How important is it to make sure the client is having fun during a presentation? I feel like I noticed a night and day difference from when I used to let my bosses talk a lot and I’d just present the work to now where I talk a lot about the work, how much I ‘love’ certain ideas and things about them (this is usually all a lie), cracking jokes and making them laugh, overall just being really playful.

How far do you require depts be with negotiating commercial contract terms before your legal review? I’m talking routine low value and risk contracts (e.g., vendor services), where Legal terms won’t kill the deal. My clients blindly forward contracts. I say “are you sure this term is ok?” And often get “no.” They’re surprised because they never read them. Checking the temp to see what others experience, what might be normal. I feel contract training in my clients’ future...

Have 700K USD worth of invested assets (less real estate, cash/receivables, and precious metals). if I need 4K USD per month for expenses, can I now coast?

Can someone please refer me to Walmart?
I have the job ids

My wife and I are starting a first cycle of IVF. Given how expensive IVF is/can be, wondering if anyone has lessons learned on the insurance front—understanding it varies by plan, of course. We’re currently enrolled in HDHP w/ HSA, and have nurse consult tomorrow discuss financials among other things. Still in open enrollment, which is great timing. Thanks all. Staying hopeful.

Can anyone speak to the analytics team within HIA at PwC? Good capability, culture, and people overall? Considering a move.

Has anyone here know what is like working at the Mayo Clinic?

Is cab facility available at tiaa? And is that on charge basis?

on the way to an interview this morning eating a sandwich. I walked past a homeless man who had a stray cat perched on his lap. He asked for a bite of sandwich to feed them both as they hadn’t eaten in days. I gave the whole sandwich over and headed off to the interview. As I got to the interview room there was a large executive chair facing away from me. The chair turned and on top was a mirror. When looking in the mirror I could see the cat. I am the cat. Truly inspirational when you work hard

Looking to get into health policy analysis or healthcare consulting in the UK or EU. I have 3 YOE in clinical practice as a dental surgeon and programme analyst, as well as a master's in healthcare management. I have applied for so many entry-level positions but have gotten so many rejections, I've lost count. Please, does anyone have any helpful leads? It gets really exhausting

Did you all know partners can now delegate their LinkedIn profiles to recruiters? Super sketchy in my opinion bc recruiters can’t even handle outlook...

Does anyone have recommendations for a wicker park-based barber/hair stylist that does a good job with long men’s hair?

Recommendations for dermatologists focusing on dark skin in the city? Looking to get laser skin resurfacing done

Looking for a short term rental. Anyone renting/subleasing/Airbnb their place? Ideally a 2Bed

What is the average adoption assistance benefit at big law firms?

Does anyone have a good lead on where to find research backed customer journeys? Either generic for an industry (like restaurant) or for major players in an industry (like chili's). I am fairly new to planning, and this keeps coming up as something and that would be helpful.
Thank you!

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

Graduated 3.4 UGPA in engineering and economics from a non-target school. 3 Years experience. If I am aiming for M7 how much of a stretch is that and what kind of GMAT score?

The unending cycle is for real. Reached my LeanFIRE number 2 months ago, yet I don’t feel satisfied. Still reaching for the stars… when will this human desire end?

New State Farm commercial- who is covering "Don't forget about me"? I can't find it anywhere.

Anyone participate in the 4A's Institute? Philly presentations are coming up this week! Any recommendations?

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

When choosing company health plan level options, (they pay mine not family’s) do you go for the gold (low deduct/co-pay) silver or bronze(high deduct/co-pay)?

Any one else ever truly ruin your family’s holiday? Just me? Ok

What odd questions about your job did you get at the xmas / Hanukkah table?

God I love seeing a slate on TV. I keep seeing one for a Cricket wireless ad. It brings me so much joy.

I’m already dreading Monday.

At my current agency 6 mos and realized I’m burnt out on ad. My coworker’s wife started at what sounds like my dream job a few months ago. Is it okay to ask for an informational interview through him?

Love when you get passed over for the client side job and subsequently get served their banner ads for months.

It’s hard to be motivated when rounds of layoffs happen and you see all your friends leave. But one thing that’s gotten me through all of this is working out. And when I say workout I mean the most pathetic, sad, barely completed beginner-level cardio dance routines. I’ve somehow forced myself to move while on lockdown and it’s somehow forced me to feel better. Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are: get up and move even if you don’t finish or end up going on a walk. Pls take care of yourself❤️

Finally wrote the 3 social scripts 2 hours before they were due when I was briefed over 2 weeks ago, what are you doing?

I think I’m finally burnt out on agency life. What’s a logical next step? Freelance? In-house? A new career all together?

Thoughts about Digitas Health?

Are there any agencies where creatives actually have good work-life balance in LA, SF or anywhere else for that matter? Like no weekends or no working more than a 40-50hr week? Or do I have to go in house for this? Or do I have to leave advertising altogether?

I feel like I’m either getting burnt out by work or trying to heal myself from it. There’s never much time for real life and I don’t want to be on my death bed reminiscing like, “Wow, I made some cool ads.” Nothing scares me more.

Any agencies that have a good reputation, but suck when you actually work there? Wonder why that happens?

Chat Bots and Artificial Intelligence. Ok, go!

Pros and cons of working on an auto brand?