I am overwhelmed with the current state of affairs over the last six mos and six weeks. From COVID and making sure my team feels ‘ok’, to the elevation of BLM due to the long overlooked atrocities, my building my destroyed by riots and looters and then boarded up, LGBTQ focusing on the negative history instead of the pride that I so dearly love, Brands pulling out of FB (when hate is so clearly more pervasive than just on FB)...I don’t want anything swept under the rug - I am craving happiness

Got an admit to Haas EMBA program. Not sure if i should join, given the whole covid situation we are in. Would love to hear others perspectives.

Finally got my first dose of the COVID vaccine. I find it sad I haven’t been this excited about anything in a long time.

Took my first round of Clomid 50 mg this month and learned today that my progesterone levels are low and I likely I didn’t ovulate. I feel discouraged. Been ttc for 10 months now and I learned recently that Im not ovulating. I didnt think It would be hard getting pregnant as I had regular cycles before covid. Anyone had luck ovulating and conceiving with an increased dosage of clomid? Looking for encouragement and success stories to lift my spirits

How do one go about looking for Art Director positions within the fashion industry as well as the print industry? Considering Brand side over Traditional advertising, due to the industry being halted due to COVID!

Did anyone here apply for Canadian citizenship last year? Curious to hear how the progress on your application has been, specifically the time duration, i.e., when did you receive the AOR letter and how long after that did you receive the invite for the test and then oath ceremony? Any applicants still waiting? I understand that processing times are longer than usual due to Covid and might vary on a case to case basis, but just want to get a sense of the average processing time.

Any advice on pivoting into a privacy counsel/associate role? Graduated from law school in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, took a JD advantage role in privacy at a FAANG company upon graduation as I had no offers lined up (Covid dried up a lot) recently promoted to program manager, but looking to pivot into a counsel role. Any advice on how to translate my experience or even get my foot in the door? Have I pigeon holed myself into an operations/consulting career trajectory? Stay on as a PM?

Anybody have to take time off for long-covid? How has your HR handled it? I feel like any info I have gotten on FMLA and disability is because I’ve brought it up and have had to follow up multiple times.

Are any NEW JERSEY firms doing anything about coronavirus besides travel restrictions?

First year associates posting pictures of their timesheets on their IG story showing they billed 300-500 hours in March at their lockstep big law firms right after bragging on their stories about the $12k pretax covid bonus that they’re getting this year. Is this... impressive? asking for pity? pathetic? other? Has this always been a thing or do I just see it now bc I’m also a first year associate...

What group travels the most at Alvarez & Marsal post COVID - NACR or PEPI? And how much?

Can anyone share a reliable source to keep up with covid cases worldwide?

Cut from a project, covid19 impact. If you need experience, pm, diverse industry, technical and business.

Anyone want to review my resume? 3 years into career, 2ish in consulting, 6 months at startup (then Covid), now interning at a VC fund.

Hello,

I am a 3rd year insurance defense attorney with product and premise liability experience. Due to long-COVID, I am likely to lose my job.

The plan is to find a government position that would involve more substantive litigation and trial work, then leverage that into the private sector a few years down the line.

Any advice would be appreciated regarding networking, where to start, etc. Thank you.

Hi Fishes,

I am currently undergoing a recruitment exercise for the role of Senior Principal, Research with the Peers & Practitioners team at Gartner India Research & Advisory Services. My current work exp is 5 years across 2 big 4s and a KPO in India. How much hike should I quote if I clear the interviews here? Presently my CTC is around early INR1000Kp.a. Also are they giving options of a permanent WFH post covid? If not can I work from some other office such as HYD, BLR instead of NCR?

Moved to Raleigh during COVID and have been working remotely since. Looking for local Audit manager/internal audit manager/risk management type of roles, anyone knows any companies are hiring?

Covid-19 coverage: what are you seeing? Where are we headed?

Hi Guys, I am relocating to Koramangala next month. My office is near St. John's Medical College (Nexus mall). Can you guys help me with the followings:
1. Expected rent for an 1 bhk room.
2. Localities which are better considering both commute time and rent.
3. Expected security deposit.
4. Would it be a better idea to rent a 2bhk and find a roommate as well?

Thanks in advance!

Hi all,
Need an advice. I am confused between doing masters or learn tech stack and increase experience and salary.
*My primary goal is to earn more.*
If masters I have to do in US or UK, so GRE, GMAT.
If for learning and tech experience I can learn tech stacks.
But I am confused between this.
Could you please tell or suggest what would be a better choice? Is doing masters in US or UK is a better ROI or be in India and gain exp and earn more by switching?
Currently I am a Java developer.
TIA

Will you take a pay cut to join a strategy consulting firm? Though it’s painful, I think it make sense for the longer term

Hi gym buddies,
I'm new here. Need your suggestions for diet plan. I have recently joined gym and working out 5 days a week.
I am 60 kg and 1.77m (5'10"). Being a vegetarian, what can I eat to gain some weight. Do I need some supplements?

Hello. What's is type of shoes do you wear to work
Flats, heels or sneakers?

Mid-level creatives in the finance industry: how much do you make?

I have an upcoming interview for an internal transfer/promotion into an L4 workforce staffing role and wanted to see if I could get some insight as to what I should expect for the interview and what exactly the role entails such as responsibilities and daily tasks. This is my first time interviewing for an L4 role and just wanted to know what to expect before going into the interview (I’ve done a few interviews for L3 positions).

Quick Q before interview: What’s an analyst salary range for Project44? (Assuming someone might know someone who might know someone with this knowledge)

Hi Fishes,

I have a offer from EY and I am scheduled to join in December in a location different than my current location. The offer doesn't mention the joining process. Should I be planning travel? Are the offices open and physical onboarding started or is it virtual onboarding? If anyone aware, please help me with this.

Any advice on being a leader for the first time? I got hired to run a small section of the agency and have a couple of amazing designers but I’m feeling massive imposter syndrome. They are both so well spoken and I know I bring value but sometimes I feel like I’m not good enough. I really want to develop as a leader and mentor.

Completely forgot some states don't allow alcohol sales on holidays...#roadtripsfail

What is salary payband for singapore for candidate with 5-10 years experience with R&D Manager cum Business Manager (Formulation of Personal care/Cosmetics/Pharma/FMCG) ?

Anyone having idea that Wipro alight takes couple of assessments of new joiners post onboarding ?
Testing tech

Anyone with Guidewire experience, want a referral for EY, DM me. 👍🏻

Some jackass referred to a follow up email yesterday as a “tickle email.” I didn’t know whether to be creeped out or punch him in his wannabe buzzword face.

Hi All,

I am a CEO of startup of a legal tech company we help small and solo attorneys draft legal documents 70% faster than traditional methods.

We help lawyers gain back time to focus on the thing that matters most -- their clients.

We would love to have conversations with attorneys and have attorneys use our beta product for free.

Reach out to me directly here or at

Who has experience being successful with a counter-offer for a role based on another companies offer? I want to accept the lower salary role but with a pay nudge - the higher salary I don't care for. I'm worried I could lose out on both

Hi Fishes,

How to find flatmates in Bangalore (gay friendly )

Please don't comment things badly. Trying to normalize things.

Kind reg

Austin independent shop hiring a creative team, planners, senior planners, and more. DM me if interested!

Do you ever just walk into a stall and then walk right back out? And then feel bad bc the person who just vacated it is still at the sinks? 😂

I live in constant fear that someone is going to nominate me for the black and white photo challenge thing and I’ll have to pretend I didn’t see it.

Had a glaring typo in an email to a recruiter at an agency I really want to work for. Guess I gotta wait until they change agencies.

Just missed my chance to make a 50 Under 50 list.

Question: If you work in an office that has the disposable toilet seat guards, do you use them?

Anyone else miss the show Taxi Cab Confessions?

Whelp, that’s 3 rejections today. Think I can make it to five?

Why does it feel like SO MANY people in the industry come from London or Australia? Been with a few agencies where there have been many from both locales. Is it just the thrill of NYC?

Bored at work so spent my day on reddit and pottermore. And got paid for it. Thank you salary jerb.

I'm so far behind and I'm trying to catch up but I'm ghosting all over the place. 😫 👻
If you get an email from me after a month or more, forgive me!

5 years ago I was an account intern with no book at a mediocre at best agency. No portfolio school. Today, I’m a writer at a top agency in NYC. Don’t let your dreams be dreams, friends!

I'm about to go through a divorce for the first time. Should I go through a divorce lawyer ($450 consultation)? Or a referral from the local bar association ($35)? I don't want to get screwed.

I’m so very tired of portfolios where the description of the actual work and what went into it read like novel. Only to end up on a banner. And not even an interesting one.

Secretly waiting for the day when the agency model will collapse. Ad execs can only think of increasing headcount. In the age of ML, AI, and cheap hardware, you're riding on dangerously low fuel.

So incredibly unmotivated and hating everyone today.

I know I have to look for a job but I really don’t want to. Waiting it out until I can start a new job somewhere else that’s not my cluttered home office.

I skipped the super bowl to start a OITNB binge. No regrets

Advice needed: Thoughts on leaving before having something else lined up. I’m not burnt out or anything like that, but I do feel I’m in unhealthy environment & not learning as much as I could be

My anxiety has been out of control lately. Accepted a new job offer and have been waiting on background checks/drug screens to clear and it’s taking a while to complete. I have no reason to think either would be an issue but my thoughts are running wild, and it’s physically and emotionally exhausting.

Sometimes I just don’t go to meetings. Not because I’m double-booked, but because I know I’m only needed for about :30 of that meeting and have nothing else to contribute. It’s my act of defiance