Let’s spread some joy!

Drop below some advice you would give your younger self when first entering the biz. 🌟

Can someone explain how billable hours work? At a new agency and although I had to fill timesheets at my previous agencies, they were mainly used to ensure we weren’t over servicing a client/for setting the appropriate retainer for contract renewals. I asked ppl at my agency but haven’t gotten a proper explanation. I get the impression that billing to the agency admin code isn’t recommended, and my manager said he bills everything to client codes, but that doesn’t make sense to me .

HR: I still didn’t get approval from finance on the freelance req. not answering email.
Me: FL’r already in the building. you sit in next office can you just talk to them?
HR: ok. I guess.

Any insights for KPMG Strategy - Deal Advisory within the Global Strategy Group (Experiences, Exit Opps, Salary)?

Hi everyone, I am getting ready for a job interview, and need to create a media plan. I was hoping someone can help me with the next task: basically, I need to create inventory recommendation based on past performance. What I am very confused about is that they gave me Booked Impressions (=4M), but in the task it says I should assume there is unlimited inventory. Am I supposed to use this 4M only to calculate spend, ROAS, etc., but can actually have unlimited allocated impressions? Thank you!

Okay, thank the stars this “estimated 9.2lb baby” was only 8lbs even. 😅

Has anyone relocated their pet from India to australia

Any one recently joined Indeed? Want to know if Indeed asked for a reliving/experience letter from the previous employer. I am joining Indeed in July. I am going through a rough patch with my current employer, ever since I put in my notice 🤦‍♂️ Its got to the point of them threatening to not provide a experience/reliving letter…
I can provide references and recommendations. Before leaving, I just want to ensure that I am equipping my successor to take care of my product and build it further…

Hi Fishes, I've 5.7 YOE in digital marketing and i have an offer from PS for Senior Media Analyst Role in Digital Marketing Domain. After seeing all the layoff post i'm getting scared. It would be helpful if you could please let me know if anyone if fired from Digital Marketing Domain.

DOJ is Oct 31st, i dont have more time. Please comment if you know anyone from Digital Marketing.

How many law enforcement agencies are at play and how do they coordinate when trying to stage something as massive as the raid on the Trump residence?

Is retention discussion happening currently in bfsi? Its 10 days i have resigned, but nobody called me yet!!

Bankers who stayed past associate level, why?

How many hours are you IBD guys REALLY working. Everyone says 80+ hours but never seem to be around when you need them

Signed a verbal offer pending a background check - have you told your current employer you're leaving before the background check process was complete?

Do you thank your tenants for paying the rent? A quick thank you text?

How is HSBC Client in terms of WLB and work culture

How are appraisals at Wissen Technology ? Wissen Technology Wissen InfoBeans

Which company is better in terms of technology, growth and work life balance?
Boeing or BNY Mellon | Pershing

More layoffs last week at Leo B. Seems they went after more Seniors & $alaries. Thank you France.

Just registered for WAATBP end of this month and am looking forward to it!

Is anyone else struggling to find motivation today? I just can’t bring myself to care about anything work related. I’m trying to push through but it’s hard today.

How long did it take you to receive your first promotion? I have 3 years of work experience, currently at my 3rd agency, and third associate position. Four people on my brand team have been promoted (across levels and departments, but none in PM). I'm getting sick of being pumped up with empty praise if others are actually being rewarded with accolades.

Hey folks - 12 yrs in my career. 6 yrs agency PR, 6 yrs in a mrkting role for a hospital. Tomorrow is my first day of my new job at a company where I’ll be the mrktng mgr for an OTC pharmaceuticals company with a handful of brands in my portfolio. Any tips? Help me obiwan!

Hi BIA fish! I’d like to connect with a designer for custom logo creation (paid job) on a personal passion project of mine. If that’s you or someone you know I’d love to reach out!

Hey fam! I’m looking for mentors high and low and trying to find good platforms for mentor matching. (e.g. I used to be a part of NYC’s Women Who Create until I moved abroad) Anything good you know of? Or, perhaps, if you’re interested in mentoring/being mentored, say hey below.

TFW you interview for the same gig as your coworker and you are more qualified (you gave them advice) and they say you were great, but they get the gig. Am I wrong to think what I’m thinking? 🤔

Happy Friday! To spread joy, who do you want to give flowers to today?

My agency has started planning Black History Month, and it got me thinking...

Between the white people suddenly realizing systemic racism is real, the death of George Floyd, and the recent insurrection in DC, do we think more brands are going to do or say anything meaningful this year than in year's past?

When seeking a new role, How many different agencies have y’all had to interview with before being hired? I’m on agency number 6 right now I’m so over it. I know my portfolio is amazing because so many recruiters wouldn’t be reaching out if that wasn’t the case. The process is Mad agggggy.

Whenever I got promoted to digital ACD a few years ago, I noticed my pay was much lower than I expected for the market I’m in, hard to find skillsets, performance, and visibility I’ve brought to the agency. I’ve brought this up a few times and was told HR would do research into salary equity, but the convo always fades. I put my foot down with my GCD, and she supports me, but I would like to come to the table with my own research. Where should I be looking for accuracy?

Are you or did you make any 2022 resolutions? If so, please share!

Where do you go for inspiration when it comes to creative for advertising?

I’m conflicted: Soul (the movie): yay, meh or nay? I liked it, but woke Twitter opinions are affecting me.