I joined today and the first thing I learned is about a scandalous affair between two of our former creative executives that everyone knows about (except me). It ended with a slap on the face that can be heard from one corner office to another. Is that common in our industry? Which other agency has similar adulterous stories?

Is EY GDS providing any joining bonus ?

Hey fish: what are some of your favorite business/self-help books?

Pros and Cons working for the fed bank?

Hello people, I have been working as a business consultant in an IT company for last 3 years now I want to switch into HR how should I proceed? Should I directly opt for interviews or should I go for some certification and then appear for interviews. Any help will be very appreciated.
Thanks!

Just landed a full time gig, looking to get some furniture so I’m not working on my parents’ kitchen table during this remote period. Any recommendations for desks and chairs? I’m hoping to find something that’s easy to assemble and break down for when I need to move, and something that won’t cost an arm and a leg.

I know everyone has a different kind of setup that works for them. I currently have a laptop, drawing pad, second monitor, and a desk riser.

Workout before (4:30 am) or after (6:30ish) work?

Any advice for someone in the middle of a merger?

Looking to grow my current skills set in Health IT/IS as an data analyst. I've currently working on the IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate. Enjoying the work/learning so far. 🤗

What other courses are out there?

How is a Partner’s sales bonus at your firm calculated? Also, what if multiple Partners have connections at the same client when a sale is made? How is the bonus fairly distributed?

Why don't firms invest in R&D for Artificial General Intelligence? Seems like this would be a powerful tool to have as a consultancy

It's the end of an era: what's your favorite thing about Obama? #ObamaFarewell

I'm curious, what are your ground rules? Like what are some of the tasks someone might ask you to do, and you'll just flat out say no. Banner Ads notwithstanding.

Is New York even worth it for advertising? I just looked for apartments and almost spit out my water on the prices for such bad quality.

ACDs in tech, what are your salary ranges if you live outside of SF + what city are you in? I’m in SF (big tech co) and given covid, been thinking about leaving but curious what numbers I would be looking at in Seattle vs LA or other cities with tech companies. Thank you!

I think I’m finally burnt out on agency life. What’s a logical next step? Freelance? In-house? A new career all together?

Do you feel it’s appropriate for a non-Latinx/Hispanic Producer to ideate or create a Spanish US/Domestic ad for the Latinx audience?
(ie Spanish spot running on Univison for Walmart) **Not referring to LATAM ads**

Hi Everyone,

Hope you all are doing well. I'm shifting to Pune next month. My office location is in Platinum Tech Park, Panchshil, Ganeshkind Rd. Pune 411005.

I just wanted to enquire about how is the are aroud that place? Is the area happening or it's in outskirts? Any 1 bhk available nearby that location.

Any constructive suggestion/discussion is appreciated 😊

Thinking about making the move to new york. Anyone aware of places that are hiring? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!

Can community managers call themselves copywriters?

Don’t feel like working today. Can you all help me with some headlines or TVC ideas? The brief is to sell athletic performace underwear to the elderly. Massive budget. Prime time TV and iconic OOH. Open to +1 ideas as well.

Who's got the most fishbowl points?

“Can we change all the instances of ‘we’ in the script to be [our brand name]? Just to remind my listener who we are throughout.” 🙄

What’s the shortest amount of time you’ve been in a mixing session before asking the producer for a new sound guy/girl?

I think I’m potentially about to be fired this week in retaliation from my boss...what should I do?

It's the end of an era: what's your favorite thing about Obama? #ObamaFarewell

I'm curious, what are your ground rules? Like what are some of the tasks someone might ask you to do, and you'll just flat out say no. Banner Ads notwithstanding.

Is New York even worth it for advertising? I just looked for apartments and almost spit out my water on the prices for such bad quality.

ACDs in tech, what are your salary ranges if you live outside of SF + what city are you in? I’m in SF (big tech co) and given covid, been thinking about leaving but curious what numbers I would be looking at in Seattle vs LA or other cities with tech companies. Thank you!

I think I’m finally burnt out on agency life. What’s a logical next step? Freelance? In-house? A new career all together?

Do you feel it’s appropriate for a non-Latinx/Hispanic Producer to ideate or create a Spanish US/Domestic ad for the Latinx audience?
(ie Spanish spot running on Univison for Walmart) **Not referring to LATAM ads**

If you're a junior and you come into the fold with a shitty attitude off the rip, you will get none of the good briefs. Don't you get that?!

Bookish fish! What’s the best book on leadership you’ve read? Particularly creative leadership.

Just found out there’s an ECD in a big NYC agency who claims to have won awards, but the name doesn’t pop up in any of the archives.

How do they get away with it?

Let’s talk company benefits and office perks (unlimited PTO, mental health days, give back days, etc). What perks are your agencies providing that you love? What perks do you wish you had?

What’s the best social media hack campaign ?

I’ve never worked in the US but am wondering what salary would be for the following roles at at digital agency on the West Coast. I have 10 years of experience as a creative and film director.

Associate Creative Director
Creative Director

How do you dig into work/life balance in job interviews? What kind of questions do you ask to make sure you’re not just being told a line?

Have you ever got caught freelancing for another agency while you’re full time at different one?