Im working at an agency where the strategists expect to see all the work before the creative directors review it. They all pretend this is normal and I've never experienced this anywhere else?

Learning cloud architecture right now so apologies if these are obvious questions: Best ways to store video metadata to perform analysis on it? I'm looking at AWS and GCP. Saw that Cassandra would be good for it, but not sure what the GCP equivalent is? But also I'm a bit confused on if Cassandra is just a DB and storage would need to be elsewhere? All help is welcome! I've been spinning my wheels on Google trying to understand

Anyone here work or has interviewed for a data science role at DataRobot? Would love to get some insight. Third interview coming up.

How do you advertise?

What is typical signing bonus offered by MBB if you are recruited as an experienced hire into their Manager or Senior Manager level (coming from Big 4)? For core strategy practice, not niche areas.

Looking for part time /remote BI analytics assignments in Atlanta report /dashboard development using Tableau Cognos or power BI

Out of curiosity, former Deloitte PDM employees—- has being in PDM affected your ability to get out and find better opportunities?

Wanted to check what would be expected salary when promoted from L3 support engineer to L4 support engineer? Considering current L3 base pay 8Lpa, will I get stocks and will I get hike+ promo?

Does Publicis network have a cap on freelance time, the number of weeks or days one can freelance?

Hi there - anyone aware of FTI director salary range for Dubai office? Not enough data on Glassdoor to verify..

Anyone know what Bain in KSA is like? If I go as senior hire what will it be like?

Thoughts on potential business ideas or investment opportunities where I can live the life I deserve now and not in retirement? I’m always trying to think of potential business ideas and come up with nothing. As far as interests, it doesn’t matter what it is. As long as it makes money I’m interested.

Best NYC growth equity shops for WLB and career progression?

Should The Flash be canceled because of Ezra Miller's behavior? It's sad to see how he's gone off the rails.

Who’s your favorite movie director? Mine’s Wes Anderson!

Hello Everyone, I'm new to fishbowl and hoping that I'm able to reach my goal of placing myself in a #job and helping others too in finding a job here in #Dubai. Does anyone have any leads or referrals for an Executive Administrative Assistant / Secretary / Junior EA role? I have a total of 22 years of experience in the administrative field & Executive Assistant certified by Davars. Currently on a visit visa in Dubai.
Thank you for the leads and referrals. Stay safe, Stay Blessed.

Does BAE Systems consulting arm having much presence in public sector consulting? I see them working with a bunch of public sector clients but interested how they compare to the likes of Deloitte

The only decoration I have in my office is a bottle of hot sauce. Swag?

Unreliable coworker help - There’s a coordinator on my team who assists me and the other strategists but literally every time I ask her to help with something she says yes & then waits until the last minute to tell me she wasn’t able to do it/makes up an emergency excuse. Trying to be understanding but this is getting ridiculous- she/parents/dog/boyfriend are sick (8x), forgot about another urgent project (10x), WiFi is down or power is out RIGHT when I ask for help (5x).

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unhappy @ current agency & haven't sold any work in 8+ months. Went from overseeing jr teams & presenting to clients to being treated like an intern. Old cco said he'd hire me back. Bad career move?

Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

We’re starting to interview for my copywriter partner this week, but I don’t have any creative leadership above me (I’m also the only creative with agency experience at the company) so I’m nervous about being the only one looking at prospective partners.

Any tips for good questions to ask to feel out who is the best fit? I’ve worked with great and not so great writers in the past and it wasn’t always clear which would end up being the not so great based on their books.

Would you leave a full time position that you are not happy and take an on going contact role ( like permalance) for more salary, access to benefits (minimal cost), but no paid PTO?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

What would be the average salary of a mid art director in Canada? Toronto/Montreal?

I'm applying to places for the first time since graduation (got lucky). I've been working through my fears of rejection - thanks therapy. Any tips for getting through and keeping head high?

Best practice for Post Mortems?

Who can take credit for an award won in editing? Can I as the strategist? Can the copywriter? Art director? I find it odd when people take credit for editing of all award wins and they outsourced the editing! Rant over.

Best job listing site for Account Management roles in Los Angeles?

How much % rise are you expecting this year round in your salary?

Looking for a freelancer or vendor with access to MRI Simmons, GWI, or similar who can pull media behaviors and attitudes for 3 pre-defined segments with a SUPER fast turnaround. (Within the next 24-48 hours.)

Would just need the raw data export, no additional analysis or slide development necessary.

If this is you/your company please send me a DM. Thank you!

Worst boss? Let’s hear it

How do you keep yourself motivated when you’re so unhappy at your company and it’s affecting your physical, mental, and emotional health? I cannot do this anymore. I’m so miserable.

How long would you say it takes to adjust to a new job?

Do creative actually READ the briefs? I don’t know how many times I have had to provide feedback about creative that missed the mark because creatives were cleaving to a concept more than the content.