I think a lot of non-advertising people assume we’re in this high paying industry. And I’m sure it’s true for some and not true for others. But what’s your reality- do you feel you have enough $ saved, invested, for those last, say, 20 unemployed years of your life called retirement? Am I the only one (in my late 50s) who constantly sweats the financial math?

Best way to find a mentor? I'm trying to better my book to get better jobs but I need some guidance.

Got any jokes?

I’m going freelance soon and was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their google sheet template they use to keep track of their W2 income? Thank you so much.

Anyone who can help for getting a Job in Hyderabad for a 26yrs Operations and Delivery expert ?

Wish i made moreeeeeee money...

So where should I invest?

I have more than 10 years of experience in Manual/Database Testing, Data Consulting,Data Quality and Data Migration using SQL. I am also a certified Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and certified Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO). What salary should I ask for. I mean any average CTC looking at the current market and my YOE.

Hello fishes,


Got an offer from Mphasis. Should i accept it right away or can i wait for a counter offer from another company?(it is under discussion currently)
Or
Accept it now and discuss negotiations later?

Its written in Mphasis offer letter that i can endorse the acceptance before the date of joining.

Please suggest.

Hi everyone! I have been in my current role as an EA at a financial institution for about a year and a half now. I would love to find a 100% remote role as a mid level EA at a company with an awesome work culture. I think I’m ready to be challenged again, I find myself bored in my current role… I’m open to any industry but would love to get into tech. If anyone knows of any openings I would really appreciate it! I’m located on the East coast currently. TIA

Does anyone have experience travelling in or out of Heathrow over the last month? Got a trip booked and wondering what the border restrictions are like/ what documentation is needed for showing reason for travel (if any)

Hello Fishes!

I’m in my early 20s and would like to get some ideas on what would be the best way to start investing? I have 10k for Emergencies, 20k in HYSA. And extra 10k to play around with. I’m already investing in my 401k up to my company’s match and planned on maxing out my Roth eventually…but would to know what are somethings you are all doing for investment.

Thank you!

Hello community,
Why the hell consultants are asking for pan card no. On just first call 🧐. Is it a scam. I had seen a mail asking for pan card no. , I mean it is totally related to my account. We have different ways to proof our identity.
Anyone hr community please bust that thing here.

KPMG requiring client facing colleagues to work together for 2 days in the office and only spend '1 or 2 days wfh'....erm that works out as 3 days in the office?

Is it possible to lateral from NY big law to LA as a first year?

Any referrals of banking domain? I have experience for almost 6 years in TCS.

Just confirmed an interview Salesforce as a Financial Analyst! Looking for tips from anyone who has gone through their process, would be greatly appreciated. Nervous as this is a position I'm been trying to get!

Today is Women's Day and 'A Day Without a Woman,' -- are you skipping work and wearing red?

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.

How much should a contract ACD charge hourly?

Coming on a year of WFH and Friday doesn’t even feel like a Friday. What are days?

Conflicted on whether to stock up due to coronavirus or not. Part of me thinks it’s smart in case of a run on the stores or quarantine, but I’ve checked in with friends who live in Italy (cont)

Hey Fishes. An early career question, Kindly take two minutes in your busy schedule to help me here? TIA!

I have been freelancing (right after graduation) for over 2 years now as a paid media strategist/ a performance marketer. In the upcoming months I wish to join an agency to get corporate exposure.

How do you determine an agency that's right fit for you. I was thinking about giving a shot at GroupM. What are your views about the agency?

Any better agencies that also accept remote roles?

One Show vs D&AD - which is more respected in Murica? Specifically Murica ya hear?

Future 'Havas Health & You'ers (yes I know terrible name)... what's the verdict. Are they moving the 200 Hudson folks to 200 Madison?

Dan Lucey is freaking awesome. But can Havas NY be saved?

A recruiter from one of the Publicis houses reached out to me about an open position. I'm seeing positions I'd rather have in other Publicis houses. How can I leverage this contact to find the right recruiters for the job I want?

I’m creating an ad hoc, pro bono guerrilla stunt for a video game launch coming out end of this month. If you’re an AD that wants to get some cool execution work in you book and have decent photoshop skills let me know. I’m doing this campaign on my own for the game and am gonna package it as a portfolio piece if it goes viral, which you can include in your book of course as well! The publisher might pay us if it gets results but no guarantee

Wendys twitter interactions are pure gold.

I just got into reading books, any suggestions to start with? Which could help to increase media/marketing knowledge.

Do brand design / strategy shops have better w/l balance than advertising?

What y'all know about Space150?

Dear Creative Directors who’s only talent is showing up to meeting with a full repertoire of buzzwords, die slow. Thanks, everyone.

If I applied to a company and sent a message to the recruiter on LinkedIn, but they haven’t accepted my connection request or responded to my message, should I follow up with an email a week later? Trying to find the line between enthusiastic and being a weirdo.

I think another offer might be coming soon but I really want a shot at this job.

Best cities and agencies for brand strategists? Open to US or international.

Has anyone received a job offer after being initially ghosted by recruiter? How long did you not hear from them? Feeling down after not hearing anything for 2 weeks after a round of seemingly promising interviews.