How do people get started in Strategy? Is it a business school thing?

Anyone work for CSAA or any other AAA company? What do you do and how do you like it?

Just venting. Have been waiting for 3-4 days for written offer following verbal (with few details) from CEO. Said taking longer than usual because he has to bounce a few of the details with BoD...

Where can I get the best steak in NYC?

Hello All,
I am finishing up my second year of practice as a lawyer. I transitioned to plaintiffs pi work from a boutique commercial litigation firm. I like the work and not having to bill. The issue I am having is managing volume. I have about 150 active files some pre-lit and the rest are in litigation. Cases range in value from very small to low six figures. I also take the driver seat for the grunt work on the firms bigger cases which are at or near 7 figure value. I constantly feel (cont.)

Hi fishes,
I was wondering if I put down my resignation now. And in case after a few weeks I decide to stay back, can I withdraw my resignation?

Anyone have an idea on the type of questions the HR team at a new job will ask your references? I have 2 YOE.

Have a 2 hour LBO model test for small size PE shop. How complex are these typically? Similar to a paper LBO given the 2 hour time frame or more of a full 3 statement model?

Does anyone actually think opening up the Greenbelt for housing is a good idea? Like, c'mon... There are so many other options out there.

Does any BTECH + MBA grad regret doing MBA 😂

It's hysterical how money is flowing in IT industry.

I would never regret though, but dayuuuuuuym?

Is there concept of bench in product companies

Currently I make a base of $63k/yr and $1k/mo in bonuses pre-tax. I manage a performance for a team of licensed insurance agents (service-based role in a direct business environment), maintain our business relationships, and support adhoc training needs. Is there anyone else in this type of role who is able to share how this compares to similar positions and your general location?

Question: an employee was asked by his boss for same day turn around on responses/deliverables on a days he requested PTO. He completed the work. The manager wants to know if she can still deduct PTO time for the days requested, even though he completed work on those days. Help.

Activation/Client Service Supervisor starting to look for AMD roles; what’s the realistic salary for the position in NY or Seattle?? Have about 14+ years of total agency experience and 5 years of experience in current role.

Has anyone completed CAIA? If so what’s the timeframe to completion like? Thanks in advance!

As bad as my job may be, someone out there has to write an Effie entry for Weathertech

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

What’s the worst advice you’ve ever gotten in this business?

Mine, as an account person: “You should take more credit for the creative that’s presented.”

Don’t ask me why but would anyone know where I could download McDonald’s font? Preferably for free... I think it’s called Speedee? I can’t find it anywhere... help

Okay let's say I got a job in the marketing department at Netflix. Would it be a plus to have a company like them on my resume, or make it harder to get back into an agency later on?

@strategists: Any tips for someone looking to go into strategy? I don't even know where to start, are there some must-have courses or knowledge I could start with?

That Ram Ad??? 🙄

What have other people's experiences been working for companies under WPP?

Hi all. I can't help but feel that my current 'Digital Managing Partner' job title is a little too niche when it comes to LinkedIn job/resume keyword relevance, particularly outside of a media agency environment. However, a 'Digital Director' title feels too junior and 'Managing Director' maybe a little more senior. Any logical suggestions please? Thanks

What about Italy? Anyone working there?

Really hurts hearing how my friends are making over 300k yearly and I'm still under 100. (Yes I'm being paid my market value in the ad industry) I know our industry is "fun" but we work just as hard as other people, why does it have to be this way?! I'd love some words of encouragement rn.

To the Copywriter who thought no big deal about ads on Breitbart 🙄. Here's a sampling of two recent titles from their site: “There’s No Hiring Bias Against Women In Tech, They Just Suck At Interviews

Any good public strategy resources to learn about Gen-Z?

Which holding company gets the best rental car discount? And which rental company?

I've received an offer from another agency and my manager says he needs to see it before a counter offer. He says it's GroupM policy. Is that true? Thank you!

I need infographic tips please!

Next time I have a meeting my Senior Manager, I may just snap and tell him that instead of constant nitpicking and giving hurtful, blunt feedback, how about acknowledging sometimes for a change?

Anyone still being asked to come into the office for pitches?

How much of your job is actually solving a business problem with creativity, and how much of it is just providing corporate self care to wealthy clients who hate you?