New to the industry & working in finance, in my role do you think it matters what agency is “better” than another being that finance is pretty standard? I think comparing agencies would be more important if you’re a creative or working in strategy. I get “better agency” = better work which drives rev/profits & prevents lay offs but I would think finance would be one of the last depts to be laid off. Have an opportunity for a finance role at a diff agency that may not be as “good” but pays more

Is working in VC Ops for a T10 Series A fund a good opportunity? This would be an internship preMba. I’m making a career shift as a vet and looking to land a VC investor role post b school (ideally HS) Anecdotally I understand seed and series A VC is very network based so this would be a chance to meet great folks, but ultimately not the investing experience I’m hoping for. Other internship options include start-up or consulting.

Interviewing with Oracle for Senior Director role (Strategic Client group). 18+ yoe
How is the work culture and PIP at Oracle? I have a comp discussion planned this week, any insights into their salary structure will help - base, joining bonus, RSUs, etc...

What’s the salary range of an integrated planning director w/9-10 years exp? Want to try and get my market worth if I get promoted. Anyone have links/sources w salary data? Thanks

What websites are y'all using to get a ballpark idea of what your salary should be? Which ones suck and I should avoid?

What’s a good salary range to ask for as a Junior AD in LA with about 1 year agency experience? Previous agency I made just over 60k and now looking for new gig.

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Hello Amex Fishes, I have an offer from Amex. If I get a better offer from other companies, Can I re-negotiate here at Amex? ( I have received and accepted the OL, accepted LOI 2 weeks back, and BGV has also started)

I'm curious, how much do MBA student ambassadors make?

Recruiter said IFS comp is basically an inflation-level raise annually and bonus of 0-15%. Is that your experience? Afraid if I leave client side I’ll get 0% bonus and 1-2% raise

How much an application development team lead gets @ accenture YOE 6 ?

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

bonus letter received?

I have sent my letter to negotiate salary. Praying for good news!

Throwing this out there. My company was recently acquired and I was laid off yesterday. I’m currently 6m pregnant so looking for a company that isn’t going to have a problem with my giving birth in 3m (looking for a miracle). 13 YOE in Marketing (Brand, Digital, Product, Ops). You name it, I’ve probably done it. Team management exp but not required in next role. Just looking for 100% remote, flexibility, and company that puts families first and won’t give me a hard time about doctor appts 🙏🏻

I am negotiating an Engineer position in Ottawa. Is 90k a good starting point? I’ve checked Glassdoor, Indeed, and the PEO salary survey, but I want to have as much info as possible. Any pointers are appreciated!

What are current directors in Student Life making ? I love my current job but currently doing more than my job description and it keeps piling on with little to no compensation .

I am an email marketing specialist. I am approaching my one year at my new job. I have been going above & beyond. I have been recognized by my boss that I have been doing great as well. I have been implementing new strategies, completing all assignments on time, and I do the most in all of our meetings, interviews and business events. How much can I ask for a raise?

I am thrilled to announce we just passed the 1,000 member mark, and on a Friday to boot.

I am beyond thrilled to see there so many professionals who enjoy the brown water! Granted it’s still the middle of the day, but let’s see those TGIF/celebratory drinks! 🥳🥃

Good bars in Midtown West / UWS to watch finals today?

Any good spots for live music?? New to the area

Are you an elevator or stairs kinda person?

"How do the markets respond when the POTUS is retweeting terrorist propaganda?" Was never something that I expected to discover the answer to...

It’s 2020. Is a small dainty nose ring still perceived as unprofessional in the workplace? I work in the finance industry.

Have 20k, what’s a good small business to start with this fund? Serious question here

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Is anyone else having the worst time switching jobs? I’ve been applying for a year and haven’t gotten any job offers even though I get interviews. If anyone knows of a headhunter I could reach out to though I’d be so appreciative! I’m so frustrated….

What's the best way to initiate an international job search? Can we apply for work visas prior to applying to a role to get the process started? Any tips to get a leg up welcome

Should I put $20K towards my student loan balance of $230K before the no-interest period ends or max out my 401k, which I have contributed nothing to this year. I’m 25. Employee matches 4%.

M,30 new to NYC looking for a potential roommate preferably on the westside/close to Central Park - would appreciate any leads!

With so many VC firms coming up have you considered pivoting into the VC space? Wondering if the pay is good as compared to consulting. For context, I am a M making $170k base in the South East.

Should I instead focus on becoming a LP? Are these investor fund VCs worth the investment?

What should be the salary Bracket for JL4 ? YoE 13 - Skill - MIM

Dear Creative Directors who’s only talent is showing up to meeting with a full repertoire of buzzwords, die slow. Thanks, everyone.

Pros and cons of working on an auto brand?

Is anyone else unable to change their title on comments? It switches to my company and won’t let me change it to anything else.

Any agencies that have a good reputation, but suck when you actually work there? Wonder why that happens?

Has anyone received a job offer after being initially ghosted by recruiter? How long did you not hear from them? Feeling down after not hearing anything for 2 weeks after a round of seemingly promising interviews.

I have an internal interview for a potential promotion soon. Any tips on how I should treat it vs. a regular interview?

What is with potential employers asking if I have kids? This is the third time this year it’s happened. Doesn’t everyone know it’s illegal, discriminatory, and potentially EXTREMELY insensitive/offensive depending what my experiences may be, which they have no idea?

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

Serious question - which one lasts longer: real Donald Trump or Marcel?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

Today my boss told me I need to work on showing my frustration directly to people. She mentioned a meeting THREE weeks ago where, during a meeting, I said one single thing that showed I was unhappy with not being included in a particular meeting (for a project I was leading), and my tone made it clear I was unhappy about it. She said the person I “called out” didn’t even bring it up to her; it was what she “noticed.” Cont’d...

O&M Creative: more shuffling still to come? And by shuffling, I mean layoffs too.

How important are references on a resume? I'm still at the agency I started at out of college so all my references would be people I work with now...who I don't want to know I'm leaving yet.

Why do CDs fall into complacency so easily?

Is it really that hard for managers to book their own conference rooms and send out invites? The time it takes to ask one to do it could it not have just been done by themselves?

Are there any agencies where creatives actually have good work-life balance in LA, SF or anywhere else for that matter? Like no weekends or no working more than a 40-50hr week? Or do I have to go in house for this? Or do I have to leave advertising altogether?

I feel like I’m either getting burnt out by work or trying to heal myself from it. There’s never much time for real life and I don’t want to be on my death bed reminiscing like, “Wow, I made some cool ads.” Nothing scares me more.