If you’re an ambitious creative, would being in NYC give you more opportunity than LA? I’ve heard hopping jobs is the best way to get paid more and level up quickly compared to staying in one shop. I’m assuming the higher density of top shops would make that easier in NYC. Maybe better job security in case of layoffs as well.

Let’s talk about wrongful termination. The other day I was fired in the middle of the day without any warning. My colleagues called me because they were confused on why the Talent Manager dismissed me from the chat. I didn’t know what they were referring to. So I called my PM to ask what was happening, and she said that she just got off the phone with the TM and said they were terminating my contract on the spot due to me speaking up about micromanaging. No explanation just kicked out. Advice?

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

Anyone dealt with age discrimination at work or thought they were fired because of it? I have a strong hunch I was let go because I'm older than most of the team and they're trying to get a "fresh perspective." To me it just sounds like they're firing anyone over 50.

Having tough time deciding between IB & Consulting. My thought process: I have a "better" background for IB (TAS/valuation) and with tech layoffs, this might push more potential would-be tech applications to pursue consulting (there by increased competition)? Additionally, you can do IB intern and full time consulting but not vice versa. I prefer consulting, but IB seems like the "safer" option? And if consulting does get hit hard, I would hopefully have a full time IB offer via internship.

I started a full time in-house design job that pays extremely well. I barely have to work at all. This makes me very confused since I kept hearing stories of people working 60+ hr weeks as designers at ad agencies. I am not complaining, but I have this creeping irrational feeling that I’ll get fired for not working even though there’s nothing for me to do. Should i be making up projects or asking for more work? Or just chill out? I just feel very confused. Are a lot of full time jobs like this?

Who is still in denial about a housing correction? The Fed just made another .75% increase. Powell said they won’t stop until inflation is 2%. He also said a recession would be better than the consequences of unchecked inflation. He announced he will bring rates to a “restrictive level” until “the job is done”. He said that labor demand needs to soften (ie: layoffs). He very explicitly said he wants to slash demand and that housing needs a “correction”.

There have been surprising news with layoffs lately. Has anyone here been affected by the layoffs at Twitter or META?

I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

Did BCW NY just layoff it’s EA staff?! Seeing a bunch of these names on Connect and very upset that great people were let go!

Hey everyone, I was recently laid off from Meta. I am a senior technical recruiter, who also served 20 years in the military. I am looking for new positions working in San Diego or remotely. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you so much.

Hi I got a 4 rating this year, in 2 parameters and in one parameter 3. Any danger of a potential layoff. Am a business analyst as societe Generalle GSC Bangalore

I got laid off today from Hexaware Technologies .

My skills are java, spring, spring boot, sql and python. Have also worked as a flutter app developer earlier.
Total work experience 8months.

Please refer me to any openings be it aligned or not to my profile, i would be forever grateful since they terminated me without notice.

I have liabilities with which i might not even survive more than a month.

Infosys Cognizant Wipro IBM Deloitte India

Joining EY soon. Should I be worried about layoffs happening supposedly in June/July?

Have an interview with a company I really want to work for tomorrow. My last job I was laid off b/c of an acquisition&recently accepted a job at a diff company b/c I couldnt afford not to. I got this invite shortly after. The place I’m interviewing at the job wouldn’t start til next year. I dont want to seem like a job hopper. Do i tell them I’m at a new role or just not bring it up? The acquisition was public so they can see Im no longer employed with the most recent work history on my resume

I was fired after I reported a partner for a serious (criminal) ethics violation. The firm covered it up. Are all companies like this in the end? I’ve lost my trust and don’t know how to start over.

I got offer from IBM in my home location itself, with 18.5LPA fixed for 9 yea in automation testing. Here my manger is confusing me like layoff will after u join in IBM.. but I am in cts as 11.2 only .. but now I got SA promotion with 10 % hike .. and also no retnation for me also not there whether I can choose IBM or stay here .. kindly help guys .

I know this doesn’t count as an interview, but overall professional advice needed:
Any tips on asking for better severance pay?

How do you guys think about placing limits on your watch collection?

New to this....best place to buy a Rolex submariner for under 9k online. Also, really like the look of the Rolex explorer II, but have always wanted a sub. Any thoughts or recommendations on submariner or explorer II?

Hey everyone, I have my first interview coming for Project Management role at Meta. Any tips or recommendations? Does anyone know the layout of the interview?

Dude 🐠. Heading to Deloitte soon, want to get some better clothes. Maybe 3-4 new fitted suits, trendy but professional. Don’t want to spend a fortune. Any ideas on your favs?

Thoughts on Mindshare Chicago?

Plan to buy a place and currently trying to pick a real estate agent. Some realtors require to sign an exclusive service contract. Should we go with someone that doesn’t require a contract?

Hey Folks!
Joined Optum as a fresher at the start of year but later they increased fresher salary by a good %age but mine didn't change...can you pls suggest how can I approach this issue with Manager.

TIA

I am at salary negotiation phase with accenture hiring team. Somebody give me pro tips to fetch more CTC.

Hi Fishes I have a offer from Crisil for a Senior QAR Role and they are offering a package of 30% and joining business if I can join within 15 days. Is this a good offer or what can i stretch the ctc to. If anyone aware please guide on the ctc

How is adidas tech hub in terms of wlb and culture? How old is the company in india? Is it a wise decision to move to adidas in the current scenario? Really need suggestions!

Anyone from Houston? I’m moving there soon and it would be great to join the community in any way!

Do you think you have to be an extrovert to succeed as a tech recruiter?

Anyone worked for BPI group in Chicago? What’s their bread and butter?

My team oversees internal comms and we’re in the process of signing on BananaTag.

Any fishies out there that can share what level of reporting + KPIs you’re providing leadership?

We plan to use it for exec comms and department-level leadership (HR, IT, etc.).

We’ve historically done mass communication through Outlook, so this will be our first time getting insight into staff e-mail + Teams performance.

In my third year of real estate practice. Run the gamut between leasing, acquisitions and sales, financing and everything in between. Enjoy where I'm working but (continued in replies...

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

Romper? I barely know her!

Do any of u have book recos that give you the low down for digital/social (inclusive of what reporting means ect)? Just joined a team and would like to be proactive since everyone is super busy for

Is how nicely the deck is designed really that important?

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

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.

Has anyone successfully made the leap from digital to brand planning? Any advice?

Do anyone know if JPMC does their social (organic and paid) in house?

Your opinion on VaynerMedia?

Tips on writing scripts?

How’s the job market?

Why do all the Creatives I've come across give the rest of the agency such attitude? Get off your high horses please.

We’re in such a vicious business. You give your heart & soul to an agency, a client, a brand. Then the wind changes & you’re laid off, reassigned, chewed up, spit out, on to the next. I’m tired.

Now I’m curious.. BEST clients you’ve ever worked with? I’ll start - Disney, Fox theatrical.

How do you handle remote teams being in different time zones? Right now we have a ton of team leaders on the west coast with the core team on the east coast and because of that urgent requests keep coming down after hours with the expectation to address it immediately. So at this point we’re working from 8am until like 11pm and nobody knows what to do to push back on it

If your employer is looking for people in entry level creative or accounts, would you mind commenting the name?