IPG Employees: How are we feeling getting ready to go into this merger? It is feeling like it will go through any day at this point considering all of the recent corp comms.

I love reading fishbowl during my bathroom breaks. Keeps me sane during busy season.

*I’m going to super productive for the next hour & get all this stuff out* 10 minutes later: FAAACK THIS LAPTOP WHY DOES IT KEEP FREEZING

If Fauci and Birx say it’s safe to vote in person, why is mail in voting so important to be rushed? Not talking absentee ballots that has a chain of custody. Georgia said over 1,000 people voted 2x in their primaries.

Thinking about going independent and operating out of my home office. Does anyone have any thoughts to share about that? I’m wondering about clients coming to my home and FINRA issues.

How much should a senior email designer/developer make? I make 77k USD and feel like I’m underpaid. 😕

Hi, i need referal in ibm for java developer. Please comment or ping me if someone can help me.

Hey! Anyone have any rental apartment/building recommendations in D.C. (1 bedroom)? Also open to Silver Spring. $1600 budget but open to going a bit higher.

Best fall vacation destinations on a biglaw budget?

Welcome to the 30s and 40s singles bowl! Here’s to hoping the posts in this bowl are a bit more mature. Relying on the honor system here, try not to lie about your age.

Desi women - how much do you spend on an average on casual outfits, one that you’d wear for a casual lunch but not fancy dinner? I see posts on the Women in Consulting group where everyone seems to be spending what seems to be extravagant for my liking ($200+), and was curious if that was a desi vs American thing..

can anyone shed some light on what kind of leadership development/training programs are available to senior leaders at Google? like public speaking for example? how do they choose who to offer these training opps to?

Hi everyone 👋🏽! If you were able to do both situations. What setting would you prefer working for google (remote or in person )? If in person what are the best US offices to work in (top 5?)

Any fish fam looking for a change? 2 open jobs for Oracle sales/consultants. DM me if you want more info

Anybody read Ants Among Elephants? Thoughts?

I’ve been a Practice and Billing manager for 11 years. It seems I have to ask. What is the traditional 10 years of service gift you’ve received?

How is SAP Fieldglass project in SAP labs? Can anyone tell me?

Hi Fishes,
Anyone needs referral in Infosys please DM me.
We have openings for Java Developer, .NET developer, DevoOps consultant, React JS developer, AWS developer, Azure developer. Feel free to contact.

I made the switch to in house and omg it’s so slow. I knew it’d be a bit slower than agency but I accomplish less in a month than I used to in a day. Is this how all in house jobs are or has anyone found a faster pace in house gig?

Anyone know anything about LDWW?

I’ve had to step away from social media for my own mental sanity as I have a major issue with comparing myself to peers when it comes to life stages. (Single female, 34, never married, no male prospects, dog mom.) As a result, I feel like I’m doing a disservice to myself professionally as social media is a HUGE communication channel. Any advice on staying away or including it in my life in healthy ways?

My team oversees internal comms and we’re in the process of signing on BananaTag.

Any fishies out there that can share what level of reporting + KPIs you’re providing leadership?

We plan to use it for exec comms and department-level leadership (HR, IT, etc.).

We’ve historically done mass communication through Outlook, so this will be our first time getting insight into staff e-mail + Teams performance.

Just got a job as a communications specialist in government, but I come from a marketing agency background. Any advice, things I should teach myself, professional certificates/affiliation recommendations? I want to focus on developing in-demand skills early on in my career. TIA!!!

Any insight into Red Havas ? I’ve been interviewing with them and it seems too good to be true…

So is #metoo no longer trendy? What’s the latest?

What agencies are hiring for junior consumer roles?

Anyone heard of the Strategic Comms divison under FTI CONSULTING? Is it good? And would employers usually pick people from big agencies like Edelman/ Weber/ H&K or FTI?

Anyone work at an agency that doesn’t recognize titles? How does it work? How do you foster growth, recognition and satisfaction? Pros/cons associated with prioritizing function over seniority? Would love any thoughts!

Looking for any communication roles. 10+ years of experience in public (local and federal government consulting) and private sector. Either remote/hybrid, or in the DC metro area. Thanks!

See the George Floyd trial verdict will be announced in the next hour.

How are you counseling clients around this? Or, are you not counseling clients on this?

Curious to hear from the bowl.

When your hear top tier agency, which PR agencies come to mind?

What are some of your recos for the best comms/PR books and sites to learn more deeply and further your knowledge in your role?

Does your brand use the Oxford comma?

Anyone know of any open positions in D/FW? 8 YOE on the agency side, masters degree in public administration. Looking to go client side to do Corp comms/public affairs. Any leads welcome!

I got promoted a while ago and still feel like I’m not qualified. Have you ever experienced this? Is it bad to tell your boss you don’t think you should have been promoted?