Looking for a strong conceptual creative team, CW & AD, for a possible 6 month gig. Car experience is a major plus, 7+years agency experience. Team players, no egos. Send names & portfolios.

Dear IPG Health, it’s great you are having 2 holiday parties during the work week for employees who only live in the tri-state area. All us remote people look forward to covering for them, yet again.

Eb1 applied in February (case received) and no movement on i140 yet. Others in similar situation, how did you fare?

In your opinion, if a company doesn’t offer 401k matching, is it a deal breaker for you?

Probably a subjective one but, best day and time of day to email you?

Have an offer to join EPam advisory as a Manager ~200K TC (160 base +15% + RSUs). Up for SC at Deloitte this year with TC of ~140K (120 + 18%).

Is it worth the bump in pay and title to join? Seems to be very early stage practice building with many partners from EY/Accenture/Deloitte having joined.

Ok to leave passport locked in hotel room safe in Europe or need to carry it 24x7?

I am 33 f and feels like I have lost a lot of volume on my face in last couple of years. It makes me look older.Any non surgical, non filler options to plump naturally? P.S. Overall I have gained pounds but lost on face I think

Anyone have insight for WilmerHale?

Specifically, I'm interested in knowing:
1. The culture across the firm
2. Whether associates are (or can be) hired in offices that don't have a presence for their intended group (e.g., if I could work out of LA for the IP group, which currently does not have any attorneys in the LA office)
3. What the culture is like in the LA, SF, Palo Alto offices
4. Culture in the IP group, specifically patent prosecution

Thanks in advance!

Any suggestions for a decently priced office chair? I am willing to spend up to $500.

Hi Dosto,

How to reject offer in polite way to HR... Any format? Please suggest

Joining BDO this week. Any good perks I should know about?

Late Feb/early March: Miami, Bahamas, Punta Cana, or Aruba for long weekend with boyfriend? Flying from NYC so want an easy direct flight. Details in post!

If I originally got the Moderna vaccine, is it advisable (ie is it better protection against COVID) to get a Pfizer booster? I don’t see any info about which booster to get if you didn’t get J&J

What roles or technologies are we hiring in the USDC? Are we also hiring for remote roles?

Any tips for someone moving from ACD to CD? Shifting from doing the work to leading the work?

Do you have doubts about your leadership style? (Cont)

Anyone have a connection in at Yellow Shoes?

When you’re offered a cd gig at one of your dream shops. In an iffy group. With a lowball offer. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Has anyone dropped out of judging an award show? I’ve been told I should set aside 6 hours for one of the two I’m judging.

Creative Directors. I know we all like to piss & moan on here but I’d be interested to know what we all do as individuals to stay relevant and inspiring to our teams and clients as leaders.

How do all deal with politics ? Dealing with different difficult people and divisions? It can be so vicious. Sorry if this is a frequently asked question. I am new here.

What’s the worst part of being a CD?

What’s the reward of having the Pro Badge on here? Gamification is fun but there needs to be something tangible attached for it to matter.

Has anyone here become a CD but a few years in realized they would rather be doing the creative? Is it career death to go back to doing what you loved?

How long do you wait until you give up hope on a role you’ve successfully interviewed for (2-3 times) but the recruiter doesn’t confirm or deny the role has been filled and kind of leaves you hanging?

Phew! The job hunting process is such a grind, kudo’s to anyone going through it right now.

Beyond ready to get my hands dirty with some creative work — but for now, LinkedIn stalking is life.

Thoughts on remote work flexibility for an ACD role? Currently interviewing with a global footwear brand and they originally mentioned they want a hybrid (at office + at home) hire, which would require me to relocate.

Not sure if I should say I’m not willing to relocate right away, or wait a few rounds and see what the possibility is.

Anyone has a good book reco on introverts?

I’m an Art Director by trade but find myself writing more and more since becoming a Creative Director. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, any tips to being a better writer?

Recently been approached about joining a startup agency. Never been in this situation before. Any advice on questions I should ask, red flags I should look for, etc.?

Cd friends, how do you deal with your difficult ECD?

Is work-life balance a thing, as a Creative Director?

If it is for you - drop your top tips below!

How do you recharge and disconnect? Help another user. 🏆

I’ve gotta tell y’all, the shame of being an unemployed father is extreme.

Any CDs who work(ed) at in-house agencies? What’s different at our level vs your agency experience as a CD?