Forgetting where you stand on the political side of the aisle for a second, I feel like this is a great demonstration of why unions matter and what they can do for creative people. I know by no means Colbert a “little guy”. But, this proves there is power in the many. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/writers-guild-bribery-investigation-colbert-cancellation-1236464878/

Hey! Anyone here work with Admit Advantage? I’ve searched the bowl and can’t find any previous posts. Met Erik last week and he gave me the best advice (of all the admissions consultants I’ve spoken too).

What’s the scoop on DDB Chicago??!

Which is the best consultancy or agents for Canada PR ?

Can you practice for leetcode without knowing how to code?

Hey Fishes ! Wanted to know if deloitte has stopped its hiring process for Developers ? Or is it going to stop soon ?

PE Professionals: What do you love/like the most about your job? Please don’t say money/benefits (even though that may be your actual answer)

I'm a little worried about microplastics in my food. Is this just hysteria?

I’ve been working as a management consultant for 3 years in London across a range of industries. For the last 1.5 yrs I’ve been internal environmental lead. I created our sustainability strategy, tracked carbon emissions, applied for B Corp, set up company campaigns and currently looking at SBTI. I think I’ve got enough experience to shift to a sustainability consultant role but my company hasn’t set up their sustainability practice yet. Any advice or where to apply? ☺️

Hi fishes ,

I received an offer for senior manager position in PWC .

Can you please let me know about the health insurance coverage as it is not mentioned in offer letter.

Please also inform if parents can be included in health insurance provided by PWC.

Been at the same company for years and, while seeing several promotions, only average 10k increase/year. Worth staying the course or jumping ship? Thanks in advance

I have a VC/GE interview coming up (phone screen) and personally don’t know much about the space , it’s just an area that has always seemed interesting.

Does anyone have Recommendations on how to get up to speed/good questions to ask during the phone screen?

I would assume the first call will be pretty standard to any other company, but just want to be prepared.

Any F in Minnesota?

Hi Folks,
How much appraisal I can expect every year in Vodafone Shared Services. How Centre of Excellence(COE) team works here. I recently got an offer for AWS developer team. Someone please guide me.

If I got a raise for every micro aggression I’ve received while at my current agency, I’d be in a really high income bracket! Hah.

Who does your taxes? Need a recommend. Thanks.

Where do you stay up to date in the best ideas from the industry?

Who are your favorite advertising comedy directors? Who are your favorite comedy directors who are women?

How can I help our UX/UI people and developers become more familiar with conceptual advertising? One Show books? Hey Whipple, Squeeze This?

Offered 8 grand less than interns who were hired on last year...need negotiation advice!
Is it appropriate to bring up that I know the salary amount that was offered there in previous years?

FCB Health Chicago - What’s it like?

My ECD keeps changing our work before it goes to client and it's cost us making good work. Our books are suffering because he can't get his hands off the tools. Our books are only full of spec now.

I have no talent for awards work. What should I do?

Are there any CDs working on Post Mates, Grub hub or Door dash. I just wrote out a whole campaign for fun. Print, commercials, activations, etc. Would love to pitch it.

Just me here hoping that slack never adds the “read” notification on messages.

Anyone have the story behind how the atrocity that is “taste the feeling” got made?

Going in-house full-time ✌🏻

Trying to find a video example of where a person stays in the same place in the frame but a new scene is revealed by a wipe or mask. So it’s the same person but their wardrobe and set will change around them. TIA

What are the advantages/disadvantages to being partnered with someone more senior? I’m mid-level, busting my ass to go senior. My partner is senior, busting their ass to get to ACD. (Cont’d)

Just had a big project killed after over a year of continuously selling it in to various stakeholders. Fully produced. Cheer me up

If you could work at an agency for the rest of your career, would you do it? Or do you see being a professional creative as a means to another career altogether?

If you were offered a job at a great agency but working on just one brand, but it was a big one like Nike or McDonalds, would you do it? Being siloed sucks, but maybe worth it for a big account?

Is the average freelance rate in a pandemic same/higher or lower? Wondering what I should charge in nyc right now. Pls lmk, thanks!

What questions should I be asking an in-house recruiter? Seeking Sr/ACD roles.

I am on 5 projects right now all due within the next week-3 weeks. I feel like I’m drowning and might quit if I reach a breaking point, what should I do? Only work on the projects worth a shit? Blow off first round check ins to work on stuff that’s due?