Finally, after over 12 years in this industry, layoffs and downsizing, I’ve been promoted to associate creative juniormidsenior director.

Like this if you hate tax and feel stuck right now with the pandemic so I know I'm not alone 😭😭😭 I wanna be a consultant so bad.. also if you have any recommendations or advice please go ahead

I need everyone’s help😭 Money aside, how did you finalize which idea to pursue? I’m struggling to narrow it down from 4. Focusing is not an issue for me once I’m locked in, but I’m struggling to get there because I haven’t finalized which idea to focus on. Open to any recommendations please (books, personal stories, etc).

Is sap analyst a good career path and how does the demand look like currently?

Hey , I have 9 YOE in SAP HANA .I want to know how I can get a job in FAANG. Should I learn new technology or continue in SAP HANA .

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Took REG twice and got 69 both times without studying business law. Best believe I am going to study business law to the death of me

Does industry have billable hours? At the big 4, we are required to work a certain number of hours each week and if we spend too much time on anything we are questioned on why it took so long. Is that a thing when you go in industry?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

After completing 20 years as a Law Enforcement Officer with the Feds and on the way getting a JD and passing the Bar… trying to transition to an Immigration Attorney position… easier said than done!

Targeting an eventual exit from M&A consulting, potentially to a Corp. Dev. role.

Thoughts on ability to make that move for someone coming from a Big 4 M&A practice vs. MBB?

After 10 years of working as a FTE PM/producer I’ve now been laid off (thanks Covid) and am looking to start freelancing for the first time. What advice do you have for a new freelance PM/producer?
Also, what kind of insurance do you take out as a freelancer?

Hi All,

I am working in Internal Audit domain. I want to change my job profile. What should I do?

What makes you stay in public accounting? I like my boss and the teams I am on, but the hours are hard and i think I should look into private sometimes.

Partners,

My firm is immature in guiding development planning. I have energy to accelerate to the next level of responsibility.

What evidence distinguishes an analyst as ready for the next level?

Is it more worth it to go into FDD at a regional firm now, or hope that my current big 4 will transfer me come spring 2021?

I'm kind of in the mindset of only doing FDD at big 4, otherwise I'll go straight to industry. Am I being too down on mid-market FDD experience and the related exit ops?

Also, I can't go the route of doing FDD at a different big 4. Already got rejected by all of them cause I'm not in audit (but have CPA).

Am I more or less likely to be laid off if the economy tanks even more if I just started as an analyst two months ago

I was passed up for a promotion after 1.5 years at the agency/in the role despite consistently great feedback and was told that I just needed more time in role. A guy with my experience level was....

Would going to accounting advisory or finance in industry or Ops at a big bank be a better option for career?

Hi Team,
Need your inputs. Is stability more important than the opportunity?

I have an opportunity to explore how ever it's been only 6 months in current organization.

Can I take the offer and switch? Does it affect the stability?

Please help.

Primping for a zoom meeting like it's my best friend's wedding. I have to speak with the camera on and I had forgotten how much work it is to look like I'm awake and my soul is not dead. Damn u covid.

I am holding an offer from jpmc for Associate, package- 18lpa, yoe- 5.7. Is the pkg fine or jpmc could have offered me better?

Anyone able to see the September month salary slip in the ADP portal. Any idea when it will be uploaded?

Sometimes I feel weird when my coworkers reach out to ask how I'm doing. The police brutality and protests are nothing new.

Most underated John Mayer song has to be "covered in rain." The any given thursday version of course. Who agrees?

The Wayfair human trafficking conspiracy is pretty wild 🤔

Anyone experienced cognitive symptoms or brain fog associated with Covid?

Bank of America H5 Job Band. Can someone tell me the salary range?

Fully remote and looking at a bicostal lifestyle. I’ve found some nice long term furnished places, but where can I find a monthly rental for when I’m not at home base. I’ve looked at Enterprise and it’s roughly 2,000 a month for a compact. If I’m going to pay that, I’ll just lease a Urus for 18 months and save one or two hundred😂

Anyone did a H1B transfer recently using premium processing ? Trying to understand timelines

Bad decision to wear a $7000 Cartier gold bangle in the subways!?! If someone wants to rob me, they’d have to chop my hand off to get the bangle given it can only be unlocked with a screwdriver. 😫

What can I do/learn/work on to get into MS as senior software engineer. Currently working as firmware developer in IBM ISDL.

Is it me or the wifi in hotels is too bad to play online games? How do you people manage gaming while traveling?

Had a recruiter tell me that investment firms only give 24 hours for you to accept an offer - is this true? It seems crazy to me

I joined OPTUM today so how soon we can expect laptop and goodies.

Hello, what is the going salary for a chief of staff in technology?

Please let me know anyone can refer me
YOE:5
Skillset:manual,ETL Testing
Already serving notice period,looking for WFH

Has anyone heard of TechGC/DeputyGC? Thoughts on membership?

Anyone know of a good career coach I could reach out to? Thanks in advance! 🙏

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?

When you know where you want to work, who do you reach out to first — the hr/talent/recruiter or directly to the CD or ECD depending on level? Or both?

What advice do you have for someone who wants to make a quick and seamless transition from operations to creative?

Living outside of NYC and remote interviewing for a job, landing an offer, then relocating to NYC -> anyone ever done this?

What’s a gal got to do to get an interview with Droga5? Any CDs in here willing to check out my book?

A creative judging film craft at CLIO’s and don’t have a single film in the portfolio? #industryproblems

Has anyone burned some bridges yet? Just curious 😏

Ok straight out of ad school/internship at an A-list agency: is it better to take a job at a “lesser” shop where their work isnt great but they’re the only place hiring rn OR wait it out for better?

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)

What do you think a GCD needs to know/have done in their career to be a good GCD?

Anyone having issues with their Mac after updating to Mojave? My machine is running like an old Atari and creative suite is essentially inoperable. And worst of all, Spotify won’t even open 😫

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?

What questions should I be asking an in-house recruiter? Seeking Sr/ACD roles.

Is there an online or college course which concentrates on the craft of Art Direction? Like the developer bootcamp, but covering visual story telling, photo art direction, animation, video, etc

Just found out I’m getting laid off in two weeks. How do I stay motivated to do work until then?

Things are apparently going to get better after a client will be leaving, I’ll get to work on different brands but I am feeling pretty burnt out from the agency I’m at. Will new clients help? Or should I look elsewhere. Been at the agency almost 3 years, I feel like I need to switch things up for my sanity.

Do agencies outside of pharma have Art Supervisor roles? Or does it go Sr AD > ACD. I just got promoted to Art Sup & honestly don’t know if so should update my Linkedin since i’m working...