The exhaustion is real: being a minority in corporate 😔😩

Fuckjerry, overheardLA, overheardNY on instagram are pretty funny

Can anyone please refer me within industry. Looking to move on from consulting after 7 years. Currently based out of NY but willing to relocate.

Got a verbal offer from a big 4 a month ago, discussed salary expectations 3 weeks ago, still no offer letter. Firm has to let me know it should be coming soon. Are these normal timelines?

My firm is looking to learn about best strategies and best supports for colleagues who are WFH with kids. Please respond with ideas, frustrations, anything you’ve learned. My kids are teens, so I’m humbled by how much I’ve forgotten about daily life with littler ones and desperate to learn from those in the trenches now.

Best influencer search tools or strategies for sourcing?

How long does it takes for you to feel confident on what you are doing at FDD? Essentially I am not trying to stay at FDD forever but want to make sure that I learn all the necessary skills before I go.

Might get an offer from a big pharma company for a senior manager role. Any thoughts on what compensation I should ask for? Glassdoor has a wide range. I have 5 YOE.

What are the best consulting companies to work for in life science consulting? Specifically for supply chain.

Noticing a culture shift since the Kohlberg deal. Have other fish noticed this when a PE firm gets involved?

How is work culture in S&P Global platts segment for Software Engineer II role?
And weekends may not be on Saturday and Sunday?

Hi Fishes,
Could you please suggest about the @Airtel Africa lab work culture.
Is it good company to join for work cultural ,growth , insurance and HR policy

Diamond medallion on Delta. They lost my bags on the outbound (3 with my wife who is Plat) and inbound flights (1) on a trip to Europe. How many points should I expect? Any advice to deal with this?

Does anybody know of any fast track promotions or instant status with IHG hotel program for PwC or in general?

Hi everyone. I saw on insta that some ambassador elite got gifts. I only got the voucher despite getting ambassador this year regardless of covid extension. Am I going to get something?

Is buying fancy condos with high HOA(>$1k) worth it?

Looking to move to Seattle (for the nature and the city), googling makes it look like there's not much of an ad scene here. How do I/you find work?

Hours aren’t very busy for bankruptcy group at my firm. Seems like we’re waiting for a surge of some sort. A lot of advisory questions at the partner level but not coming down so quick. Anyone else?

After 15 years in the industry, I can really say that these last few years have been the most challenging in terms of navigating all the sensitivity and political correctness.

What are some good resources you use to expand your skill sets and stay knowledgeable?

Context: I did a career switch from finance into marketing and am constantly looking for ways to improve and learn more

Being a male and Asian really sucks.

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

Is there any industry recognition for poc creatives the way adage and others recognize creatives?

If I got a raise for every micro aggression I’ve received while at my current agency, I’d be in a really high income bracket! Hah.

If you could change anything to increase minority representation in marketing, what would you change? I think I'd want at least 2-3 minority employees in creative leadership positions to make sure things like colorism in ads less likely to pass the final edit.

What’s the point of having multiple awards for “craft writing” if your agency only sees you as the translator?  🙄

Anyone else hearing from multiple WOC who had their Times Up RSVPs cancelled after the fact?

Are you sick of tired of being sick and tired!!??

I know I am. Just like you the recent murders of two black men have done a number on me.... and I can’t just sit still with this. I wanna take action. I want to do something. Create something. Develops something that can create change.

So what is the output? I’m not sure. And that’s why I am reaching out to you all. Let’s use our talent in advertising to make something that will sway people to “PULL UP”!!! Let’s chat!! The time is now!!!!

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

The “Pour one out for the L train” ads by Kombucha are part of the problem... cont

Dear Nappily Ever After,
No one has an office, much less an assistant. Creative and account are different jobs with their own dress codes. But dumb, off brief ideas by white creatives do win.

Anybody struggle with imposter syndrome as a minority? How and why? Need some coping strategies man.

I have a friend looking for a graphic designer that can build her a style guide. Anyone have any recommendations?

Please send websites as well.


Thanks

Happy Black History Everyone, let's make this a truly historic month!!

I’m still trying to process seeing an agency exec well known for dismissing and ignoring POC held up as an exemplary diversity champion for women at the 3% Conference.

What’s an appropriate rate to charge per word for a publication like VentureBeat or TechCrunch?

African American 🐟 - why do I feel so annoyed when I hear “black” ads on the radio? With the sassy female leads and the urban slang and such. Feels so forced and wack. Just me?