How do you deal with mustering up the energy to be excited about work that you're not actually excited about? Like when ideas go through that weren't your favorites but were pushing forward "just to be safe" or because your partner or boss liked it, or maybe a fresh idea you had has gone stale or watered down.

You still gotta present it to your team and clients like you're selling them gold, when deep down you and probably everyone else knows the idea is mid.

A little late here, but any suggestions/recommendations or watch outs for an automatic standing desk preferably with charging attachments? Looking to invest in a decent one around $2-300 !

What’s it like working at Spark?

Currently trying to figure out how to create effective marketing strategies for people in the 60+ age group, any pointers from people who have done this before?

I am a Chartered accountant and truth be told given the current times CA is a really low incentive education any potent person can get. Today I see engineers barely with a few years of experience earning lakhs per month. Whereas me despite being in the right place at the right time is working hard 10-11 hours each day even today. We as a forebearers of this profession must really rise together

Wells fargo or barclays which is better

I am looking for an internship of 4-6 months as part of my capstone project. I am currently in my final year of b.tech(IT) at VIT Vellore.
Any help is appreciated!

Any veterans here still serving in the Reserve? Drill Hall is a new bowl here.

Has anyone ever experienced a sharp stabbing pain on the left side of your chest (under breast) that lasts for a few seconds and goes away?

Could this be a type of heartburn?

I’ve been to the doctor and she didn’t think I should be too worried because I’m young and healthy and it doesn’t hurt to the touch, but still can’t figure out what it is.

How to raise MMT request for laptop submission. My LWD is 30th Dec. please guide me the process to navigate in Ultimatix to raise MMT request.

Could someone explain what finance closing process is? I passed CPA and have audit experience but I don’t really understand how industry accounting cycle works :( What does it mean to close the books? Are they referring to 12/31 deadline? Do all JE have to be recorded within this date? How does one close it?

Hey everyone, would 12/23 afternoon not a bad time for holiday travels? Booking for a flight for my parents from overseas to LAX ,trying to avoid crazy busy afternoon.

Anyone looking to replace their Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance tool (PCA) which is coming End of Life? What are you considering?

I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

My co's IA dept is very new and my boss has asked me to look into a format for a memo we would write to a process owner to make a process recommendation. Not a formal finding in an audit report but more of a process recommendation. Do other companies have something similar?

What is the best way to reach out to your in house agency ? I want to share our call for artists . Do I have go through HR? Or is there a place I can simply post an announcement ?

We are preparing for advent, the Byzantine Catholics are doing the Phillips Fast already (Nativiry fast).

Traditional Latin roman Rite Catholics will be entering Advent in two weeks with their traditional Monday, Wednesday, and Friday fast.

Advent is a pentitential season, it is a somber season as we prepare for Christ. We decirate for winter and prepare for the feast of Christmas.

Hi folks,
Iam looking for selenium automation,Appium,API trainer preferably tamil speaking person pleae let me know asap. Refer me if you know anyone who is a genuine trainer who can help others.

Note : I can pay as per market standards.

Anyone else have a client that wants to communicate “informally” over weekends? I’ve got a client that can’t seem to turn his work brain off. It drains me M-Fri. I don’t need it Sat/Sun too

Is WFH really ever going to end? I see the benefits of in-person at times, but does it really out weigh remote? As an industry we’ve done it almost two years! How likely is it places that are going to tentatively be hybrid actually follow through?

How can I help our UX/UI people and developers become more familiar with conceptual advertising? One Show books? Hey Whipple, Squeeze This?

Was the advertising industry always such a sweatshoppy, bad WLB industry? Or is the more of a modern thing?

Fellow ACDs, how many projects are you usually on at any given time? I feel like I’m on too many to do great on any of them

What’s DDB like these days?

Does anybody know which are the best in-house agencies to work for? Thanks!

2 offers:

1. Great global agency but working on a pharma account. High pay.

2. Agency that’s the butt of many jokes but working on a fun brand that they have made decent work for.

Anyone know the salary range for an Art Director in LA?

A creative judging film craft at CLIO’s and don’t have a single film in the portfolio? #industryproblems

Rule#34 in the freelancers playbook: always double/triple dip.Protect yourself against crap day rates by getting 2/3 day rates at once. Only way to make good money freelancing.

Does anyone have a Getty easy access account they can share we me?

Do you ever get stoned before/during work? I had always steered clear during work hours but recently I broke my own rule and wound up writing what felt like some of my best work in months.

Has any creative here ever tried to make the leap to leave advertising and be a film maker, photographer, illustrator, etc.?? I’m so tired of ad agencies and how draining the “creative” can be. Happiness is more important than a nice paycheck for me. Any inspiration success stories advice would be so helpful right now...

Where is the best place to look at inspo for directors / style for TVC/OLV?

Hey guys, question regarding new years resolutions. Anyone know some good books about how to lead better and step up to become a great CD?

Hi. Can I bounce some ideas for a spot off one of ya?

I always wondered what kind of side jobs that copywriter could do?
I barely get an offer and when i do, i felt bad for charging it much so i always go with “pay as you wish”