Hey Bowl Buddys, I’m an Art Director looking to land my first official job. I’m about 3 months into my job search and getting kind of winded. Any tips, leads or motivational mantras would help greatly

I’m so burnt out recruiting this year. Just came up with a master plan - become the recruiter at a firm you’re interested in, put yourself in play! Will this work?

Has anyone worked for VIPKids? If so, can you give more info about what it entails, pay, commitment requirements?

@McGraw Hill any idea on salary for academic design roles ?

As a new joiner in April, how many PTO do we get? I heard there’s a recent policy to increase to 20?

Spouse on L2 EAD with renewal coming up in November 2020. Although ~7 months out concerned it may not be renewed. Any one else on the same boat? What advice have you received?

Has anyone had success creating and selling Amazon merch? I just got approved and would love some advice on how to be successful.

Have a West Coast A1 MM gig starting this summer. What are the chances the fund let’s me work remotely in 2-3 years with the fund (as a SA/VP)? Is PE ever open to that after you gain MD trust over a few years?

Currently maxed Roth 401k, Roth IRA, HSA, and ESPP at 23 YO, should I consider an after-tax conversion? I’ve read about back-door Roths but I’m still far below the income limit as an analyst. Definitely looking into early-ish retirement, should I just invest the rest in a regular brokerage account until I reach the income limit? Am I even allowed to do a conversion? Any advice is helpful :)

How many days does it take to receive the offer letter after accepting the salary offered/ salary negotiation??

Hi folks, Hows it like working at Novartis for long term?

I understand that hikes are abysmal at Novartis. But I would like to know if there are any long term benefits to it. Novartis

It would be helpful if you can let me know your perspective. Thanks

Is anyone a Complex Claim Director (Excess Insurance)? I have been offered a 100% remote role, so I dont think regional pay differences apply. I'm interested in what AIG pay for this role, including PTO.

Crypto, any idea about Shiba Inu?

What’s the rank hierarchy like in IBM? Where would an “Associate Partner” sit in comparison to a big 4 consulting firm? Got an offer I am evaluating

Looking for permanent work from home job. My profile is of Digital Marketer & my experience is 3.5 years.
Any lead would be helpful.

Cleverness is coming up with a way to handle every edge-case using multiple nested formulas in a single cell.

Wisdom is structuring your model so that you don’t need those nested formulas in the first place.

I really f*$&ing need to stop being clever.

I have a transaction report SUN systems one and want to transfer data ( the actuals) into a another excel file I have to track budget versus actuals. Anyone know of any formulas? Instead of manually searching for relevant line to post data

Any recommended pregnancy reads? I read expecting better which is mentioned on here a lot which was great for navigating Do’s and Dont’s. But any recommendations for a more holistic guide? I hear what to expect is a bit antiquated.

Are there real benefits flying in compression socks? I do since I fly cross-continent but not sure they actually do anything. Thoughts?

Everyone keeps saying agencies are trying really hard to hire black talent right now but I haven’t felt that. Any advice for a junior creative?

Does anyone have any plugs on jobs?
I’m a Jr Art Director currently in the Detroit area. But i am down to relocate (Georgia, Texas (Houston), Maryland).. hell anywhere

i find myself clicking the “our team” link before the “our work” link more and more. 3 out of your 60 employees are poc? no thank you.

It's time for a #HumbleBrag y'all. Brand new week means it's time to share your biggest accomplishment from last week! If you don't have one for the week share your biggest accomplishment this month so far. Tell me about your wins!

Where are the best places to post jobs to find diverse talent?

I appreciate the sudden interest from white people looking through this bowl. But it was a bowl I used to feel comfortable posting my name openly in.

Does anyone here work at iProspect in LA? Any thoughts on company culture? Currently interviewing there. Would love any insight you’re willing to share. Thanks I’m advance!

Is your agency Agency most interested in their DEI initiatives when pitching new business?

I commute to work from the suburbs. One day my train did not run… my job said I had to come in and they would expense my Uber... no that I submitted the expense report the said they can’t reimburse me

My company can’t keep a single person of any sort of diverse background. Whole office looking like a scene from Mad Men. How can I keep my head straight til I get a new gig?

If there was one thing you could change about this industry besides systemic racism & MONEY, what would it be?

On the last week of 2020...https://adage.com/article/year-review/most-demand-cmo-2020/2298436

Do you think there’s a shortage of talent to hire people of color in Ad/marketing positions or people still don’t know where to look?