I’ve noticed an odd thing recently. When I’m at the office I look around and everyone is just staring at their screen with looking away for hours. How are you supposed to have ideas that way? I think I’m the only one who actually looks out the windows.

Why don’t people grab a note pad and sit in a coftable chair with a view every one and a while? There is only so much those pixels can do for you before you need to clear you mind and think deeply.

Any one else notice this?

Looking for some book recommendations :)

Going to take my shot on here:
Does anyone know the name of this Chinese restaurant connected to a run down hotel in DC? Supposed to be one of the few authentic places.
Best Chinese food ever.

Running out of socially distant things to do in the DMV in the winter. Any favorite less popular parks/nature spots? Please share suggestions!

Any female fish want to go to the rangers game tomorrow night? FYI I am a penguins fan.

Seeking advice as a junior level employee in strategy land — what are your thoughts on where the agency landscape is headed now? Should I stick with it in the coming years? Should I jump ship and seek comms/brand work elsewhere?

Any and all thoughts appreciated!

Can you cut 18mg Delmosart (i.e. Concerta) to get 2x 9mg?

Welcome! Wanted to create a place for triangle-specific whining/musing/connections.

If we leave public accounting before passing the cpa exam, how do we go about verifying all our work experience/hours once we’ve moved into industry? Still want to get cpa, but moving into industry

Can we expect a permanent wfh option?

How much one can expect at EY GDS with experience of 7 years, skills .net , Azure, power platform and dynamics CE.

My dear fishes,
Those who are expecting promotions on 9th - monday now your counsellor know about it.

So use ur akills to figure out between now and then.

Whats up with these rumors of six-figure associate bonuses at Skadden?

Planning a trip to Tulum, Mexico for about 12-15 people. I am wanting to get a house near the beach with a c or can come every day. Any suggestions on where to start? Would we also need to rent cars?

Any interview experience at paytm and PayU for data science role

Anyone in the market for bags? Looking to sell a Celine Luggage, Celine Belt Bag, Givenchy Antigona and an LV Neverfull. All great for work!

Hello All, needed some advise, I have offer from freshworks of 50 L/A and other offer from 314e startup company with 48L/A but they are giving after 2 years US visa processing they will start, should i consider on the second offer?

How many times a week do you ask yourself why you’re so terrible at advertising and why is it 1 billion?

Just got promoted to ACD. Will be taking on more leadership roles. Any books, workshops, resources that helped you learn leadership skills?

Places in NYC hiring sr creative teams?

I'm extremely happy working at Havas, so it pains to me say what the leadership has done is both embarrassing and demoralizing. (cont.)…

Getting really frustrated with a boss that is completely bipolar in our interactions. Management does not seem willing to tell them to stop being psycho. Beginning to think the only way out is out

What programs, sites, etc does your agency use to track time? I work at a small agency and looking to implement tracking on my team across client/project level.

Is there a list somewhere of all the notable in-house agencies? Or maybecc be a better question what the top in-house agencies?

Curious how other people’s brains work.
When you get an activation brief, what’s your process for coming up with a solid idea?

Look for cultural moments that you can adapt? Look through award show books? Scroll YouTube videos until 3am?

I know that every brief and every idea is different, but I’m more interested in the process and what you’re creative routine is to get the wheels turning.

Thanks.

I need honest opinions! How do you feel about agencies keeping a person on a Full-Time hourly Contract without any clear sight of offering a permanent Full-Time position?

Is it a reflection of your performance or the employer? What are the pros/cons of being contracted? Thanks!

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

How much do senior strategists in LA make? Moving from NY to LA and wondering how much of a hit in pay I’ll take from lower cost of living or whatever recruiters will say

I laugh during awkward situations. The other day someone called me out on laughing. It was awkward.

What’s the best way to blindly reach out for a job? My dream agency is one of those ones that never seems to actually post job ops. No real connections yet, either.

Looking at full-time and application asks for expected salary and then expected total compensation as a number. How should I figure out the second? Health insurance, bonuses, life insurance, equity, PTO? I studied art, not math.

IHOB? Droga just ripped off a 10 year old Pizza Hut ad. Pasta Hut—coming soon!

What's the perception of BBDO NY these days? Still good?

Retail, Social, Pharma. Fuck, Marry, Kill....

Anyone else feel like avoiding all these spots before the super bowl is an extreme sport? Maybe it’s just me, but I want to see them at game time... reading ahead takes all the fun out of it for me.

Would you work for Facebook considering they’re allowing political ads that spread disinformation and could influence our next election?