I have finally realized that, more important than being exceptional at your craft, all that matters is how you make them feel. It’s not that deep. And it will never not be true.

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Has anyone ever left finance (or know someone that has) to do something completely different? My experience is split between FP&A and accounting and while I have progressed, I am becoming depressed b/c I feel like I’m in the wrong field. I am generally a motivated, high performing person, but I al starting to slip up and care less, b/c my work is not satisfying to me. I know I just sound like a complainer, but does anyone have any advice?

Recently, the CEO and my boss, the VP gave me the latitude to promote myself and "write my own" job description. I've been the Marketing Manager of this company for about 7 months. Already received 1 raise.

Much of the work in my "new" job description, I've already been doing. My currently salary is $70K. New title is Director of Communications and Systems Integration. What is a reasonable salary increase here.

I have about 7 years experience in this area.

Serious question - which one lasts longer: real Donald Trump or Marcel?

What's the most bizarre exiting (quitting a job/agency) story you've heard or experienced? 🤔

Should I put $20K towards my student loan balance of $230K before the no-interest period ends or max out my 401k, which I have contributed nothing to this year. I’m 25. Employee matches 4%.

Can’t wait until all the F1 races are in America 🇺🇸

Anyone have the newer, smaller Cartier JUC? If so, is it a practical don’t take off/wear it everyday bracelet? Would it work to stack with the Love (if you have it)? Thank you in advice for any advice. :)

What are some good companies to work for in technology space, especially cloud consulting and architecture. I already know about Microsoft, AWS & Google but asking to see others within technology consulting space.

Is $100K CAD a reasonable salary for a Senior Art Director in Pharma?

Joined at 502 in JPMC in mid July (in Operational Risk). 6 YOE (4 in audit, 2 in BPO). Haven't really started working in the true sense yet. Objective setting discussion just began for this year. Wondering what to expect from performance appraisal considering these facts in terms of hike and bonus. LOB - Corporate.

By which month we get CEO bonus of $750 ? Is it given to everyone regardless of one's performance ?

What are all the agencies “return to work” policy? Are most agencies offering flex schedules / reserve a desk approach?

I know this is kind of low budge for some of the bags that have been posted lately, but I’m about to pull the trigger on the Saint Laurent Quilted Vintage Leather Camera bag in cream. Just a small everyday crossbody. Any thoughts?? Would love to hear feedback. Would love something bigger than this to throw more stuff in, but am really attracted to the design.

8/3 Thread (General):

Does anyone ever redeem Marriott points for gift cards? Is it worth it?

I'm still new to DC, where are your favorite spots for electronic music (outside of shows at Echostage)? Bonus points for day time spots.

What’s the biggest difference between junior and mid creatives?

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?

Thoughts on CP+B Boulder? What is the vibe like there? Who are the clients?

R/GA vs Critical Mass?

Any thoughts on how to handle working with coworkers who are very friendly/well-liked by most but are utterly mediocre at what they do and just want to coast? Makes me feel like I’m the difficult one.

Laid off in August. Just wrapped a 4 round intrvw w a big name agency... but another candidate got the offer. ISO of agencies hiring. I’m happy to share a portfolio and conversation with all in NYC.

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

IHOB? Droga just ripped off a 10 year old Pizza Hut ad. Pasta Hut—coming soon!

This in their 30's, how much money do you have saved? Did you start your own family? What's your age, and do you own or rent your place? Btw I'm in my mid 20s.

Any good leads in NY right now? Or am I doomed

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

Sounds like an ambush!

“have fun with this brief” they say before telling you the client is pretty conservative and needs to have safer options.

i know we don’t always work on stuff we’re thrilled about but i’ve never dreaded reviews for a client before until now

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

Why are Product Design portfolios so boring? Has anyone seen a good one lately?

Any tips for securing freelance work with US agencies when you live abroad? My work is pretty solitary and I could fly in for workshops or a major presentation.

How many months in is it normal to hate a new job vs you've given it a long enough chance to know it's a wrong fit?

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?

O&M Creative: more shuffling still to come? And by shuffling, I mean layoffs too.

Mccann creatives - what are the good groups?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?