I’m planning on leaving my job in the next month or so. I already have a few interviews set up, so I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’ll eventually tell my boss. Basically, I’ve been incredibly unhappy and desperate for a change as expectations are just unsustainable. I’m worried, because a few people have left my team in the past few months and she seems to take it very personally and becomes pretty passive aggressive. Any advice for how to approach this convo (eventually)?

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I just want to say that I'm queer and married, in a Cis-hetero passing relationship 🤭

Do we have to talk about dating like all the time?

Can't we talk about other stuff? Like promoting THE AGENDA (jk)

No, but FR let's talk about being open and accepted in the workplace? How did you do that? How (un) friendly is the work environment?

Thankyaaaaaaaalll 😘😘😘

My boss is always making last minute changes to my schedule. Adding shifts or asking me to cover for other people. Any advice on how to handle this? I want to be a team player but the last minute changes stress me out.

ACD team are getting serious vibes from upper management that they're on the chopping block. They're right. Do I tell them, or just act like it's all in their heads (note: I think they should go too)

Thoughts on Jos A Banks suits and general button-up office wear?

What women’s walking shoes do you recommend? I live in Chicago and take the train to work so usually change into shoes once I get to the office.

Feel like everytime I have a potential job the moment I interview face to face it all falls apart. Are there certain key mistakes you guys notice that detract from someone even if they have good work?

This is the 2nd company that rejected me after the 2nd round of interviews. Latest one left a bitter taste as I felt I was doing good during the interview process and felt I was really a good fit. On to the next one.

Hello hive mind. I am currently interviewing with three agencies. Pretty far along with two of them. One of the positions is a Jr. copywriter position while the other two are just for a copywriter. How important would it be to not have the “Jr” before the title? Personally, I don’t care about the title, but wonder about future employer’s?

Since we returned to office in October, is it appropriate to give holiday gifts to team members?

Best interview tips?

I’m quitting my job tomorrow morning. I don’t have a new job lined up. I’m scared, but also excited? I’ve felt under utilized for months, and haven’t had a promotion after two years. I never take risks like this, but life is too short. Is this a bad choice?

I’m interviewing for an associate level Management Consultant, Financial Transformation role at KPMG. Anyone available to chat for a few minutes?

Anyone leave PA to work at IRS? What was your experience?

Thoughts on TBWA\WorldHealth?

A recruiter there reached out to me about a Copy Sup job. What should I be looking out for?

Looking to get Lasik in 2018. Recommended practices and pricing data points please!

Anyone actually managed to get a 3080? Damn these bots 😤

Plan to go to B-school in 3 years (1 year out of UG now). Long term goal is entrepreneurship. Have offers at a MBB firm for a generalist consultant role and at FAANG for a strategy role. FAANG offer is slightly higher (though both are a 50+% bump on my current comp). Both would have me reset to entry level. Which one should I take?

Does anyone ever redeem Marriott points for gift cards? Is it worth it?

Does anyone else think Rolex should put display backs on their Datejust?

I am interested in getting my SHRM-CP certification this year and I was wondering which study methods and materials worked best for those of you who passed the exam. Also, what are your roles in HR?!

I joined on Nov 2020 in EY GDS as Senior 1,so when I will be getting progression for senior 2?

How can I approach my boyfriend who has an alcohol problem to help him get healthier ?

What kinda hike should I be expecting/asking at KPMG for a new job for compliance and reporting. Currently got two years of experience at EY with pay below 5lpa.

What is the percentage annual appraisal hike given for CTC of 32 to 35 LPA at TCS? Grade: C3B

Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

Got rejected from one of my desired tech companies, it's agitating but at least they didn't ghost me.

Why did you pick your firm? -for those fortunate enough to have options coming out of recruiting or a prior job, what tipped the scales for you?

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

If my work starts with the strategy, and I successfully demonstrate how the creative ties to the strategy, and we all agree the connection is clear, then how is the work still deemed "off-strategy"?

Romper? I barely know her!

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

Grey Merge with AKQA, VMLYR merges with Geometry. Are those „mergers” just the coverups for potential wave of layoffs?

Getting pushed to do account work as a PM is making me want to scream. And the bullshit let's align on PM expectations meetings when I'm doing my job is driving me up the wall. I'm doing my job....YOU aren't.

ACD team are getting serious vibes from upper management that they're on the chopping block. They're right. Do I tell them, or just act like it's all in their heads (note: I think they should go too)

Any tips for securing freelance work with US agencies when you live abroad? My work is pretty solitary and I could fly in for workshops or a major presentation.

Working on a long term brand platform, which had the potential to be a really stellar, powerful body of work.

Sadly, it's being driven into the ground so hard by stakeholders that I have no love left for it. It's slowly becoming an embarrassment.

How do you go about this? Do you just swallow your pride and just take the paycheck? Try to fight for it tooth and nail while you still can?

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?

I'm panicking because I think I got hired in at a title that's too high for my day to day. I Am relatively new and I got hired to work on a speciality practice that required some unique skills.

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

Your opinion on VaynerMedia?

LA folks, how do you meet people in this city? Just moved here and have some friends but am eager to meet more. Any tips?

It’s so nice that every agency laying off people, have those left standing (and other agencies) trying to hustle jobs for their unemployed friends, but there are also a ton of people who were unemployed prior to Covid...so no severance, job hunting lot longer, and not earning income for longer time...hurting even MORE due to quarantine.

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

Any advice for presenting somebody else’s work? I’ve been stretched thin on different projects but have to present in place of some of on vacation with little time to prepare.

Just got turned down for a job I really wanted. No interview. I even had a referral, but they didn't even look at my book! Feeling empty and worthless right now. I know I have inherent value as a human being but I am so desperate to succeed and can't seem to catch a break. Just wanted to vent. Thank you for reading.