I’m an Account Sup at my agency, with biz dev and client side experience. I’m at a cross roads where I get to pick my next role between a new account or biz dev. I’m considering which path I want to take. Is anyone with sage advice (with experience in both verticals?!) willing to chat thru pros/cons of each path with me?

I have a SQL assessment to complete with Home Depot for a Senior Analyst position for Inventory Solutions department and a little nervous for it as I have not touched SQL in over a year and a half since my previous role. Does anyone happen to have any tips or insight on the assessment? What functions are commonly asked, etc. thanks in advance. Looking at YouTube and LinkedIn tutorials at the moment to freshen up.

Hi All, I request you to please help me with my query. I have joined capgemini three weeks back. They told me direct project but they tagged me to bench.

According to current scenario, what would be the timeline in bench to get the project. I got an mail to get the project within 30 days so If I am not able to get it , is there any consequences on it. Please help me my queries.

I thought I really wanted to be a chemical engineer but the reality of the day to day has been disappointing to say the least… is this a common sentiment for a first job? Do I just have to keep going to get somewhere interesting?

Can someone help me listing companies which have any sort of reimbursement policy or support (eg. Sabbatical) for employees who wish to opt for further studies? Full time or part time
TIA

Hi Fishies,
Can you please comment on aspects like wlb, learning in hsbc client at Virtusa? I have been offered QA lead position.

I am working as a Sr. Product Analyst and I am looking for a product management role in Healthcare IT in Bangalore . Kindly, comment down if you come across any job opportunity.

I need a laugh. Tell me about your most entitled client.

Mine called my personal cell phone on Christmas Day to ask me the status of her case while I was in the middle of watching my kids open presents. I’d just talked to her the week before and told her that the defendants had 30 days to respond.

Folks if ur looking for referral in EY across the globe then DM me with requisition job ID.

Must not applied or attended interview in past at EY

Only above fullfilling folks DM me

Been getting some interesting ads in Georgia. Got a letter about how Jon Ossoff is going to destroy Georgia’s economy and attacking him and his character. This was generated by David Perdue.

Ossoffs response? Bring up all the ridiculousness Perdue has done and how he’s left Georgia in a worse position. Didn’t say Ossoffs name once, just said get rid of Perdue.

Republicans go low, democrats play smart.

Which is the right move for a young creative: free ride to portfolio school, or take a full time junior position where you’ve been interning?

I'm two years into this job where I lateraled, and I need at least one partner to "sponsor" me to have a future with the firm. Some have mentored me here and there, but they seem uninterested in really discussing my prospects for moving up /growing. I don't know if they just lack power in firm management, or if they lack enthusiasm about me. Should I ask my top pick if he will look out for me? If I feel like I have to ask, it's a no, right?

How many project rejection are normal in nagarro. I have been mapped with different stack due to which have been rejected twice for proposed projects.

Anyone here work or has interviewed for a data science role at DataRobot? Would love to get some insight. Third interview coming up.

Hello Fishes,
Currently having 3 years 3 months of experience, non MBA, with the below skill set. Certified in Aera, Anaplan and o9 solutions. Worked on python and sql for SCM Analytics. Current CTC 15LPA. Can you suggest what should i be expecting in i join the industry and in a startup for a consulting role.

I have an offer in the product team of Publicis Sapient and Dell with almost same package. Which one is better in terms of WLB, learning and hike ?

Crushed my final two interviews today. I will hear back sometime next week for a verbal offer for a Tech Solutions Consultant on the xWS team. Leaning towards an L4 but maybe they give L5 if the interview feedback was as good as I thought it went. Any thoughts on how I should negotiate base and equity? Maybe ask for sign on too?

I am a Strategic Sourcing Manager with 7 YOE in both direct and indirect spend across various industries (Life sciences, IT and Insurance) I have been offered a role with Fidelity for 13 lpa + 1.5 variable. Offer seems better than the national average for similar roles but I feel I would be underpaid based on the current market, my skills and value I will be bringing to the table. Any suggestions for offer negotiations?

Hey folks,
I m moving to Pune and would need some guidance to settle around Hinjewadi phase 3.
I would be happy to have private room (flat)/single room(pg). How much would it cost..?
Please feel free to DM..

Can we increase the Hra amount while filing the return?
I have paid lumpsum amount to my parent as the rent.

Any F 🐠 in Santa Monica?

Just curious to hear when everyone has their first with kids or if you have started already. In Wisconsin we start after Labor Day (September 4). Last day is June 5

Is anyone planning on trading water futures?

Can anyone refer me which company ready to wait for 3 month NP..
Profile - Full Stack Developer (React JS, Node JS, Spring Boot)
YOE - 4

Looking for an accounting job in industry (remote). Any recommendations for someone with a tax background?

Hi I am CA and MBA with 17 years of experience. Currently looking for job opportunities. I have experience in business finance analytics, MIS budgeting and forecasting. Have worked with brands like icici, Kotak, IDFC first bank

How can i get my entire relocation allowance, as I would be shifting from Pune to Banglore and company is offering me 1.5Lac for relocation.
They are asking for the bill.

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

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

How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

Do you think independent agencies will be in better shape to handle COVID-related client budget reductions and/or losses?

Or does it not matter and layoffs are equal across the board?

Target Date Fund or Index Fund investing for 23 y/o analyst? Which should I prioritize?

I am newbie here need 10 💟 here

Hello Fishes, I have 3 years experience in azure DevOps and looking for opportunities. 12 years experience in project management in non IT field .

Does anyone have information on Ogletree’s ClientTeam Counsel position? Billable requirement, salary, type of work?

I’m curious what YOUR proposed 60/40 schedule looks like? Have you been given a start date for this new schedule?

What's one of the most important investments you've made in your career? Learning new skills? Changing companies? Getting an advanced degree? Things outside of work?

How many years into your career did you start to feel jaded about the industry? I only have 4 years under my belt and still believe it’s fun and challenging, but I see so much negativity on here.

I need contacts who are into bank instrument and MT103 transfers within USA and Europe. If you are a good sender or receiver let me know.

When is it appropriate to ask / explore working on a different account? Or, alternatively, how long do you stay on a account before you start itching for a change? I’m happy with my agency but it’s been a long two years on my current client and wondering if I am just in need of something new. I’d also like to ensure I don’t get too deep on any one industry.

Is 7 weeks too early to start thinking I may have made a huge mistake in switching to my current gig? I left the last place because it was overr toxic and terrible W/L balance, for one that seemed to be more “fun” and more realistic hours, only to find that I’ve now been working 12 -14 hours a day and just drowning and feeling like I cannot catch up or catch my breath. Everyone is in the same boat here which is why I’m so overwhelmed so quickly with no support. Is this an immediate red flag?

Looking for candidates interested in an Account Manager job in NYC or Atlanta on the publisher side of the business. DM me if interested.

What is a fair salary increase from AE to account supervisor in NYC (creative agency)? Any tips on negotiating salary with internal promotion/getting what you deserve?

Wondering if anyone has had issues with TCG/Robert Half? I was promised to be converted to full time when accepting then they just ghosted the situ. (All this is pre COVID-19 just for reference)

What are some good workshop classes for improving your presentation skills?

For those of you who have had to develop a "thick skin" how did you do it without becoming a robot? In the beginning, I just cried at work all of the time. I've gotten better but I'm generally sensitive so kind of an outlier. Could use some advice, thanks

My boss’ boss told me she wants to hire me to account Sup. I’ve been with the agency for three months. I know ppl will be mad they didn’t get it. Not sure if I should follow up?

Anyone else finding it very difficult to get any enjoyment out of account management these days? Any coping tips? I feel like being an account person is especially difficult in the COVID era since so much of what we do is manage communications, ensure the team is set up well etc. None of this feels particularly fun alone staring into the void of Zoom all day ... but the same pressure is still there. I feel like I spend every week counting down to the weekend which kinda sucks.

How often do scopes change? I thought it was normally on an annual basis with some exceptions but my CD is telling me they change constantly. Someone educate me…

When’s the best time to go client side? Wait till I get a promotion or try to switch sooner rather than later?

Account executive here, who has about 5 years of agency experience. Who else is completely over working in advertising and what steps are you taking/planning to make a career move?

Not looking to make a move anytime soon due to covid but am curious to what everyone else is thinking.

I have overall 3 years of post grad experience but 2 years of AE experience. Is it unrealistic to apply for Senior AE roles? How about Account Supervisor?

I was promised a promotion, then was told I wasn’t getting promoted, started applying to other places, fought for it and ended up getting promoted and a raise. I was just offered a job at another agency for $15k higher than the raise I just got. My mom was just diagnosed with cancer and was told to stop working so now I have to cover all of her expenses as well as mine and my husband’s (he’s back in school). I’d like to stay at my current agency but NEED the $. How do I navigate this?

How much are my fellow VP Account Directors out there making? Just trying to gauge if I am being paid fairly. Don’t forget to state market and YOE. I am making $135k, 10 years of experience and in Chicago.