Interviewing to become a creative director at a small agency. I’m used to working at the big holding companies. This small agency is newer and less people. Slightly worried about burnout based on the initial call with the recruiter saying many long nights and weekends are common. Ugh. I still want the role, but trying to figure out how to ask the CCO what the reality is.

What kinds of questions are your go-to for CD roles? What should I ask a small agency? New territory for me. Thank you!

Trying to start cooking more Indian food. Do you think store-bought rotis are healthy? Don’t want to reverse my effort of cooking at home with eating unhealthy rotis

In my offer letter it stated a signing bonus to be paid on the first available payroll after my start date. Its been a month since my first paycheck and HR and the Payroll team are incredibly unresponsive to my inquiry on where this bonus is. What’s the next course of action? Legal? I’m not at ACN anymore so not looking for ACN-specific advice.

I just graduated college a few weeks ago and began my first full time job. I received essentially no training and am feeling super overwhelmed. I don’t want to come across as helpless to my boss

Any recommendations on a good side hustle or part time job? Trying to buy a house (yes I know the economy sucks right now) and it’s been tough saving with a SW salary.

Is it worth it to play the long game in public accounting (partner track) or to transition to industry and potentially become CFO, CEO, Controller role?

Hey guys. I’m looking for some advice on a new promotion to Radiology Supervisor. It’s a great opportunity and I know I will be great in the position. The only problem is I’m worried about the issues it may create. I’m pretty fresh out of school (<2yrs) while my peers have 5-10+ years of experience. I know it’s going to cause some tension, and some may even quit. Any advice on how to navigate the situation?

My joining date is NoV 21st, can any one provide me some details.. Cab facility..? Allowances any .? Reallocation allowance..? Shift allowance..? Joining bonus..? I have one more offer from other company, let me know which company is best to join regarding the career growth.!

98 almost 99k base salary in San Diego, CA not including the bonuses or OT… is this too low or reasonable?

What is the standard billing for a surgical PA? 20% of what the MD is billing? Does anyone know?

I went through all the stages of interviewing with a firm then they chose not to fill the position. They said internal priorities changed. I saw about 5 months later they posted a similar position. Guess who has another interview!

Thoughts on the lumanity acquisition of clarion? I was a bit surprised, the clarion name seems bigger and I had never actually heard of lumanity, but maybe I'm just out of the loop.

Thinking about buying a motorcycle - are there any NYC 🐠 who currently ride? Any bike recommendations? Looking at vintage Hondas and Yamaha bikes 🏍 , but open to other suggestions .

When do A&M folks usually find out what their exact bonus is? The week of 11/30?

What does it mean when you still see a job link being re-posted, after you’ve had several rounds of seemingly positive interviews for that specific job?

At any level above Senior, how do u manage the relationship between utilization and realization, which is an inverse relationship. Seems to be either blow the budget (and write it off), or eat a lot of time.

What, exactly, are these Archive global creative "rankings" based on? I see people posting/humbled-and-honored'ing on LinkedIn and feel like posting that I'm the #17 CD/AD/Freelancer as ranked by both Better Homes & Gardens AND Cat Fancy Magazines.

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

What are your favorite millennial traits?

It took the horrific and completely inexcusable death of George Floyd to move the racism issue to the forefront. And while it’s a crime of a much lesser degree, with different circumstances, what’s it going to take to get ageism properly addressed? Intelligent thoughts/debate requested only please.

I’m feeling drained. Unmotivated, uninspired, & bored. My job takes all of my mental energy, but I can’t start looking for anything new yet. Any advice on how to handle a job that makes you miserable?

What should you do if they don’t put your name on the credits of work that is yours? Anybody’s had this experience?

Our industry needs to change the way it does recruiting. We make it impossible for people to apply directly to agencies. Relying on employee referrals gets good "culture fits" at the cost of diversity

What are the steps to becoming a marketing manager on the client side?

If you got fired tomorrow, how long can you go without a paycheck? Assume you get 1 week of pay for every 6 months worked, and then can do unemployment after that ($425 a week)

Working with another agency on a project and think I'd rather work there. Protocol for reaching out to someone to pick their brain? Email? LinkedIn message?

In West Philadelphia born and raised...

What in the world is this old spice YouTube thing ?

Calling all managers with junior, intern and mid teams: Who is taking (or is being given) the time to train their juniors on the necessary hard and soft skills? If not, what’s stopping you from providing that support?

With the way this week has been going, Friday 13th with a harvest moon seems downright dangerous 🌚 halp

What are the best brands with work life balance? Want to leave agency and work life balance is super important, thank u!!

Has anyone received a job offer after being initially ghosted by recruiter? How long did you not hear from them? Feeling down after not hearing anything for 2 weeks after a round of seemingly promising interviews.

What's the best website that lists out current agency client rosters? (I've seen this before on FB but can't find the thread. FB - please add search functionality!!)

Any fishies in new york have official snow days?