freelancers, what has your experience been like breaking into getting gigs the top agencies (wk, rethink, droga, mother). I have a good book and worked at solid agencies, great references but have a hard time getting an email back when I reach out. Is it just about who you know?

Is keto recommended for pregnant women?

For those that work at big4, does maternity leave benefit only kick in if you’ve worked for the firm for at least a year? Or does it apply immediately?

House flip question

Hey all newbie here. My husband and I are living that Double Income No Kid life wanting to (Financial Independence) Retire Early.

Both in tech in the Bay Area. I’m in Arizona visiting family and am thinking of an investment property. Does anyone have a book/course/video that they personally have used and recommend for flipping houses? I want to do some research there’s a lot of content out there.
Thanks a bunch!

Do you fly out to family for the holidays or do they come to you? We're hosting Christmas for the first time and having the entire family come to town for it. What are some can't miss holiday events in the city? Ideally accessible because my father is in a wheelchair.

Renegotiating my contract and curious about maternity leave policies at other practices/hospitals. Do you get paid leave? If so how much time off & are you getting full pay? We are a group of about 75 employees, 6 docs with 5 PA’s and only unpaid 12 weeks off.

anyone else feels stuck at current job, but not able to apply due to upcoming paid maternity leave benefits that you don't want to miss out on? currently still in first trimester !

I have been married for 3 years. We have been trying to have a baby and found out my husband is shooting blanks and requires surgery to possibly resolve that. Recovery is 4 weeks and he refused. He is also not open to adopting or fostering or using someone else’s sperm. What do I do now?

Please give me some hope. Are there any agencies where PMs are partnered with and respected and not treated like creative assistants/baby sitters?

I hurt. I feel like I can never do enough to get ahead. Can't seem to land a new job to make enough money to survive. And as a man whenever I talk to someone about how I'm feeling all I get is, "Welcome to being a husband and father!" Every 1 step forward I try and take i get pushed 2 steps back. Feeling incapable.

Hello Folks,

I am really depressed, am the elder child of my family serving notice period and looking forward for financial growth and personal growth as well.
I am really passionate about my career and looking for Accounts receivable profile. I have 3.5 years of experience and having end to end knowledge of #O2C domain can join from 9th of June.

Kindly consider my profile.
It would be grateful,If anybody can refer.

Thanks in advance.

Should you gift your GF who has kids but not with you something for Mother’s Day? 👀 if yes what’s a good gift that’s not over involved ? (Not flowers or chocolates 🙄).

Have people gotten their bonus’ prorated in a year they were on parental leave? Any hunches to tell if it was more less than a straight prorate?

I have 1 one year old and have told my husband that I want to get divorced. He is being immature about the process and is just trying to make everything difficult. Sometimes he says he will move out, then he says the baby and I should, sometimes he says he wants custody when the real reason im leaving is his lack of interest amd resppnsibility toward our family. I can tell he is hurt and is upset that i dont love him anymore and want to get everything ready to make the exit easy. How do I start?

Could anyone please clarify this?

Is the tax exemption limit (of 25000) under 80DDB for both parents or 25000 for each parent?

So in short - 25K+25K = 50K for Both Parents or is it just 25K for both.

How important is the border issue for you all when voting? My first time being so close to the border, and I still don't see how it's such a big deal smh

What’s happening with $GHIV today? Took someone’s recommendation to buy a couple options and I’m +50% out of nowhere. Wasn’t expecting this to kick in until closer to the January merger date. Keep holding?

My new home construction will be done by March/April 2023. As there is a little dip in mortgage rates now is it better to lock the rates now ? I am in dilemma to lock the rates now or wait for few more months as I have time till March 2023.

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.

Hi any reviews on Aptos retail?

Any tennis players out in East Valley 4.5 and above?

Science question: is there an explanation for why some amide coupling reagent work better than others? Trying to find an explanation for some results I'm seeing in my research but I'm not finding anything.

sometimes I feel like the reward of being productive is more work lol

Hi All

Looking for recommendations for the SHRM-SCP exam; going the self study route…thanks

Asked this in another group and realized this group might have more insight. Which one should I get: Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Sapphire Reserve?
I have a 1.5% cash back card from CapitalOne

Does anyone here work at Salt Lake Legal Defender Association?

Hi All, Anyone moved from GBS to CIO BU ?
If yes, what is the advantages and disadvantages for this.

Can I get 11 likes to enable chat option?

Please support!!

How much do you tip the doormen in your building at the end of the year?

Hey CDs and ACDs: when you were mids and seniors what do you wish you'd had to help you grow and get to the stage you're at now?

I'm a senior AD and all the resources out there are for juniors. I'm not sure what I need - I feel pretty confident in most areas - so maybe all I need is time to practice and get better. But is there something you did/wish you'd done to improve your abilities, develop your career path, or open your mind?

Does it bother you if a recruiter/agency posts a job opening on LinkedIn and the only way to apply is by responding in the comments?

I personally don’t like that approach for many reasons. Just wondering if I’m the only one.

If you put your two weeks notice in, are you obligated to show up? I told my friend, yeah, of course unless your agency asks you leave. Right?

I’m a designer on an in-house design team in the mortgage industry. Our senior designer passed on managing our team and they’ve asked me to fill the role unofficially until the end of the year as training, then make it official.

I don’t know what the previous managers have made and I’m not sure of the range yet, but how would you go about salary negotiations?

Dear CDs and ecds who give all the good projects to your favs, know that we all see you and your favs will be the first to leave because you stacked their books too fast. Love, everyone else.

Bay Area fish!

My friend just recently got promoted to a sr. ad and he knows he’s going to eat a pay bump but wants to know what the norm is. I’ve never moved so my viewpoint isn’t normal. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Idea: An episode of Undercover Boss where the CEO is unknowingly embedded with the Undercover Board of Directors.

I’m a junior AD and constantly staying late to design web pages, social posts, emails, and HR internal projects. Feel dead inside. Is this just life as a junior? My first full time gig

Best website service / hosting for portfolio sites? I’m leaning Adobe, but interested to hear what else is good

Did anyone else watch the One Show special awards ceremony earlier? Did you also find it irritating?

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.

Creatives that use PowerPoint disgust me that is all have a good day.

Can anyone explain why agencies seem to favor hiring a ton of freelance people over full time creatives? I can’t imagine it’s cheaper than paying someone a salary.

Know that many members of the adv community are looking for work, I have a great role in Chicago. Ideal candidate is a CD/ACD/senior writer who loves gaming & has experience w/branded content.

What are benefits of working with a content strategist on a project?

What are strong must-have traits of a good content strategist?

Trying to build a case for my agency to hire our first CS!

What's the over/under on the number of people who post the aviation gin peloton woman ad?

I think we're at about 6 already...

When sending a cold email to a recruiter, should you include a reason why you’re interested in the agency? Or keep it short and sweet with your book, resume and what you’re looking for?

How hard is it to get a job in another country? There’s a bunch of international agencies I admire, but I don’t know anyone who’s searched for an international job.

Been on meetings w/ account & strategy all day & in between i’m trying to get work done. Then we hang up & they message me asking to connect AGAIN. LEAVE ME ALONE!! 😭 my introverted self can’t deal.