Has anyone in creative bought a house or apartment? I’m in NYC and trying to pull trigger but fear of job instability and layoffs is crippling me w indecision.

Apts ain’t cheap

How is everyone feeling amidst these layoffs? Hope everyone is taking care of themselves!

I was informed today that my employment would be terminated at a tier-2 consulting firm in Toronto. The reasons for my dismissal are unclear and I would like to get legal advice on the termination agreement and severance package that was offered. Has anyone experienced a similar situation and can refer a good employment lawyer?

Did Epsilon just go through a round of layoffs ?

Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

Blue shield of CA fired 375 people. Any other insurance companies having massive layoffs?

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

i am incredibly livid at the way my firm laid me off, claiming it was performance based when i know it was bc of some unrelated conversation about wanting to broaden my professional bandwidth. I had great reviews.. and those whose performances were below mine, have been promoted. I’ve had to hold my tongue, swallow my pride during my final call and play dumb even though i wanted to call them out on their bs. Trying to get over this but i hate feeling powerless and undermined

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Review coming up. Is now an okay time to ask for a raise? Part of me is nervous if I get a raise I’ll be the first to go if layoffs happen with the way things are going right now

I was just laid off from a fintech startup after 4.5 months as their first ever IP attorney. Anyone have any leads on other IP roles. I’m soft IP/marketing focused but also have patent experience.

Is it good to hpe seeing current layoffs. Is there good work life balance? Job security?

I got laid off today 🥲 would appreciate anyone who can help refer UX or product designer roles. 🙏

Layoff in IQVIA?
@iqvia

Resume question I've had three positions over my career one of which lasted 3 months and that I got fired from, the job search took an additional 2 months. Is it worth it to leave the 3 month stint off my resume? It might be easier to explain getting fired then a 5-month gap I was thinking

I have not been on a project for over 3 months. Since I joined, I have been put in training. The training got extended by a month and now it's close to 4 months since I joined and without a project.

What should I do? People say that I'm lucky to get paid without doing any work, but it is stressing me out. I need the experience. The uncertainty is freaking me out, with rumours of layoffs and the certification program and all.

How do I get into a project? How long do I have to wait more?

Just got laid from my job today due to restructuring... have worked on Coty inc, BMW USA and Clifbar. Any leads or advice is much appreciated...

Hi all,

Seeing some posts on layoffs in barclays. Is it true and which category of Employees will fall in that list.

looking for advice for my partner who is a data scientist at an ad agency in NYC. He had been working 70+ hours a week on a project that fell apart while he was on vacation due to it being passed to a junior person who didn’t understand it, and he got blamed. Afterward he said he was burnt out to his manager and then was fired a week or so later, even though the project recovered. Is there grounds here for wrongful termination? How does he argue for more severance?

Is laptop reimbursement policy still available or not since hybrid wfo has resumed? Joined last month. This is for Mumbai

Hi fishes ,

I received an offer for senior manager position in PWC .

Can you please let me know about the health insurance coverage amount ( senior manager position ) as it is not mentioned in offer letter.

Anybody here working on Circular Economy and willing to chat a bit? :)

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**

Hi all - just joined the bowl and planning on voting this Nov for first time. Not a Trump fan but not trying be biased as well. Can both sides explain to me the reason why people should keep trump for another year vs a new president? Thanks

Hi fishes,

I have passed first round of interview with aws.

Now they are asking me to schedule next round of 4 hrs long interview.
My question is what to expect in this 4 hr round interview what kind of questions will be thrown on my way.

Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you.

Who is trying to get together for a meet up in NYC? Want to start bring minorities in our industry together.

Hello friends l!! Each one of you can post the industry specific related jobs in the bowl!!

I just got promoted at A.con level and when my manager asked me salary expectations I told very less pay wherein as per industry standards it is quite high. Would I get salary as per industry standards or as what I expected?

Hi fishes, any openings for SAP consultant in American Express in India

Looking for senior Salesforce developers/architects in the US! Joined my previous mentor in starting a new Salesforce practice. Company is based in SF but we’re ok with folks working remotely. Might require some travel once it’s safe again but not anytime soon. Good opportunity to be actively involved in building something from nothing

What do you use in your classroom for intervention ?

Anyone have feedback on in house attorney positions with Mercury Insurance?

Any thoughts on plaintiff side bankruptcy law practice? Growth potential, pros/cons? Interviewing with a firm doing ch. 7,11,12,13.

Any tips on a step by step game plan for finding a new job as an associate ASAPPP?

I received a message on LinkedIn from an internal recruiter at a company that sounded intriguing. Would it be bad form to ask for more information about the role and about comp up front? I wasn’t looking to leave my firm until later next year at the earliest, but the company sounds really interesting. Don’t want to waste a lot of time if the comp isn’t right, though.

Hi! Would you be kind to spare some likes? I want to start putting this app to use! Thanks in advance:)

Hello fishes,

For a Dot net Full Stack Developer with 5.7 years of experience and current CTC 13.70 LPA. What should be the expected CTC?

Dear KBS, today we received 17 all agency emails. Yesterday it was 20. Surely upper management has a better way to use their time. Make it stop. Love, KBS

How long did you stay at your first job?
And what made you change places?

Creatives who left for tech. What is it exactly that you do now? Is it still writing or art directing? Or a different creative role? Hearing about people leaving for tech so I want to know what it means exactly aside from the benefits.

Does anyone know if Marvel and DC have in-house agencies?

Just got laid off do I need cobra? I plan to hopefully have a job soon

Why do companies do this? I interviewed with a company. They loved my work and told me that I’m going to start the following week. They made me sign all of the onboarding papers and poof ghosted me! 🤦‍♀️ I feel so down right now! And I feel like I won’t be able to ever land a job!

What's the most bizarre exiting (quitting a job/agency) story you've heard or experienced? 🤔

Is there a way to get into freelance social media work while working at an agency? If so, how should I begin the process of looking for freelance work?

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

Describe the candidate who impressed you the most throughout your years of interviewing people, and why? #motivationmonday #😇

Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

Thanks to production, I’ve now tasted every Lacroix flavor. 🤙🏼🤗

Any good leads in NY right now? Or am I doomed

I've never worked on anything for TikTok and hope I never have to. TikTok is from hell. I was on it one time for about 10 minutes and could feel myself becoming mentally unwell in just those 10 minutes. The human brain is not designed to deal with the sheer amount of sensory overload that app gives you. I'm pretty sure TikTok is one of the main reasons we are constantly hearing about how much Gen Z struggles with mental health.

Sarah Thompson’s name is not on the list 🤔. Thoughts?

Has anyone successfully transferred teams in the same agency? At a prior agency when my partner & I did, it was an “issue”. Trying to do something now but respect everyone. Ppl are just so protective.

My current project keeps me wondering...why am I still doing this 🤔? Stockholm syndrome I guess...

IHOB? Droga just ripped off a 10 year old Pizza Hut ad. Pasta Hut—coming soon!

Any AD creatives out there using iPad Pro to supplement your Art Direction? Hoping to move my hand-drawing skills to a more seamless digital space. What programs should I get?

Best time sheet system you’ve ever tried in a job?