I sent an email to a woman on Tuesday asking a simple yes or no question—no response. I followed up with her 2 days later—no response. I then called her at the end of the day—no answer.

I had my boss message her 5 minutes after I called and the woman responds within 15 mins.

It’s really pissing me off, and I feel like it’s racially motivated. Am I overreacting? How would y’all handle the situation?

What do you tell your CEO who wants ROI on PR campaigns?

What does Friday casual mean for you and your office?

Does anyone else have “email social anxiety”? Not with writing emails that have to do with content/work I did, but when I’m “just checking in” and doing vaguely unsaid social things I’ve never understood well.
I feel super awkward and read too into things, it takes me 30+ min for a simple friendly email to a manager or above and I get worked up about it.

So I have family situation I've been dealing with and yesterday at a company function outside the office, my supervisor brought it up in front of a bunch of people. First of all highly inappropriate, but also it's nobody's business. She's made comments before outside of work about how her boss is gay, blah blah blah. I'm just at a loss. Should I report it to HR? And if I do, how do I do it without it being known that it came from me??

What is the advice on what feedback to leave for a peer who really sucks at everything y'all have worked together on? It's about the time where everyone on my team requests feedback from each other and I'm nervous for it coming up. My manager knows that everything I've worked w her on I end up doing 90% of the work when it's meant to be split so it is a known issue. We're both at level 3 so are genuinely peers. She seems like a nice person but i have 0 positive work feedback tbh

Do y’all still wear suits and ties at MBB or business casual when meeting with clients?

Favorite jeans brand for wearing to work in a business casual environment?

I guess I’m officially being off boarded team doesn’t care no one has said anything … I’m a ball of nerves thankfully my old company wants me back — feeling so sad and angry and just incredibly nervous

If an employee files a complaint about workplace behavior, do you treat them differently? I'm faced with reporting an SM for bullying and finding it near imposible to believe that it won't (cont'd)

Had anyone flexed in streetwear for their consulting engagements? I occasionally wore my Yeezy Triple Black 350s with my suit to the office, then changed into dress shoes at the office 😂

I am 31, F and many strangers mistaken me for 18-25 years old, even with a mask on. Is that...... a con? Serious q.

Def hate the ageism about it when interviewing. I dress in athleisure wear most of the time outside. Do I need to dress more adult then? I know I don't NEED or SHOULD and can do whatever I want, but there's something about it that makes me feel uncomfortable/I'm doing something wrong to give them the "wrong" idea that I'm younger than 30s. Like I'm lying or smthg.

I’m dealing with a difficult management situation and don’t know what to do, how would you report someone when nobody really cares what’s going on or is automatically going to side with the other person?

I was released without cause today but my boss mentioned my battle with mental health and that I’m looking for other jobs before canning me. Should I address this with the board or leave it alone?

Hey all - 2 years in consulting so far as a fairly "type b" personality - relaxed, uncompetitive, enjoy socializing with my colleagues. To be clear, this is not the same as being lazy or irresponsible - I am diligent and do my work well.

Nonetheless I think we can generally say finance/professional services etc. reward "type a" habitudes on its face.

Thought it could be fun/funny/supportive to share experiences as the chiller brains in these anxiety-fueled fields.

This week’s topic in our staff meetings is trauma and understanding the behavior of our students. Anyone else can’t help but take it personal when students lash out? 🙋🏻‍♀️

Hi all,

My boss makes jokes about me being from a different country whenever there is a work meeting or a gathering with coworkers, even though he knows where I am from. This usually occurs when I meet new work-related people or for example if I am in a situation that involves ethnic related subjects.

What is this? This is normal?

Stereotyping?
Racism?

The first time I ignored that, but now it has become a pattern and is bothering me now. I am south-American working in the UK.

Originally from Italy, I've been out to anyone at my former jobs in Europe without ever worrying about the reactions of my coworkers. Now I'm Asia and just started a new job, but one of my colleagues (also an expat) made a very weird statement about gay people having more chances of developing cancers (?!?!?), so I feel a bit skeptical about talking about my private life... The problem is that anybody else seems to be so welcoming and open-minded, except for this one guy. Any advices?

Anybody have strategies for combating narcissistic bully principals when the teacher is already mentally broken and completely vulnerable to their tactics?

Any recs for a casual men’s shoe that’s pretty versatile to wear to work when dressing down or just to wear on a night out?

Experience with keeping the account once your client gets acquired? Does the account get moved to the bigger company’s agency?

Team
Am currently looking out for opportunities in Service Management or Project Management area
Please do let me know in case of any in your organization
I m in dire need of a job change

Hi folks - anyone here is a realtor or was a realtor in Toronto before? Looking to chat with people who have the experience.

Hello guys,

Just wanted to know about the onboarding process in HSBC. Is it virtual or we have to go to office? And also when we will be getting the onboarding mail and pre-joining formalities mail before DOJ

It would be helpful if someone clarified this...

8/12 Thread (General):

As a black guy attracted to Indian women, what are my chances of marriage if the girls parents are conservative?

Just mine that is red?

I have a senior business process manager interview next week, any tips? It requires 4 hour long interviews in which one is a business case study. What would you recommend while I am prepping?

Welcome everyone ... you have found the sweet spot for all the career tips and unlisted job postings and in-house opportunities.

Seriously need you suggestions
Yoe- 12+
Role offered- Associate Manager - World Bank Project

How would the wlb and prjt is like !!
Any insight is much appreciated 👍

Hi, this is mostly a question for account management and strategists. I’ve been in advertising for a while, and am back in this market after working in others. The main thing I’m noticing that is driving me bonkers is the lack of client talent here. Across the portfolio I oversee it is very rare to get a client that understands how to brief an agency partner (creative or media or pr); there is limited capacity to really focus on objectives other than tactical KPIs.
Is this common/any advice?

Best loafers bang for buck & quality? Let’s specify heel/flat and color

Does anyone still have an active Becker account that I could borrow for 2 months to study for my REG exam? Please! Thanks!

Please suggest:

I have offers from John Deere, nagarro, protiviti and IBM.
I have 4.4 years of experience in sapui5/fiori, ABAP basically sap full stack.
Any suggestions which one I should join?

Any advice for someone who is looking for his first job in the video game industry? I've just graduated in my higher education in interactive environments and don't get much responses to my job applications

How is everyone’s social life? Especially people who moved to New York during the pandemic.

Seeing a lot of convo in the main bowl about bonuses in the US. They are mentioned on the rewards site but are these really a thing in the UK? and if so what do they look like usually at different levels?

I joined sept 2019 as lvl11, no bonus that year, then covid in 2020, now I’m at lvl 10 and wondering if individual bonus is normal at my level

Just registered for WAATBP end of this month and am looking forward to it!

Is your agency Agency most interested in their DEI initiatives when pitching new business?

Are allies helpful or hurtful in the office? I feel like allies want to help, but end up not being effective...would like to know your thoughts.

Hi All,
I’m putting to get together mentorship ideas for this bowl. If you are an executive creative director, account/media director (and above) or you own your own agency/consultancy and you would like to participate, please PM me.

Happy MLK day, people,
I know a host of you here and would like to determine if there would be interest in attending an open session on career advice for young professionals of color. Talk 2 me.

Favorite creative from a black-owned brand?

As as an Australian who is Half black half latino working in advertising in the u.s as an UX/UI Designer - I might as well be an alien from another planet.

just got let go, send some good vibes

And women in here that are also considered leadership at their agency?

I am trying to make the transition from a large nonprofit public media organization to a small agency. I’m currently interviewing and it’s looking real promising. However, it’s a whole new world for me! Any tips or suggestions???

How do you work on getting better at concepting & ideation, are there any tips or resources that can help not just creatives but advertising creatives as a whole come up with good ideation & concepts?

Hi BIA fish! I’d like to connect with a designer for custom logo creation (paid job) on a personal passion project of mine. If that’s you or someone you know I’d love to reach out!

Any music producers out there that have gone freelance? I’ve been thinking about making the jump a lot lately.

Hi - I’m working on a podcast to showcase real stories of ageism, racism, and sexism in the ad industry. You will remain anonymous if you wish. If you’re interested PM me and if you have ideas on how

How long did it take you to receive your first promotion? I have 3 years of work experience, currently at my 3rd agency, and third associate position. Four people on my brand team have been promoted (across levels and departments, but none in PM). I'm getting sick of being pumped up with empty praise if others are actually being rewarded with accolades.

🍂November JOB THREAD!

Do you know of an opening or opportunity?

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