Random Q unrelated to advertising but is anyone investing through Fidelity? And what mutual funds/stocks are you investing in that show potential?

do we have to report our virtual currency holdings to our company? For the sake of independence or something?

Is it just me or does anyone else know or have an inclination that their employer committed fraud after receiving PPP loans during COVID pandemic?

How long does it take to get ofc Laptop after DOJ?

For all of the commercial Guys/Gals out there, how has the property market been treating everyone? Large increases? Tightening terms? Increased deductibles? Have you found a great property market? Feel free to be specific on what markets you work with.

I just joined the bank and was wondering what the deal with the Health Care savings account is. It looks like a flex account rather than an HSA?

Looking to transition to a new career, possibly to SWE. I have a physical science background with some student loan debt. Before I dive into more student loans, I wanted to check out some Software Engineering boot camps....

Any recommendations? What's your personal experience? Are they worth paying, or is college the way?

Hi, I'm new to Dallas. Have been eyeing on rental investment in Dallas. Looking into Zillow, properties in Arlington seem to have good appreciation. Is it good idea to invest in Arlington? What other areas in Dallas can I consider (checked Carrollton, Plano, Coppell, Addison).
Thank you.

Does LTA and phone allowance are processed each month as a taxable income if we do not produce the bills ?

My direct report expensed Cal Bar late fees assessed for reporting MCLE credits late and for paying the bar fee late. It’s around $190 extra. I don’t care about the money (it’s not mine) but I think this is principally wrong to ask the company to cover it. Thoughts on this and how you would communicate it?

Is it the worst time to buy real estate because of the interest rates?

Any disadvantages to buying VTI (manually) vs. VTSAX (automatically)? Apart from convenience/removing emotional decisions. Fidelity charge $75 to buy any amount of VTSAX. Seems insane fee when you can just buy VTI for free. Am I missing something here?

Does anyone have any good self created templates they’re willing to share for use in the context of stock option planning?

Looking at investing in FedEx and GameStop. Check out Forward PE and PEG, good earnings growth and operating cash flow. Thoughts?

What is everyone’s outlook on crypto? I have some litecoin from awhile ago and wondering if I should indefinitely hold it. Thanks!

Can you please share the age of your kid(s) and how much you’ve accumulated in their 529s to date?

I had a stellar annual review! However, I was advised not to expect a raise since I got a promotion a few months ago that bumped my income substantially. Thoughts??

I’m new to investments - my advisor in India asked me to start off with some corporate FDs and large cap mutual funds. Any thoughts, given the COVID scenario?

Did anyone apply for amex card as an employee, recently, after the acquisiions started ?

Anyone trade stocks on the side? Not at a day trading level, but not buy-and-hold either...more like aim to hold 5-10 stocks at a time for 1-2 months and earn a decent short-term profit (10-15%).

Looking at a job at BDO. What do you love or hate about working there?

Does anyone know who is running production out of Kohler up in WI?

What is the overall sentiment of the talent pool in Toronto? IMO There are a lot of questionable people in this market, how are they employed?

I handleda very difficult and convoluted succession for a black family. My client was astute and intelligent. We got along great. His family was difficult. Willfully ignorant.

Part of the succession dealt with clawing back $450,000 in insurance proceeds that a niece fraudulent received from the decedent by making herself the beneficiary on policies. A separate attorney was hired to handle that part before I was hired to handle all other matters, including settling a $500,000 debt with the...

Anyone recently joined in CGI PMO team for shell Client ?

10/06 Thread (BC):

Is there any notice period buyout option in legato?

Getting a golden retriever puppy soon. Live in Brooklyn high rise- is it safe to take him to right outside the front door to potty and wipe his paws? He’ll be 8 weeks old when I get him

Thoughts on magnani shoes and boots?

Whenever I think I make decent money, I come to this bowl and read recommendations on shoes, luggage, etc.

Any designers with ~4 years experience in nyc looking? Agency side but work is for a finance client. DM me for info and I’ll pass along books.

Anyone help me know what user credentials are needed to login to iPhone given by mercer?

I resigned 3 months ago at Infosys and joined Accenture. If I want to join back to Infosys now can I apply?

Is there any minimum time to stay for rejoining?

Hi Fishes!! I have got an offer from Infosys for Gurgaon Location. Mostly everyone knows Infosys is not present in NCR location. Although, my offer letter mentions I will be working remotely and no need to come to office. Is there anyone else who is in the same situation, i.e from Gurgaon Location.

Hi everyone, I work for large startup (300 employees) and I have been asked to develop a Progressive HR manual template. Some examples include gender neutral restrooms, lactation rooms, signing off emails with pronouns, and etc. Any tips/links for resources to help would be appreciated.

Rule#34 in the freelancers playbook: always double/triple dip.Protect yourself against crap day rates by getting 2/3 day rates at once. Only way to make good money freelancing.

How early is too early to ask about salary when interviewing? First meeting w HR? With the CDs/ECDs? Or do you have to wait all the way till the end? Just went through a long interview process only to find out they never had enough to hire me without me taking a pay cut 😭

I’m really down in the dumps lately about how god-awful my CD is. Can you please share about the best CDs you’ve had and what made them great? Would love to know there’s hope our there.

Anyone worked for an in-house agency? Pros and cons? Did/do you enjoy it? Would you recommend it? More stable? More money?

Is WFH really ever going to end? I see the benefits of in-person at times, but does it really out weigh remote? As an industry we’ve done it almost two years! How likely is it places that are going to tentatively be hybrid actually follow through?

Go-to outfit for client meetings?

I’ve been helping the creatives deliver great work. But it seems like the creative leads aren’t trained in bringing planners in as an asset to achieve direction and strengthen ideas. What can i do?

How do you deal with a management that doesn't seem to have a concrete process in doing campaigns? (Continued)

Can anyone recommend a slick way to present a website design from Indesign layouts

What is your secret of success that other people normally don’t have?

What do you think you have that makes you stand out?

I have no talent for awards work. What should I do?

How soon is too soon to find another job? I’ve been here 2 months and hate it. But it’s my first AD job... how long should I stick around?

Where is the best place to look at inspo for directors / style for TVC/OLV?

Can anyone suggest 1 or more solid BIPOC commercial comedy directors? Male or female is cool. Thank you in advance!

A creative judging film craft at CLIO’s and don’t have a single film in the portfolio? #industryproblems

The agency is doing the background and reference check after I signed the offer letter. When should I give my 2 weeks to my current place? I should wait till the background and reference checks are cleared right? Feel like the process is kinda backward.

Pre and post production routines/tips/etc? Ive always worked with my CD on productions, but going into my first solo. Any tips? Thank you!

Hi. Can I bounce some ideas for a spot off one of ya?

Has any creative here ever tried to make the leap to leave advertising and be a film maker, photographer, illustrator, etc.?? I’m so tired of ad agencies and how draining the “creative” can be. Happiness is more important than a nice paycheck for me. Any inspiration success stories advice would be so helpful right now...