Learned a little late that this industry is a scary place unless you have a safety net made of money, so last year I started working on that. I took a pharma job, although I’ve made my career working at places like DDB, R/GA etc. I’m worried that once I secure myself financially a bit in a couple of years ie. save enough to not be constantly operating under the fear of what will happen if I get let go, I won’t get the chance to go back to the non-pharma side. Am I being paranoid?

I resigned 3 months ago at Infosys and joined Accenture. If I want to join back to Infosys now can I apply?

Is there any minimum time to stay for rejoining?

Dear folks,

Did anybody join Virtusa recently in Level-2 designation in JPMC?

Can you let me know if they have provided any laptop? And also what kind of experience are you having while working in JPMC? Is it good?

Hi,I am looking for a referral in Virtusa. Please let me know if you help me with referral, I will share the relevant details with you.

[subthread] FDD exit opp ideas/ options to consider

Have you ever conducted focus groups in rural areas without focus group facilities? If so, what how did you approach them?

Hi fishes, I interviewed for a company called software AG, I want to know how is the company and is the work culture good? PS Interviewed for the data analyst position

Pros and cons of purchasing a house that had foundation issues but was repaired and have a lifetime foundation warranty now ?

Hi all, anyone familiar with Skadden in DC? Looking for any insight!

Considering a paralegal position at Buchanan Ingersoll. Can anyone provide opinions on this firm.

Just did the 60 min Beyoncé Bootcamp on the Peloton Tread and I thought I was going to die a few times. 😅

I'm looking for a seasoned brand strategist or marketing strategist that has experience in life sciences - tech experience would be a bonus. Contract, full time or all the above for immediate work with a favorite client. Any recommendations? Boston-based agency. Thanks!

Can someone highlight the high level differences between M&A and equity capital markets within IBD?

Is anyone actually specific when putting their out of office message? My boss will put that he’s “feeling ill” or “at a doctors appointment” and I think it’s weird

How do you make, or recommend making, a transition from the public sector to the private sector. Salary, insurance, benifits.

Omnistudio - may you get built in to Salesforce core. Hate how I have to install a package every release, test it, and when there is a break fix that cycle repeats. This is on top of those freaking data that drives functionalities (omniscripts, flex, IP) are all records and tough to sync to non-full copy. Salesforce needs to kill that product or get those into the core! What’s your take on this? This is for friendly conversation

I have adhd and take vyvanse daily. It helps a lot with work but I’m scared of how addictive it can be. Has anyone been through the same?

Hi,

Can I pay full hra amount as rent to my parents to get hra exemption benefits.

HRA: 5 lakh

Anyone in here from the boogaloo?

Calling all managers with junior, intern and mid teams: Who is taking (or is being given) the time to train their juniors on the necessary hard and soft skills? If not, what’s stopping you from providing that support?

Is it normal for an agency to give you only 48 hrs to accept an offer? I need more time to think and process. I asked for two extra days because I just don’t want to make a rash decision they said no

Art director who comes up with LITERALLY no ideas talked the MOST during meeting. Lollll. Wow.

Going in house is the move, right?

The Budweiser commercial was the bravest one of all the SB spots I’ve seen. Standing up for America takes courage when we’re constantly told how horrible America is.

Any fishies in new york have official snow days?

We are hiring for several marketing roles in NY and Cambridge. Want to work for a good company with even better hours and pay? DM me. Sample roles open (below)

What are your top agency red flags? First month in a new agency and something doesn't feel right.

When I go client side, I will demand that all decks sent to me MUST use Goudy Stout font at all times

Just took a grenade (2 shots & Red Bull) at a bar across the street then walked back into work casually. You know it's been a bad week.... anyone else snuck out to make work more enjoyable?

What does it take to get into strategy? Creatives have portfolio school, is there a similar prerequisite to start in strat?

I was recently told that I wasn’t being promoted to AD. Now that I have quit, they are offering me an AD title if I stay. Why would they do that? I’m only good enough to be an AD now that I’m leaving?

What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve done in your career, publicly? I’ll go first, I openly talked shit about my CD during an edit and it got back to the CD and the CCO.

What’s the difference between DDB and DDB Adam & eve?

Agencies in Detroit?

Are there any other survey companies you’ve gotten quick cash from like NewtonX?

Can the person who wrote the tagline "Dare Greatly" for Cadillac make sure their genes won't be passed on to successive generations? Method is up to you. Get creative!

Thoughts on FCB NY?

Facebook Blueprint Certification. Is there any advantage for creatives getting this certification?

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?