Geico halting its creative agency search. thoughts? adage.com/article/agency-news/geico-pauses-creative-agency-search/2606826

Would switching from S& to LEK boost, hurt, or not change exit ops to PE/ PE ops/Corp dev & strat roles? Also looking at benefits of not having independence and utilization requirements. Thanks!

I have a final round interview with a VP later today, what kind of questions should I ask?

Has anyone dealt with submitting domestic adoption costs for reimbursement? Do we just email them our receipts as the expense has occurred. Is there forms to fill out as well? I just started the process and made my first payment and want to know how to submit.

Got 6 lakh jump in HCL with technical specialist role ? wanted to know how HCL is doing with regards to SAP projects? I heard it has more Support Projects, is it true? I see variable pay is 4.4 lacs how this works? I heard they use some application to monitor resources hours in front of laptop? is this seriously monitored? Once resources completes all his deliverables being 9 hours infront of laptop is still mandatory?

Anyone from Tax team?? DM me please.

Current:
15 LPA for 11 years experience
Brand & Marketing Role - Edutech industry

How do I scale up? And where do I need to be? How do I make it happen without switching jobs?

I seem to go through this cycle where I'll try to fix a problem, fix it and then go back to my old ways. I'm trying to fight against it but basically my performance review is coming up and I think it's likely I'm going to be let go because of my failure to meet expectations. Earlier in the year I was going through a rough time and working through it, I have gotten better over the course of the year but I feel it's not enough. I got fired from my last job. I'm so sick of this cycle

Any ladies at DU this week?

How is the work life balance in biz ops? Currently have an offer but haven’t been able to really figure this out. I’m moving from consulting

How is overall work culture and WLB in Bajaj Finserv?
I am about to get the offer and the post would be Unit Manager/Sr. Unit Manager- Data Science department.

Total yoe- 3.6
Also if anyone can guide,how much I can ask for, I am having counter of 13.50

Any specific pointers/experience regarding the company is welcome.

BONUS. What’s amount bonus do you get, and how often? Including bonus structure (ex for meeting billable hours), firm/boss randomly bonuses you, Christmas bonus, etc)

Anyone want to sell me their CFE books ?

Recommendations for polos/ short sleeve buttons?

I want to start learning DevOps, what is the right path to learn DevOps? Does TCS has good projects for DevOps.. Suggest me any combination with DevOps.

Any thoughts on Metyis as a strategy consultancy? They were previously known as YGroup and have recently rebranded.
Would love to hear from anyone that knows them or has worked for them in the past.

Uber driver is driving like "nah, you can miss your flight it's okay"

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Who's got the most fishbowl points?

Do you feel it’s appropriate for a non-Latinx/Hispanic Producer to ideate or create a Spanish US/Domestic ad for the Latinx audience?
(ie Spanish spot running on Univison for Walmart) **Not referring to LATAM ads**

“Can we change all the instances of ‘we’ in the script to be [our brand name]? Just to remind my listener who we are throughout.” 🙄

It's the end of an era: what's your favorite thing about Obama? #ObamaFarewell

I think I’m potentially about to be fired this week in retaliation from my boss...what should I do?

Best way to find a mentor? I'm trying to better my book to get better jobs but I need some guidance.

Let’s talk company benefits and office perks (unlimited PTO, mental health days, give back days, etc). What perks are your agencies providing that you love? What perks do you wish you had?

ACDs in tech, what are your salary ranges if you live outside of SF + what city are you in? I’m in SF (big tech co) and given covid, been thinking about leaving but curious what numbers I would be looking at in Seattle vs LA or other cities with tech companies. Thank you!

I'm curious, what are your ground rules? Like what are some of the tasks someone might ask you to do, and you'll just flat out say no. Banner Ads notwithstanding.

What’s the best social media hack campaign ?

Is New York even worth it for advertising? I just looked for apartments and almost spit out my water on the prices for such bad quality.

I’ve never worked in the US but am wondering what salary would be for the following roles at at digital agency on the West Coast. I have 10 years of experience as a creative and film director.

Associate Creative Director
Creative Director

How do you dig into work/life balance in job interviews? What kind of questions do you ask to make sure you’re not just being told a line?

I think I’m finally burnt out on agency life. What’s a logical next step? Freelance? In-house? A new career all together?

Have you ever got caught freelancing for another agency while you’re full time at different one?

What demographic stereotypes are true?

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

Hey guys! Working on an interesting personal project and would like to know who you guys would suggest as having the freshest haircut in the ad game! Their names, portfolio and agency would be great.

If you win an award for a category you don’t want to be known for (ex. Tobacco, B2B, or pharma), do you still mention it in your resume or book?

When a client expects a new campaign with only 1-2 weeks before a deadline 🫠