I’m in serious need for a mentor because of the situation I am stuck at… anyone mind hearing me out 😭

Hi everyone, I noticed that we did not have a bowl and I do enjoy discussions that are open and honest about our experiences at work.

How many years of work is really necessary on a resume? I have jobs dating back to 2006. I’m starting back to school in Spring ‘23 due to a PCS this fall. Potential degree in Psychology, Early Childhood Education or Social Work.

BCG 🐠: What’s your opinion of Pia Tischhauser?

Looking for a friendly discussion here... don’t know if there is a straight forward answer, but why are we allowed to put more in a 401k vs an IRA? They are essentially the same thing (correct me if I’m oversimplifying) with the main difference being 401ks are provided by employers. Do you feel like this could be a contributor to the wealth gap? 401ks are more of the norm at white collar jobs and a lot of companies don’t offer one. Is it fair? Talk to me.

When do you think downtown will be up and running again? I’m leaving the city indefinitely, curious when everyone thinks we will have to be back in a meaningful way.

Is it true that the only you hold stocks, the less tax you pay? Why is that the case?

My office laptop has firewall installed.Wi the company be able to monitor my chrome browsing history

Can someone please refer me in ntt data

Hi Guys I am on notice period and last 15 days are left .I have low logging hours and my manager has just emailed me asking for justification .Please help .What should be my reply .Plus they are thinking of retaining me

How risky is it to buy Allen Edmonds online given several different size options? Do I have to go to a store?

Here, I am holding on to some money for my parents in a savings account in India. They don’t exactly have the best relationship with money so I am doing this so that they don’t burn through everything in a month. Do I have to worry about taxes for this money? It’s their retirement savings.

I don’t think I’ve met a single person in biglaw that I enjoy being around or working with.

Hi, does anyone know when an employee becomes eligible for maternity/paternity leave at either Gilead, BMS, or Merck? For NVS, it’s day 1 of employment but not sure if that’s common within the industry.

Hi everyone!!
I applied for 1 week holidays in Dec and I had already intimated to this my manager 3mnths back. But now manager saying u can't take leaves, we don't give continuous leaves and etc. Now I can't even take my planned leaves and telling me ro work on my leaves. And i have so many EL leaves which are gng to expire by this year.
Have u faced this situation ?
Anyway I'm gng to apply for leaves and take it.

Fair ACD Writer freelance rate for hcp or DTC please?

How easy is it to get promoted within a year in IPG if you got a good review overall?

Anyone know about the work life balance at Omnicom?

Pharma creatives, what’s the work you’ve done that you’re most proud of?

How do you feel about digital strategists in pharma given how complacent pharma is about advanced digital? Should this be creatives job?

How do medical writers and copywriters work together in your agency? Do you have a set process?

What are exit opportunities from copy into pharma?

What agency has the accounts for Imfinzi, Neulasta, and Ingrezza?

What should I be asking for acct sup pharma role in big city with 8 years of agency experience, 3 of pharma experience, BS and MS in science? Ballparks appreciated.

Other than trial and error and general experience, what have been your best resources for learning about industry rules and regulations and advising clients when they make requests outside of that?
All my clients have regulatory and legal experts in house, but I find that sometimes hierarchical politics and upper management can stop them from fully embracing that role. After watching the parts of Dopesick relating to the ad agency, I feel like it wouldn’t hurt to brush up on my knowledge… TIA!

Creatives who have done launches - how do you present your work in your book? Doubt anyone wants to see all 25 or so things I worked on but want to show the breadth.

Can anyone share experience working for Cello Health in NJ?

Can I get a like if you’d rather be compensated for staying where you are, rather than make a buck by jumping to a different ship?

What’s the usual time for AD to be promoted to VP, AD or equivalent (account)? And what would you say exemplifies someone is ready to the next level?

What do we know about WildType, the new Omnicom entity?

Anyone ever made the switch from agency strategy to in-house (pharma) as a market research/insights lead? Depending on brand, I could see it being dull project management of research vendors OR some exciting real insights work. Thoughts?

What's the medical writer salary range in the US? Is 100K about right?

Favorite recent/current pharma campaigns? Either DTC or HCP. Looking for some inspiration!

Any senior art director positions opening up at the beginning of the year?