Everything you wanted to ask a CCO but were too afraid? I’ll go first…

Do you hire people who challenge you, or people who make you feel comfortable?

Would you survive in your own department as a creative today?

When’s the last time you made something yourself, not just approved it?

Do you genuinely believe you’re smarter than the people who work for you?

How much of your job is creativity vs politics?

Have you ever killed a great idea just because it wasn’t your idea?

I work in deals and am frankly frustrated that those with 9-5s can get better GMAT scores with their schedules while I have to work around an unpredictable schedule at 80 hrs/week.

Hi All,
I am a software developer with 9 years of experience working in Java based backend technologies. I am looking for WFH opportunities. Any help would be appreciated Thanks

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Anyone have cheap/fast dry cleaning recs? Preferably around Denny triangle/cap hill/first hill. Also looking for tailoring so I’ll take recs for that too

Anyone know of any part time think tank jobs? Looking to earn a little extra income and get involved more in policy, and I do research in my spare time anyway so looking to supplement my current full-time job

Anyone recently got their PERM approved - how long did it take? The USCIS website shows the avg. Duration is down to 3-4 months now!!

Hey y’all! Former consultant who is getting off a <1 year career break due to health. Has anyone pivoted to Product marketing from consulting?

Anybody on here pívot from insurance defense into an adjuster role? Any advice on how to do so?

Free market vs central staffing - which one is better for wlb & why?

How to ask manager for onsite opportunity?

I've worked in hospitality for two years, but now the travel restrictions are lifting and I'm nervous; how busy does it usually get around Christmastime?

Has anyone else not heard from GSB? It’s literally the first week of March and I haven’t heard back yet. Wonder if this is a bad omen when we’re so close to decisions....

Whatever you do don’t turn on networking...

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What is the base salary for Senior 1 in Gds tax currently? Anybody please?

Hi does Jio provide any way to switch projects internally, if yes what is the process, it’s only been 6 months and i am having issues switching companies, can anyone help in this.

Hi all
I am a senior system engineer with 3 years of experience in ReactJs.
I am desperately looking for a change right now.
It will be greatful if I can get few referrals

What are the advantages/disadvantages to being partnered with someone more senior? I’m mid-level, busting my ass to go senior. My partner is senior, busting their ass to get to ACD. (Cont’d)

Who’s the best sound designer in NY

What do you do when there’s absolutely nothing going on at work? The projects I’m working on are all in production, and I’ve raised my hand several times about taking on new work, but there’s nothing right now. Don’t get me wrong, the down-time is nice…but I’m hungry to make stuff.

Did Peloton really un-ironically put “Man’s Not Hot” in a commercial in the year 2022?

How do you feel about work coming out of NYC vs Chicago? Is Chicago regarded as a lower tier market for creatives?

Offered 8 grand less than interns who were hired on last year...need negotiation advice!
Is it appropriate to bring up that I know the salary amount that was offered there in previous years?

Looking to move to New York - does anyone know which agencies are hiring these days?

FCB Health Chicago - What’s it like?

I want to become an art director with zero design skills. I’m going to have someone else comp everything up for me. The ideas might be solid. Who wants to hire me?

My ECD keeps changing our work before it goes to client and it's cost us making good work. Our books are suffering because he can't get his hands off the tools. Our books are only full of spec now.

Has any creative here ever tried to make the leap to leave advertising and be a film maker, photographer, illustrator, etc.?? I’m so tired of ad agencies and how draining the “creative” can be. Happiness is more important than a nice paycheck for me. Any inspiration success stories advice would be so helpful right now...

Anyone have the story behind how the atrocity that is “taste the feeling” got made?

Are there any CDs working on Post Mates, Grub hub or Door dash. I just wrote out a whole campaign for fun. Print, commercials, activations, etc. Would love to pitch it.

Who does your taxes? Need a recommend. Thanks.

I’m transitioning into a role where I’ll be more hands on in production. Previously, the producers handled the budget, contracts etc. I haven’t done this in a long while so I hope I could get some answers here to be more prepared

This is a much smaller company so I imagine I’ll have to take on some of that eventually.

What are the standard day rates today for a stylist, photographer, Director, DP, set designer, prop stylist? Are there resources out there I can just look up?

How is it working in house at Nike?

What’s your take on a job listing that states “From $xx,xxx”

The particular job I’m looking at has this on the listing and I’m curious as to what their budget actually is. Do I assume a range?

They’re seeking someone with 5-8 years experience. I have the latter (8 almost 9)

How would I approach this when asked without pricing myself out of the position? Especially if they’re not willing to be upfront (assuming here) how much they’d want to offer me in particular.