Mid-week Check: How is everyone doing this week?

I thought that the occasional visits from the recently divorced single mother that moved in down the hall was the best thing that ever happened to me. I was wrong, getting that mouse jiggler is the best thing that ever happened to me.

I have an annual membership to tryexponent for FAANG and tech prep. I don’t need the membership anymore and have about 6-8 months. I can share my creds for $60. The content was extremely helpful, I made it to Amazon. Let me know if anyone’s interested

I don’t get paid to write advertising. I get paid to sit through meetings like these. Kill me.

Where’s the best place to park while working/shopping in the Prudential?

Anyone in the consulting industry willing to do an informational interview? I have 2 years of industry experience in corporate operations

Is there an online or college course which concentrates on the craft of Art Direction? Like the developer bootcamp, but covering visual story telling, photo art direction, animation, video, etc

What is the salary range for L5 TPMs?

How often do you cry at your job? I cry usually one day a week triggered by stress/overwhelm but want to know if this is a typical response

Just lateraled to another big law firm, starting in a couple of weeks. Firm extended WFH until at least Oct. Any tips for starting new job remotely/connecting with people? Should I still ask to go to the office just to see what it looks like...?

What would be an appropriate gift if I want to show appreciation to my juniors before leaving the firm to go in house? What about for partner/counsel?

Would love to hear thoughts on best approach of you are a senior associate at V10 firm. Do you just become counsel until they tell you that partnership is not in the cards or do you try to hop to the first partnership (equity, or at least NEP with clear progression to equity if you bring in some business) opportunity at a say V50 firm. I’m not home grown at my current firm, but do have a small book currently.

Hi all,

Currently, I am working in TCS and I have offer from CTS. Now, TCS trying to retain me with similar hike offered by CTS.

Is it better to stay back in TCS or move forward with CTS.

I have completed 7.5 years in TCS & my total year of experience is 9.

Please suggest. Thank you!

Are there any agencies that are willing to pay for relocation? Looking to make a move out to WC. I know this is more likely for VP+ so I’m curious which agencies have the flattest PnL

Any guys have a good recommendation for a barber in the city? Seems like most of the places downtown are upwards of $40. Just looking for a homie who does a good job. Happy to pay that much if they’re solid, but will be bothered if they’re not.

How do y'all feel about Teslas? Idk why I assume the worst about the person driving them 😅

What’s the comparable Audi to the bmw 540 and which one (Audi vs BMW) is the best bang for the buck?

Are you a morning person or night person?

Anyone joining Salesforce Bangalore office anytime soon and looking for flats to rent near office?

Happy Black History Everyone, let's make this a truly historic month!!

After 15 years in the industry, I can really say that these last few years have been the most challenging in terms of navigating all the sensitivity and political correctness.

Being a male and Asian really sucks.

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

If I got a raise for every micro aggression I’ve received while at my current agency, I’d be in a really high income bracket! Hah.

I guess I’m officially being off boarded team doesn’t care no one has said anything … I’m a ball of nerves thankfully my old company wants me back — feeling so sad and angry and just incredibly nervous

What’s an appropriate rate to charge per word for a publication like VentureBeat or TechCrunch?

Hey, so I’m going to my first 3% conference. I heard it’s usually white feminism x 100. But I was wondering what I should expect? Has anyone been.

The more I work in advertising, the more apparent that majority of companies (and my own colleagues) don’t know how to reach consumers like me. It’s absolutely tragic. (Cont’d)

I am a Sr. Designer in DC looking for a position as an Art Director with experience in brand strategy, alignment, print, motion & digital design. Interested in all openings. Thanks!

If you could change anything to increase minority representation in marketing, what would you change? I think I'd want at least 2-3 minority employees in creative leadership positions to make sure things like colorism in ads less likely to pass the final edit.

Dear Nappily Ever After,
No one has an office, much less an assistant. Creative and account are different jobs with their own dress codes. But dumb, off brief ideas by white creatives do win.

Is there any industry recognition for poc creatives the way adage and others recognize creatives?

What's the most natural next step for a marketing coordinator?

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

We’re hiring on our media & connections team. Various levels. If you’re looking to make a jump from a traditional media agency or a strategist who wants to get closer to both media and creative. Lmk.

Since recent events, do you think PSAs are still worth the time & energy?