Curious to hear thoughts on how the recent rally is being perceived. Is it another of those temporary moves? Or does it reflect a view that the market bottom is behind us now?

After nearly a year WFH and being with my family 24/7, I’m not entirely sure we actually like each other. Or maybe they don’t like me being at home. Or they don’t like me. Probably the latter 😞

How to move into executive leadership? I’m a mid-40s former MBBer with, I think, an impressive and diverse resume. I think I’m suitable for an executive leadership role, but unsure about how to pursue one. Any suggestions? Career coach? Headhunters? Cold “calls”? Thanks!

Currently interviewing for a nontechnical role (final round is getting scheduled rn) and I see there’s a new job posting for a different role that I might be more excited by, for the same/associated team. What do I do?? Email my recruiter saying I want to be considered? Apply? How does going for two roles work? The referral from the original job I’m interviewing for has expired fwiw.

Been riding my bike recently and am getting grief from those close to me that I need to wear a helmet . M here — any suggestions ?

48/M, average health. Few weeks ago I had a seizure out of the blue. First time ever, no family history. At the hospital given lots of tests: MRI, CT, EKG, EEG, blood/urine/COVID tests. Everything came back normal. Since hospital discharge I’ve seen cardiologist and wore halter monitor for a week. All good. Have neurologist appointment next month but afraid no one knows why this happened. In the meantime no one wants me to drive a car. Can this happen again? Can anyone relate to this situation?

Hi folks, my YOE - 4.9 yrs and Tech Stack - Java full stack developer. I have offer from Barclays BA4 22 LPA fixed. Other company (small scale) offering 25 LPA(22.5 FIXED + 2.5 Variable). I want to negotiate with Barclays. Please help me how much to negotiate to get something more from Barclays.
Barclays

What are your thoughts on ESPP?

I’m being offered a VP level CoS role at Morgan Stanley Tech side. I have 7 YoE. Is $150k-$160k good for this position in NYC or should I ask for more?

Has anyone tried to get an extension on an offer and they push back?

Sanity check. I like a nice lifestyle. Currently make 350-550k with bonus. 53 years old. About 400k in brokerage. Another 1.9million in retirement accounts. House worth 1.2 million with loan of 625k. For retirement pension will be $2400 per mo which goes to my wife if I die for life. Another 3800k Per month estimated from Social Security. I plan on working another 10 years or so maybe less once the kids graduate college. I am this will be out in 2024. What should I be doing or thinking about? 

Thoughts on Fox Rothschild?

Guys please help me with 11 love on my profile to enable DM.

Do you ever feel like there are rooms you’re locked out of? I’m a black woman, i lateraled to my group a few months ago with minimal onboarding and welcome. A white woman joined recently and everyone has bent over backwards to make her feel welcome and get her integrated into the group. People have invested less in me and it’s going to show in a few years when she’s up for partner and I’m still catching up.

From where do the EY HRs procure the resumes?

Would any of you goofballs want to join an informal drinking group for copywriters who write non-advertising stuff like fiction, non-fiction, comedy, plays, poetry or whatever?

How much are other AGMs getting paid in fine dining?

One thing that COVID-19 has taught you?

So, who wants to vouch for me to Soho House?

What’s VCCP’s reputation? Would it be considered a top creative shop?

So, how was your Monday?

I just turned the heating on. Wtaf. 🥶

Our senior creative leadership keep talking about winning Cannes Lions and D&AD pencils but none of them have actually won any since 2007 (that’s 14 years 😭 ) and between all three of them they’ve never won more than a couple of silvers, a couple of bronzes and a couple of in-books (that’s with a combined experience of over 60 years 😭). They have no clue 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭. Tell me something about your agency so that I can feel better about the hell-hole I find myself in🙏

New to town. What’s Saatchi & Saatchi’s reputation? Creatively, culture-wise, etc.

I’m new to the country. This is a bit out there but where do you get an abortion? Do you need a referral through your GP? After that is there a long wait?

Have interviewed a couple of people from WK over the past few weeks and have been hearing a lot about how it’s becoming a pretty horrible place to work since Susan came onboard. The criticism was more around actually working there than the work itself but is it really that bad? One of the candidates was saying that many of the good creatives have been leaving or are planning to leave because of this. I haven’t ever worked for Susan so I have no clue. Anyone heard anything similar?

Canadian copywriter looking to hop across the pond next year on T5/Youth Mobility Visa. What should I know in advance?

Hey Londoners! I’m about to move to London and hunting for a place to live (on a mid-level salary).
Could you please share how much rent do you currently pay and where do you live (area/no. of rooms)?

I was hoping to live alone but everything seems over the top expensive

Anyone in need of a hybrid to plug a gap in their team/an extra resource in the lead up to Christmas? If so get in touch.

Not in London? No worries. UK based / happy to work remotely.

Junior level, with experience.

With all these redundancies happening, how can we as a community help each other? We had a thread about new job opps, but it didn’t get much traction... Shall we try again?

Best recruiters for client side roles?

What’s Opus London like?

How much do CSOs in big ad agencies make?

Hi! I am looking to hire 1 x Senior AD/GAD and 2 x Senior AM. DM if you are that person - or know someone who is! Thanks

Any input on a Design Director salary at a good sized shop? Need a base range.

Go on then. Guesses how long until Uncommon sell?

Hey UK agency folks, Is it normal to expect a very experienced, award-winning illustrator with an extensive online portfolio to make pieces "on spec" to win a paying job?

Apparently a mid-weight team have left my agency for a new job at a big name (but not hot) agency on £75k. Average books/ no awards. Is this legit or is someone telling porkies?