you're suddenly reevaluating the whole strategy 🙃

I interviewed with the TBWA NY strategy team and they were the saddest people in the world.

Has anyone ever felt like they jumped to the next level in strategy too quickly (strat to senior strat, or senior to director)? What was the transition like and how did you catch up to where you needed to be?

Any trainings that you all would recommend requesting from your agency?

anyone know which agencies are hiring strategists? job market is supposed to be hot, but not seeing too many job listings on the usual spots (LI, Indeed, etc)

Any other strategists have their spouse, lover, partner tell you “you just like to argue” ?

My view is while I like to debate I don’t like to argue (the later being infused with negative emotion/pain)

Ya’ll have similar struggles?

What’s a good amount of time to be at the senior planner level?

What’s the scoop on strat department at the big shops these days? Grey, Ogilvy, McCann, BBDO? Do you like it there hate it there why? At a small shop but thinking i want to try big.

Anyone done a certification like Cornell’s Data Analytics Certificate? Curious if it’s worth the price.

Comms Strats: what do you value in a brand strategy partner? I’m being interviewed by a Comms Planning Director next week, and haven’t really worked closely with one over my career...little help on what to expect?