Helpp, some advice needed. What would you do?

You have signed the letter of offer to join a non-profit org company with fewer creatives but stable & benefits. Being the in-house creative to help with their marketing scope of work.

However, the creative agency you've wanted to join FINALLY responded after ghosting for months, asking for a discovery call round 2.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Start at the non-profit. Take the discovery call. Make your decision if/when an offer comes in. I'd be ticked about being ghosted for so long, but if I really wanted to work for the agency, I'd shelve those feelings and hear them out.

like

Oooh that is so tough. I would go ahead and start the job and then see what happens with the other job. Better to have a job than not have one.

like

Agreed. Take the call, because who knows if you’ll even get an offer. At the very least you’ll build more connections and can stay in touch for the future.

likehelpful

Never meet your heroes. That agency is not picking you because it was a choice - they are picking you because you are the last option. Already in a compromising situation and you can turn it around but this is a huge conversation...Not something left to comments at glassdoor.

Either way this is your decision and you have to live with it. You have to do what you want to do.

If this agency is what you "want" tell the non profit exactly that - once you get an offer letter and sign it etc, go back to that NP and be totally honest and if the agency doesnt work out see if they will accept you in 3 months? OR ask the new agency - why are you filling this role and what happened with previous creative, what does the career path look like for this in the next 2-4-6years. Does creative have any type of bonuses etc in their pay - if so how often are they paid out and any examples with current employees that you can disclose.

Agencies can be shady - so protect yourself. Get everything in writing. Ask the questions first, make sure they know that you know.

Take both calls - entertain both. You are a business and you need to treat yourself as such and protect yourself.

helpful

Related Posts

MBB or FAANG (Ops role)? Similar comp structure

Hey Everyone,

I will be joining EY GDS in August 2021. There's a pay component "Advanced Statutory Bonus" of around 26k per annum. Any idea what this is? Is it truly fixed or will depend on firm's performance?

Thanks!

like

Sell Beyond Meat? Worried there won’t be any more catalysts helping it move up anytime soon.

Ive got a hedge fund research interview at an asset manager coming up. Spec is to contribute towards manager selection, research HF strategies, emphasis on both quantitative and qualitative research.

Anyone know what kind of skills they might be looking for? Particularly on the quant side as i have less experience there

like

Any help would be appreciated.

My current tech stack is Microsoft Powerapps, PowerBI, Powerautomate administration.
But when I search to switch jobs in the same, the options are very less. Why? Can anyone suggest? or, what exactly should I search for related jobs?

Should i change my domain? or, Should i study something else in the same domain to get jobs???

YOE:2 yrs

like

Below is the summary of the performance bonus's at different levels & ratings @EYGDS.
Has @Deloitte India disbursed the bonus?? What are the average percentages for Manager level at Rating 1,2,3 and 4 (1 being the best rating)

Post Photo
like

Hello, I have 4.5 years of NYS WC authorizations for orthopedic. I also have experience as a front office supervisor at a hotel. Any suggestions on a career move? I feel really stagnant where I am right now and I feel very under paid for the amount of labor I have to put in. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

like

Guys,
I want to know after how many days of LWD
JPMorgan Chase sent an FNF and experience document
FYI my LWD was 15 March 2022

like

I am going to join jpmc in Mumbai for Risk CCB Strategic Analytics (HL Origination) -601
YOE 7.
Could someone please tell me about WLB, kinds of projects and work environment in general there. Also how much is the ideal CTC for this level?

Anyone heard of AQR capital management, Bangalore?
Whats your thoughts on this company. Glassdoor reviews are mostly from outside India.

like

Hi ... Could you please tell me what facility Jpmc, Bangalore has for childcare?

like

Hi Marines

Looking for referral in
Google Gcare department - display and video preferably.
Non tech. YOE 6 years. Current CTC 9Lakhs

Also, what hike should I expect along with benefits?

Thanks

like

Anyone been praying for something (or someone) for a long time (weeks, months, yrs) and it seems like nothing is happening/changing? I have and feeling really discouraged about it today. Anyone else?

like

Looking to buy Rolex OP. Thoughts on new vs used? Is the additional ~2k worth it for new?

Friend lives in Moscow, Russia and friends with a Sr manager of multiple rolex ADs in the city. Apart from the usual DJs, literally the only thing they apparently have in the entire city is a single Submariner gold TT. Crazy. And here I was thinking that I can outfox the waitlists

likefunny

25th bday gift to myself. My first Omega and loving it 😌

Post Photo
like

Boston Audit Senior 1 to FDD Senior 1, P Dubs has given me a verbal confirmation they’re giving me the offer. What should I expect for salary range at Big 4 if I end up actually getting one and is there room for negotiation in FDD? Just don’t wana underprice myself.

like

Is it possible to transfer from audit 8 months in to FDD considering this market? I feel undervalued and want to contribute more…

like

I read this super interesting article about how big companies like Toyota are investing in social-emotional training for their employees and seeing massive benefits. I actually think this could be a whole separate class for students of all ages. Learning about conflict resolution, growing your own self-regulation skills...it's really important.

likeupliftingsmart

Additional Posts in Designers

Many predict that the true economic impact will start in September. As a designer, how do you prepare yourself: Become more specialized? Move somewhere cheaper? Change field? ...

like

Late 90s: Web designer. Early–mid 2000s: Digital designer. Nxt 15 yrs: digital strat & creative (AD). Dropped 15K for General Assembly’s UXDI. Being rejected for basic UX roles bc I have no apps....

like

How do you handle revisions at a company?

like

Looking for in-house work, feeling depressed about the options in Chicago. Anyone have any leads or advice?

like

Hi all
I started out as a graphic designer. Worked for about 4yrs in different roles. Then i started a digital design role for 2 yrs and then made my transition into ux. i have been in a ux role for 5 years. But i want to steer my career towards something more creative. Like in 5-10 years I wouldn’t want to be a specialist or a ux director. I d like to be an art director or creative director. I love branding & marketing but also product. Would love something that allows me to do both?

like

Just want to say this is such a thoughtful bowl. Great responses, lots of questions on self improvement, sharing of resources. Love UX guys #empathy

like

How do you get used to someone looking over your shoulder and watch you design? It makes me so nervous

like

anyone else hype about the new macbooks 👀

already pre-ordered

with apple silicon, adobe better get indesign running faster than i’ve ever seen it.

like

Anyone made a switch to health tech companies? Do you like it?

like

Any book recommendations for soft skills at an agency/studio? For stuff like giving feedback, meetings, presentations, client interaction, etc.

like

Looking for recommendations for high-quality, high-volume print vendors? (120,000+ direct mailers) Any help would be appreciated.

How much should I charge per hour for a ux side job? Located in Vancouver, BC / Sr product designer 5+ years of experience

like

Want to switch from graphic design (mostly doing print, some digital) to UX/UI. Some advice, tips on how to make a transition? Classes, videos, books, interning? How to find first projects? Thanks.

likeuplifting

Someone talk to me about Isobar and/or IA Collaborative. 👍👎❓

like

How much should I expect to pay to a contractor for building a fully clickable prototype in figma? The design is multi platform and contains roughly 12 screens.

like

What is it like working as a full-time graphic designer for a company (not an agency/firm)?

like

What are actionable items one should strive for when trying to grow as a designer after landing their first role? I hear a lot about ways to grow to land the first job but very little about how to improve after you know the basics.

like
likesmart

Can we get a thread going of Senior Product Designer salaries.

I am currently a contractor and make $65/hr.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal