How was Blackweek? I’ve seen some of the social media coverage. I was wondering if anyone who attended had any insight. Also, wondering if they’ll be putting this on again next year.

Hey guys! If we are posted in Noida office, but want to work in Gurgaon office and our manager is okay with it then how do we get access to the Noida building? (I already have an access card for Noida building)

Hi, I recently got a job from a software company in Bangalore. And, the location of the company is Vasihnavi Tech Park, Sarjapur Road. I am totally new to Bangalore. Please help me whether that location is good? And where can I stay near to the company? I am looking for a 1BHK..

PLEASE HELP THANKS IN ADVANCE

Well, my turn to feel like crap. Silently crying in the back of the Uber taking me home, where more hours of work await. Yeaaaah. That kind of day

Hey Dallas folks,
So my last month's electricity bill almost doubled? Wondering if this was something anyone else experienced as well (maybe due to those snow days?)

Hi folks,
I have recently joined capgemini.
Is it worth opting for bus pass if we're working in hybrid mode? Bcoz i think any way if we opt for, the company will deduct whole month specific amount under conveyance allowance.

Thoughts on PwC Houston Tax Global Structuring (M&A and ITS)?

Anyone having any experience working for NetApp account in TCS ? Would like to know about the experience. Thanks.

What’s Beaverton like? Super suburbia? Any good character to it? Good pubs?

Have you received a performance evaluation that you did not agree with? And how did you deal with it?

Best happy hour in the Dupont/Logan/Shaw neighborhoods? For a date. Please and thanks.

Please help with your suggestions to this Depressed fish!
10 YOE and worked diligently with sub standard package relying on bosses alms without realised the exploitation until recently.
But now I really want to make it big.

So got some offers, but not those which I am looking for. Skillset is cutting edge cloud.cold applying on LinkedIn job openings aren't helping getting decent interview calls!
Can you please show me some path? Or am I estimating myself beyond my capabilities!
Really frustrated. SOS

About to start back in consulting and my IVF cycle is kicking off as well. How would you recommend broaching the topic with the lead office partner?

Who are worse: Altima drivers or Dodge Journey drivers?

Hi Fishes,

Looking to shift my career from Software Engineering to UX Design. Currently a Fresher in UX but having 1 year experience in an Agile team as an Automation Engineer. If any openings in your company for Entry level UXD's please connect with me, would share my resume and portfolio over there.

Thanks.

Anyone else hearing from multiple WOC who had their Times Up RSVPs cancelled after the fact?

If I got a raise for every micro aggression I’ve received while at my current agency, I’d be in a really high income bracket! Hah.

African American 🐟 - why do I feel so annoyed when I hear “black” ads on the radio? With the sassy female leads and the urban slang and such. Feels so forced and wack. Just me?

Is everyone from a big city or do we have some south and midwest represented??

We’re hiring on our media & connections team. Various levels. If you’re looking to make a jump from a traditional media agency or a strategist who wants to get closer to both media and creative. Lmk.

jack'd or SoulSwipe?

How do you all feel about D&I Reports? Do you think they’re still valuable and a stand-alone report or part of an integrated corporate message?

Is it just me or does it seem like teams with high diversity function the best and have the most creative work? Whenever I've worked with ie POC and fellow gay people, the work has always been stellar

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

If you could change anything to increase minority representation in marketing, what would you change? I think I'd want at least 2-3 minority employees in creative leadership positions to make sure things like colorism in ads less likely to pass the final edit.

Being a male and Asian really sucks.

The marketing for Black Adam is genius! I wish I was in entertainment. If you could choose one industry to do marketing for what would it be? For me it's easily film or games.

The “Pour one out for the L train” ads by Kombucha are part of the problem... cont

Happy Black History Everyone, let's make this a truly historic month!!

I have a friend looking for a graphic designer that can build her a style guide. Anyone have any recommendations?

Please send websites as well.


Thanks

What are some good resources you use to expand your skill sets and stay knowledgeable?

Context: I did a career switch from finance into marketing and am constantly looking for ways to improve and learn more

My dad who lives in Asia just announced that he had a medical issue. I’m starting to enter the age where I’m going to take care of him financially. It’s a $2,000 hospital bill which in the US is nothing compared to what it represents there (which he can’t afford). He’s going to be fine! Just wanted to share with this group as many of you can understand what it feels like to support your parents when they’re old, not the other way around. I feel so blessed I can help him. 🙏🏽

The more I work in advertising, the more apparent that majority of companies (and my own colleagues) don’t know how to reach consumers like me. It’s absolutely tragic. (Cont’d)