How do you deal with not getting the desired output from somebody working under you? I think I’ve given enough examples and direction but the work still isn’t where I need it.

Just discovered a public slack channel (that very much should have been private) that a few women at my work have been using to bitch about the co-workers they don’t like. There’s a lot of very mean posts about several of the CDs, account people, producers etc. There’s quite a few hateful posts about me and my partner too 🙈 should I tell them?

This is twice now in back to back weeks my boss has asked me where the disconnect was in our communications because I didn’t deliver on what “was asked”, even though I know damn well what was asked and what was done were the same thing. I’m not sure if he’s changing the meaning or isn’t communicating what he’s envisioning or what but it’s embarrassing to be called out like that, and to have people think you’re the dumb 23 year old.

I put in a lot of effort to show my client properties that fit their requirements, but they ended up working with a different agent just because they wandered across an open house. I'm so frustrated right now. Has anyone else experienced this?

Is it unusual to have a partner midway through a small engagement hand over his partner responsibilities to a Sn Mng (not on the engagement) and force the existing Sn Mng to report to them?

I equally can't tell if this firm likes having me or wants me to quit.

For those who have gone from one big 4 to another…was it frowned upon by your superiors/looked at as a slap in the face, even if your intentions are to leave on good terms?

Are there any protections for an employer who has a server that received a very large tip? For example, what if the customer says they never meant to tip that large amount?

How to ask for a raise when you have more responsibility ?
Is it normal for people to ask for a raise when more responsibility/task fall under them? My company is going through separation and unfortunately my team is the one getting separated, I have to take on responsibility of another 3 people and continue to deliver the same after separation… how will you start this conversation with your manager ? Thanks in advance.

Has anyone successfully moved laterally in an org to escape a bad boss? How did you do it and how did you handle any political ramifications? (cont)

At work do you ever describe who you’re dating without using gender specific pronouns just to avoid finding out if a co-worker is going to act weird about it? Lol

How do you handle rude clinicians in the workplace? I always have an attending talking down to me.

I found one of my coworker's anonymous Twitter accounts, and it has a ton of red flags involving bigotry, sexism, etc. It's a personal account, so should I mention it to HR or not?

I have a partner who routinely ignores emails or responds to them several weeks later. He has to approve every single document sent to the client or the court, which means you have a physically go to his office to ask him to review something. Half of the time you go to meet with him in person, he’s either on a call or otherwise busy. I find that this basically creates more work and makes meeting deadlines extremely difficult. Is this normal?

Is it a nice idea to be close to your employees?

Hello! I've been struggling the last few weeks because someone on my team has been taking credit for my work. This coworker is really good with buzzwords and getting the attention of upper management. I'm feeling discouraged - what should I do?

off-topic:
in office have you seen any girl wear nosepin?

Has anyone experienced a superior (even a partner) bringing up political topics during meetings or one-on-one conversation? How did you (or the team) react and how did you engage or evade the topic?

Welcome to a community dedicated to supporting those who deal with or wish to learn more about micro-aggressions. Did you know that 72% of folks are bullied by their managers? 36% of folks end up quitting their job because of bullying.

Since we returned to office in October, is it appropriate to give holiday gifts to team members?

Anyone experience not working well with managers and up (due to micro-management, talk to you like a child, etc), but find them cool outside of work? Finding it hard to hang with them during HH now.

It's March, and I have done a lot of seminars in Jan and Feb. I've gotten a few clients but would like to increase AUM drastically! Any books, sites or advice on what I can do for marketing?

Is it a normal thing in Big4 to have a really slow and non-responsive onboarding?? I start with KPMG UK next week, and still don’t know how my 1st day will look like and what’s the agenda or my login credentials.

Anyone have financial services mock cases they can share ??

I am having final rounds with consulting firms and corp strategy soon and I am looking to do a couple of cases with experienced caser (25+) in the next couple of days. Anyone wants to practice?

I recently graduated and majored in Marketing with a concentration in Strategic Branding. Does anyone know of any open entry-level positions at advertising/marketing agencies in Austin? I am specifically interested in branding or social media opportunities.

My ECD keeps changing our work before it goes to client and it's cost us making good work. Our books are suffering because he can't get his hands off the tools. Our books are only full of spec now.

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I think there are a few folks interested in learning or practicing use of Sanskrit. Here is a publication if interested.
Samskrita daily newspaper - Sudharma - the only Samskrita daily in publication all across the world. They are running in a bit of loss right now and might have to shut down their work if people don't join hands to help them. Cont’d

I haven’t been at a B4 firm since 2018. Do you still require a professional certification to be promoted to Manager?

Hey fishes. I have been offered Management Consultant role with CTC break up in terms of JB, RB, fixed and variable. So is the fixed amount my gross salary without any other deduction except TDS, or will the organisation contribution to PF be also deducted from the fixed component? Also, will claimable components like LTA, mobile bill reimbursement etc. be in addition to this fixed component or will they be included in it?

Dear Sharks,

I want to shift my career to UI/UX designer as an entry level designer. I have good hands-on experience. I work on Figma.

I have an experience of 2 years. Need help with referral for the same.

Thanks and Regards!

What is the highest percentage increase you have negotiatied for an internal position? Wondering if all companies typically bump 5-10% for the next paygrade range or is there opportunity for 20-30% jumps.

CFP & ChFC looking to change firms. Currently in a bank program, but not a large portable book to bring over to the next firm. Over a decade experience and about to finish up my MBA. Currently nowhere near the income level I want to be. Any suggestions for a good program to go to for my next move?

What are realistic expectations for 3rd Year Analyst / Direct Promote Associate bonus range at a BB? Note that at MS, 2nd year bonuses in my group last year were 90-115K, while MBA associates received a pro-rated 90K stub (~40k). Personally would be pretty unhappy to take a pay cut between 2nd and 3rd year…

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.

Why’s it so hard for agencies to be transparent with their own employees?

My contribution to advertising today: confirmed that the 2017 was changed to 2019.

You’re all welcome.

POLL: After a long summer of unemployment & rejection letters, you finally get 2 offers. Both have appeal for different reasons. Which would you pick, assuming money wasn’t a factor? Thanks for choosing by liking A or B below. A= a Creative Lead job on an a beautiful tropical island (English speaking, but cultural adventure) where the work/industry was much less developed, or B= a Creative lead job in a new-to-you US city you also liked where the work and teams were much more advanced/skilled?

Hi friends, I am reading this book ‘radical cander’ and was wondering if you have Fav way/ example of receiving and giving tough feedback? Or have any stories about feedback that have stuck with you through your career.

And for the category Best Motion Design Shop in NYC the winner is...

What’s it mean when your partner gets a promotion and you don’t?

Anyone hiring AE’s in Detroit? I got laid off for the first time ...

To everyone that’s been laid off I just want y’all to know that I’m with you. That is why I’m doing the bare minimum until it’s my time to go.

Haven't started the job search yet, but is the NYC market as slow as FB makes it out to be?

We’re starting to interview for my copywriter partner this week, but I don’t have any creative leadership above me (I’m also the only creative with agency experience at the company) so I’m nervous about being the only one looking at prospective partners.

Any tips for good questions to ask to feel out who is the best fit? I’ve worked with great and not so great writers in the past and it wasn’t always clear which would end up being the not so great based on their books.

So, when do we think agencies will start hiring again?

It’s a little weird that the Effies have a Holding Company of the Year award isn’t it? Like, good job on restructuring distressed assets?

Publicis- I’m confused. Do you get paid for Gigs on Marcel? Or is it just to get experience?

Is relocation still a big deal? With greater interconnectivity and teleconferencing, is it still that critical to be in a major market for job opportunities? (@Recruiters)

I'm having trouble. I have a client who is going from a climbing company, to a fitness company. They have a product that lets them expand from where they are. I am failing to sell them on the importance of strategy and taking a step back. Honestly, I don't even know that I'm sold on it. But I feel like it's important. Anyone have ideas on how to argue for this? Happy to share more info

How is Coors SuperBowl not similar to the XBOX Dreamscape campaign? Still trying to wrap my head around while staying awake.

Books or websites to learn more about social media strategy, community management, and smart decision making for social?

Any promising ad agencies in Nashville?

Unreliable coworker help - There’s a coordinator on my team who assists me and the other strategists but literally every time I ask her to help with something she says yes & then waits until the last minute to tell me she wasn’t able to do it/makes up an emergency excuse. Trying to be understanding but this is getting ridiculous- she/parents/dog/boyfriend are sick (8x), forgot about another urgent project (10x), WiFi is down or power is out RIGHT when I ask for help (5x).

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