My agency doesnt use briefs to kick off any projects... Is this normal for an ad agency? They JUST got this account a couple months ago and it’s a huge account. Should I be concerned?

Is verizon service based or product based company?

Anyone recently joined Accenture ( Avande ) how about work life balance?

Does ibm give any Diwali gifts?

Just wanted to confirm if we have an option for buyouts during the NP,is it normally negotiable to 30 days,how does it work?

Hello good fishes! I had informational exchange with the hiring manager. Now going for technical interview. The role is in Privacy and have not done much of coding in last 6 years. Any suggestions what I should study to get through? This is for a Principle position.

Any update on lottery?

NFW- I just had a good laugh. Earlier today I was on a video conference call reviewing a Private Label Agreement template with a larger company who wishes to brand label products we develop and manufacture. We came to a very one-sided provision and my sales VP stated “for this one, how can we just say ‘hell no’ ...nicely?” The other person on the call said we can replace the wording with just NFW (no f@$* way) and I said “I will have to add that to the defined terms section so it’s clear”

Anyone have any suggestions for front end guis for users to run python code? I’ve created a few tools for webscraping data, automation, and modeling but non technical users freak out when they try to run the code themselves. Any suggestions? (Have tried Juypter Notebooks and a few other IDEs)

Realized my savings account interest rate is now higher than my mortgage rate. No way I pay that off early. Eat your heart out Dave.

Is anyone planning on trading water futures?

Hi Fishes, Had salary discussion today with TCS HR but he stated that he would seek approval and approval takes 8 days for my expected CTC and for the designation, so is there any hope that they will offer or it's a waste of time waiting for them

Can anyone share what they pay for Employee+Spouse+4 kids for health insurance at Chase??

Public vs private sector clients in Canada:

Which do you prefer and why? How has your experience, learning, WLB, and future marketability varied across both?

Asking on behalf of a friend:
How difficult is it to get an analyst job in current job market (no relevant prior experience) bcom grad

Best west coast pharma agencies?

So a client who brought me on for a rebrand/relaunch has shifted his social media in house to his friend’s 17 year old son. Despite his age, the kid has less than no clue, the posts have typos, I presented some concepts based on certain elements being in place...he ran with them despite those elements not happening...I should sit back and laugh(ok grin). But now I’m hearing people think this is MY work typos and all. FYI I’m talking typos like “your” and “you’re”, see our latest “add”, etc

Is it just me or is the app/group super negative?

How do you keep yourself motivated when you’re so unhappy at your company and it’s affecting your physical, mental, and emotional health? I cannot do this anymore. I’m so miserable.

Best job listing site for Account Management roles in Los Angeles?

Anyone know if we can expense coffee pods during this WFH thing? I’m already on my 2nd cup.

Any thoughts in the Ogilvy office? Which are account are worth being in?

Hi everyone, does anyone have any advice for someone who has been in the agency project management /production space for a couple years now but may be looking to transition into a more in-house brand management / client side role? (I think it’s time for me to be the boss now! Tired of the agency burn out)

Moving across the country to LA. Any pro tips in the relocation process to make the experience less of a hassle? Just me and my dog making the move.

Just got promoted to ACD. Will be taking on more leadership roles. Any books, workshops, resources that helped you learn leadership skills?

To everyone that’s been laid off I just want y’all to know that I’m with you. That is why I’m doing the bare minimum until it’s my time to go.

Cannes is cracking down on those raucous parties in yacht alley this year. Seriously reconsidering my attendance now. 😒

WKNY— How are you all feeling in the new year? Travel/leisure clients doing ok? Any new business on the horizon?

Anyone familiar with WPP policies for cost of living raises and promotions in the coastal offices versus KC office?

How much of the work that gets entered/wins at Cannes is real? Seeing criticism of fake work – but doesn’t this happen every year from a whole ton of agencies?

Changing my title to Copingwriter

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

Just got a job offer at an agency I’m really excited about, but it’d be a complete lateral move. Same position and same amount of pay now. Is it worth it? Or should I wait until I’m able to move someplace with a pay increase or title move? I’m pretty unhappy right now at my current agency and job. But was really hoping for an increase somewhere. Thoughts?