I just had the most uncomfortable interview ever. This creative spilled the tea on the agency and also made some inappropriate comments. Even tho I’m not happy where I am, I rather wait and keep looking.

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Let’s say the agency has A LOT of letters in its name

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Well...... let me know if you think this was “helpful” 👀

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I’m gonna need more dirt than that! Spill the tea!

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Hmm. I had a similarly weird interview with a high level creative leader at a downtown NYC office. Made some oddly homophobic comments - I’m straight, but still it makes you wonder what other shit they’re comfortable saying without fear of consequences.

Since it’s obvious that you’re from McCann, I won’t ask for specifics since it wouldn’t be hard for them to decipher who you are.

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City?

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I DM’d you

Do tell!

I want to know!! I’m also looking and I would avoid it if I can

This is why it's better to post as your title lol so you can spill tea with impunity.

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