Question of the week (pick 1 or both)

What was your path into the entertainment industry?

What did you start as and what do you do now?

If you could work at an agency for the rest of your career, would you do it? Or do you see being a professional creative as a means to another career altogether?

What are the best and highest paying exit opportunities for someone who worked in deals advisory at PwC for 3 years and is also a chartered accountant (this is the person’s first job, so no prior experience before this)

Got an offer from Capgemini for 10LPA fixed and also I got an offer from HCL for 11LPA (includes variable pay but mentioned it will be paid monthly basis) , which one is good to join to develop my career growth. Having 4YOE in network security , vulnerability management and selected for the role of vulnerability management in both the firm's
Please suggest me.

How is CG (consulting group) in Iqvia differs than other groups?
Does they have better pay than others at same level?
What position to join with 7 yrs of ex. Is grade 140 appropriate for 7 yrs of ex?
Any thing important to know about it.

If you’re tired of the stress of the agency world what’s a good next step career wise? Working in programmatic display currently and sick of the never ending workload.

Best way to prepare for SHRM ?
Any tips or resources that helped you pass the exam?

Should I continue my career in SAP or switch to data / business analytics
Yoe: 1.8 Yr

I have not been on a project for over 3 months. Since I joined, I have been put in training. The training got extended by a month and now it's close to 4 months since I joined and without a project.

What should I do? People say that I'm lucky to get paid without doing any work, but it is stressing me out. I need the experience. The uncertainty is freaking me out, with rumours of layoffs and the certification program and all.

How do I get into a project? How long do I have to wait more?

Is 25 too old to lateral from my no name boutique to an MM or BB?

is it hard to get out of govt auditing into big4/top10? I started working in public few months ago (cpa in progress) in a small firm in dc (alot of govt clients) but wanna do commercial-cont.

If you didn't go to college, how did you learn what you know now in marketing?

Are there any grade levels for Senior Consultants designation like 1/2/3 in Deloitte India?

Anyone who's done ID work right after law school but transitioned on to something else after a few years? Was your ID experience marketable? If so, in what other practice areas?

What are different hierarchy in Deloiite project delivery track?

Hi folks,

I work as data analyst in Zs associates since 1.3 years, now thinking to switch as it seems theres no growth opportunities left ..

Please help me to get some referal

I do like the work..but I know I’ll be paid atleast 35K more if I leave..and not sure if the next promotion will happen sooner than 3 years..leave or stay? Don’t have much partner or leadership support but not in a bad book as well

Who here has jumped firms a lot? How many firms and what year are you? I'm worried about long term my resume looking like I'm a mega flight risk. I have solid reasons for each jump but just tired of jumping and worried. It's hard to find that long term firm.

I would like to learn more about development and real estate. Can anyone recommend any books or courses that you think are informative. Eventually I would like to own a few apartment buildings, but I know there is a lot I need to learn 1st. Any advice appreciated. 

Looking to sell an online business. The business is an online clothing boutique, the sale will include inventory, online assets (Social Media pages, website on Shopify, SEO accounts, etc.)
The sale price is the exact amount of inventory cost (only looking to recover inventory cost).
Please DM if interested to learn more.

Looking to print food product labels. Wanted to test some products and custom labels have at least a minimum of 50 labels and are $$$. Any recs on initial label printing for small biz? TIA!

Fam - Looking for a place/room to rent in NY metropolitan area, please let me know if anyone has a place.

Thoughts on at-home pregnancy test 7 days post day 5 embryo transfer? Risks? Downsides? We have our blood test Sunday on day 9.

Hi guys ,

Any one willing to provide referral in UHG UnitedHealth Group
Pls ping me !

Any other opening for ETL/database testing would be appreciated in any other MNC's as well!

Thanks in advance !

Hello fishies, I have got an offer from S&P for 30LPA with 8.5 YOE . The designation is software engineer and the role is for production support. Is it a good offer or should I renegotiate.

Hi all, i was fired today because i said the truth!! Isn’t that interesting?

I bought a used car for $3k a year and a half ago and have put about $2k into repairs over the past 6ish months. Having trouble again and the mechanic (whom I trust) says it needs another $2k of repairs...do I do it? Do I buy a new car? Help!

What is an Associate BA Manager’s salary at a big agency in a major city?

Hi
I wanted to know, the hr is telling the variable pay will be credited to salary every month, but nothing as such mentioned in offer letter, so wanted to know is is true?

What is L2 interview round in tech mahindra? Is it technical or managerial?

For hiring a senior leader on your team, would you place higher value on a PMP cert or Six Sigma certification?

Does anyone use the Garmin Venu for running? Would you recommend?

Quarantine has really made me think about life. If I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about? What have I been working toward?

Any (not too corny) anniversary gift suggestions for a man? 5 year anniversary of dating, moving in together finally in a few months... maybe something we can add to each year? Any suggestions?

Can H1B holders filed unemployment when serving grace period for 60 days? D provided information in Separate Memorandum?

Hi All,

I have recently received an offer letter from Finicity - MasterCard company. My job role is the Senior technician support role with Level 8.

I am holding an offer of 12.2LPA having 4.4 yrs of experience in Citrix Administration.
MasterCard is offering me 13.5LPA as fixed pay and 7% as variable pay.

Not ready to negotiate more, should I accept the offer?

Anyone know a good auditing firm for music royalties?

How do you feel the metaverse will influence the streaming industry?

Thoughts on joining HBO Max team in the midst of merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery?

Anyone familiar with SAG-AFTRA rules? If we’re on distant location, and it’s a 6-day work week. Is the 6th day paid at a premium rate?

I’ve been trying to get into The Walt Disney Company for years and can’t seem to make any progress. I’ve tried introducing myself and connecting with recruiters on LinkedIn and of course, applying to jobs on their site. Would anyone happen to have any words of advice for someone trying to transition from the ad industry into the entertainment industry?

Job searching/hiring thread for September

Hey guys. Happy September! Let’s make this post a thread for people looking for jobs or internships and people looking to hire within the industry. Please introduce yourself or your organization and provide skills, job descriptions and appropriate links in the comments. Happy hunting 💕

Question of the day:

How are you guys doing today and what content would you like to see in this bowl?

Applied for a ~perfect~ job at WMG and would be eternally grateful for a referral 🙏🏻

I have an investor who wants to turn his life story into a feature film. He has no official biography or documentary about his life. He’s willing to put me on a retainer and pay expenses to get to the point where we can attach a writer. What should I charge and how should I structure my retainer?

How are we feeling about The Blues Clues 25th Anniversary promo?

It’s internship season! What’s your best advice for someone looking for an internship in the industry?

What are your favorite sources of entertainment industry news?

What’s something people assume about your role in this industry but isn’t true?

Question of the Week: What’s your most underrated piece of advice for working in this industry?

Side Note: Please feel free to invite people to this bowl.

I’ve worked in Management Consulting for around 5 years. Been looking for exit ops working closer to content/releases at music labels (WMG, SME, UMG) for the past year but it’s so hard to get my foot in the door without significant past music experience 😭 Anyone have any advice, or potential contacts?

Since Covid started, what’s the most memorable piece of content that you have seen? Mine has to be between Tiger King and The Circle. I never really was into reality TV but Somehow Netflix got me into it.

I’ve applied to a couple Warner Music Group positions but haven’t heard anything back yet. Can anyone share what the hiring process is like and approximately how long it took? Also, I would love if I could get a referral. Please and thank you!@

How did you make your way into the entertainment industry? I’m going to grad school in the fall and would appreciate any advice to getting internships and then eventually a job in this industry. Let me know your story and your advice. Thanks in advance.

Anyone interview at HBOMax for an internship before that can give me some tips? I’m always searching Glassdoor.