Folks that have gone from agency to brand side, is it better? As a freelancer, I trade some stability for freedom. I work 50-75% of the year and make 6 figures, I have plenty of time. I don't know how I ever worked full-time in advertising. I hear from folks working on the brand side that it's better. Is it better? When I freelance brand side it is way more chill.

I know it's a bit subjective, but do full-timers really get enough work/life balance that you're happier working brand side?

Any thoughts around how to use M&A tax skills for the better good? I’m a CPA and originally got into this for a stable / interesting job, but in the long-term I’d like to do something that either influences drafting of tax legislation or helps the public (however naive that may sound). Perhaps I’ve gotten too introspective during the pandemic. Don’t really want to go back for a JD and aside from keeping a roof over my head I’m not very motivated by money. Anyone else have similar ideas?

Has anyone here chosen Soluno over Quickbooks? Thoughts?

Guys off topic
D laptop pickup ke liye formals me jana padega kya

Where are the dark skinned male professionals in Chicago? Where do yall hangout? .. dark skinned SINGLE men 🤪

Hey fellow Sale Bowl Mates. I wanted to give yall a quick update on our numbers.
We have grown by 1,890 members to 7113. This means we are well on our way to the 10K mark.
Thanks!

Ya’ll take ya vitamins today?

What’s a good salary range to ask for as a Junior AD in LA with about 1 year agency experience? Previous agency I made just over 60k and now looking for new gig.

What is manage payment elections in pwc workday? I'm unable to add anything to it. Does it open after our DOJ?

Seeking recommendations for communication coach who does remote sessions.

To those at V25 firms, how do you view your London office in terms of the quality of work we get and overall importance to the firm? Like is there a perception of us being a step down or ancillary to the big leagues of NYC or not? There’s generally a perception here that L&W and K&E are the only US firms where London can even begin to compete with stateside in terms of generating l work organically but would be interesting to know what you all think? Be brutally honest.

Anyone taken a 3week vacation before?

Hi All,
Does anyone knows about Northern Trust project with IBM?
Thanks

So, I've realised there's a problem with developers, a lot of them are coders, not engineers. And another issue, is that, companies don't really care about their progression as far as I'm aware, so what did you guys do in your own time to transition from being a coder to an engineer?

Dyslexia! After having our kindergartener son tested (privately) related to ADHD, we were told he may have dyslexia too (which would explain why he struggles so much with phonics but is amazing at sight words). He has a very high IQ. As a voracious reader, I am finding myself unexpectedly distraught that something that I have loved so much will be such a struggle for him, and worrying that it will affect his motivation and may steer him away from things he may otherwise love.
Tips/Commiseration?

Do you feel like a Cannes Lion is worth less now? In this post-covid era, are awards (and award shows) still relevant?

Hiring managers and recruiters: a lot of well-respected schools (Harvard, BC, Cornell, Penn State, MIT) now have pretty robust online programs. Contd

Is it okay to call a sick day as freelancers?

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

I think I’m finally burnt out on agency life. What’s a logical next step? Freelance? In-house? A new career all together?

Any one else ever truly ruin your family’s holiday? Just me? Ok

Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

Why do people in this industry say "like" so much? It makes it annoying to, like, walk around the building and listen

First holiday since the the divorce. Let’s see how this goes.

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

Looking for a great writer (with a lot of TV script experience) to be my partner in a new role at a rising agency in NYC. Can be remote now but still be expected to move here at some point. Needs to be able to mentor and empower young creatives. Will be a management first role. No CDs who want to do everything themselves please. DM your books if interested, will send mine back. Open to freelancers as well who would be interested in full time if it goes well.

Funny to see how men are trying to post shit about DMA...

Thoughts about Digitas Health?

Why do CDs fall into complacency so easily?

Not to be an asshole BUT... why hire juniors if you are at a high level creative agency? (Stealing culture/ platform insights not withstanding )

Is anyone else unable to change their title on comments? It switches to my company and won’t let me change it to anything else.

What brands do you think are doing cool work in the digital/tech innovation space?