Say it louder for the people in the back: 👏 HR is not your friend 👏. They are not on your side. No matter how cheery they seem, HR is there to protect the C suite. Don’t get yourself on their radar.

It's been exactly a year since I quit my last job without having another job offer. I found one on 70th day of my unemployment EAD period. Going steady now.

What’s a good side hustle ?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Anyone know where I can catch a good jazz performance and a nice glass of whiskey tonight?

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

How thorough are background checks? If I disclose a non-securities related misdemeanor from a year and half ago in advance, will I run into problems? Lateral hire

9/22 Thread (BC):

Is it okay to not mention your sibling on Canada PR application if you are not on talking terms?

Has anyone done that?

Any openings in your respective organisations? I am serving a notice period

Hello fishes
Am going to join Vodafone in next month
How is the work cluture and and carrier growth in the organisation?

Heard this from few juniors that salary band across skills in Oracle also vary a lot. Came from someone working in EBS.
Is that true? Or mere hearsay

Best coats/jackets to buy for under $300. Will be in NYC go!

Does anyone have membership information for Fields Ranch at the new PGA headquarters in Frisco?

How much should someone expect with almost 11 years pf experience joining as a VP in the technology team in JP Morgan?

So my team currently uses onenote to house all of our SOPs and reference guides, but it’s becoming a monstrosity and it’s really hard to search and navigate. What programs do you use to provide your team with resources? Or is there some trick to onenote organization that we are missing maybe?

Any travel recommendations in December?

anybody here have social anxiety? and do u find that it interrupts with your interactions at work daily? if so,how do you deal with it?

Please suggest what is the work exposure like in KGS - FDD consultant role?

Hi Fishes

I have an offer from Reliance Jio at node Js developer and experience is 7.5 years so should i join or not ??

What was your most amazing day in advertising?

In NYC going from Junior CW to Mid at same agency. Currently making 72k. How much to shoot for?

Ever start to notice someone in the office that you want to approach and talk to? ... they’re not on any of my teams - But they’re pretty cute.

What in the world is this old spice YouTube thing ?

Can you we have centennial week again next week? Just sayin it would be dopeAF

Anyone transitioned from strategy to UX?

What y'all know about Space150?

Grey NY news on 4-Day work week option. Thoughts?

Didn’t know who the CCO is when I was asked about it in an interview... is there anything I can do to redeem myself? I feel like I really dropped the ball on this lol

Dogs in offices are cool, but who's offering some comfy siesta benefits? 😴💤

Any fishies in new york have official snow days?

If you got fired tomorrow, how long can you go without a paycheck? Assume you get 1 week of pay for every 6 months worked, and then can do unemployment after that ($425 a week)

What do you put in your timesheet after a day of staring at your computer? We all have days that are less than productive, right? Speaking as a creative, anyway.

Too late in life to start a cult? Getting kind of old for advertising.

What, exactly, are these Archive global creative "rankings" based on? I see people posting/humbled-and-honored'ing on LinkedIn and feel like posting that I'm the #17 CD/AD/Freelancer as ranked by both Better Homes & Gardens AND Cat Fancy Magazines.

What’s the worst advice you’ve ever gotten in this business?

Mine, as an account person: “You should take more credit for the creative that’s presented.”

Practical advice on how to deal with a mansplaining colleague?? 🙄

It’s hard to be motivated when rounds of layoffs happen and you see all your friends leave. But one thing that’s gotten me through all of this is working out. And when I say workout I mean the most pathetic, sad, barely completed beginner-level cardio dance routines. I’ve somehow forced myself to move while on lockdown and it’s somehow forced me to feel better. Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are: get up and move even if you don’t finish or end up going on a walk. Pls take care of yourself❤️

Branding people - how do ya'll feel about the new startup "Bodega" and its name? It's been all over the internet today.

VMLers, how's the all agency meeting?