During the week between Christmas and New Year’s, I never turned on my work laptop. I was proud of disconnecting until I returned to work and saw that some coworkers worked on our project when they were supposed to be on PTO too. Now I’m playing catch up. Have you ever had coworkers who can ruin your time off?

THERE'S A WHOLE NOTHER HALF HOUR OF THIS

Who is the main contact for Ogilvy recruiting?

Best boutique design shops? Need to hire someone quickly for a 1-2 month branding project for a client. Any and all referrals appreciated.

Industry = SaaS / B2B technology

Hi fellow fishies - loaded question but does anyone know of any agencies (ideally in NYC) that are open to visa sponsorship? I have a good friend and former coworker who is a KICKA$$ account lead and is struggling to find a new role (needle in a haystack for sponsorship... ugh). Current place is beyond toxic. Any info/advice appreciated! Thank you 😊

Best examples of ramp back programs from parental leave? I get to choose my own adventure and am curious what’s worked well for others. Minimum hours required hasn’t been stipulated. Thanks!

Who’s at Smorgasburg today?

Financial advisory seems so dull compared to cyber . I should have done cyber from day one smh 🤦‍♀️

Hi Fishes,

I come across many job descriptions for roles in corporate communications preferring experience in digital marketing. As a marcom person, I feel we should know how to use the digital platforms effectively rather than literally sit and work on the campaign tools. Please let me know if I am mislead.

Anybody have to take time off for long-covid? How has your HR handled it? I feel like any info I have gotten on FMLA and disability is because I’ve brought it up and have had to follow up multiple times.

How much is a good amount (% wise) to be putting into your pension pot? Would be good to hear at different salary brackets!

What is a good bonus number/percentage?

Has this ever happened to you that each time you meet your bf/gf , there is extreme nervousness from both sides ? It’s a good kind of nervousness (shyness , awkwardness) and almost feels like meeting someone you have known forever for the first time?

Are the UKI CCs been instructed to share the talent discussion outcomes (I.e. Feedback) with counselees by 30th Oct as our NA colleagues have?

Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

Love to see Duke lose

Is anyone else struggling to find motivation today? I just can’t bring myself to care about anything work related. I’m trying to push through but it’s hard today.

LMAO what do Afro Latinos look like? I just asked a creative to include more pictures of Afro-Latinos in our hispanic messaging and she said "I tried to find pictures of videos that looked authentic but they didn't have the right look, it's a very specific look". So no black people in the ad cause this white passing lady needs to gate keep who looks latina enough. The blond, blue eyed women in the photos passed though... UGHH.

Has anyone read ugly love? 🫣

How the heck can I teach a kindergartener over the computer? It's all hands on in my class for the first couple of months. I have made and bought so many manipulatives but I can't send twenty home with the kiddos. When we do go back to in person learning they want to separate my kiddoes into two groups and I have to move between the two classes to teach. I'll be hauling my stuff on a cart to each class! I'm overwhelmed at the thought of all this.