Have you ever suggested collaborating with another agency (maybe even a rival agency) to your team? I've been seeing some great work from a place we usually consider competition, but the creativity is so aligned with what we have in our team. I thought it'd be a great idea to come together. Is that not how things work? I'm fairly new to the industry!!

Looking for a job change
Total Exp- 7 years 5 months
Skill set- UFT, Postman, Selenium

Hey Fishes,

Hope you're having a great sunday eve, I am looking for a job change and would really appreciate if you guys have any leads or if you can refer me.

YOE : ~4 years
Role : Business Analyst
Domain: Fitness and Wellness

Thanks in advance !

Anyone hiring consultant for EY EY finance transformation is willing to have a chat? Thank you.

Truck drivers! What is the weirdest thing you've seen while out in the road?

Is it actually safe for my manager to ask me to drive my truck in the winter? I normally wouldn't mind since I've done it before, but this particular guy just told me to "drive slow" instead of providing me with the necessary safety measures to avoid accidents.

Is there a better way to find a railyard in a new city other than typing “railyard” into google maps?

What are some nomad options in NY if you don’t want to sign a lease?

What’s the scoop on DDB Chicago??!

How is the United States Delivery center? They are recruiting me for that. Good or bad? anything to be aware of?

Hi guys, I am basically a PLSQL developer have below choices. 1) PLSqL offer from FIS 2) Data Engineer(Python+AWS) with Virtusa. 3) In my current organization I may get onsite opportunity to Japan. For first two offers almost offer would be 25LPA and 9 YOE. Which one is best to choose. Please suggest for my career.

Is it really that difficult to get hired for a federal job? I was interviewed for a GS12 job but never heard back, they still didn’t hire anyone and I didn’t get a rejection. I applied for another GS07 job, was accepted, I took it, but I believe I can do better. I have a master’s and have extra graduate research experience. I am still applying to new jobs but I was told it is impossible to move up the grade level now. Everyone is telling me to stick with the government. What are your thoughts?

Any recommendations for Cord Blood companies?

Looking for solid bridesmaid dress recommendations with a good color, design, and size range!

Currently my base is 139K, SC2 commercial and the target promotion year is 2022. What % of base salary hike I can expect with exceptional ratings if I get promoted as planned? 👏

Where are all the proper ACDs at? Either it's senior/mid creatives who have been promoted too early or ACDs who did the job for a year and are now freelancing as creative directors.

What health/pharma agencies are in SF?

So look, not trying to be a dick here, but legit, why do people who live in nyc always give off the vibe that they’re so proud of themselves? Like they’ve accomplishing something just by being there. I’ve lived in huge American cities before but never felt compelled to aggressively pat myself on the back just for signing an overpriced lease. It’s a great place and all, don’t get me wrong, no need to get defensive, but come oooooon, really? Just curios that’s all :)

Bookish fish! What’s the best book on leadership you’ve read? Particularly creative leadership.

Whomever is doing the tv placement for Advocate Healthcare in Chicago: do you have to have the ad going every other commercial? If I hear “come on get healthy” one more time, I’m leaving the state.

Manager texted me at ~10pm asking for a non-critical update. I chose not to respond (until morning) because I don't want to allow a bad habit to form. Thoughts?

I’m going freelance soon and was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their google sheet template they use to keep track of their W2 income? Thank you so much.

I know this industry has a high turnover rate.... but is leaving a job after 6 months too soon?

Best cities and agencies for brand strategists? Open to US or international.

For those who have lived both in NYC and elsewhere, how is working in the industry in NYC (hours, competition, opportunity, etc)?

Been asked to present my current client’s plan and PCA in second interview for a role. Am I being over cautious by not feeling comfortable with this?

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?

Hey Fishes. An early career question, Kindly take two minutes in your busy schedule to help me here? TIA!

I have been freelancing (right after graduation) for over 2 years now as a paid media strategist/ a performance marketer. In the upcoming months I wish to join an agency to get corporate exposure.

How do you determine an agency that's right fit for you. I was thinking about giving a shot at GroupM. What are your views about the agency?

Any better agencies that also accept remote roles?

Do IPG and Omnicom still have the in-office vaccine mandates that they instituted last year, or have they repealed them?

Wet mouth noises...😖😖😖🗯🔥

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

So, I work in an agency, but recently someone reached out to me for freelance writing work. I guess it'll be long form ad copy, as they're asking me for a rate per word...
I have no idea what's standard here

Can someone from Leo Burnett explain why your LinkedIn titles say “Human Being”? It adds an extra step since I have no idea what industry the person inviting me to connect is in or what their title is