Anyone at an A&D or GS focused PE firm who'd be willing to connect briefly?

How often do companies you interview with reach out to your current firm/team/managers about your performance?

(Wondering if I need to take this into account as I start recruiting for tech jobs)

Hi..anyone recently done with third party background verification process? If we are not there at the present address given, then how can we submit the bgv form?

Can we purchase Bluetooth speakers without microphones under the Hybrid Productivity Allowance. I was going through the document and the recommended products were both Bluetooth speakers with microphones.

I wanted to order JBL Charge 5. Is it allowed?

Probably not everything to a number of you guys….but I just got my first six figure offer and I’m so proud of me. I know that number isn’t what it used to be, but it’s still huge on my end.

And I’m not going to lie…there have been other recruiters that have started conversations with me and implied that that could happen with them….They weren’t people I wanted to work for, so I didn’t press on it.

This is an offer I couldn’t refuse.

How is Iris Software in terms of work, culture and pay?

Best way to get into directing? I’m a producer but my passion has always been directing, unfortunately I don’t have a ton on my reel

Thoughts on NIO vs NIU?

Does anyone regret not going into finance? On the whole, it feels salaries and bonuses are typically higher, plus little to no travel involved. Thoughts?

Anyone here try Modern Citizen? How is the quality?

Serious question:
After economic slowdown, layoffs, doomsday town halls, pay cuts, and general lack of any incentive across the industry—
How are you keeping your teams motivated?

Which firms do you hate working across from?

What does project stream mean in Wipro? Is it good?

Shell Group Card Score is 1.5, Can anyone tell me what hike (in %tage) I can expect.

Rating - Strong
PIR - In middle

Do I take the better, possibly harder job that pays more and has more opportunity? Or stay nestled in my nest of mediocrity with the people I like and am comfortable with?

How many years did it take you to make more than $100k?

Can those who did it tell me how you get to 200k in this industry? How many agency switches, years and at what title does it take to break the big 200?

Any advice on switching from media planning to market research. Not a fan of my career as a media planner and don’t see a future but I love analyzing market spend and consumer trends. Is this the move

During my timing in the Ad industry I have seen people move from different roles (e.g. account to production, studio to strategy, etc...) but has anyone ever seen an account person move to creative?

Anyone have experience with GMMB?

My dog ate my concepts... Sorry client.

When you’re talking to an internal recruiter for an agency role, should you tell them specifically what account(s) you would most want to work on?

Why do recruiters ask for salary expectations?

Why don’t they say we’ve got XXXk?
The last recruiter to ask me this, I said I wanted a salary commensurate with a creative director. And…👻

Was invited to interview at FCB Chicago. Those who work(ed) there, what are your opinions? I understand every team is different, so mainly interested in hearing company culture/morale/benefits/perks.

Thoughts on working for a petrol brand on the Innovation side? Would this be a career killer like Tobacco brands are?

Nepotism is rampant across (most) firms - but is it ethical?

What's the name of the app to keep your laptop awake/ Skype available? Is it called caffeine? Do you all download it on client laptop as well? 🙈

Has anyone ever gone to a company with no prior relationship, randomly pitched an idea and they bought it? Unlikely, I realize. But would love to hear how you did it.

Was laid off almost a month ago. Keep getting to first round calls for new jobs and it always feels like it goes so well but then I get ghosted. Feeling a little bummed.

Any advice?

Thoughts on Badgers & Winters in NYC? Have heard mixed reviews.

I’ve seen the Pinocchio Coke ad 40 times and it’s only Saturday

Is it strange, opportunistic, or a positive catalyst for discourse that every brand feels the need to email or air their “point of view” on the BLM protests? Like I really need to know where Pepsi stands on this? And Amazon offering up their Black History Month playlist got me to check out some powerful films, but it seems a little... summin.