some folks at WPP received 25 options as a nice holiday perk. At a grant price of $48. If you sold today you could get $4 each. That’s all. Ok thanks bye.

Is it crazy to switch a job while undergoing IVF?
I’ve been in my current role for almost 4 years. While I am generally happy, & have flexibility with time off for personal matters, there are things that bother me. I have an offer for way more money, manager title (which I want), much larger bonus & IVF benefit is better. However, I’m in the middle of stims and it is STRESSFUL. Part of me can’t imagine taking on a new role while I’m in the middle of this. But also feel like I can’t pass it up

I received a verbal offer for a VP position at CCB line of business at JPMC in NYC two weeks ago. The recruiter asked for salary expectations but there was no number set. It’s been two weeks since and complete radio silence. I sent an email to a hiring manager a week ago but received no reply. It’s August so people could be on vacation but this is really strange. Has anyone had similar experience?

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

Starting a new job next week (unlimited PTO), and just had some plans for the summer get finalized (family vacation and two weddings). It’s about 2 weeks in total - one extending July 4 week, an extended weekend in late Aug, and a week in October. Do I email my manager about all this now, or wait until next week once I’ve started?? The plans just got finalized today, and I accepted the offer a month ago.

I have 32k miles with THY that are about to expire. Normally I'd go ahead and book a flight, but I can't project which countries might be locked down again 5-6 months from now (haven't accrued enough PTO to travel in near future). The only other way to keep the miles is to pay $10 per 1000 miles, as far as I know. Are there other strategies?

What’s your company’s mat leave? If I calculate my mat leave, including stat pay from the gov, I’m looking at the first 6months fully paid with the rest of my time off unpaid. Is this on par with other firms? Can we make this better?

Thoughts on unlimited PTO?

Will be resigning from D, as a USI landed resource. The PTO balance will be paid out but the payout will be in India bank act based on base there or will be based on US salary and on US account?

startup Gig Alert: I am looking for a brand designer to join our startup team at Lifelines (truly a startup and we’re not in stores yet). We’re a product company set for revolutionizing how people approach sensorial wellness and I’m looking for someone with holistic experience in branding / art direction with a clear, bold visual style. Around 5 years of experience preferred. But work and personality trump years in experience. Always remote+unlimited PTO. Send me books / portfolios.

Been dating for a little over a year, but she hasn’t introduced me to her family yet. I don’t have any plans for thanksgiving this year, and she didn’t invite me to spend the holiday with her family (local). Is it still too early or is it a red flag?

This new PTO policy is so bogus. I have a newly promoted senior that is still a staff on my large job and just told me they requested a week off during fieldwork, even though they have been unassigned for multiple weeks here and there all summer. They told me they were waiting until August so that they wouldn’t have to use their accrued time so they can bank it. So now I’m totally screwed and down a team member and my manager thinks “I can handle it”. My morale is at an all time low right now.

Hi, I'm going on a family vacation to Dominican Republic in January. Looking for some suggestions on best things to do, see and experience.

The 3 Best Broadcast Media Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There:

✔ Cox Communications, best rated for equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
✔ Nickelodeon, best rated for paid time off (4.7 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars).
✔ Scripps Networks Interactive, best rated for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).

How would you compare this to your experience?

Hello! I’m based in NYC and looking for my next role. I work in the digital strategy/brand strategy space. I have experience across multiple industries (tech/telecom/Pharma (dermatology)/beauty and skin care and I am looking for a Director or VP role (my last job was a VP). I would like to keep my base of at least $180k (is this reasonable if I look for Director positions too?) Would love to land something soon before we hit the holiday season. Do you think what I am looking for is reasonable?

Has anyone considered making the move to the corporate world? I work in admin for my nonprofit right now so I make a decent amount (53k) my benefits are unbeatable. PTO & sick time PLUS self care days. Flexibility. Etc. the one thing we’re lacking is structure and honestly im burnt out and overwhelmed with my work load and I know I could be getting paid around 10-15k more for similar work. Anyone gone to corporate and regretted it? Loved it?

What fun holiday things for adults :) are good to do in north Phoenix Scottsdale area ?

Going to be bored over holiday season and was thinking about starting up the Python Institute Certifications (probably the whole roadmap). I would say I’m at an intermediate level currently. Anyone with the certs have thoughts on worthiness / best way to study / how it helped them in their career or job search? Thanks in advance 😄

Any good work holiday party stories? Past or recent?

anyone here with Salesforce and do product willing to chat?

Quick question: Can we ask HR to revise pf contribution to minimum which is 1800/month

Has your life improved by not watching news channels?
I do watch the news, but I limited myself to not more than 20 minutes a week. Have you heard about someone doing the same thing?

Points for the hot tub being out of order my entire stay? I’m staying here solely for a ski vacation and would have switched hotels had I known in advance.

Why is education deemed more valuable on a pay scale than experience? Employers will pay someone with a degree and no experience a greater salary, than someone who has exhibited the experience. Understanding that the degreed person committed to school and finished, yet that doesn't diminish what the not degreed has committed to and accomplished in their careers. This has to stop!

What is the the vaccine mandate policy for EY and PwC?

Does it seem crazy to you that gambling in most states is illegal but we can buy short term option contracts. It’s crazy I can’t go put $20 on Black at a casino but can buy 5k of a same day spy contract. 

Khaleesi is coming to Westeros!!!

Any specific place where I can find good PM templates for like Project plan, release plan, product roadmap etc? Of course there’s a way to create plan from JIRA if thats your ALM software but wondering what everyone at FAANG is using

Anybody here a single mother by choice? Would love to chat.

Why are we as a group not so active in helping each other ? I understand there are many members who joined with aspirations to learn DS. But existing members from DS are not active. sad sorry

Any illustrators here with a rep??

Can I cancel award flights on Delta for free? Do I get back all the points and the booking fee? Have platinum status.

My PTO was approved for the Thanksgiving & Christmas weeks but I’m totally clueless about the vacation spot given the pandemic situation. Requesting your recommendations. Warm places preferably! Thinking of Hawaii/Keywest

Do AA 500 mile upgrade awards expire? I have used a decent amount of upgrades, but I still have 14 that I have been sitting for a about maybe 6-7 months. I do not see anything about them expiring, but I would not be surprised if they do.

I am hoping someone can provide some insight so I don’t have to contact AA customer service :)

Are there any good groups/orgs in NYC for strategists? I’m not talking Meetup, but cultivated communities actual strategists have built from the ground up.

Anyone work at an agency where the developers can actually develop modern websites?

Tips for handling old white male senior leader who seems to be condescending to women and doesn’t believe in our capabilities? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️

Best (non-agency) company to work at in Boston??

So Q1 has been abnormally weak for agencies across the board, right? Is it fair to say Trump is finally starting to effect the economy?

Why am I so bad at leaving voicemails. Anyone else have this problem?? Wtf is wrong with me 😭😭

Close to stepping up to an ACD position, but I'm very aware that I suck at presenting. Practice is not making me perfect, people. What should I do!!??

Can the person who wrote the tagline "Dare Greatly" for Cadillac make sure their genes won't be passed on to successive generations? Method is up to you. Get creative!

Going in house is the move, right?

What is the average age in your agency? Does anyone feel like the average age of Director, VP, SVP+ has become younger in the past 10 or so years? I'm 36 and feel young, until I see VPs that are 27.

Thoughts on Oath?

What in the world is this old spice YouTube thing ?

Theo folks, tell us how we can support you.

Chicago folks - favorite creative agency? Looking to make a move.

Wieden creatives, what’s it like working there?

What’s the best meal a vendor can bring in for a L&L?

For the umpteenth time in the past few weeks, awoke not feeling well. Googled the symptoms and - to no one's surprise - stress is the likely cause. As if I need another reason to leave my current job

Has anyone else stopped going to agencyspy since they turned into a subscription model? Feels like AdWeek's making them evil.

So why do company merges result in mass layoffs?