The irony in being forced to come back to the office “for the culture”… but being so busy you can’t participate in any “culture” events… knowing meanwhile you could get so much more done from home 🫠

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Can someone pls explain and give numbers for the cost of living and salary for a fresher with 2 years experience in design (other fields eg.s also welcome) in US, UK and India. I understand the figures would depend on the city but I'm looking for average. I plan to use this info to decide and plan for my masters abroad in terms of breakeven, etc.
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Can we take back our resignation post applying it in infosys? Does any one havr any idea on this

How was your tax season?

Could be a silly question — i am beginning to look for a new apartment in the city and ideally want to rent from private landlords rather than going thru Apartment People / @ Properties / Compass, etc. How do you find private landlords?! I have good credit and am very clean! A landlord would love me lol

It appears there was some confusion over whether the Coaching bowl was for athletic or instructional coaching. I made this one so there would be a definite place for school athletics.

Anyone know anything about street legal electric go-carts? Think less $$ Vanderhall alternatives. Suggestions welcome.

What do you think is the best site to make your book on as a copywriter?

How is the work life balance in biz ops? Currently have an offer but haven’t been able to really figure this out. I’m moving from consulting

Ok environmental scientists - what are the best eco-friendly changes we can make today?

My wife just passed her echo sonography boards in NY and looking for entry level roles in Bergenfield NJ area. Anyone here have recruiter info ?

What is the target utilization for a Senior 2? Or number of chargeable hours goal? Is this ever hard to meet?

Hi all! I’ve been dating my bf for about 4 months now and there are some things he says/is into that make me believe he is either Bisexual or has gender dysphoria. I could really use someone’s advice who has a similar experience like this. Is anyone willing to chat? I just want to be supportive and helpful.

Made a mistake: I bought a watch instead of an iPad for grad school use.

Anyone in NYC area have an actual office instead of open floor plan? #CantTakeItAnymore

I totally understand the hustle of emailing people you don’t know to create opportunities. I just don’t understand why obscure vendors email creatives rather than production 🤦🏻‍♂️

In a typical advertising creative team structure, who vets the new hires? ECD? CD? Trying to get some clarity as I work at a small shop with CD being the highest title.

Want to get your opinions on the best small agencies in LA in terms of work produced (media and creative)

Inhouse LA? Any reccos

Putting my two weeks in today. Any tips on how to do it gracefully?

Drowning in student debt, drowning in the wrong opportunities, I make a six figure salary working pharma but I’m in a deep depression. I can’t get out of pharma without taking a significant pay cut.

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

Does anyone know agencies that are known for hiring international applicants? If so, which are those? (NYC)

Who has more earning potential: Creatives or Producers? Talking about two aspects: mid-career salary and lifetime earning potential? I feel like producers peak earlier but creatives have higher max?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

These are unprecedented times. One day I’ll look back and tell my grandkids how *I* thought of the social media execution for my agency and saved the world.

I’m bored in an airport. Vowed not to bring my laptop and my flight is delayed 2 hours. Can we spark a controversial thread? Post your unpopular opinions below!

Have layoffs been finished for the year or are more coming?

Thoughts about Giant Spoon?

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

Seeking advice as a junior level employee in strategy land — what are your thoughts on where the agency landscape is headed now? Should I stick with it in the coming years? Should I jump ship and seek comms/brand work elsewhere?

Any and all thoughts appreciated!