For those of us who work in member associations here’s some interesting content I was reading this morning.

https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/articles/an_plus/2025/03-march/why-does-my-association-have-low-engagement?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=newsletter

Is your organization struggling with member engagement? Mine certainly is for a variety of reasons. Some that are outlined here.

Can someone help me with this? I had a low utilization since pandemic, I.e., ~sub 5%, but never missed any payments. Would credit score be impacted if only one line of credit with a low utilization?

Too few accounts currently paid as agreed
FICO®

Scores consider the number of accounts that are paid as agreed. Your score was impacted because the number of these accounts is too low, or because you've missed payments recently on some of your accounts.

Valuations or FDD? Trying to decide which team has the best exit opportunities/WLB/interesting work.

Currently looking for a Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Senior for our Houston office. This will be a hybrid role. 3+ years of TAS or Audit work is required. DM me for more info!

Gonna be starting an MFSA role here soon. I know there’s 10 weeks of training but how do you recommend I better prepare outside of training to excel in this role?

Please help. I’ve moved up the ranks pretty quickly at the company I work for to become a Principal SE. My manager thinks the best next step for me is to move into management and leadership and has started pushing me to apply for an engineering manager role. They say that I will be a good fit because of my strong technical background paired with the leadership and people skills I display currently.

I’m torn because I do love being an IC but I’m interested in leadership also. What do I do?

Do you get the feeling that there is a higher image promotion of women/minority people in Tech?I have seen way to many pictures from major tech companies that promote far more women/minorities than white males in their marketing materials.Wouldn't be better if we hired the best people no matter what the race/gender is?I know some companies are not publishing any gender/race stats but you cant't really demand a 50/50 ratio.Also there is no coincidence that most execs is some companies are British. So this goes both ways.

Hi folks
How easy is to switch from network security to cybersecurity especially web application security.

I have 8 years of experience in network and security

Just started learning Owasp topics.
Plesse share some tips for a smooth transition

Got H1B lottery picked up last year (2021). Now I have an approved petition. But I am not holding visa.

In this situation - can I able to switch company? Can I able to change the petitioner(new employer) in this approved petition?

Any A&M folks here? Wondering how benefits / 401k compare to Big 4

Hi
I am a senior graphic designer
Work experience - 8years
How much salary should I be getting?

I already have the SHRM-SCP. . would it be a value add to go for the SPHR as well?

Hi, Ive been working for 5 yrs now , but haven't made any investment or bought asset as such, no savings except the ppf. Please guide

Hi All,

I am looking out for an opportunity as a Software Developer, preferably remote working, I have 9.5 years of experience in Java backend development. Please refer me if you are aware of any such opportunity.

For new hires of Jpmc,
Only get a MacBook if you already have a windows pc, citrix workspace works best on a windows. In mac you cannot use shortcuts like Alt+tab inside the VDI. So choose wisely

How early in someone’s career do you generally identify if a homegrown person is partner material or not? M and up or earlier?

I’m working with a manager who likes to prioritize his ideas over strategic research, I want to be helpful because it’s very distressing to watch ideas being presented without the appropriate research, any advice?

What's the most natural next step for a marketing coordinator?

The “Pour one out for the L train” ads by Kombucha are part of the problem... cont

Is there any industry recognition for poc creatives the way adage and others recognize creatives?

What’s the point of having multiple awards for “craft writing” if your agency only sees you as the translator?  🙄

Happy Black History Everyone, let's make this a truly historic month!!

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

I have a friend looking for a graphic designer that can build her a style guide. Anyone have any recommendations?

Please send websites as well.


Thanks

Dear Nappily Ever After,
No one has an office, much less an assistant. Creative and account are different jobs with their own dress codes. But dumb, off brief ideas by white creatives do win.

How painful was it to watch the situation in Charlottesville? I'm beginning to think that hatred is a unending part of American culture. No solution. No kumbaya. Just is what it is.

I guess I’m officially being off boarded team doesn’t care no one has said anything … I’m a ball of nerves thankfully my old company wants me back — feeling so sad and angry and just incredibly nervous

First time working with a celebrity for one of our campaigns. Anyone have any tips or advice? A little nervous here 😅

The more I work in advertising, the more apparent that majority of companies (and my own colleagues) don’t know how to reach consumers like me. It’s absolutely tragic. (Cont’d)

We might be receiving stipends for professional development, I would like to use it towards a conference, which are some good ones to consider?

Does anyone know of a place that gives the current or most recent numbers/percentages for the amount of POC in the industry now?

What are some good resources you use to expand your skill sets and stay knowledgeable?

Context: I did a career switch from finance into marketing and am constantly looking for ways to improve and learn more

My dad who lives in Asia just announced that he had a medical issue. I’m starting to enter the age where I’m going to take care of him financially. It’s a $2,000 hospital bill which in the US is nothing compared to what it represents there (which he can’t afford). He’s going to be fine! Just wanted to share with this group as many of you can understand what it feels like to support your parents when they’re old, not the other way around. I feel so blessed I can help him. 🙏🏽

What’s an appropriate rate to charge per word for a publication like VentureBeat or TechCrunch?

African American 🐟 - why do I feel so annoyed when I hear “black” ads on the radio? With the sassy female leads and the urban slang and such. Feels so forced and wack. Just me?