For the ad veterans on here: is it worth staying agency-side in your mid-career?

All of these posts from people working insane hours, weekends, layoffs, ageism, etc. are making me wonder if I should just go client-side next.

I want to learn more, do work for national brands, and work with smart, talented people... But I also don't want the insane hours or constant threat of downsizing.

Do agencies that offer the above with some form of work-life balance exist?

Why is Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant certification this hard compared to other SF certifications? Any tips to crack this?

Anybody with Big4 exp made the switch to salesforce as business architect recently? What does this job entail and qualification needs? The jd says “extensive” big4 exp

Hi,
I've done my MBA in Finance and graduated as Mechanical Engineer.
I've 8+ years of experience in the finance specifically in Credit/Financial Analysis.
Now I'm willing to pursue my career in Data Science.
Can anyone help me to guide how I can shape my future career with doing some courses related to R, Python or from Data Science.

Currently work at Moody’s as a credit analyst trying to figure out what are good exit ops, if anyone has any advice please let me know, feeling pretty stuck right now

Just started IB. Prior to this I was in valuations at deloitte. Today I worked 11 hours and im getting texts from coworkers now. I already feel burnt out. Can someone help guide me and explain to me how people do this?

Anyone here have experience on the client side? Pros? Cons? I would like to move to a place where I can dive deep into one brand instead of half a dozen at the same time. Would be nice to understand what a work/life balance feels like as well.

Our client, a Manhattan pharmaceutical digital advertising agency is looking for a VP or SVP Brand Strategy.. Needs experience working on a brand with multiple indications in the oncology space (ideally) and be actively working on approx. $7 mil. of revenue.
1st. round of interviews will be internal. Candidate will be asked to present to the agency, then meet the client. On-going work will be remote. The salary range is $165 to $210++ negotiable
Contact us for job description
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Looking to apply to MBB at 1-2 YOE after undergrad. Undergrad GPA isn’t bad, but not MBB quality. Will it help if I take the GMAT early and include the score on my app? How high is good enough? 750+?

Hello everyone, I work with GM as Production Group Leader/ Production Supervisor. I am looking to switch. I have masters in manufacturing engineering. With my profile which roles I should be aiming at ?

Any PA firms offer part time jobs? I want to go back to grad school next year but I need a part time job. I’m currently at PwC (I’m aware of PwC’s FWA but I’m not interested in that).

How to get into IBM ISL from GBS

Kippot — do any of you wear one at client sites? How do you message that with your firm and the client firm if there’s comments?

I have a non business background, and I often noticed that to go a bit further on certain cases or distinguish yourself from others, some knowledge about the industry/sector can be good. Do you have a website/ressource where I can have an overview of the most frequent industries? Thank you in advance :)

I’ve been at a job for a few months and hate it - partners set unrealistic deadlines, micromanage, and create work that truly is not necessary/push urgency when there is no real urgency. I had other offers prior to accepting this job that may still be options, and going back to my old job (for a pay cut) might also be an option. I can’t tell if this is just burnout, growing pains, or just an untenable work environment. Would you ride it out for a year at new job or pursue other options? HELP!

Hi

I have joined IBM and resigned within 50 days.
Reason: project I was allocated not good and I initially rejected project but they forcefully moved to the project.I have asked multiple times to replace the project after that I have resigned.
Now manager is threatening me that I will be placed under no hire to IBM.
Is it ethical?

Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

Layoffs. Most big firms say they're sitting on a conservative pile of cash - which I believe is true - but work will obviously not return to pre-COVID levels in the short term, probably not even in the medium term. Are Biglaw layoffs coming?

Considering making the move from distressed investing/special situations to consulting, particularly pe consulting for the following reasons: more team-oriented, structured career path, more variety, etc. Thoughts?

KPMG and KPMG global services private limited are different

Tax question: my SM changed my hours with a location I never worked at, from 2020. When I asked for a change, he is hesitant since it’s a long process. Would it cause any issue on visa if I filed a tax to a state I never worked in?

After you accepted an offer form a Big 4, how long does it takes them to file for your H1b? Assuming registration is open

EY law question - Checked the online portal and it seems like petition is ready to be sent to me but lawyers have stopped responding. Any idea what might be going on? (H1B1 Consular processing)

What is the typical salary range for an Enterprise Architect position?

Any Deloitte people that can help with billable work for a BTA?

What do we receive in the welcome kit of ZS do we get bag for laptop ?

What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? How much did it cost you?

During the warm weather months I try to set up impromptu events (Storefronts, etc.) where I can be in front of people at little/no cost. How do you guys proceed to take advantage of the summertime?

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Is anyone interested in purchasing CFP prep materials? I have Dalton study materials including their course books, their review study books as well as their flash cards.

Hello and Good morning.
I'm working in TCS in Non technical background and have 7 YOE . Recently I've upskilled with Data Analytics and Data Visualisation Skills . If I switch now for a Data Analytics role What salary I can expect. Can anyone please advise.

Being promoted to Director of Sales Development at my current company. Based in Toronto.

My base is being bumped from 110 to 125, and OTE for another 50 up from 35 CAD.

I personally know a few SDR managers that make more. Am I being lowballed? I don’t want to come off as sounding ungrateful for the promotion.

Anybody know anything about the Cyber Strategy team at JPMorgan? Recruiter reached out to discuss a senior strategy role.

Thoughts on Zuya, re: cookieless targeting/cookieless future?

Or just ... cookieless future in general?

Health insurance Q: I’m choosing between 2 Anthem PPO’s, gold or silver. Gold is higher monthly fee, lower deductibles. Silver is low monthly fee, higher deductibles. In Cali. Any advice on deciding?

Wanting a new computer for games and stuff. Mostly so I can play the new flight simulator when it comes out. Don’t want to spend a fortune- any good value recommendations? :)

Also posted over in tech bowl. Looking for advice on whether pursue a CS degree. I’m an older guy shifting to SWE. I finished bootcamp last May & about to start my first jr role at Oracle OCI. Late 30’s with a couple of kids. Is it worth it for me to seek a CS degree at this time/soonish? I’m not afraid of the extra work, and would go part time. Wondering if the eventual payoff would worth the effort. Will I level up quicker? Employer has partial tuition reimb.

I have 4 year's of experience in business Analytics and currently joined one product based company where I'm part of operation work team. It's been only 3 weeks and feeling like this job doesn't add upto my last experience.

What should I do ? Is it ok to switch again. But company is great.

I envy creatives. It seems like your jobs are far more interesting.

Going in house is the move, right?

Got any jokes?

I’m going to lose my marriage if I stay in my current job.

I can’t quit because I’m the only income on the house.

I don’t have a new job yet.

Hard times.

Leo Burnett celebrating their "welcoming environment for working mothers". Does that include paying their creatives well below market rate?

I just want to write one weird/funny commercial. That's it. Then I can quit this business. Why is this so fucking hard?

how many of you get high before/during work?

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What y'all know about Space150?

Upvote if you're from Belgium and need to create stuff that work in 3 f*cking languages for less than 12.000.000 people 🇧🇪

What are some good writing blogs? I’m looking to brush up on my fundamentals.

Which agencies in NYC still give bonuses?

Like this post if you want to TP one of Sir Martin's houses with me.

Practical advice on how to deal with a mansplaining colleague?? 🙄

The dickiest of dick moves is to schedule a 9am meeting and then move it at 8:45 the morning of.

What exactly is going on with Havas NY? I've heard many complaints about how it's a disaster, just curious specifically why.

Junior designer here looking to connect with some Philly-area shops— I’m from the area and have recently been trying to learn more about the local agency scene. Would love it if people could drop some names or even some recruiter info. Thanks!!

Pretty tired of smart women undermining each other, especially seniors doing it to juniors. Why the hell is the first instinct to attack&destroy? Not into kumbayas but more into having my peer's back.

Manager texted me at ~10pm asking for a non-critical update. I chose not to respond (until morning) because I don't want to allow a bad habit to form. Thoughts?