Never freelanced before but looking to double dip. How exactly does one get started? Or is there a place I can learn?

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

Hi Fishes,
I am a consultant with 4 YOE ( ZS + IQVIA) and 16 CTC, was thinking of switching to a product based company like lilly or something. Which are some good companies with decent wlb and good pay?

Tomorrow is my LWD. Till now I have only got a mail from HR saying congrats and salary annexure attached.
HireRight bgv was also started 8 days ago.

The HR keeps saying you will recieve it today EOD everyday, but no offer letter till now.

Any suggestions? Is this common?

Is Google PM interview really that difficult or it’s just been hyped? How do you rate it compared to a Big 4 Manager role?

So who else here is experiencing plummeting billable hours and exponential weight gain since this whole WFH thing started? Bought snacks for 30 days, finished in 48 hours.

hiya! So I was wondering how I can get a remote job in without any tech or call service experience? I have 4-5 years of customer service experience and I’m taking an swe bootcamp at the moment any suggestions?

Worst company among WITCH when it comes to policies?

What is the approximate package offered in a product based company to "Software Engineering Manager" with 15 years of total experience ?

PepsiCo or S&P Global... Which is better.
Product Analyst for PepsiCo and Product Owner for S&P Global. Both companies had offered similar package

Hi anyone from infosys who has joined cognizant please ping need help urgent

Hello Fishes,
I joined Cognizant in July, but have setup my Goperform goals around October due to late project onboarding.
Will I be eligible for default hike after the new rules of appraisal?

I'm thinking about starting something, but I want to be well versed in entrepreneurship before I do. Any recommended resources (websites, podcasts, books, etc.)? Thanks!

Hi, has anyone ever committed to a long time client but received a more enticing offer somewhere else and taken it? Curious to how to go about it without burning bridges.

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

Does NTT middle East hire temporary employees and if so is it trust worthy to Pursue that?

Do you get a free checked bag on a united domestic flight if you’re Premier Silver?

Do AA 500 mile upgrade awards expire? I have used a decent amount of upgrades, but I still have 14 that I have been sitting for a about maybe 6-7 months. I do not see anything about them expiring, but I would not be surprised if they do.

I am hoping someone can provide some insight so I don’t have to contact AA customer service :)

What are the bgv docs required in cgi?

When you work late, you get to snoop around the office. Given.

If the open office concept is so great for collaboration why does everyone wear gigantic noise cancelling headphones to try to ignore everyone around them?

Anyone looking for a jr writer who wants to be in office with their new team as much as possible?

This may sound odd, but can you run an agency without an ECD/CCO?? (Asking for a friend)

I think I’m finally burnt out on agency life. What’s a logical next step? Freelance? In-house? A new career all together?

For all the Q3 and Q4 misses, looks like most of our agencies are projecting big rev increases for Q1. Trump effect 📈 ?

What small or mid sized NYC shops are doing good work right now?

If you could change one thing about the ad agency culture, what would it be?

I got the job. That is all.

Creatives (or anyone really) who have depression and/or anxiety, how do you keep creating when your mental health issues become really overwhelming? Do you guys have particular strategies?

Have layoffs been finished for the year or are more coming?

Anyone hiring any jr/mid level art directors in New York?

I've seen quite a few people make jokes about being "aged out" of advertising. Could someone please explain what that looks like and when that typically happens? Forgive the dumb question, I'm a newbie to the industry so I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't agencies want people with more experience?

Is it normal for every single call (client or internal) everyone dials in from their desks at an open format office? Everyone avoids takings calls together/conference rooms like the plague.

I just got called about a job on Thursday, showing interest. They’re already back in the office so the job would require me to be. Said they’re classified as an essential business because most of their advertising is for healthcare. Is this a hard red flag? Really Seems like it.

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Do you feel it’s appropriate for a non-Latinx/Hispanic Producer to ideate or create a Spanish US/Domestic ad for the Latinx audience?
(ie Spanish spot running on Univison for Walmart) **Not referring to LATAM ads**

Buntin Group in Nashville - is this a reputable agency? What’s the good/bad/ugly on this place?