Looking for work, workaholic.

Anyone recently joined Optum in India? Did you receive welcome gift?

Started playing league again after 8 years. Man such an amazing game

Hi CTS Sharks ,

How much time does it take to become manager from SA in CTS in general if person join as SA at 8 year experience.

Do you guys use Mattress toppers to cool yourself down at night? What are the best Mattress toppers on the market now? I tend to be warm at night and looking for some recommendations. Thanks!!

I got Medical Reimbursement of around in current month salary, but I don't think I had applied any bill or submitted any such amount. Can someone tell what exactly is this amount for?

Anyone else love being single and living alone? Feel like ppl think it's lonely, but one of my fave things to do in the weekend is watch tv in my PJs sipping coffee (or beer, depending on time of day)

My younger brother has the opportunity to do Software Engineering at FAANG and consulting at MBB as a fresh grad. I told him to do SWE, but I’m afraid I’m giving him biased advise cause I’m jaded in this industry. If you were me, what would you advise him?

Some days the ghosting and radio silence comes off as blacklisting and soul crushing. How hard of an ask is it to copy and paste "thank you for your interest, we decided to go with another candidate"

Hi All,

I am looking for a new opportunity on ITSM domain accross India on an immediate basis. Please let me know in case you can extend any help.


Prompt response is appreciated

What is SUNDRY allowance in Accenture?

What is day to day work for a lead consultant at TW?

Is it super busy like so many calls with clients (post office hours or even on weekends)?

When does the appraisal happen ?? Lumos and appraisal both the same ?

Apple Watch 2 is it worth it??? Had a jawbone but it broke.

Juneteenth is just around the corner. This is the first year I get the day off as a company holiday -- not sure if my company is having any programs or events. How about yours? And if not, are you doing anything on your own to recognize/celebrate this day?

How do the different consulting firms stack up in the UAE? I’m looking to make a move and starting to look for opportunities in Dubai. At Accenture Strategy with a focus on digital and analytics

Do MBB firms usually give temporary accommodation to look for a place for people relocating from outside?

Looking to make a change from Canada (Toronto) to Dubai. Any thoughts or Big4 Cloud Consulting roles in the ME? Deloitte is generally the global leader. Any thoughts on Digital/Cloud Transformation in MENA?

I don’t understand summer hours. If you have to make up the hours you take off for summer hours earlier in the week, aren’t you working just as hard in a more condensed amount of time?

Curious how other people’s brains work.
When you get an activation brief, what’s your process for coming up with a solid idea?

Look for cultural moments that you can adapt? Look through award show books? Scroll YouTube videos until 3am?

I know that every brief and every idea is different, but I’m more interested in the process and what you’re creative routine is to get the wheels turning.

Thanks.

Do any of u have book recos that give you the low down for digital/social (inclusive of what reporting means ect)? Just joined a team and would like to be proactive since everyone is super busy for

Just got turned down for a job I really wanted. No interview. I even had a referral, but they didn't even look at my book! Feeling empty and worthless right now. I know I have inherent value as a human being but I am so desperate to succeed and can't seem to catch a break. Just wanted to vent. Thank you for reading.

What's your policy on 'cold-call' messages from hopefuls asking for tips, advice, help? 😇 or 😈

Just saw a commercial that was definitely filmed in my apartment building in downtown LA. Felt kind of weird.

So grossed out by nasty old man (triple my age) at the client. He came over to where I sat to discuss an issue and his hand "accidentally" falls on my lap! I just got up and walked away

Has this happened to anyone else recently?

Recruiter on LinkedIn: Hey we saw your work and were impressed with your ____ project. we’d love to setup some time to chat.

Me: ok great. Here’s when I’m free_______

Recruiter on LinkedIn: Sorry have to cancel the meeting, doesn’t seem like your experience matches the job we are currently offering.

This has happened 4 times in the past few months. Like you reached out to me??

Getting pushed to do account work as a PM is making me want to scream. And the bullshit let's align on PM expectations meetings when I'm doing my job is driving me up the wall. I'm doing my job....YOU aren't.

Why the heck does being good at writing and concept mean I should spend MORE time in meetings? This system makes no sense. just let me do what I'm GOOD at.

Besides salary, how to pick between job offers?

if you receive an offer and give the standard two weeks notice, but the two weeks overlap with some scheduled holiday PTO, what would you do? extend the notice?

My controversial opinion of the day is that organic social is worth fuckall for the majority of brands (including the trendy lifestyle ones) and that influencers are just propping up vanity metrics.

How many times a week do you ask yourself why you’re so terrible at advertising and why is it 1 billion?

What's agency in Chicago is doing decent work? Or is that a non sequitur

If your employer is looking for people in entry level creative or accounts, would you mind commenting the name?

Overheard: *dials frantically* "Hi. The holiday party was moved the the 7th so we're gonna need to move that Axe Throwing event. Yeah. Bye. "

Managers - do any of you have the ability to check in on your direct reports’ webcams without them knowing to make sure they’re working? The green light next to the camera keeps lighting up on my company computer and I’m getting paranoid haha

What do you put on internal time when you are not booked? (You are watching YouTube videos or shopping online)