I’m truly so close to quitting my job without anything lined up. My new client was fired *by my agency* and has been nothing but a nightmare from day 1. I’m actively applying, but I don’t know how much longer I can stand her passive aggression or her quick-turn demands, and there’s no way out because her larger team has specifically requested I stay on their business.

I know the market is insane, and it feels irresponsible to quit, but I have to do something for the sake of my mental health.

Principal Consultant (CyberSec) at IR/Advisory firm with no degree and 10 yrs experience. Comp - $142k w/$28k bonus and $60k stock vested over 4 yrs. Would I be foolish to look elsewhere w/o a degree?

What was your semi monthly take home pay when you finally hit 100k?

What website can you use to play simple games over zoom (Chinese checkers, chess, checkers)?

What’s a good, practical tax book to read for someone who knows nothing about taxes? I feel like I should familiarize myself with them but don’t know where to start/find the topic very overwhelming and dense even as a finance attorney. Welcome to other beginning finance book suggestions too! (Already read Kiyosaki and Ramsey)

What were some effective tips or resources that helped you to learn the systems of your first firm? We feel like our firm admin/paralegal is not getting acclimated and not assisting the firm as we hoped. So we want to make sure we’re effectively training her and providing the best resources/tools for success.

Any BCG Gamma fish? Can you please share what kind of analytics projects do you guys do?

Do you guys think consulting is more prestigious than industry work in the Netherlands? I feel like that hype is a lot stronger in the US than here

How is Persistent in terms of Appian projects? Does it have good development projects in Appian and what are the chances of growth?

Military officer with 9.5 years of experience in financial management (FP&A and project finance) and leading cross functional teams, leaving Active Duty and staying around the DC area. Trying to get a good gauge of what would be a reasonable level (I.e analyst, manager, sr. manager) and compensation (salary and any other STI/LTIs) to expect.

Hello! I’m wondering if anybody has any advice in getting into HR? I graduated in 2020 with a degree in psychology and had a temporary internship in HR which didn’t teach me much. I have experience in customer service, sales, counseling etc. Any advice on roles and/or fields that would kickstart a career in HR? Thanks!

Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

Hi all,
Looking for a career change, I’ve experience in project management, oncology, health promotion, engagement, inclusion and diversity and hoping to work for a pharma. Happy to relocate and would love some guidance and referral please 🙏🏾

How many rejection email have everyone received before getting first permanent full time position as a designer?
Did you have to alternate your personality applying to jobs?

Do pe professionals get paid extra for sitting on the board of their portcos?

Anyone have any affordable case management software recommendations? I’m looking for something a bit non-traditional as I work for a small nonprofit. Ideally the software would involve document organization/access as well as like a running “log” for folks to post relevant events or work completed for the file.

I made an offer to a candidate today. It feels really good to make that phone call and hear the other person being happy.

Have an interview coming up. Am nevous about bombing. What usually trips you up and what should I look out for?

LEK people mad thirsty rn

Ideas/ apps to meet people outside work while at client site? Tired of eating alone Mon-Wed.

I work for a small agency and manage our internal marketing acct. We had very few processes in place when I started. I’ve since created, implemented, and trained our dept. on project mgmt for clients and am trying to convince the owner to apply those principles to our internal jobs. They are resistant because they just want the work to be done and don’t “want to keep spending money on internal jobs”. I’m confused because we’re doing the work either way and “spending” in labor/resources.

Hi Account friends! It’s the start of a new year and I was hoping you all could share any book / newsletter / blog / course recommendations that help keep you up to snuff. Feeling a bit stale and like the last year has been a tactical grind. I want to brush up on modern thinking for our industry - the latest and greatest marketing books, strategy perspectives, creative self help, etc. to feel more alive as we start 2022.

Comment your favs and THANK YOU in advance!

How long do you spend on monthly reporting for your clients?
My 3-person team spends about 15+ hours a month each writing monthly reports for our clients (99 small retainer clients). We’ve received feedback that they’re too complicated and the clients just want to know - are we on the right track, what action items are there, and what any next steps are in their strategy.
How do you simplify without losing value?

What tools do folks use and love to understand project timelines and collision that has resource allocation / management? Looking for something that enables us to see a view at one click.

What’s the average time spent in an AE role? I’m eyeing an SAE position and feel like I’m already taking on some of this responsibilities

Trying to figure out from a client relations perspective how much I need to be fluent in Google Analytics and the planning and buying process of paid media: social and search.
I want to be more fluent and speak eloquently about it so that I am well rounded in my role.
My current position doesn't allow for any hands on experience. Any advice would be appreciated in terms of how to gain the experience or course recommendations.

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.

Hi everyone,

I'm going for a role for Account Director and have gone through the interviews with the head of accounts, BD as well as the ECD's. I received the following email at the end of the day:

"You are one of two candidates in the final round.

One thing we haven’t spoken about are your salary expectations. Could you have a think and let me know early next week as well as your employment status (residency permit)."

What would be the best way to answer this response? Appreciate the help

Moving from AM to AD at another agency. Any words of advice?

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.

Right so here’s a bit of a dilemma I work to a much higher standard at home and it’s this high standard that means I’m in line for a promotion. I’ve grown so much and I feel really strong in my role I’m also busier than ever. The problem is we’re going back into the office and I don’t want to go in if it’s just going to be senior management in asking me to get them lunches for client meetings or fetch a glass of water and cutlery for meeting rooms. Definitely not ready to go back to that….

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.

Any fishies in MPLS and willing to share AE salary expectations?

Any advice on how someone can make the shift from pharma to consumer goods?

I want to quit without a job lined up. My agency is a dumpster fire of incompetent project managers, revolving door of creatives and culture of not holding people accountable amidst a micromanaging gossipy leadership. I just want out. Tell me it is ok and will be alright.

Anyone from Havas London here? If so, what are your biggest dislikes about the agency?

Can you lose your job if you don’t like the animosity from your creative team and speak up about it ? Genuinely worried I might be disrupting the peace by saying something 🥴 the anxiety is terrible! Do I just accept it that they don’t like me or speak up and potentially burn that bridge?

No one wants to be “that account guy”. What’s that phrase mean to you? How do you avoid that label?