Hello! Advice needed.

I was recently paired with a newly hired copywriter. I feel like I’m having to pick up a lot of the slack in the team (writing scripts, editing idea write ups to be coherent, catching typos, pushing the language so it’s not so “straight”).

Just feels like I’m at a different “level” than this person (not trying to be pretentious, just truthful so I can get good advice). Not sure if it’s them getting used to the new job or maybe less experience?

Sometimes I come in early or work late just so I don't have to listen to my partner talk.

I feel like so much of the media discussion about people NOT going back to work is centered on POC. I have white coworkers just as frustrated. Is this just another example of how POC are having the authentic conversation no one else is willing to have?

Curious to know how closely you (creatives) work with your strategy/ planning counterparts. What is the dynamic you share?

There’s a potential partner you’ve heard is very talented - but notably mean under stress. Worth it?

Currently looking for an outside sales position in Massachusetts.

I have 7 years experience in sales. But I am relocating from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

Would anyone happen to know any great companies hiring?

A majority of my experience is in the logistics and logistics technology side of sales. I’ve been working remotely doing over the phone/ zoom demo sales. But I would love the opportunity to service my clients in person!

Why shoes do you wear for work? That are Comfy & look good

Is it unusual to have a partner midway through a small engagement hand over his partner responsibilities to a Sn Mng (not on the engagement) and force the existing Sn Mng to report to them?

Best advice for getting a micro-managing boss to back off?

I don’t drink any alcohol. How does this impact camaraderie within the firm and ultimately with clients?

How would you give your manager a negative review?
Manager's boss reached out to obtain review about my manager. I have nothing good to say about him, would you be honest? If yes, how would you go about it knowing that both he and his manager can read this review and know where it's coming from?

I’m junior to two Legal Counsel (I work in-house) who are passive aggressive towards each other. They don’t attend each other’s meetings and leave each other out of email CC’s. It’s pretty clear this is done on purpose as one of them has bitched to me about the other.

What would you do in this situation?

My senior associate takes 1 week to get back to me with comments and then tells me that I need to turn the document asap. This has happened several times already and I’ve had to pull all nighters to meet these insane deadlines when it’s clear that they just waited until the very last minute to get back to me… any advice? Feel like I’m burning out

I have a partner who routinely ignores emails or responds to them several weeks later. He has to approve every single document sent to the client or the court, which means you have a physically go to his office to ask him to review something. Half of the time you go to meet with him in person, he’s either on a call or otherwise busy. I find that this basically creates more work and makes meeting deadlines extremely difficult. Is this normal?

My manager (unknowingly) messaged me on Grindr. What should I do now?

The partner in charge of my office had a nearly hour long conversation Tuesday with our new hire, behind closed doors. I didn’t hear yelling, but the bits I heard weren’t good. Will he be fired?

Has anyone had a manager they just don’t vibe with/relate to? I’ve been trying to connect but I haven’t gotten them on my side yet. How did you manage to crack the ice?

I’m still trying to process seeing an agency exec well known for dismissing and ignoring POC held up as an exemplary diversity champion for women at the 3% Conference.

Older, successsful FAs: How do you suggest a younger female in the business approach you and talk about joining your team? What areas do advisors like you need help with?

A coworker at non-work HH said something antisemtic to me. Do I talk to him about it or should I tell my manager and HR? I'm nervous about retaliation because I've experienced it before when reporting something to HR.

Fishes, pls help with likes to enable DM. TIA.

Hi Fishes,
I am currently working with TCS with 9.88lpa CTC.
I have got offer recently with Dell Techonolgies Chennai as a Senior Engineer with 17.88lpa CTC. Is it good to move to this company?. Anyone aware about the WLB in this company?

Tech Stack - SCCM/MECM, INTUNE

What is your socioeconomic background and how much NW do you consider “enough” to be able to live comfortably?

Hi everyone

Is it okay to try for more offers in the notice period?
I am feeling like why I am doing this but at the same time want to best offers.
And also thinking how should I convey if I didn't join the company even after negotiating and asking for a counter offer based on another offer.
Please advise and suggest.

Thanks

Anyone in Portland down to chat? I have a small creative portfolio and a couple years of management experience. Been looking for PM roles (but am open to anything).

I got offer from Aioneers. Does anyone know about the work culture in Aioneers.?

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as Branch Manager (scale-2 officer) in one of the leading public sector banks and have 5 yr experience in core banking. I am having 2.5 years experience in the IT sector on vision plus as a software engineer (before joining the bank). I have knowledge of core banking as well as good knowledge of banking tools like finacle, caps, imac etc. I want to switch to private financial institutions.
Any suggestions about such institutions and the domain for I can apply

What would you have done if you were working with Derek Chauvin when *that* happened?

Can anyone shed light on Tata Play General Manager role....whats the work culture

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.

Pahado pe maggi bechne ka business shuru krne ka soch rha hu...koi partnership me aana chahta h ???

Hello friends, Any updates on mid-year promotion for EY GDS? EY INDIA members have received mails already.

Hi Fishes,

I want to set up a small business in Rajasthan (remote area) for my father, I don’t want him to leave home and stay with family.

Can you please give some ideas on what can be setup for consistent long term profit and also setup cost is not that high.
Thanks in advance.

Has anyone switched from agency to brand side in Germany ? What’s it like? What options do art directors in Germany have if they do not want to work in an ad agency anymore?

For associates who have lateraled in the last 6 months or so, what made you decide to move? Has your situation improved since moving? I’m a transactional mid-level & I’ve interviewed with some great firms recently. I’m struggling to get excited though…it just seems like no matter where I go I’ll be overworked & under appreciated. Hoping there are some positive stories out there to give me hope. Haha

What is the most effective way to handle reputation management online? I've been hired by a company that doesn't have the best track record but they are rebranding themselves in a big way

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?

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?

I think creatives feel things pretty deeply. How do you emotionally regulate when something in your life is going wrong and you need to be funny to write a tv spot or something?

Hey guys, question regarding new years resolutions. Anyone know some good books about how to lead better and step up to become a great CD?

For those who take the time to write back. Who give critique and tips for the portfolio. Who give guidance and advice, even if it's only a couple of sentences. Thank you. Thank you so much.

Who is your favorite director you have ever worked with and why?

Does your company pay for parking (if they don’t have a designated lot)? If no, do you believe they should they pay for it? Thoughts on this?

Any recommendations for good improv clubs, places that teach comedy writing, or joke writing resources in general? Trying to punch myself up while we’re still WFH.

How do you deal with imposter syndrome or extreme self doubt at work? Particularly how to overcome this during a brainstorm for a tight deadline that needs a great idea.

The lack of honesty in this industry saddens me. Dear CDs and ECDs, if you're gonna put work in your book that you barely touched/had nothing to do with, at least credit those who came up with it.

Anyone willing to sell a 2kilo? Not drugs, talking about the kesselskramer book. Someone stole mine a while ago and I really liked that book.

Any good packaging places in NY? I’m looking for more packaging focused than branding so not JKR, elm wood etc

Any recos for directors who kill it when it comes emotional storytelling in short form content? As in :15. Mostly visual, little dialogue.

What other creative outlets do you have outside of your job? Not necessarily side hustles, might just be something you do just for fun or creative nourishment?

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?

Being forced to work out of a spreadsheet is killing me

Is it bad or is there a polite way to ask an agency to see their work when they haven’t updated their site for a few years, during an interview?

Rule#34 in the Freelancers handbook: always double/even triple dip. You won’t make squat if you don’t. It’s a way to protect yourself from a ubiquitous crappy day rate.