Kind of random but could be helpful. I tried out Phagan’s Clackamas today for a fashion color highlight. Not bad for $50. Would highly recommend.

Is KPMG calling it's employees back in office? Then I will resign, please let me know. KPMG India.

Hi all, I am looking for the average salary of a project manager I and II in healthcare. I’m located in Northern California. I’ve gathered information online and it varies quite a bit. Thank you

Anyone on the distribution side of private funds ? Currently at a liquid alternative 40act fund and working on my CAIA. I was wondering how difficult the jump is to the other side. Any context would be helpful!

Any American asset managers/ banks willing to hire Canadians?

Currently a VP at one of biggest Canadian firms, and am CFA charter holder.

I have always heard there are much greater opportunities in the states due to the market size, curious how hard it is for a Canadian to get in.

I had an interview and the recruiter (White F) could not stop talking about DEI and POC % hires. It’s great yes but I didn’t even mention or ask about it yet. Barely had time to talk about myself. I was slightly uncomfortable. She made me feel like a diversity hire.

How's ROBERT BOSCH for SAP Senior functional consultant role ?
YOE 6.

Hi guys, if anyone with 3 years + of big 4 audit experience is looking for a job, let me know! My firm is hiring and the compensation is attractive.

I almost had a policy I wrote replaced by basically the same coverage but at a higher premium because the other agent grossly misrepresented their product. Feels good to cause a scammer to get a CB.

Recommendations on billing software? We are moving away from Timeslips. Practice management software like Smokeball seems like overkill, and I need something that integrates with Quickbooks and Timeslips.

When new business calls for a written submission but the template is in powerpoint 😒

What makes an MBA app “competitive” besides for GPA and work experience?

Anyone in NYC have recommendations for an immigration lawyer for marriage based green card application process? Do you recommend having a lawyer or going through the process without one? What’s the typical fee?

Thanks in advance!

Do I need to have a strategy portfolio when I am applying to jobs? Most applications have an optional box to put a link, but I’d rather bring examples of my work to the interview

Hi

I have offer of Optum, IBM and EY. I am a full stack software developer. Can anyone suggests which is better option on technology point of view?

What is the average hike for a Site reliability engineer at Adobe India (Noida Office)? Especially when you are on third party payroll.

Based on the comments of many I know I’m not alone in just being weary right now and the past year. Big law litigation is just a billable hamster wheel I want to get off. I’m also done with firm politics, billable hours, and mystery comp models. But I’m a sucker for security and the “devil you know” has kept me here for years. Are lower stress law jobs a real thing in house and how do you get away from litigation if you haven’t been working hardcore on contracts?

Where my Portland Advertising people at??

Is anyone interested in connecting over coffee?

Anyone have a good (and not exorbitantly expensive) accountant? My taxes have gotten more complicated than TurboTax and I can handle this year

Got a date with a girl I've admired for a while this weekend, where should I take her? Best romantic/fun date spots, ideally with great food or near great food. She has no dietary restrictions as far as I know. Thanks

What’s happening at Grady Britton? Good team? Good clients?

Biggest Portland stereotypes? Do you think they're true or not true?
Mine is that everyone in Portland is into hiking, snowboarding or running....I promise there are some homebodies/non-athlete types out here y'all we just have to find each other ahah.

Is anyone in Portland conservative? What is it like for you being there? I get along with just about anyone, but seems pretty hostile towards non-liberal folks from what I've seen

Oregon vendors needed

I currently work as a optician, referral coordinator and optometry technician. Busting my butt off wearing all 3 hats and I get paid $20 an hour… I don’t think this is a fare wage considering I’m doing the job of 3 people. I want to negotiate a higher wage any tips of what I should ask for?

What’s up Portlandians, still enjoying the warm sept?

Moving to Oregon from California in about a month. I don't know anyone in the city. Any suggestions on activities/cool sights to see?

Anyone have a recommend for a seasonal depression light? There are lots of options and I would prefer one that turns on in the early am hours.

I’m looking to move to the Portland area. Would love to connect with a head hunter or recruiter. I have 15 yrs experience in advertising and marketing—agency and in-house. CD level for past 5 years. Im currently making 175k base. Is this a reasonable salary at most shops for a CD or Dir. of Marketing role?

Anyone know any Account Based Marketing Strategists with B2B experience looking to work at a great agency? Looking for referrals (will pay for successful hires) DM please!

Is moving from Seattle worth it? I've heard the freeze is still in affect in Portland but I'm more worried about prices. I WFH mostly and pull down like 120k a year, Seattle is getting crazy expensive rent wise and crazy full. I'd like to find somewhere new but stick to the PNW.

Hello I'm new to fishbowl and also I'm a
recruiter in Seattle looking currently for
building engineers for Seattle, Denver and
Portland roles! Hopefully will meet some
through connections on here so if you
know anyone please send them my way!!

Anyone have any connections with Portland General Electric? I am a design technician that works remotely on pole replacement jobs (designing, creating construction drawings, estimating) based in California. My 6 month contract will be up with my company soon and I am looking for a better salary (I currently make ~$48k/yr). This is my first job in this field as I graduated from UP in 2020 and it took a while to land a "professional" job due to the pandemic.

Hello PDX Ad folk! Moving back to Portland after 6 yrs away doing the NYC LA circuit. I'm currently a freelance Strategy Director, are there shops in Portland hiring freelancers into the New Year? Landing in January so looking to get connected to the right agencies ahead of my move. Thanks all!
(Connections & Creative Strat)

What are the top tools/resources to be familiar with as a strategist? Meant to be a broad question...maybe you're surprised more people aren't aware of them...

Anyone looking to start a junior copywriting gig?