Performance review is this week & boss already primed me (trice) abt a time mgmt/prioritization improve plan. I can’t begin to express (but attempt to in comment👇) how wildly out of context this fbk comes considering this flaming 💩 dumpster 🔥 of a workplace situation. Advice: - How do I get through BS mtg w/out hitting mgr w/a R/antiwork-style ✌🏻🖕🏻”bye Felicia”?! Ps. I’m an f’ing adult & welcome fdbk when it’s even mildly in touch w reality.

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

I have been wanting to wear box braids to work for a while - medium/smedium size maybe. thoughts on professionalism? and how long is too long? TIA! 🤗

Tips for managing difficult employees? It's my first time having direct reports and they challenge EVERYTHING. How do I motivate them and get them working with me instead of against me?

What do you tell your CEO who wants ROI on PR campaigns?

Has anyone successfully moved laterally in an org to escape a bad boss? How did you do it and how did you handle any political ramifications? (cont)

My manager asked me to help sprint this proposal. I’m out in 6 weeks. How do I kindly tell him to GTFO

I have an interview tomorrow at a mid sized firm. What are some questions you wish you asked your current firm? I’m moving from another firm that I thought would be a good fit but turned out to be shitty so I want to scope out red flags early if possible.

How do you address someone who seems condescending? We’ve never met in person, and they’re slightly more senior, on a parallel team. (Not at TBWA)

Got negative feedback about my email tone. Was told some of them requesting items were too "blunt" and borderline rude. Since when did our jobs become a non-contact sport?

My MD sneaked up on me so quietly just now that I jumped out of my chair when he dropped off comments :/

If an employee files a complaint about workplace behavior, do you treat them differently? I'm faced with reporting an SM for bullying and finding it near imposible to believe that it won't (cont'd)

Met this really cute guy at national training, exchanged phone number, but he's heading back to home office tomorrow. Advice?

I keep fighting with the product managers on my team, who keep assigning me new features to build without checking first if I had the bandwidth for it. How do I communicate this politely?

🐠 in Bay Area Tech/Prod companies: Do you generally experience that the tech folks just don’t respect the non tech ones? There is this general mindset that I will not respect you or care for what you have to say unless you code better than I do? How do you navigate this?

My firm’s holiday party is on a weekday after work. I can just wear what I’d normally wear to work for that day, right?

Just came back today to the office from a 3 day bereavement leave. Performance reviews were apparently done Tuesday. Senior partner who does the reviews left out of town Wednesday. Concerning?

I’m still trying to process seeing an agency exec well known for dismissing and ignoring POC held up as an exemplary diversity champion for women at the 3% Conference.

I accepted a position and i don’t start until December 7th. I’m the only accountant on the team at my current company (small company). Would you tell them now or wait until two weeks before you start at new job?

What is the worst reaction you’ve had after giving your notice? I just gave notice and I have never had a boss that tried as hard to make me change my mind as this one. Offered me basically anything I wanted.

Looking for someone who is trying to cut down on expenses and save more. Anyone looking to get financial freedom or save up for a new business by a certain time period?

Anyone else still at work? Because I am.

And some people wonder why I started this bowl.

My partner and dog are sitting at home waiting for me.

Sigh.

hows everyone doing?

How important is a yunojuno account to Freelance in London? The site won’t let me complete my registration because they essentially require you to sign on with an umbrella company. Can’t sign up with an umbrella company because they can’t seem to confirm my identity through my Visa and resident card. I hold a foreign passport.

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Any single F from hyd?

Is there any requirement for salesforce guys?

My fiance is an American any idea if PwC sponsors green card if I filed through marriage or if I had to do it myself how would one go about it?

How do you address someone who seems condescending? We’ve never met in person, and they’re slightly more senior, on a parallel team. (Not at TBWA)

What’s a good salary for BlackRock Financial Tech Implementation Consultant - Associate level?

Any tips for someone entering the process? How do I pick a lawyer? Do I try to agree with spouse on terms before finding lawyer? Have material assets accumulated during marriage.

Hi folks - Would appreciate is someone can provide the range for AD salary. Was reached out by recruiter and don’t want to waste my or their time if numbers don’t align. Thanks.

Biz owners/entrepreneurs: Any tips on how to answer questions where the interviewer would want to know why I’d want to work for a company if I have my own. I’d want to reassure them that I have no intentions of leaving their company for mine or that there wouldn’t be competing priorities between us. I have a small photography biz. When this came up in an interview how did you address it? On my resume it does show that I’m currently a photographer w/ my own biz. I was selected for an interview.

Anyone else’s portal showing transcript “unofficial” even though you already submitted the official transcript?

Hi all can I get 11 likes to unlock DM

Have you ever worked with Quartz Network Events? Were the meetings and events valuable? Did it lead to business?

Hi All,

I would be moving to new employer, in their background investigation form I mentioned current employer job title as Senior Consultant, however with my current employer my Current Designation is Senior Consultant and Current Role is Consultant. Will this cause any issue in the Background investigation ?

Diamond hands please don’t slap me— thoughts on selling puts for GME and AMC? Volatility is so high maybe even a mid March one would be worth it? What about opening put positions for Apr/May?

Is Art Director’s Club (ADC) worth submitting work into for their awards show? I know its not on the scale of Cannes or D&AD.

Reviewed a student book as constructive as possible.What I liked first about it then pointed out what needs work. Kid replied by criticizing my feedback in a rude condescending manner. What do i say?

#Question - What is a good rate for a HALF-DAY shoot as a freelance photographer/AD for a mid-level agency with big clients? I’d be taking the photos! Editorial/usage rights for digital and social.

Just how bad would it be to quit without a two week notice? I’ve been bait & switched into a horrible role, overworked to the point of having medical problems, and no amount of diplomatic talks with my manager has improved the day to day. My mental health and my personal relationships have been on a steady decline.

I don’t have another job lined up yet. But I’m danger close to quitting and taking my chances with freelance. Could it be worth it?

What are "paper pushers" called nowadays?

How do you choose between two awesome career opportunities?

I am having a lot of trouble with this new job, they seemed like they needed me but they only give me little tasks and i’m use to having a lot of responsibility in my last role. any advice?

I'm having trouble getting promoted. Many people tell me my designs are more senior level, I now throw my phone in my desk, and I'm more punctual but I'm not really sure how to wow them.

Tips for writing a bio to sound credible without saying things like, “award winning art director”? I’m judging an award show, just need something short.

I am in the finance dept at my agency and have been struggling to get into the media department. I'm fine starting off in a junior role but after countless applications no one will give me a chance.

I want to switch from PR to advertising. Any tips on how to transition?

How many skills do you list on your resume? Trying to cut the 20+ ones I have now down to 3, but not sure if this is enough.

Going into my first pitch. I know my stuff, we’ve rehearsed, feels good. Any other tips?

5 years of experience, Digital Media Supervisor is the next title for me Associate Media Director?

Saw a post on LinkedIn about not citing inflation as a reason to ask for a raise?! Feels like inflation is a perfectly valid reason to be asking for a raise, no?

My current title has shifted between Junior Art Producer, Art Producer, and Art Buyer pretty arbitrarily. Since I’m the only “producer” at my agency I handle projects ranging from photo to video to...

Anyone have a recommendation for a career coach - I’m burnt out and hate advertising/digital ? Also I’m was just laid off so now’s the time to make a change

I’m stuck at a transitional point in my career where I can’t figure out a direction that I feel excited about. Does anyone have resources, books, career coaches, etc. that may help me find clarity?

Recently quit, the company I’m leaving has mandated work from office days. If you were me would you still go in during your final two weeks?

My coworker consistently comes in 30min -1hr late every day. Plus they have the balls to take long 1hr or more lunches AND leave early. Our manager doesn't seem to notice. How do I bring this up?