Just found out there is a dude with literally zero experience in the industry making more money than me, and I've been asked by the C-Suite to "mentor and train" him. What? No you motherfuckers.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

What if you can learn stuff from them too? Big difference between zero experience and zero ad agency experience

like

That sounds awful, director, but it's a great opportunity to be the invaluable right hand to this person. C-suite sold it to you as mentoring, in truth you are this person's hands/deckbitch.

like

Hm... I've had this happen to me. I very cordially told him to reach out to me if he needs training and I would be happy to set up time for him and one of my associate directors to help him ramp up. My guy thought he was too much of a rockstar to need help, crashed and burned in a year and is now fired.

like

The fact that you are at the director level and don't get this scares me a bit.

like

He is an "investment"/"ecological" hire by my boss. He has/had worked in well known startup (was employee #5). But this is his first time in an agency. He's getting compensated for equivalent experience in a parallel industry.

But this means he literally doesn't know how an agency works. Can't write client facing emails. And doesn't know how to put together a deck. Because he spent ~5 years elsewhere and was running the show, now it's difficult to even try to mentor because he is used to just doing stuff without ever getting feedback.

like

Oh and BTW, this isn't something you can say no to, or fail at. Good luck!

like

I doubt it's about learning from him, so much as making his contacts your contacts

like

This is not the worst position for you. Network with him, learn his POVs. You never know what his capabilities and future is going to look like since he is startup #5. As long as he wants to learn and does not abuse the relationship. Unlike for me, try working under someone who gets paid more than you but knows zero shit and steals your work and does not give a shit or want to learn.

like

Why is he even at an agency?

like

There will always --ALWAYS-- be people making more and those who will be making less than each of us. If you choose to compare yourself with those making more, you will be unhappy. What would happen if you compared yourself with those making less?

like

What's the reason he is here and making more than you? Does he have a special skill or degree?

like

Yep I hear you!!

like

What will he teach you?

like

He's at the agency to bring in business. He doesn't need to know how to do the day to day shit.

like

Why are you complaining? It's an awesome learning opportunity for you and it opens the door for your to learn and inquire about a different industry and learn how you can leverage other experience to make an agency better. If you're the smartest person in the room you need to find a new room

like

A lot of what CD1 said. This is a strategic hire for the agency, not someone producing tangible things like emails and decks, but there for prestige/image building to attract agency business. You could become invaluable to them with your "operational" knowledge of the agency life and thus gain inside knowledge of other agency goings-on and potentially milk that in future for your own promotion if this person succeeds and becomes your champion. If they fail, you'll still be there with reputation intact in the eyes of c-suite. If you refuse by being difficult, pouting and rolling eyes, start packing your desk.

like

Also, answer this question every time you're faced with a "politics" challenge: Do you want to be smart or do you want to be right?? Proceed according to your answer.

like

Up your negotiating skills. I learned not to be bitter when I realize "less deserving" people make more than me. Now I'm mostly mad at myself for not negotiating better salary for myself. I simply see it as a benchmark for my next salary negotiation.

like

nopes. if you teach him you needs to charge fo them milkshakes

Related Posts

I really miss breeding out one night stands.

likefunny

Fellas, what’s your go to dating app? And what do you use it for? For example hook ups.

like

What are the best dating apps back home in India? In places like Bangalore.

like

Do you think it is easier to overcome cheating in a relationship that has or does not have children involved? Listening to an interesting podcast and would love to know peoples take on the topic

like

36/M/ Muscular and Fit - any single ladies want to grab a drink or a coffee and a great laugh (guaranteed) in Chicago Or NY then please DM me.

like

Got asked out on a date. After I agreed he ghosted. It’s been 3 weeks and he just texted “Hey, sorry for the delay. I’m down to hang out anytime.” Is it even worth replying?

funny

I was on a tour but where I asked a couple of older women sitting behind me to speak softly as it was 6:30 am in the morning. After that they kept saying loudly that i’m smelling and that i need to use deo and that i should keep my arm down. I confronted them later and they said respect your elders?? I want to ruin their vacation. What else can I do?

funnylike

Can’t wait for Saturday to come so that my date and I can Netflix and chill, then having him sleeping over and I waking up next to him. Miss his warmth and miss giving and receiving cuddles. I like the feeling of having certain people making you behave in a more tender way. I’ve been literally longing for that moment for the week as I’m on a boring PMO case. Romance is not lost between gay guys! :)

like

Looking to move on, M 35 in NY if any F interested in hanging out DM me

like

What is the best way to attract a new mate? I got out of a 7 year relationship (he was cheating on me for half of it) and I’m so confused on where to even start. I have a therapist and working on my trust issues - but I have self confidence issues. I’ve been burned for being ‘unattractive’. But I’ve seen girls that are objectively more unattractive than me have mates. So it must be a confidence issue? Those girls seem to glow while I am so sad. Or it’s the guys I go on dates with?

like

if youve been talking to someone for 3 months and u catch them in a lie by stalking their friend on IG, should you call them out or is that too crazy

like

Hey

Male here,

Anyone up for weekend catchup and drive ...female preferred ;)

like

I got reprimanded by a man for having an uninspired point of view of a conference call. He then gave me his inspired POV...which was exactly the same. When I pointed that out he said, “huh. Maybe.”

likeupliftingfunny

Thoughts on convincing gf to stay? 27M dating 28F for ~1.5 years. We knew each other in HS and reconnected during the pandemic. Everything was so connected, compatible and hot, and we planned a life together. We thought we met the loves of our lives. We moved to NYC in January. Lost intimacy and connection. She’s unwilling to work on things. Such a genuinely talented and beautiful woman, but has trust issues and depression from being overworked. Thoughts on convincing vs surrendering / leaving?

I moved to a new city and reconnected with an old friend. We’ve been spending a lot of time together (not dating) and things are beginning to get a little steamy. He’s made it clear that sex is important to him in a relationship, but I’m celibate and plan to wait till marriage. I don’t see a future with him, but I enjoy being friends. Am I being selfish to hold on to him even though I know I would never give him the sex he wants? Should I just cut him loose right away? Please help.

like

Any single women like houses?

funnylike

If you had to describe your dating life in one word, what would it be?

like

Married manager crushing on a junior consultant (not acting on it…yet). How cliche

funnylike

Any single 💁 want to grab a drink? Glasses, beard, 6'2"? 🤓

like

Say I had a “friend” who gained 15 Covid lbs but is still on dating apps with old pics. Is that considered catfishing? She’s not overweight, but not fit anymore. Still good looking...she suspects. Is it best to update the pics? Or get on a BBW dating app? Definite fear of rejection at meeting. Thank God I’m asking for a friend because this shits embarrassing to type.

like

More Posts

Hello Sharks
Off topic: I am planning to buy or book a car by end of this quarter. I can spend upto 20 lacs max. So suggest me a good car.
Also, is it worth spending upto 20 lacs on a car? Why asking because constantly gets feedback from everyone includes friends, family and wife that live your life and don't think much if you can afford. I don't know if i can afford it not. But I am considering one time as well as running cost. My CTC is more than 35 LPA.

like

Hi friends I am shifting to Bangalore next week, Currently I am in Gujarat so my bike is having Gujarat passing number plate, So now I want to know that is it mandatory to get BLR passing number plate for my bike or I can use it with Gujarat passing.. pls suggest...

Thanks in advance!!

like

Any Amazon counsel or other FAANG attorneys willing to share how their comp review has worked? I’m really happy with my offer(lower base, really high signing bonus and decent RSUs) and was told their would be yearly comp reviews but wondering how that plays out the first few years...

like

Due to a recent company-wide increase and additional pay for bilingual direct reports I am only making a dollar and change above them as their supervisor. I was hired into this position in March, having been the first employee in this department. I really tried to get them to budge on salary, they did not, but shortly after accepting they gave the whole company a dollar raise.

Any suggestions on how this might be addressed?

like

What is the current work schedule in T systems.

I heard WFO has started ?

Can anybody confirm who is currently working. I have my DOJ in 10 days.

Wfh setup allowances are tax exempted?

If that is the case
Suppose if I have bill of 16400+3600(gst)
When I file income tax return , will I get 3600 as IT refund?

Please excuse me if anything is wrong or kiddish in my question .... I am beginner and trying to understand how it works and improving my knowledge .

like

How much time BNP Paribas required to release offer letter after document submission.

like

My job application status says shortlisted in Mindtree Portal after 3 round of technical interviews. The recruiter told me he will send an invite for the HR round (10-15 days back) But i am yet to receive any information from them.

Can someone from #Mindtree help me understand what process they follow for recruitment?

Overall strongest sustainability consulting firms in Europe?

like

What certifications are good for technical project manager? I was thinking to start with PSM and PSPO and then move to ITIL, ITSM. Not sure about this though. Not planning to do PMP as I think it’s more waterfall focused. Was also thinking about AWS. Any other certifications recommended?

likehelpful

I’m not a sports guy, so I don’t care that sports are back.
If you do watch sports, how is it? Does it bring back any sense of normalcy?

like

Hi, I have read lots about how HR is an exploitative capitalist tool. Any thoughts/opinions?

like

Anyone apply to clerkships after working at your firm for a while? Any advice? Currently a second year putting out applications

like

PwC Anyone went through a direct admit Partner process? I am being approached and have some questions (process, timeline, interviews experience, compensation etc.) Thank you!

like

I am working in Accenture as level 7 manager and got offer from Deloitte india as Program manager. Think that if I am not compramise with my designation in Deloitte. Please help me and advise. Accenture ATCI technology level 7 manager vs Deloitte india Manager - Enterprise architect/Technical Program manager.Deloitte Accenture India

like

Anyone else on public accounting an ENFP? Is it just me or is this career a struggle with thus personality type? 🤦🏻‍♂️

like

Has anyone experienced delay in getting physical copy of the H-1B approval notice? The USCIS portal says - the case has been approved. Is it safe to join new firm based on approval notification?

like

What's the New joiner registration grace period at Accenture?can someone help me to understand.

like

Additional Posts in Advertising

Like this post if you want to TP one of Sir Martin's houses with me.

like

Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

like

Remind me why they got rid of Greg Hahn in the first place? Too expensive?

funnylike

Hypothetically, what might happen, if Strat said to fishbowl they needed a virtual hug? Other than CD potentially saying something snarky and mean ...hypothetically only.

like

That Ram Ad??? 🙄

like

Having the clients love an idea you had to fight to present is a bittersweet win- you feel validated, but also wish your team backed you from the start...anyone else experience this?

like

Is anyone else having trouble just BEING back at the office… for a full day? Even if it’s hybrid. It’s like driving me insane just sitting here in silence and making small talk from 9-5:30. I feel so trapped.

like

I'm so sick of this agency 🙄

like

So I was laid off. Is it okay to talk about it at my next job interview? Feels like everyone knows anyway.

like

give this man a raise.

Post Photo
likefunny

Hey strategists, what’s something you would love an intern to provide you with or something they have done that made your life a little easier? (Cont.)

like

Giphy said it's delivering 1 billion giphs a day. Does Giphy support advertising?

like

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.

like

Remember The Woo? Yeah, me neither. Well, they cut everyone’s pay (except mgmt of course) by 1/4 to get the small biz gov loan, and used it to hire a $500k/yr mgmt head. Agency still working barebones

like

Next time I have a meeting my Senior Manager, I may just snap and tell him that instead of constant nitpicking and giving hurtful, blunt feedback, how about acknowledging sometimes for a change?

like

Best (non-agency) company to work at in Boston??

likehelpfulsmart

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

like

Thoughts on GALE? Just been offered a job there for paid social and wondering how their culture is? Thanks

like
likefunny

Thinking about IMC at Medill. Any alums? Anyone with direct experience? Thoughts on this? Would Kellogg be a better bet?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal