Question for the bowl: we read a lot about people struggling in their 20s and 30s, but finally catching on in 40s and 50s (great Vanity Fair article on Pedro Pascal who didn’t get hot — or work — for a long, long time). So I’m wondering if ya’ll have any tales of people in later years who got “found again?”

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I’m no Pedro Pascal, but I’m in my late 40s and I won my first Lion this year

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Congrats!

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I’m 54 years old. I just think it’s a miracle I’m still working at an agency.

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I’m older than you and I know it’s a miracle that I’m still at an agency.

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49. Just landed a dream job at the in-house creative department at a massive tech company. Salary, bonus, stock options, everything.

I’m out of agency and could not be happier. This is the pivot my career needed and considering the landscape of the industry and the rapid decline of the agency model, I suggest all do the same.

It gets harder and harder to prove your value as you get older. Sometimes you have to seek out the ones who are looking for exactly what you’ve got.

…granted I’m told I look 32 but whatever 😜

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Damn- that lines up with what I’ve heard about tech interviews. Even more 🍾 to you!

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And I am less than a year from max SS. So yeah.

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That sounds like me. I’ve earned more acclaim and money now than I did in my 20s and 30s.

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If you’ve worked hard but maybe haven’t been heavily awarded and are good at your job, and specifically good at the management part of it, you’re probably hitting your stride around 40 and also starting to be at a level where that skill set is put to its best use.

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Erica Roberts at BBH is a great example. She really got big in leadership roles.

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In advertising or in general?

Mostly ad, but any creative industry of interest.

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Need to urgently find a 500k job. Can't keep up with mortgages with anything less. Any advice?

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Eid Mubarak, fish fam!! May you all have a wonderful celebration 🎉

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TC New grad Software Engineer
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Starting fresh with virtually $0 savings and $0 worth of financial literacy, whats the best course of action? any advice is greatly appreciated!

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36M here and I find beards / facial hair absolutely cringe. I feel like everyone has just gone for the 'I can't be bothered to shave' look for convenience. Especially desi guys, it's like a uniform now.

Anybody else feel the same?

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I'm in downstate NY and looking at promotion to Supervisor. Trying to get an idea of a good salary raise. Any thoughts on average salary for supervisor?

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When are rating going to be out for KGS. Any update anyone

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Hi Fishes,

Can I join Capco? I am currently a Wipro employee.
The profile and pay is better

I decided to move on from my job of 7 years, I had no days off, It was getting overwhelmed, I just wanted to spend quality family time, so I applied at another place and I was hired on the spot, so my old employer offered me what I wanted and I decided to stay, so my question is ….. how in a professional way do I tell my new employer that I not coming to work with them. I’m supposed to start by the end of this month.

Why is there a culture of young realtors only? As a 40 year old realtor, I am far from retiring! As long as properties exist, I'll be here

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I think Cannes and the other awards are overrated and should be eliminated.

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Hi fishes,
How many days tcs takes to announce technical round result?
For me it has been a week no response till now.
Do they send rejection mail, if rejected

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I was recently offered a job as a portfolio implementation analyst at a well known hedge fund. What would my career path look like?

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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?

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Very silly question but where do you guys buy good paneer in Manhattan?

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Best resources/books on getting personal finance in order?

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Review summaries out?

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