Should I take a job at a bad agency (ok-ish money) because it’s a job and it’s hard out there and the industry is bleak…
Or continue to freelance and wait for a better job?

Currently being recruited for Alvarez & Marsal (Dubai or Riyadh). I’ve checked with my irl network and no one has worked with them before. Anyone here working with or for them who wouldn’t mind answering a few questions related to my proposed function; Strategy & Implementation?

Any book recs on how to improve soft skills (ex. Communication, leadership, etc)? Doesn’t beat real life practice of course but would be a good starting point. Thanks!

I had two interviews with two people at different companies and each time the interviewer had their camera off stating that they are having connection issues. Is that acceptable for candidates to do?

Just realized I hadn’t had an in-person interview since 2019. I’ve done multiple zoom interviews and was onboarded remote in 2020. About to see a real person today! Wish me luck.

Is there a professional/respectful way to decline a take home case study that doesn't automatically disqualify you from the candidate pool?

Buying our first home and from a friend, we are both not using realtor. How do you got about doing this, does some have a playbook I can use?

Can we just take a moment to recognize how great of a human being Dolly Parton is. She knows how to do good with her wealth.

Hey all, it’s my first time managing an IMO, so I am heading up standing the office up, getting everyone on board, coming up with the day 0, 1, 100 plan, etc. Any advice from someone who does this stuff day in and out? Parthenon, DDV, etc.

Currently a Wealth Advisor for Citi but I honestly hate it here with a passion it’s the worst company I’ve ever worked for in my life and I’ve been in Wealth Management in the banking channel for over a decade. Series 7, Series 63, Life, CFP, ChFC, and soon to have my MBA with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. I’m look to enter another area of Finance at this point instead of starting over somewhere else from scratch, but not sure what direction to go. Interested in Investment Banking or M&A.

Where is everyone watching the Panthers taking on the Broncos today?

Non-tech person here: does anyone know how to download salesforce icons that can be used in PPT?

Does anyone know of any sf consulting firms offering equity as part of comp package?

Thoughts on CPOAX?

Any thoughts on threat intelligence certs? Which ones are most worth the effort?

Can you put spec work in your book?

I was given a salary range of 95k-100k for a mulit billion dollar company. Senior financial analyst. Is it unreasonable to ask for 110k or 105k if an offer gets extended? Since its late in the year, they said i wont get a bonus or merit increase this next year, could i use this as reasoning behind more money?

Tips on giving notice over the phone? I’m required to be in the office 5 days a week but the two partners I work for never come on Fridays or Monday mornings

“Who cares if it doesn’t work! You have to sell the vision!”

If I want to apply R1, when should I request recommendations?

Hello London folk. There’s a lot of great chat about diversity in adland on fishbowl, but it’s all very US based. So I’ve just started a bowl on diversity in London specifically - 9qo8f

Considering moving to London to freelance until I find fulltime, how’s freelance currently looking?

Interested to know: how nervous do you feel about losing your job during these strange days? And do you feel like your company is taking advantage of that at all, knowing you won’t leave?

What’s Opus London like?

Anyone found the silver / bronze winners for Creative Circle yet?

London parents: What’s the best place to buy uniforms for girls? Would also be grateful for any tips for making it feel a bit less…well, uniform.

My agency is making salary cut backs cause of covid-19. Whole agency at 80%. Because I'm on a junior salary in Manchester that means 80% is less than minimum wage. Do I have any rights?

Londoners what is your agency pregnancy leave policy? At ours the current procedure for women is: less than 3 years of employment 6 weeks full pay and 12 weeks 50%. 3+ years you get 12 weeks full and

Is it standard or common for ad agencies to cover egg freezing and/or IVF? It’s a common perk in the US

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?

What do we all make of "The Lists"?

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?

Creative Directors in London: what’re you earning? Please add years of experience and or awards. 👀✊

Pandemic induced pressure & burnout. Is every agency bad at present? Desperate to move on before it kills me but worried it’s not diff anywhere else. Hearing people are off sick in lots of agencies.
Or does anyone have positive experiences to share?

What’s going on at Engine? Seem to be losing a lot of good people including the CSO.

Are there any recruiters in this bowl? What would inspire you to post openings?

Why is the ad community in London so cliquey?

Anyone else use the names of people they went to school with for Instagram post / tweet mock ups, or am I just a creep

How's Major Players for recruitment in a strategy role? First time to look into UK-based roles, so I don't really know who's a good recruitment firm