I’ve started thinking about how sustainable this career path is long-term. I love being an account manager, but the constant context switching and emotional labor feel unsustainable sometimes. For those further along in their careers—what’s your plan? Do you see yourself in this role 5 or 10 years from now, or are you already thinking about your exit strategy?

💡 Did you know: a pro se litigant has a fool for a client.

Could someone explain what finance closing process is? I passed CPA and have audit experience but I don’t really understand how industry accounting cycle works :( What does it mean to close the books? Are they referring to 12/31 deadline? Do all JE have to be recorded within this date? How does one close it?

(Hoping for unvarnished feedback—)
Most of my non-consulting experience is in advertising which makes me insecure. Can you share **brutally honest** opinions you have about marketing/advertising?
I’m plateauing/pigeonholed and looking to challenge assumptions some may have looking at my resume. Honesty appreciated 🙏

Weekend thought as many of us watch our portfolios bleed away value as the market hit all time highs: stick with it. This is a very difficult time in the market so try to figure out what’s not working and fix it. Stick with your process while trying to improve it. That should you you in the best place to manage risk now and be positioned to capture new opportunities in the coming weeks and months. Discipline, execution, and patience are key sources of alpha. Best of luck.

Fuckjerry, overheardLA, overheardNY on instagram are pretty funny

sitting on the toilet during the workday is the only time I feel at peace

I recently went from having an incredibly open and intimate long-term relationship with a person I was certain I was going to marry… to now getting asked “what’s your favorite color” on a first date. Godddd I hate dating sometimes

Where are all the vendor parties this week? Trying to drink away the cold...

Two years post MBA, high performer at tier 2 firm. Not sure whether stay put, explore switching to tier 1, or find something like a chief of staff role. Like the work/intensity, but hours are long.

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

Do you know of any full time/freelance creatives who also direct commercials? Like, ones who cherry pick jobs they want to work on?

I'm graduating in a few weeks, is to weird to send a holiday gift like wine or a Christmas Card along with my resume? I haven't been hearing back from the companies i have been applying to and I'm looking to stand out.

12 years ex- Accenture. Certified Scrum Master, Product Owner and Salesforce Certified. In Kolkata (preferred), Open for Bangalore. Currently in Notice period. DM me for open roles.

Best sports bar to catch the Cardinals take on the Chargers today? New to the area and looking to get out of the house and meet some new people.

Despite all the cool super bowl spots that have aired, and will air, Nike/wK is going drop a tribute spot for the mamba. And it will be Bigger than Kap’s Spot.

Hi folks,

Looking for fully furnished 1/2 BHK flat for rent in between SB road and yerwada area (any area between this would be okay). Would appreciate if any leads are provided.
Thanks.

Under/over on how stupid PwC Public Sector’s new name will be?

What are some questions you could expect when interviewing for an AE position? Trying to nail this interview tomorrow, so any advice/tips are welcome. Thanks!

What are the key skills that one needs to master to become a Acct Sup? Is it always do it first before being promoted? Or is most of it learning once you’re in the role?

When is it appropriate to ask / explore working on a different account? Or, alternatively, how long do you stay on a account before you start itching for a change? I’m happy with my agency but it’s been a long two years on my current client and wondering if I am just in need of something new. I’d also like to ensure I don’t get too deep on any one industry.

Who else started with small businesses and moved up to medium and large at agencies structured to handle it? I handle 40 clients and some 60 Content managers, ad managers, designers, developers, and a smattering of other positions.

Which was better? I have almost complete autonomy over what happens with small biz, but getting to focus on projects for more than an hour/month sounds nice.

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

I got a promotion a year and 3 months ago, and got a pay raise 5 months ago. Could I still ask for a promotion to SAE if I have been supporting a team more as one? Promotions are hard to stab with.

I'm currently an SEO Analyst/Web Developer/Digital Marketer. Looking to be more client facing in the future. You think I have a chance in an Account Management role?

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?

Transitioning to become an AE - how often do you guys typically travel (pre-covid)?

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

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

What are some brands with an in-house agency? Looking to make a move to client side.

How often do scopes change? I thought it was normally on an annual basis with some exceptions but my CD is telling me they change constantly. Someone educate me…

Any thoughts on Laundry Service?

When’s the best time to go client side? Wait till I get a promotion or try to switch sooner rather than later?

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.

Looking for some advise - starting on a new project for a luxury fashion client and don’t have experience in the industry. Any watch-outs or tips to be aware of? Just want it to go smoothly ☺️

I am not in account but would love to have a more comprehensive take away from meetings particularly client feedback verbalized. How do you account folks do it? Tips and tricks? Thank you!

It’s review season at my agency. I’m struggling with what goals to put down or things I want to learn. Not because I think I’m perfect (ha) but because our job description gets so amorphous as we elevate. I’ve been an Account Director for about 3 years. What are goals that y’all have set or things you’ve looked to learn as you’ve gotten more senior?