I think more agencies are embracing the holidays and closing for a full 2 weeks. Anyone else noticing this reversal in typical agency Scroogism?

Red Bull, please drop it!

Over a year ago, I lateraled from a firm doing mostly land use/development to a volume lender debt finance practice. By volume I mean I’m on 15+ deals a day. I don’t think this is for me….anyone have any other CRE practices that they enjoy? I’m thinking about jumping back to a borrower side practice, but curious to hear about other CRE associate experiences. Thanks!

Anyone have the SPG/Marriott corporate code for Comcast?

Anyone in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) space? I am AEM architect and looking for change. Open for referral, if your team/company is hiring for AEM architect/Lead? Thanks

How much can I ask for with 4+ years experience at strong nyc agencies?

Working with an European hedge fund based in Asia investing in emerging markets. What are the chances of relocating to states? Internal relocation is not an option

How long should it typically take for a company/agency to send over an offer after they’ve asked you for your compensation details? I can’t tell if I’m being ghosted or they’re just getting their ducks in rows. 😅

What is the diff between L1 and L2 visa?

I am currently in GBTC. Is there risk that GBTC’s price will continue to plummet relative to BTC? Are there built in mechanisms that ensure the price of GBTC will always be relatively close to BTC?

Worked in Financial Services and Wealth Management for 12 years. CFP working in the banking channel and completing my MBA within a few months with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. Really can’t take the stress and compliance involved with being an Advisor anymore I’m losing hair everyday. Any suggestions where to go?

Are most companies paying for you to learn new skills? When acquiring new skills are you mostly self taught? What are your best go to sites for learning animation or video skills? Trying to gauge the norm on expectations for new hires who need to know everything from print, web, video, social and animation. Can you do it all?

Do you guys feel like Biden is actually the cause of the unemployment rate being down? In 18 states where the rate is down significantly, 15 of them are run by republicans... just saying. Everyone's praising him for bringing the economy back but I'm still unemployed...and the cost of living is more pricey than ever.

Thinking of pursuing a Master in Finance. Spent 2 years in audit, 1 year in accounting advisory. I knew I absolutely hated audit/accounting work day 1, but stuck it through. Now as I try to pivot into

Hopkins or Meyers? Meyers clear backup, however, Hopkins hasn’t practiced this week

What will it take to retire the FAANG acronym? 🤔

About to get offer. 5years of work experience with secret clearance. How much should i ask for?

Is there a thread of company discount codes? ISO Hilton code (do not judge me my BIL is getting married at a Hilton and his fiancé is going to go postal if we don’t reserve a room now)

Any insider knowledge of EY modifying the frequent traveler program policy now that most travel will be reduced?

Anyone dig Calobo?

So grossed out by nasty old man (triple my age) at the client. He came over to where I sat to discuss an issue and his hand "accidentally" falls on my lap! I just got up and walked away

God gives his toughest briefs to his best creatives 😌

I’m clueless about 401ks. If I go to a new job does all that money I put into my 401k transfer with me? I’ve heard both yes and no so I am confused

Is $1K/day under or over for freelance ACD in NY?

My adland exit: I worked in new biz for 8+ years and was burning out. For a while I’d been feeling like a cog in the capitalism wheel and needed a higher purpose than pitch decks!

I wanted to work in sustainability to tackle the climate crisis and through a series of moves (AMA 👍), I’m now leading global marketing for an NGO called Forest Stewardship Council. A huge relief.

I’m also now hiring a Marketing Manager (true reason for this post). Long shot, but details below if this speaks!

Is there a planner in New York u admire?

Should I do the IPG employee stock plan? Anyone else do this? Don’t even know if it’s a good stock or not

When did “mass” leave "mass communication”? Seems like everything
I’m asked to do lately is so that 12 people see it on YouTube and we can write up a case study.

Why would you work as a Creative at any Publicis agency?

How do you deal with CDs and ECDs who clearly favour the guys in the (otherwise all male) department for no reason other than they're also guys? Do you bring it up with them? Go elsewhere?

Anyone transitioned from analytics to strategy? What advice do you have in terms of skills to learn or ways of working?

Do you work on a single brand only or multiple (how many)?

Layoffs at Omnicom shops today?

Besides The Mill MD, any others from our industry confirmed storming the capitol?

Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

P&G tells Campaign they want less Account Execs and more Creatives for their money. My agency has six account people and two creatives on a major client so this makes sense!!

Anyone work at a boys club? How does a female break through if you're not into politics and playing games.

Has anyone had a good experience in your career progressing from larger agencies to having senior roles at smaller agencies? I've worked at large NYC and LA creative shops, and now many years into my career, I've had more opportunities at smaller/regional agencies. At first, they welcome your experience with bigger clients and campaigns, but soon enough they want you to align with "how we do things around here" and "we know better" even if their approach has not been particularly successful.

Take: The industry forces creatives onto an increasingly limited path of specialization where the higher and higher you ascend the less and less you use practical skills.

When you have rare moments of downtime what are your go-to websites to waste time on?

I left an omnicom agency for a Publicis one. My new benefits cost me 250 a paycheck (medical, dental, vision) for my spouse and kids. At omnicom it was 630 per check. That’s fuckin robbery right there.