Favorite creative from a black-owned brand?

Best long term investment strategy against inflation to get to a large nest in for retirement?

Can we do a quick round robin of salaries for folks in the Seattle area? Currently making $146K at Starbucks. 32 yo woman. Yes, I know the comparison game is unhealthy, but my hypothesis is I don’t make all that much compared to others which might justify why I am not motivated to work beyond 9-5pm. Former consultant here who took a pay cut so am looking to NOT grind.

Hello Friends, What is Grade 6 in GSK and what it translates to Market roles like Manager or Sr Manager or Associate Director. What will be the base package for Grade 6 for Cloud Solutions Architect

Hi fishes,

I received an offer from big 4 with 60% hike. My managers wants to retain and I asked them to match if you want me to be retained.
Now I got a call from GPM yesterday. He used harsh words like "being greedy" "selfish" etc and offered me 30% in the end.
I politely declined but he asked me to reconsider as he said "it would be unfair for the org for you to leave so soon."

Let me know a proper response.

Also what do you think of this behavior by GPM?

I feel inadequate and unsure of how or if to acknowledge the US/Buffalo racist murders and terrorism of this weekend in the workplace. I don’t want to do disservice or unintentionally further traumatize anyone. I know my Black colleagues are traumatized. I am horrified. And yet we just have our meetings and I guess compartmentalize it away.

Anyone else impacted by the Hilton Honors system issue where status has been downgraded? Is requesting an upgrade to an executive suite for a personal stay a solid request?

What is up with the groups of cars that drive around the Loop with their warning lights on honking their horns? Anyone know what that is about?

Hi sharks , I have some doubts in PaaS Analytics, can any one help in this regards please

Friends are telling me it’s super hot in Austin during Summer. Is that really bad? I’m thinking moving to TX, from DC

Has anyone heard of a coworker leaving investment banking for a boot camp for coding or product design? What was their experience?

Hello Abapers,

Can we post our current YOE and CTC so that we get the idea of current market.I ll start with myself:

YOE 12.5
CTC 26 LPA

What are good margins for PI associate attorneys; i.e., what should they make for the firm compared to what the firm would/ should pay them?

I had 21 as fixed and 3 variable. Good salary for my experience. But then came covid and now I'm at 48 fixed salary.
Thanks to covid I was able to achieve this salary at just 7 yoe. When I joined the industry my manager at 10+ experience was earning 10-12 lakhs.
Things have changed so much after covid
I'm data and ML engineer

Is It better to join a PE Tech company in an impending recession or stay with a public company ?

Realizing that even though I enjoy litigation, I have a really hard time with the amount of hours we work leading up to trial. Four days out from trial and I am exhausted/on the verge of illness from lack of sleep. How do people do this their entire career?

What’s everyone doing for St Patty’s ?

Have you ever seen a “left this industry to open a small business” success story? Not a consultancy business... like a store, restaurant? Is it a cliche and unrealistic pipe dream?

In a meeting we a client, we were looking at a stock image of a smiling Black man holding a baseball bat while wearing a hoodie. The client comments that it’s the wrong way to hold a bat. Cool. But, then follows up and says, “Also, he just looks aggressive. Like, this person would definitely attack me and my family.” I was shocked. But, apparently, I was the only one. Because everyone else on the call laughed. They were all white except for my partner who is Mexican. But, he still chuckled.

What to do if someone you know is getting pushed out of your agency? (Continued in the comments)

🍂November JOB THREAD!

Do you know of an opening or opportunity?

Share it in the comments below! Help another Fish. 🤝

How do you get opportunities to speak on panels? Is it based on networking?

Anyone know someone at 215 McCann?

just got let go, send some good vibes

Any body else struggling for a promotion ?

Are you sick of tired of being sick and tired!!??

I know I am. Just like you the recent murders of two black men have done a number on me.... and I can’t just sit still with this. I wanna take action. I want to do something. Create something. Develops something that can create change.

So what is the output? I’m not sure. And that’s why I am reaching out to you all. Let’s use our talent in advertising to make something that will sway people to “PULL UP”!!! Let’s chat!! The time is now!!!!

Just a quick reminder that what will ultimately save us is community. Working together. Supporting each other. Leveling up as a collective. Look out for opportunities to promote each, and in a generation we’ll get where we need to go.

How do you work on getting better at concepting & ideation, are there any tips or resources that can help not just creatives but advertising creatives as a whole come up with good ideation & concepts?

Are allies helpful or hurtful in the office? I feel like allies want to help, but end up not being effective...would like to know your thoughts.

Hi BIA fish! I’d like to connect with a designer for custom logo creation (paid job) on a personal passion project of mine. If that’s you or someone you know I’d love to reach out!

As as an Australian who is Half black half latino working in advertising in the u.s as an UX/UI Designer - I might as well be an alien from another planet.