How optimistic are we feeling about 2026?

The GME hearing is happening right now fyi. I’m so proud of Keith

I *think* Accenture is doing it right with regards to expenses. Overall, pretty relaxed with the perdiem and other expense policies in comparison it seems. That's actually a huge deal.

Any St. Louis 🐠? I received an awesome industry job offer in STL and my SO isn’t sold on the idea. Live in Austin, TX currently, no kids.

Hi - What's the pay range for a GPS SC at Deloitte? No MBA but have an MPP and 5 yoe (only 3 of which are semi relevant).

My office chair stinks even though I wash it with carpet cleaner every few weeks. Fellow 24/7 WFH workers, how do you keep your office chair clean?

New to the UK market(moving from the US). What are some of the best credit cards out here? Will mostly use it for travel.

Hi fishes,
I will be promoted to A from this Oct . Pay scale will change from Oct . So will I get yearly hike or they ignore it ?

Advice needed on handing in notice, I recently signed an offer letter and understand the screening process takes 4-6 weeks. I have a month's notice period and have agreed a preliminary start date in Feb.

I was planning on not handing my notice in until the checks had been completed so its all secured (not that I think I will fail any checks), but apparently I need a reference from my current employer not previous ones. Can't really do this without handing in notice can I?

Anyone with insight on Tenzing Private Equity? Everything notable is appreciated!

Diamond medallion on Delta. They lost my bags on the outbound (3 with my wife who is Plat) and inbound flights (1) on a trip to Europe. How many points should I expect? Any advice to deal with this?

Hi fishes, howz the work and work culture in Organization and Talent Development team? What are typical issues w.r.t. work? Anyone who left recently? Why?

What are some good product based companies to work as Data Engineer?
Good in terms of learning, interesting work and good work culture.

Looking at switching to tech consulting within EY. Can someone break down the big differences between the different areas of practice (eg., Tech transformation, DET, etc..)? Especially information regarding the kind of work and clients.

I’m studying for the SHRM-CP with the Mometrix (study guides, online course, and flash cards), however I’m super overwhelmed with all of the information. What are some best practices to ensure I grasp all of the concept ? Any advice would be much appreciated!!!

I am the first HR professional at a small company. I am looking for an easy to use platform for performance management. I have used Bamboo and Paylocity in the past. Eventually we will want something that has a payroll component as well. What systems have you used and liked?

How long will it take for the infy to release the offer letter once HR round and salary discussion is done? Pls put ur comments fishes..

Are firms willing to clear an experienced hire? This is coming from someone that won't mind sitting in a scif all day.

Is there an app to approve coachee time and expense ? TIA!

So, who wants to vouch for me to Soho House?

Why are some entries on the creative circle shortlist in red? Have they accidentally leaked the gold award winners?

Hello London folk. There’s a lot of great chat about diversity in adland on fishbowl, but it’s all very US based. So I’ve just started a bowl on diversity in London specifically - 9qo8f

Go on then. Guesses how long until Uncommon sell?

My agency is making salary cut backs cause of covid-19. Whole agency at 80%. Because I'm on a junior salary in Manchester that means 80% is less than minimum wage. Do I have any rights?

Londoners what is your agency pregnancy leave policy? At ours the current procedure for women is: less than 3 years of employment 6 weeks full pay and 12 weeks 50%. 3+ years you get 12 weeks full and

Why is the ad community in London so cliquey?

New to town. What’s Saatchi & Saatchi’s reputation? Creatively, culture-wise, etc.

Anyone found the silver / bronze winners for Creative Circle yet?

National insurance

how’s everyone feeling about this?

Quite miffed as I just got a small pay rise and now I think this plus the upcoming not rises in utilities and inflation will pretty much cancel it out.

This country is fucked lol

How is Karmarama these days? Good work + nice people? Can’t access the campaign school reports…

Hey UK agency folks, Is it normal to expect a very experienced, award-winning illustrator with an extensive online portfolio to make pieces "on spec" to win a paying job?

So, how was your Monday?

Have interviewed a couple of people from WK over the past few weeks and have been hearing a lot about how it’s becoming a pretty horrible place to work since Susan came onboard. The criticism was more around actually working there than the work itself but is it really that bad? One of the candidates was saying that many of the good creatives have been leaving or are planning to leave because of this. I haven’t ever worked for Susan so I have no clue. Anyone heard anything similar?

I’m new to the country. This is a bit out there but where do you get an abortion? Do you need a referral through your GP? After that is there a long wait?

Any input on a Design Director salary at a good sized shop? Need a base range.

Freelancers: what umbrella companies do you recommend? Had a bad experience w/ Parasol & looking for alternatives (avoiding the LTD/sole trader route as I can’t be bothered w/ invoicing/accounting).

Anyone have senior leadership bragging to the trade press this week about how great their agency is at handling staff’s mental health when in fact they’re personally responsible for leaving disaster in their wake?

Is it standard or common for ad agencies to cover egg freezing and/or IVF? It’s a common perk in the US