I’m in a great agency and have a great job, but I’m in a not so great city. I’m bored, surrounded by old people, the city isn’t diverse, and I’m far away from family.

Would it be crazy to leave?

Any advice on keeping my marriage healthy during busy season? Seems like this time of year is hard both at work and at home.

How do i find out if I will be happier divorced or more unhappily staying married. 2 kids; 2 & 4 YO. They don’t hear the arguments after bed time and don’t understand the bruises yet but I know it’s just a matter of time. It would be so much harder not seeing my kids everyday than living with the pain, loneliness and lost friendships. But I’m tired. And so sad. Lost. So alone. Does anyone have something that turned it around? He changed? You changed so he did? Ayahuasca retreat maybe?

My relationship just ended yesterday because he wanted to “focus on myself and figure things out.” My relationship before that ended (~2 years ago) because he wanted to focus on himself. I can’t help but feel like it’s because something is wrong with me. What am I doing wrong?

Best Christmas things to do with a two-year-old?

Losing my self esteem and self confidence that I am not able to recognize humans. Anyone can come I my life , fool me and screw up my life, ruin it. Upset about why I’m emotional person.

Where are you in your own path to parenthood?

Unsure if my bf and I are incompatible or if I’m not compromising enough. How do you know the difference? He has so many great qualities that I love but also lacks some qualities that I would like to have but idk if I would be giving up on someone that is great for little things.

Hi fishes,
Want some feedback for Employees Assistant Program (EAP) by Capgemini which provides facilities to connect with Therapist.
Actually I am going through some tough times(going through a divorce), want to connect to EAP to discuss my mental health issues.
I had connected once and they say that the conversations are strictly confidential.
Just wanted to know do they really keeps stuff confidential or can they inform my Manager regarding the personal conversations.

Deeply afraid of being married to someone like the girl in sex/life on Netflix

I know this isn’t a marriage therapy bowl, but my husband has a really terrible tendency of saying things like “you’re being really mean” and completely shutting down during a disagreement when i objectively am not being mean, just truthful or vocal about how i feel about something. It’s a really convenient argument for him because it enables him to either be the victim and me the villian, or forces me to concede my stance and not reach a true resolution. Any tips on dealing with the irrational?

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

Do you think marriage is necessary? Why do we need the law to regulate the relationship? Isn't being committed emotionally enough? Would like to get different perspectives from both women and men.

I've been working from home for the last six months and had this constant urge to eat treats I find anywhere around the house. My two daughters find it humorous, but it has rarely made me feel good. Kindly, what can I do to stop?

Anyone else struggling with hormones / mood swings? I am almost 16 weeks and been having a real tough time lately, feeling really down and stressed about things. Sadly, causing tension between me and my partner as well as he cannot relate and seems preoccupied with business as usual. Trying to get out the funk and just telling myself it’s all the hormones.

Does anyone know any ISB couples?
(Preferably those who have graduated in 2017 or before)
Please DM.

How do you balance your social life with work? I feel like all my non-law friends are out doing shit every night and living it up on the weekends and I just can't. I'm either working or I'm tired from working. How can I set better boundaries about working outside of work, and where do y'all get the motivation to be outside after work 😭

I just started a new job and am about to be 36. I want to start a family but I feel like I should be waiting due to this new job. However I don’t want to miss out. I’m thinking about freezing my eggs

When is KGS mandatorily asking people to be back in office? Any communication?

Hello Fishes,

I recently had a interview call with TCS technical team and the interview went well. HR asked to upload my documents in ibegin portal. But they are yet to contact me for my salary negotiation it's been three weeks since, can i know how much can I expect as compensation?

YoE :8.5 years
Current CTC: 14 LPA
Skills : information security
New salary ask :30 LPA
No other offer in hand

Hello, are there any holidays in October/November?.

I accepted an offer to work at an Am Law 100 firm in June. I just graduated law school in May. They offered a stipend and reimbursement for bar expenses. I am currently still waiting for any word on when the money will come. They have not started onboarding me or anything. Should I be concerned? Why are they dragging their feet? I have contacted them 3 times since June.

I'm an Identity and Access Management Engineer with 4.7 years of IT experience in Identity and Access Management domain. I am currently on the lookout for a new position with Visa sponsorship in UK. Looking for job in Big 4 , Goldman Sachs, JP morgan, Morgan stanley , Ocado, Wise, Sainsbury's digital , Accenture. Kindly let me know if any one can refer me. Sainsbury's Accenture Wellsfargo Wise JPMorgan Chase Morgan Stanley EY KPMG PwC Ocado

How’s RGA for a CW?

Which company is best to join as a fresher
Atos syntel or Infosys

Just joined, I'm curious how often you've been a high performer but are told you're not consistent enough? But you haven't missed deadlines or anything, so what's consistency mean for you?

Anyone know anything about LDWW?

Anyone from Amazon's finance division. Require an employee referral for a role.

Have you ever heard of an Associate Account Supervisor? Is that a role/position that exists anywhere? Is it just above Senior Account Executive? What would the responsibilities entail?

does anyone remember about the news of the kids in cages at the border that were being separated from their families? What happened with all that and why is no one talking about it anymore?

I think I’m ready to leave public accounting. Where do I even begin? (See more in comments)

What’s the average GMAT score required for booth/Kellogg’s executive MBA ?

How is FTI san francisco?

Anyone genuinely happy with their job/where they are right now?

If yes - where do you work and why?

Meetup for drinks? Anyone? We’re trying to establish a social cohort, if interested raise your hand.

How's our MAIP fam holding up?

Are we inviting these c-suite decision makers to our events? Are they showing up when invited?

How did you know this industry was for you? How did you end up in advertising and what made you stay?

What are some tips on how to reach out to someone you don't know very well personally, but who works at a company you're interested in working at.

I’ve spoken to a POC who says DEI feels exclusionary in her opinion, because she wants to help everyone. Have you ever worked with a POC who are not interested in the DEI initiatives?

Saneel, do you have any tips on how to leverage a media background to transition into brand strategy?

How do agencies become more diverse/inclusive without putting the burden on its POC talent, especially those at the junior level?

What are the biggest challenges the advertising industry is facing in 2020?

Question for 2020 summit:
Is there ever a perfect time to switch your role in an agency (Strat to account, account to creative etc.)? Or do you have to start from the ground up?

While in my job hunt, I notice there are much more open roles for mid and sr level creatives. What’s the best way for a jr to get their foot in the door.

I've noticed a lot of creatives have trouble transitioning from a Senior Creative role to Assistant Creative Director and Creative Director roles. What advice do you have for making that transition?

I’m so burnt out

#MAIPSummit2020:
How do you deal with layoffs?
-for those now suddenly unemployed, and
-for those who didn't get laid off but are now dealing with a bleak looking workplace

How do you stay motivated in an industry that is seemingly unimportant when put into perspective of other macro cultural trends and world events?

Working at a place with less then 10% POC total. Then watched as the majority of those folks left after less than a year. This virtual work environment has reminded me how much MAIP used to anchor me to a physical sense of community.

Question for 2020 Summit:
How do you go about having a conversation about transitioning roles to a different department? Who do you talk to and how do you navigate that conversation?

#MAIPSummit2020 :

In my experience, it's been considered taboo (especially by employers) for employees to discuss salary with peers. Does this practice help encourage pay inequality? Thoughts?

#MAIPSummit2020 question:

What's the best way to determine your financial worth when applying for a new/different position?