How many benign accomplishments have you been “proud to announce” on LinkedIn?

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

When should a stub start getting worried about not having much work and low billable hours?
I’ve asked for work but no luck. I know they say this is normal for a stub but when should I start getting worried and consider looking for exit options? Fyi, I like my practice group, so I don’t want to change to a different group within my firm, hence would have to lateral, if I have to. Also, other co-1st years are churning in high hours.

I've seen quite a few people make jokes about being "aged out" of advertising. Could someone please explain what that looks like and when that typically happens? Forgive the dumb question, I'm a newbie to the industry so I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't agencies want people with more experience?

What is the best parking garage for downtown parking for the best price? Anywhere near the Frost bank is a huge plus

Need some advice on renting here in ATX.

Back in May 2021, I rented a property that had sustained damage during the big snow storm. This wasn't disclosed at lease signing. The home leaked every time it rained, mold was found in the home & the LL failed to make repairs that resulted in me falling down a flight of stairs. I moved out& rented an apt for 2 mos before signing a lease on the house I live in now. This house has a serious big problem& I've found mold here too. Continued below

Best wedding venue you've been to in Austin?

Anyone know what the process is to get a black license plate on a new car? First time buyer and I’d like to get the black plates directly from the dealer when picking up the car, but not sure if that’s possible with custom order plates (I.e: do I get the white plates at the dealer then have to pay again and wait 3 months for the black ones to come in)

Is there a Tesla Austin bowl that is more active? Or anyone here that works at Tesla in Austin that could help a brother out?

Party in the USA starts playing at the bar. Bro next to me "Dude, it's your song, L-A-X."

Who does the best NY style pizza in Chicago?

Evaluation Criteria:

Delicious pizza sauce
Cheese pull (cheese that melts when the pizza is pulled apart)
Crust crunchiness

Anyone else like gnocchi a lot? I like it bc it’s lower cal than pasta but still rly filling

I just graduated with a concentration in Environmental Policy. Any advice for someone who is interested in breaking into corporate sustainability/a related field?

I have an offer in the product team of Publicis Sapient and Dell with almost same package. Which one is better in terms of WLB, learning and hike ?

I know this is small dollars, but my firm only pays $25 per months for my cell phone. We all work remotely, so using cell a lot. Is it silly for me to push for full reimbursement? Is that pretty standard?

I have an informational interview with a director of a consulting firm. I’m currently in banking. It’s just been 6 months at this job for me. It’s too slow for me. How do I tell this director why I want to work with him and justify why I want to leave my current firm just after 6 months? I’m an analyst and the role I’m targeting is also analyst level role

Hi Team,
I have worked in a project for more than 1.5 years now for a non scripting tool. Feel no learning and skill enhancement here.Can I get my project changed. QA Automation. Will there be any consequences if I do so?

Daniel Brian Advertising makes employers donate a $1 every time they wear shorts to the office...but apparently it’s only enforced on female employees.

DBC - what do you have to say for yourselves???

Annual review approaching... $alary q’s: what’s an ~avg mid level salary (nyc)? What % do people typically get for raises? Are performance bonuses a thing for creatives?

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

Hey, does anyone know the starting salary for a social strategist in NY?

I've seen quite a few people make jokes about being "aged out" of advertising. Could someone please explain what that looks like and when that typically happens? Forgive the dumb question, I'm a newbie to the industry so I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't agencies want people with more experience?

Thoughts on possible LA?

Inhouse LA? Any reccos

Looking at full-time and application asks for expected salary and then expected total compensation as a number. How should I figure out the second? Health insurance, bonuses, life insurance, equity, PTO? I studied art, not math.

Is McCann NY closed today? Supposed to hear back about a potential offer after their break.

Anyone here knows agency/in-house that do O1 Visa? for JAD with one year experience.. My next jump would make me an AD possibly.

My partner has become rather dismissive and exclusionary. Noticed signs of this behavior in the past but lately Im seeing it more clearly

Whats the best way to handle? I want to keep the peace

When ppl talk abt mental health in adv, we neglect the topic of cognitive dissonance. Most of us work on clients that are terrible in some way - sweatshops, bad for enviro, unhealthy. How do u cope?

Putting my two weeks in today. Any tips on how to do it gracefully?

It’s Friday who’s partying

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

LA folks, how do you meet people in this city? Just moved here and have some friends but am eager to meet more. Any tips?

If the open office concept is so great for collaboration why does everyone wear gigantic noise cancelling headphones to try to ignore everyone around them?

A post-mort meeting scheduled with:
6 account
2 strategists
1 creative

Sounds like an ambush!

Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

Just got laid off do I need cobra? I plan to hopefully have a job soon