If these IPG folks think Omnicom’s benefits are bad, just wait until they start using our timesheet system.

Considering an exit to a small (<200 person) SF based SaaS company with 140k base vs a large (>1000 people) Fin Services company with 145k base. Advice on what to consider?

How difficult would it be to exit into MBB from Big 4 financial services consulting? Obviously it’s dependent on the candidate, but is this a switch one can accomplish without going back for an MBA?

How long does it usually take from submitting an application to first day at your new firm when switching firms?

Does anyone have opinions on PepsiCo? Interviewing with their growth strategy team who are mostly ex-MBB from top MBA programs. The work seems interesting and up my alley (CPG Strategy) but this bowls obsession w/ tech makes me think I should be focusing my attentions on FAANG

Best way to transfer money from US bank account to Canadian bank account? Transferring offices to Canada and want to learn what is the best / most cost effective way to do this. Thanks!

For those who work in Healthcare IT, has your team considered moving to Cloud services? It makes me nervous because of hacking, etc.

I have several job leads and I’ve been interviewing since March within the same company. They have been slow getting back with me and I just received a call from a job I applied for two months ago. Now that I have a potential offer elsewhere, should I stay and wait it out or go to the tech company for a new start?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

What has been your greatest challenge this year and how have you overcome?

I have an offer for Consultant Specialist GCB5. Not sure what the role is..is it a team lead role or is it a junior role? I have 10 yoe .. is it apt? Pls help Thanks

What's dating like in SF? New to the area.

Does anyone know of any first time homebuyers programs/grants that help with initial costs available in the state of Virginia?
Did a quick Google search but only found one option.

Has anyone had success claiming for unemployment benefits while on H1B? For data point, I’m in NY and I received a request for documents showing work authorization and sent back EAD, SSN, copy of H1B stamp and I797. Case is still processing.

What's a fair amount of resignation notice to give when you are a C-level/executive committee member?

Will be in amsterdam october 11-13, anyone else there?

Most HRs these days ask for previous salary slips/ bonus/hike letters without even quoting their offer. Should we proceed with what they want? Is it ethical? Any pros/cons
Any views?
I am thinking beyond just verifying if the candidate is not lying on the current salary but what if they don't even have the budget to what the candidate has asked as expectation.

Generally curious how many companies offer phone reimbursement? My last gig did not but the current one does. Legally it seems, all employers are required to do so if we use our phone in literally any capacity (video call, slack, teams, emails etc). How prevalent is the issue of not reimbursing phone dues?

Here’s to hoping the start of the new Serena Lincoln navigator ad is the end of the Mathew mcconaughey Lincoln Navigator ads

Do first 🐟 responders to a post have a responsibility for setting up the tone (positive/negative/off topic)?? Asking for a friend who noticed a trend😊 (For which this may turn into a demo...)

Can community managers call themselves copywriters?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

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.

newly-promoted ACD salary in NYC?

Craziest offsite ever. Go.

What y'all know about Space150?

Interviewing client side for the first time, what are some good questions to ask that one might not think about at an agency?

Client removes all copy in ads re: product description or product benefits due to pending legal review. Removes visuals of product doing its job. Blames agency that ads aren’t driving traffic/sales

Crushing real hard on my manager 😭😭😭

I know this industry has a high turnover rate.... but is leaving a job after 6 months too soon?

Confession: Sometimes I give money to homeless people that look like they might be an undercover billionaire looking for a kind soul to leave their fortune to. Does that make me a bad person?

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

How much of a pay cut would you be willing to take for a place/job/team where you think you'd be happier?

Did anyone else watch Netflix's Chasing Coral and now they're considering leaving advertising to do some good in the world? Just me?

Do you guys use stock music sites for clients with no budget? How do you sway them to use original tracks, even for social?

Thoughts and best practices on sharing examples of strategy work to a hiring manager at an agency under the same holding company as my current agency? How much should I blind the work? What are some rules to remain legally compliant? Or should I avoid altogether?

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.