How are you coping today? I've found it difficult to get out of bed. 😢 🇺🇸

26 M Still virgin. Is this considered strange/awkward?

Kinda bummed. I’ve been single for 6 years (I’m 31 now). I live in ptown and talk to guys in Boston on tinder. Was talking to a guy for about a week who is my type. I asked if he wanted to FaceTime tonight and he said sure but caveated that he isn’t into long distance (ptown to Boston) and that we would most likely stick to chatting. Idk what’s wrong with me. Everyone tells me I’m a catch but guys I’m attracted to are never into me 😭 just needed to vent

Where do you stay up to date in the best ideas from the industry?

I had a sex dream about my senior, but I have a boyfriend. Am I terrible? Has this happen to anyone else?

Surprise and delight. I can’t help but not feel the sexual undertones when I read or say it.

Anyone wants to meet for drinks next week?
29 | Male

39M in West LA, looking to meet someone for drinks and see where things go! (Never married, no kids)

Anyone else expect there to be loads of attractive people when they started work and end up thoroughly disappointed?

Single 🐟 joining business school in the fall... is dating within your class/cohort considered bad practice?

What are you currently looking for? Like the answer below so we can get an idea of what sort of relationships, entanglements, hookups, etc, people are looking for in the bowl.

Any female fish want to grab a drink this weekend?

I miss the times (circa 2006 - 2010)where it was quite normal to go out and meet girls and have them take you back home for the night. Such a great time to be alive. Now, everyone is so caught up with that digital app dating life and no one goes out anymore to meet people. So sad.

Starting at BCG in about a month. How have those working long hours able to find their SO? Should I give up on looking for an SO and try the toxic hookup culture? 23/M for reference.

Good outdoor date ideas?

Anyone looking for a male flate mate in Pune please DM

My GF and I are dating for 2.5 yrs , She met an office colleague (he has a GF) recently who she initiated a friendship with. I feel that they interact a lot and I'm a little worried of her getting too close to him. A day ago she asked him for lunch and they were out for almost 4-5 hrs. When I expressed how I felt she keeps saying there's nothing going on. I feel that when start to get emotionally close to some other guy than SO then it's not a good sign in relationship. Am I overthinking? contd.

Alright, Elon Musk, SNL. Is DOGE mooning or tanking?

Any recommendations for nice coffee shops good for a first date?

Looking for a female date to go to bemelmans bar tonight
I am a 35M Brit Indian. I have only 2 abs and great sense of humor. Also I’m only 5”5. Lord blessed me with superior quant skills for the lack of vertical reach. Thank you.

Hi I am currently working with TCS and very soon I will be on bench as my current project has expired. Hence, looking for an opportunity outside for better prospects. Please let me know if any.

My team lead calls be exactly at the time of logout and keeps pinging me to complete everything by eod.

How can escape from this situation.
I want to set boundaries in the beginning itself.


Any kind of suggestions are appreciated

Anyone celebrating 4/20 in West La?

Angelenos - is it still worth it to transplant from NYC? I know with everything going on, it's a mixed bag, but I'm feeling the move. What do you think? Is LA still the best?

Looking to relocate to Boston (fiance grew up there and wants to settle down around family). Sadly I dont have much of a network up there. Does anyone know of current searches?

I had a sex dream about my senior, but I have a boyfriend. Am I terrible? Has this happen to anyone else?

Is Ukrainian Village a safe area to live? I’m looking at a place near Western Avenue and have received mixed reviews.

7 year lawyer here. Been with the same big national firm all 7 years (not BigLaw) doing complex litigation. Been working remote a long time due to moving around for wife’s job. As a result of the moving was bumped off partner track. I’m looking at a great small firm that will be a practice change (but still litigation). I’m told they’re looking for someone with less experience and they’re skeptical because of my experience. It’s frustrating. How do I overcome this?

Hi ZSers,
Anyone looking for a male flatmate or looking for a flat? I have to move in before 18th of July. Any leads would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

What app do you use to order groceries online? Preferably one with quicker turnaround time in downtown and lower service/delivery charge?

How much bonus can be expected in EY UK? Any ranges which anyone can share please?

I am looking to work for a bank or financial institution in the US with presence in Latin America, I know about Citi and JPM any other?

Hey Dallas 🐠! I'm planning to move to a 2B/2B in Downtown-Uptown area (75204) at the end of March and looking for another professional roommate to share it with. Let me know if anyone's interested!

Any McK fish open to referring? Currently work in financial services corporate strategy and hoping to break into the Dallas office.

Anyone going to the security/privacy conference in DC this week?

If I wanted to have the most epic destination bridal shower ever - where would I go and what would I do?

@microsoft my spouse is starting a new job at Microsoft and want to buy him swag. How can I find some or buy something new off someone? The Microsoft merchandise store has a steep shipping price

Considering a move from NYC to SF and my office will be in Palo Alto. Any advice on potential neighborhoods to live in without needing a car? Would ideally like to live in SF as I’m single and still looking to explore the city. Would the commute via public transit be terrible? Perspectives from former New Yorkers would be great too. Have been on the East Coast my whole life and don’t know too much about the Bay lol

I have 6+ years of experience, wanted to switch to other organisations as I am not feeling comfortable,this is 5 th company

Are you more likely to get hired as a creative team or as a single creative? 🤔

You’re starting an agency and everyone wants you. Which brand do you reject first?

Besides salary, how to pick between job offers?

So by how much exactly does W+K NY lowball creatives? Any ranges for senior creatives or CDs?

How big does an agency have to be to justify a CCO title?

I have never done freelance work and was given the opportunity to take part in a cool project. My problem is it’s a proactive case by a brand new agency and it’s their own project, meaning there’s no client who pays for the work. For them it’s PR for their new business, but I think they’re expecting me to work completely pro bono. It does have potential for a great case and I’d love to have it in my portfolio, but is it reasonable for them not to compensate me? Any tips on how to approach this?

Do anyone know if JPMC does their social (organic and paid) in house?

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

It’s so nice that every agency laying off people, have those left standing (and other agencies) trying to hustle jobs for their unemployed friends, but there are also a ton of people who were unemployed prior to Covid...so no severance, job hunting lot longer, and not earning income for longer time...hurting even MORE due to quarantine.

Now I’m curious.. BEST clients you’ve ever worked with? I’ll start - Disney, Fox theatrical.

Surprise and delight. I can’t help but not feel the sexual undertones when I read or say it.

Anyone have insider info on what adam&eveDDB, Mother London, and Uncommon look for in planners? Are they looking for awards? Thought leadership? Looking to make a move and want to take a shot at those 3!

Media arts lab. What does everyone think about it? Culture/work life etc?

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

Why the heck does being good at writing and concept mean I should spend MORE time in meetings? This system makes no sense. just let me do what I'm GOOD at.

How’s the job market?

Can we please be done with vertical video? It’s completely opposite the human field of view, looks horrible, no camera other than a cell phone shoots it. Seriously dreading IGTV.

Seeking advice as a junior level employee in strategy land — what are your thoughts on where the agency landscape is headed now? Should I stick with it in the coming years? Should I jump ship and seek comms/brand work elsewhere?

Any and all thoughts appreciated!