So many creative people talking about layoffs. Is the same thing happening in media?

I think I’m potentially about to be fired this week in retaliation from my boss...what should I do?

How many days would I be able to stay If I Country if I quit (not fired) my job that I have a h1b for? Moving to Canada and need some time to close up shop here.

Does anyone from EY have insight on layoffs? I'm seeing horror stories from other firms but haven't heard anything about EY layoffs. (Manager, FSO-Advisory-Risk)

Have you ever seen a client fired in mid-production?

Got laid off. Have savings to hold me until I find a new position but mostly I'm just embarrassed. Has anyone ever gotten laid off and not told their friends/partner about it? I just don't want people in my circle to know I failed basically.

Is it safe to join PWC india at this point of time. Are we expecting any layoffs?

The severance package at Meta for laid off employees almost makes it nice to be laid off depending on what your personal situation is….. personally wouldn’t mind getting 4+ months of full pay to reset and think about what’s next 😬

I have been laid off going on 3 months now and I’ve never felt so discouraged in my life. This job hunt for me has been frustrating and draining. It really has taken a toll on my mental health and maybe even confidence. I feel like I’m losing momentum. Any advice on staying positive throughout this journey? It’s so hard to stay upbeat and motivated at times.

Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

Stuck in a weird limbo where I want to leave my job more than anything but grateful that I have one at all with all the layoffs in our industry. It's a new kind of trapped. Anyone else feels the same?

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

The week of my wedding, my husband (PL SQL Developer 4 yoe) was laid off. That was a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I'm still bringing money in as a software engineer, but I'm looking for advice on how to support a partner who has been laid off. Ultimately I think we will be ok, but I know he's hurting / stressed / and could use a supportive partner.

I got laid off today 🥲 would appreciate anyone who can help refer UX or product designer roles. 🙏

I am seeking new employment, I was recently laid off due to lack of work. I would very much appreciate any leads. I have a Bs in Construction Management and over 15 years experience with Revit and AutoCAD and 7 years of plumbing design. I have solid references and impeccable work ethic. I truly enjoy what I do. Working remotely the last three years has become a way of my life and supports our current situation well, therefore I am seeking a similar role but will consider other opportunities.

Hi Fishes,

I have offer on LTIMindtree for 13 LPA and CTS for 15 LPA
I am worried about layoffs and job security
Could you please let me know which one is better option ?
YOE - 3.7 Tech - Java, springboot

Is there a possibility of layoffs in Barclays India?

Is current layoffs only happening in Amazon US offices or Amazon India offices as well ?

People from K&E keep liking my posts, and I don’t know if that means there’s something wrong with me or if there are really just that many K&E lawyers.

Looking for a remote job in the Daytona Beach area. Currently working as an Office Manager in the area of Counseling/Therapy Services. Hourly pay would need to be $18 and up. Seeking full time.

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

Anyone in tiger working with pepsiCo client?
Please dm me.

Hello fishes plz unlock my dm

Thoughts on a manager texting you to ask why you aren’t online Easter weekend when all of your work is completed and another senior who can’t handle their own work decided to randomly send you their returns to review?

I keep fighting with the product managers on my team, who keep assigning me new features to build without checking first if I had the bandwidth for it. How do I communicate this politely?

Hey Fishies, Glassdoor is updating its brand identity. TLDR;
1. we’ll be posting our sprints
2. give us your feedback - the more constructive the better
3. we’re not voting or crowdsourcing or asking for spec work

Shout out to brand agency partner Koto!

My GCD barely says hi to me when passing + doesn’t listen to me in meetings. It’s not a gender thing bc I see him talk to senior ADs all the time. How do I not be THAT junior?

Anyone want to case this weekend / next week after 6pm est?

help I literally never learned to properly case and have an interview coming up with BCG, what are the best resources for me to use?

Are there coaching services available for technology case interviews? It seems like the coaches available through Management Consulted, Prep Lounge, My Consulting Coach, etc. have coaching services available for traditional case interviews but not sure if there is another platform specific for tech cases.

By when do we get relieving letter, my LWD was today ( 21 OCT).

How do you deal with a coworker you just simply don't like as a person?

Has anyone else turned down a tech job for banking? It was a hard decision but ultimately, I decided that the experience and training I'll get here is second to none. Hope I don't regret this decision

Differing views at firm...do you wipe existing amortization in acc/dil or is your intangible write up in addition to existing? I always believed the latter.

What are some 1-2 year experience roles at MAANG companies?

What hacks do you use to lose weight?

Moving to Chicago in a few weeks from a state on the quarantine list. Been in a different (safe) state but going to my state of residence in a few days to pack up - planning to self quarantine (contd)

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

Anyone hiring any jr/mid level art directors in New York?

Overheard: "How can you 'imply' cheese??"

Why do people in this industry say "like" so much? It makes it annoying to, like, walk around the building and listen

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

Any other integrated agencies working in Agile across the full agency? Trying to understand how this plays out as we roll it out.

If you could change one thing about the ad agency culture, what would it be?

If no one else in your open office is watching commercials without headphones, don’t watch commercials without headphones. Read the room. (Yes, I have headphones on.)

Fish who moved to London without a job lined up: did you have any issues clearing customs at Heathrow? Heard they might give you trouble if you don’t have a return ticket. (Cont. in comments.)

I just got called about a job on Thursday, showing interest. They’re already back in the office so the job would require me to be. Said they’re classified as an essential business because most of their advertising is for healthcare. Is this a hard red flag? Really Seems like it.

What kind of work is done by Junior Talent in Data & Analytics?

Remember this: you can only do one thing at a time. Make one decision at a time. Be in one meeting at a time. So for everyone overwhelmed about what they’ve got to do today, go out there and gettem!

How to define a good creative director?

Just found out there’s an ECD in a big NYC agency who claims to have won awards, but the name doesn’t pop up in any of the archives.

How do they get away with it?

Having to explain every meme, YouTube video, and cultural trend to the old fart creative directors :|

I've never worked on anything for TikTok and hope I never have to. TikTok is from hell. I was on it one time for about 10 minutes and could feel myself becoming mentally unwell in just those 10 minutes. The human brain is not designed to deal with the sheer amount of sensory overload that app gives you. I'm pretty sure TikTok is one of the main reasons we are constantly hearing about how much Gen Z struggles with mental health.

have you ever accepted a job you were maybe underqualified for? how did it work out?

I've seen quite a few people make jokes about being "aged out" of advertising. Could someone please explain what that looks like and when that typically happens? Forgive the dumb question, I'm a newbie to the industry so I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't agencies want people with more experience?

Is the emperor wearing any clothes?