For the past four months after graduating college and moving back to my hometown, I have been searching high and low, far and near for an assistant account executive position at an agency. In those four months, I have been networking with professionals, applying to as many positions as possible, and still nothing. It is a dream to move away and one that feels like it keeps getting further away. NGL I've been depressed. When does the waiting end and my career journey begin?

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In-house creative team for major American brand HIRING freelance designer who loves to concept/make social content.

Could lead to full time. Send book!

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I want to switch roles from a creative director who oversees all aspects of the company’s creative (marketing campaigns and brand building mostly; also production, performance marketing ads, product design, managing design team) to focusing 100% on building our brand, educating both customers and employees about our value prop. I hate managing people or logistics and scheduling. What would this role be called? Do you see it as demotion from CD?

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KPMG is hiring. Fusion Financials, HCM, SCM, Procurement, Security/GRC, and more. DM for referrals.

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After nearly 20 years in the military serving in T&E and HR roles, I’m considering moving on and have been conducting lots of research into consulting. BS, MA, and SPHR cert - no MBA. I’m looking for suggestions or advise about transitioning. DC Metro area is likely landing spot.

Worth making a jump to BCG Platinion from ACN? Information is sparse in my research. Opinions appreciated.

What are your thoughts on those who refuse to wear cloth masks as a healthcare professional?

Hey there! I am currently taking Adderall and thinking about switching to Vyvanse. Those of you that have taken Vyvanse, did it affect your sleep or caused weight loss?

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Thoughts on a HYSA vs Vanguard Money Market Fund. Most HYSA are at ~1% and Vanguard MMF is at 1.3%. Should I park my money in a MMF long term, even when banks raise their interest rates?

What’s everyone using to create personal reel websites? Tried Weebly but wasn’t super impressed

Curious what niche fields you all are aware of. I started my practice a few months ago, focusing on business lit and transactions. I’ve had success, but I feel like I need to zero in on a specialty and direct my marketing that way. So I’m just curious what niche fields are out there. Thoughts?

Looking for purchase health insurance for business. Has anyone bought health insurance through their solo practice as a corporation. Any recommendations as to who to use. Small firm 1-5

How do you handle billing disputes? Already feel like we’re a steal compared to other firms, but it’s the pits when clients kvetch about the bill after working hard on their matters. For five figure disputes, anyone recommend collections? Don’t really want to institute retainers, especially since it doesn’t seem common for our practice area.

As a probate and estate planning attorney, I’m considering adding a family law component to my practice. What is the best way to begin? I’ve been reading/watching all the CLE I can get my hands on but how to find my first family law client? Take on a pro bono matter? Find another solo practitioner who could use some inexpensive assistance?

I started a job with a restaurant as part time they hired me at a higher wage but after working for one week the other manager came to me telling me that they can’t afford what the other manager and I agreed on so now i have to work at less or I could look for another work options, she meant I should leave otherwise. What should I do?

Anyone Joined Orange business services recently???

Best credit cards for points redemption? Currently have delta platinum Amex and flying delta weekly.

At what point is too much prep?? I think reading about how grueling the Amazon interview process is has sent me into a spiral lol. Interview is tomorrow and can someone just tell me it really isn’t as bad as everyone says it is??! 😂😭

What are pre-MBA pay bands at MBB?

How do you balance your social life with work? I feel like all my non-law friends are out doing shit every night and living it up on the weekends and I just can't. I'm either working or I'm tired from working. How can I set better boundaries about working outside of work, and where do y'all get the motivation to be outside after work 😭

Best brands for a large leather briefcase or cary all for every day carry? Preferably leather, nylon or canvas with leather trim is okay. Needs to be able to hold my lunch, 3 section preferred or comparable suze. Looking for recommendations other than Tumi (Alpha doesn't seem big enough).

How often are you talking and meeting with your director?

Hello fishies! Looking to connect with a BCG-er for a conversation + referral (if you think I would be a fit). I can give more details in a DM. I’m looking to transition early next year. Thank you!

Confession: Sometimes I give money to homeless people that look like they might be an undercover billionaire looking for a kind soul to leave their fortune to. Does that make me a bad person?

Is anyone else having trouble just BEING back at the office… for a full day? Even if it’s hybrid. It’s like driving me insane just sitting here in silence and making small talk from 9-5:30. I feel so trapped.

As a creative team, is it ok to put work in your book that only one team member worked on? Or should it only be things you worked on together?

How’s BFG lookin these days?

I have had the WORST experiences working with agency recruiters here in NYC lately (I’m shocked that getting worse was even humanly possible) - Is it just me or is anyone else dealing with this?

Best ways to go about finding a mentor outside of your direct supervisor?

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

Quit trying to make canvas ads happen. I have made more than I’ve tapped on.

Which holding company gets the best rental car discount? And which rental company?

Thanks to the robots, there’s just not a lot left to do.

So why do we still have to spend all our waking time playing office?

My account partner is doing a terrible job and will be getting fired—timeline TBD. Given we are living in a pandemic, I want to give them a heads up to start job hunting. How inappropriate is that? How could I do it?

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

Which agencies in NYC still give bonuses?

Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

Been at my new place for 6 weeks. Cool clients, great pay, more senior role. They’re a new-ish, small-ish shop. People here can’t make a work back to save their life. I am constantly...

a friend just let it slip that it's generally known that I'm an asshole. feeling hurt and not sure how to proceed from here.

If I spot bonus one of my employees, can I pay it via gift card so they don’t get a tax cut via writing a check? It’s for $1500

What should you do if they don’t put your name on the credits of work that is yours? Anybody’s had this experience?

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

What’s an appropriate raise to expect/ask for when getting promoted from Jr. Copywriter to Copywriter?