Hey anyone at LinkedIn Europe ATM? Can swap for some names at Snapchat.

For July 4th does google only give one day off?

Is anyone concerned the push for sexual equality in pay without accordant leveling of parental leave is gonna backfire?

Here’s a hypothetical:

A company has 2 candidates, aged 25-30, equal in every respect save one’s a man the other’s a woman. Maybe the woman is a slightly better candidate overall. They’d have equal comp.

Company considers the woman a riskier bet due to possibility she’ll take maternity leave — and considers the man less risky for his ineligibility to take as much leave. 🤷

What’re the various agencies/components’ return to office dates (if announced)? And what’re the remote work policies after that date? I hear DOJ said their individual components will decide when exactly to return between mid-March and early May and some are offering a lot of remote flexibility even after then. Curious to hear more details though, both for specific DOJ components and other agencies!

Is JPMC going to start WFO all days instead of hybrid mode from next year?

There’s a practice group that I’ve been trying to find work in but whenever I volunteer to help, I always get roped in to do non billable work. In the beginning it was fine but now I’m feeling it’s never going to amount to actual work. Any tips to get more involved without all the non billables and how to approach this gently?

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Anyone who got retained recently in LTI, please let me know, need some help.

How do referrals work?
If I get a referral from someone and I apply, then can I still reach out to a recruiter on LinkedIn expressing interest in the role? And do I let them know that I already applied? I’m sure they get tons of messages so I want to write something that won’t be overlooked. Any advice is appreciated:)

I work at a ‘free market’ firm and have developed a very good reputation among partners. Naturally, they are drowning me in work. Each time a new case comes up, the partner will email asking if I have “time and interest” in helping. When I’m at capacity, I take these words at face value and explain why I can’t do it, and that seems to work out ok with no hard feelings. But what’s the “interest” thing? If I don’t want to work on a toxic tort case, do I just say that and pass?

Anyone know what the current atmosphere is like in McCann New York after they lost one of their biggest clients, U.S. Army? Does losing such a client deteriorate an agency’s culture/career prospects?

What is the best parking garage for downtown parking for the best price? Anywhere near the Frost bank is a huge plus

Moving in October and looking for a room to rent for 2-3 months while I figure out a rental. Any suggestions on where to look?

Typically when someone brings a unique experience or skill to the table they’re compensated for it. surgeons/technicians.
Can we bring this structure to the industry in regard to ethnicity/experience

What are the best books on sales as it relates to consulting?

Am I the only person who has been super disgusted to Fishbowl’s response to the Meta layoffs? I’ve been laid off twice in my career but I’m not mad at 11000 people who no longer have jobs just cause they got decent severance while I got a week on my way out. Facebook is hot garbage but I’m pretty sure 0 out of the 11000 were making those decisions. So why are you upset about it? Urgh. Y’all are weird.

I’ve been tobacco free for two years, today.

I’ve been high every day for two years, today.

Creatives in tech, curious how many of you are brand design creatives vs. ad creatives? Also curious if you feel there’s an advantage to specializing in one vs the other

Curious what’s the salary range like for product designers in some of the well known digital agencies (work&co/instrument/basic etc) w big clients? Thinking about how it compares to in house tech companies

Hello! Just reposting it here, is there someone from Google Brand Studio willing to look at my stuff for feedback to see what it takes to get hired there? Thanks in advance!

What level is a CD or GCD at Amazon? L8?

Any designers or ADs here make the jump from advertising/marketing to product? (and adjacently - from agency to in-house tech) Would love to hear about how you pivoted and any challenges/insights.

How common is it to get a signing bonus in tech. Does it depend on your level? If so, at what level?

Hi all, I'm looking to grow my network as a Front End Developer and would love to connect with fellow developers/web designers.

Can I get any referral for a java developer position, having more than 2 years of experience in microservices.

Is Behance the best resource for a new online portfolio for someone in marketing?

Any advice on how to break from a creative agency to Google In Strategy/Community Engagement with 2 years of experience?

any of you pick up freelance work on the side? how do you find it if not via LinkedIn?

Are designers being given design tests during interviews these days?

Best/Most Efficient tools (research; analytics; editing)for Social Media Manager? Interviewing for a startup so I’ll most likely be starting from 0 and want to handle it the right way. Any suggestions help!

Hello! I’m new on this bowl 👋

I work at M1, a fintech startup in Chicago. I’m hiring copywriters for my team, anyone here interested or know someone who may be? I’ve already put out a couple offers that got rejected because of a competing agency offer, so looking for people who are interested in the tech/startup space!

Those in the Bay Area, what’s your title & total comp breakdown between base salary & stocks? And is it expected to change if you move outside the bay? I can start ⤵️

If you could work at any other tech company other than your own (with your ideal role) where would you want to work?

What is being a contractor at Google like vs full time? And what does a freelance rate look like for a senior designer position?

Any advice on virtual whiteboarding exercise interviews?

What is a normal salary for Sr design Ops manager?