Since it's our 250 year birthday, is anyone doing anything special to celebrate the 4th?

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

I got an offer from Infosys. My manager says they will retain me by providing the same offer what I got in Infosys, i have put my resignation and my manager is calling me on weekly basis and saying that he is talking with senior leadership. Will TCS retain me? Suggestions please. I heard TCS has stopped allocating funds for retaintion is that true?

Does anyone know of any good YouTube channels with Financial Services Tax concepts/walkthroughs/trainings?

Where to stay in NYC for New Year’s Eve? Boroughs you’d recommend? Best restaurants/nightlife? From the PNW and planning a trip with my partner to ring in the new year!

Hi, anyone know if any agency is hiring creative strategists?

How to keep this bowl rolling?

Any Recommendation institute or website that offered access to SAP ARIBA or EWM Instance Training Server ?

Is TAG to M&A Tax a typical/feasible exit opp after experience?

No wonder PwC loses clients. We test 300 revenue samples on a subsidiary. KPMG audits the parent and literally does a revenue analytic. Not agreeing with KPMG but certainly hard to compete with that.

I currently work on the account management side at an agency and looking for some professional development tools/courses to help our account managers (and myself) with project management skills. Anything you would recommend? I know about Google’s course. Anything else?

New to the city.
How do you all get through the constant gray and gloom? Especially with the lockdowns: with gyms closed, and constant drizzle - what outdoor activities do you do?

I was passed up for a promotion after 1.5 years at the agency/in the role despite consistently great feedback and was told that I just needed more time in role. A guy with my experience level was....

Hey all, started my role as a recruiter at an agency recently and had my first placement! It was great until the candidate wants to renegotiate the base and benefits after the current company counter-offered when the candidate no longer sees the future. Any tips on what to say to bring back to focus? The current role is a Sr. Acct Receivable (less than 2yr) and going into collections specialist at a global law firm.

I recently bought my 1st home in TX. I want to get into real estate and eventually own/rent out multiple homes. Are there any good recommendations/tips on books/articles/websites that others have used to get started?

I've read about HELOC and cash out refinance to get a 2nd home but articles are so scattered that it gets confusing which is better in terms of tax benefits and immediate costs, etc. Anything others have found helpful that summarized how to get started would be great!

I started investing in Vanguard Mutual Funds and and did some research online today and it seems like we can’t do that and it might not be halal. Does anyone have any insights here?

What’s everyone using instead of Robinhood? I just learned of WeBull recently but am not sure it’s for me.

Anyone have an HM Bradley referral they’d like to share w me? Feel free to PM me if you don’t want to post your referral link.
Thanks 🐠

Anyone work at Allen Norton & Blue? Any insight on salary and work life balance?

Last week I got automated call from infosys and asked few details . After that I got call from hr and said my interview is scheduled on next week and very next day one person called me and asked few technical questions .she said she's calling from infosys and this is technical screening round . Today same hr called and said she will be scheduling a client interview.

My doubt is till now I didn't received any mail from infosys. So this is scam or part of infosys interview process?

Deloitte 🐠🐟 in the DC area, which health plan do you recommend? I'm with Kaiser and it was a huge mistake. I'm looking to switch for 2020!

I sure wish I had a partner.

Okay so I’m somewhat new to the Advertising industry and was curious if hiring comes in waves? Seem like a lot of people are posting about how quiet hiring is rn.

Any agencies putting their money where their mouth is with addressing the Gender and Minority pay gap or is it all just BS/ lip service?

Best recruiters for strategy/ planning. Go.

Anyone hiring AE’s in Detroit? I got laid off for the first time ...

I left an omnicom agency for a Publicis one. My new benefits cost me 250 a paycheck (medical, dental, vision) for my spouse and kids. At omnicom it was 630 per check. That’s fuckin robbery right there.

Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

Advertising has ruined my life. I can’t even ask a friend about getting drugs without sounding like a tool - “Following up in regard to gram and point pricing for our visit”

I'm applying to places for the first time since graduation (got lucky). I've been working through my fears of rejection - thanks therapy. Any tips for getting through and keeping head high?

Has anyone ever won out over an emotionally abusive, bullying boss? I’m curious if it’s ever been done and what the win actually looked like.

What are some signs that it is time to fire someone?

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

One thing they don't prepare you for when you're getting into advertising is the extent to which being a cheerleader propels you. I'm not a misanthrope, but I'm definitely not naturally wired for cheerleading and it for sure has had an adverse impact on my career.

Why are the experience and skills required for a certain title inconsistent across departments? Some have a low bar, others a high one - at the same agency.

Realized my current job has destroyed my confidence (no real reason I can put my finger on) and I know I need to get a new one but because I feel so low now I’m scared I won’t get one

Just got excited to get a text and step away from work for a second, only to find it’s my VPNs 2 step verification. 🙃