For AD/CW teams, is the work typically split evenly? Always curious how that dynamic works. Do partner ADs and CWs typically get paid the same? It appears ADs more heavy lifting but I could certainly be wrong

My husband and I want to buy a condo in Chicago in a year. We are close to having a down payment plus closing and emergency funds in a HYSA but are still a 8 months to a year away from buying. I feel like we are losing money by keeping it in cash but it is the safest option. Is that true?

Is it a good idea to join the Salesforce practice? How good of a skill is it? Where could it take you to be proficient in Salesforce?

Any tips when leaving a firm? Younger associate <1 year.

Kevin McCarthy should strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments like he did with Steve King. Nancy Pelosi should do it with Ilhan Omar too. No place for anti-Semitic bs in Congress

I’d like to change the neg energy in here so:

“The Donald J Trump Appreciation Thread”

What are some things that makes you proud of our 45th president?

If you miss the ‘Golden Age’ of television, I highly recommend tuning into Sean, Laura, and Tucker on FOX. An argument can be made that they are the Sopranos, The Wire, and Breaking Bad of their format. Unlike those works of fiction however, these shows and their respective hosts provide insight into our real world in a way no screenwriter ever could.

What’s the worst advice you’ve ever gotten in this business?

Mine, as an account person: “You should take more credit for the creative that’s presented.”

How’s RGA for a CW?

Random question, has the govt shutdown affected anyone’s work/business?

Good first date spots in East Village? Tips on how to make it a good date?

Online dating apps are a mess 🤢

Creatives who don’t code: how did you build your portfolio site?

Mine is currently on WordPress and uses a theme I paid a one-time fee for.

I guess I wouldn’t mind continuing to use WordPress, but I need a refresh.

Anyone have opinions on using page builders like Elementor or Divi with WordPress?

Should I be considering Squarespace or Wix instead? Is Cargo still a thing?

Does FSO (Financial Services Office) have the same busy season as every other industry? Is it easier or harder?

How do I tell a coworker to Step up and do better? Have a little pride in your work and make the best of your work situation?

I received my PR and want to start looking for jobs in Canada. Don’t want to transition to current company’s Canadian office as I have burnt bridges here. US Mid tier MBA + 2 years in Consulting contd

Processing time for cpa license in MA?

Does anyone else feel like people who are generally nice in person and on calls sound mean or stand-offish in emails and text/chat? I get that over-use of friendliness in text can come off as green/immature, but I tend to try and cushion my words with positivity or even exclamation marks/the occasional emoji to show that I don't sound completely unemotional.

Or maybe i'm just an overthinking copywriter who's reading into it too much.

I’m feeling drained. Unmotivated, uninspired, & bored. My job takes all of my mental energy, but I can’t start looking for anything new yet. Any advice on how to handle a job that makes you miserable?

What in the world is this old spice YouTube thing ?

How do I become a freelance creative who WFH? Don't mind coming into the office to brainstorm, etc.

Hypothetically, what might happen, if Strat said to fishbowl they needed a virtual hug? Other than CD potentially saying something snarky and mean ...hypothetically only.

Don’t ask me why but would anyone know where I could download McDonald’s font? Preferably for free... I think it’s called Speedee? I can’t find it anywhere... help

Too late in life to start a cult? Getting kind of old for advertising.

What's the most elegant way to handle someone your level subtly insulting you in front of team?

Moms ❤ : anyone with super supportive mothers who've helped pave the way for you? Please share with other 🐠s your most inspired stories.

What is the hourly rate for strategists? Asking for a friend.

Calling all managers with junior, intern and mid teams: Who is taking (or is being given) the time to train their juniors on the necessary hard and soft skills? If not, what’s stopping you from providing that support?

Anyone else feel like your junior creatives don't want to be creative?? Ex: "I'd love to see some new options. Anything you'd like, no restrictions" response "Do we have to? They'll never buy it"😳

Remember The Woo? Yeah, me neither. Well, they cut everyone’s pay (except mgmt of course) by 1/4 to get the small biz gov loan, and used it to hire a $500k/yr mgmt head. Agency still working barebones

Our industry needs to change the way it does recruiting. We make it impossible for people to apply directly to agencies. Relying on employee referrals gets good "culture fits" at the cost of diversity

What’s something a guy has said in a meeting you could never pull off as a woman? I’ll go. One time a guy creative was presenting his work and said “yeah this was just me being lazy and not wanting to do any work” and he literally suggested we do the same ads as last year, with a different celebrity plugged in. CDs in the meeting laughed and considered it for a minute. If I had presented that and said I was being lazy, I would prob be put on the chopping block.

I know, I know I shouldn’t complain but it HATE my job. My mental health has never been worse. And I’m so so beyond unhappy. Any advice to get through this seeing as the job market might be difficult to navigate at this time?

In your opinion, what advertising/branding/experiential agencies should someone targeting greater San Diego and Los Angeles go after? (Yes, it is very expensive to live in California)

The bond yield curve just inverted. If you don’t have to make any major purchases for the next year, that’s probably a good thing

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