I started at a new company a few weeks ago. The team has been so poorly managed and C suite hasn't been the best at managing them - I'm their first CD ever so I can see where they're coming from and what their concerns are.

One has just resigned, and another has told me and is thinking about looking. Red flag / sign for me to look too, or should I look past it and think about rebuilding things from the ground up. This is the first time I've come across this, so not sure how to approach things.

planning to move to europe or uk to be close to india. singapore and uae markets are saturated and not much for my domain which is healthcare. spouse will work. any recos for countries with path cnt..

What is the maximum salary of SAP ABAP consultant.
With 4 years of experience as per industry.
Please share ur views.

Seeing Disclosure this weekend. Am super excited to see them but I’m a bit disappointed as it appears they’re not playing live instruments on this tour like they used to and just doing a DJ set. Anyone seen them live? How were they?

Hi, I'm a fresher placed at EY. I willl be onboarding this month. I've head a lot about the bad work culture + the pay is minimum. I'm looking for reasons to stay, please help.

Anyone else put out a number in a negotiation and then feel like you should’ve gone higher when it’s met? Ugh.

If you could do it over would u switch majors to something like finance, etc.? Probably work about the same hours given ur in busy season but pays a shit ton more with bonuses.

Hi everyone, I am currently looking to get into project management in Vancouver or Toronto. Any opportunity would be amazing, thank you in advanced!

Anyone else have to do mandatory “non-billable” hours? I just lateraled and this is blowing my mind. The ramp up has also been slow. Any tips?

Anyone have some insight to an AWS' engineering team's hiring process?

People worrying today should read books on trading psychology! Not being patronizing- it will help you in the future, not just for investments but for doing better in life!

Where’s our new career headed after 10/15?

I have an initial interview tomorrow and I’m actually really excited about it. Just sharing for those who’ve had a tough go; just keep at it!

New to Fishbowl, would love some likes! Or you can comment with your favorite IF statement in Excel. (Long formulas encouraged!) 😉

Any recommendations for first trip to Colorado in December(3-4 days)? Not a skier but open to taking a lesson somewhere.

Anybody utilized Udemy course by Ranga Karanam for GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification? Is it good to study and pass the certification exam?

What should I do with ~$20k that’s sitting in a savings account earning basically nothing? I’ve already maxed out my IRA contributions for the year, am not eligible for an HSA, and have a separate emergency savings account. Goal is to grow net worth.
Would really appreciate any advice—thank you so much in advance!

People who have been let go and given a few months to find a new job - did you get the separation agreement in writing?

In your honest opinions, when do YOU actually take a creator seriously/ have respect for a creator? (can be an influencer/ UGC creator/ Tiktoker/ Youtuber/ Twitcher etc.)

Is it by the amount of followers, engagement rate, their professionalism from onboarding to off boarding, our personal opinion of their content, or?

I’m keen to know what is it that you do (if you’re in marketing/ social media or corporate) and your thoughts.

Thank you! :)

Hi everyone,

I have cleared all the rounds of HERE technologies and currently they are going to come up with offer letter for senior Software Engineer designation. I have 4.5 years of python experience and they told me this role is for the R&D department in Goregaon - Mumbai Location. I want to have maximum out of this offer letter. Can someone tell me what's the max they can offer for this role?

Phew! The job hunting process is such a grind, kudo’s to anyone going through it right now.

Beyond ready to get my hands dirty with some creative work — but for now, LinkedIn stalking is life.

What’s the reward of having the Pro Badge on here? Gamification is fun but there needs to be something tangible attached for it to matter.

What’s the one small, specific CD skill you’re okay at but wish you were better at?

Has anyone here become a CD but a few years in realized they would rather be doing the creative? Is it career death to go back to doing what you loved?

Is work-life balance a thing, as a Creative Director?

If it is for you - drop your top tips below!

How do you recharge and disconnect? Help another user. 🏆

Creative Directors. I know we all like to piss & moan on here but I’d be interested to know what we all do as individuals to stay relevant and inspiring to our teams and clients as leaders.

How long do you wait until you give up hope on a role you’ve successfully interviewed for (2-3 times) but the recruiter doesn’t confirm or deny the role has been filled and kind of leaves you hanging?

Any creative leadership courses (online or in person) that you’d recommend for CDs?

I’m an Art Director by trade but find myself writing more and more since becoming a Creative Director. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, any tips to being a better writer?

Recently been approached about joining a startup agency. Never been in this situation before. Any advice on questions I should ask, red flags I should look for, etc.?

What are your go-to resources for finding freelance creatives? We’re specifically looking for conceptual Art Directors and Copywriters - but open to other creatives as well. Thanks!

I’ve gotta tell y’all, the shame of being an unemployed father is extreme.

When you’re offered a cd gig at one of your dream shops. In an iffy group. With a lowball offer. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Anyone here from Canada? I’m in the process of getting a Canadian PR and want to prep about how things work there. Heard a lot of things but never got a chance to talk to real creatives. Thanks.

Has anyone dropped out of judging an award show? I’ve been told I should set aside 6 hours for one of the two I’m judging.

What health agencies are doing cool sh-t? Any examples of some of the cool ways they are using creative and data? Any visible creative leaders from any of these health agencies that stand out?

Anyone have a connection in at Yellow Shoes?

Does anyone feel like creative departments have become the evil boogie man of the agency world? All I hear now is this and that about dismantling the creative ego and not being precious about ...

CDs who are guys - any advice on dressing well and gracefully as you get older? I’m in my late 40s now and somewhere between dad bod and granddad bod. Where do you find clothes that look good on you?

Thoughts on remote work flexibility for an ACD role? Currently interviewing with a global footwear brand and they originally mentioned they want a hybrid (at office + at home) hire, which would require me to relocate.

Not sure if I should say I’m not willing to relocate right away, or wait a few rounds and see what the possibility is.