The more stories I’m hearing from people who have experienced working at Empower Media recently, the more intrigued I’ve become. I’m starting to think what I’m hearing can’t be 100% true. Any former Empower peeps want to share a story or two for the benefit of the entire class?

Sanity check. Going to preface this by saying I'm not in a rush. I wanted to get some good consulting experience so joined EY out of UG. Got early promo, but I've reached the point where I'm no longer growing (learning) much on my current team. I've become very interested in PE and want to give that a shot. I lack the resume experience.

Thinking to move within EY to an M&A focused group SaT or EYP. Do ~2 years and see if I still want that. Will that tick the box for most PE shops?

I’ve been offered a reporting consultant job for less than 60k and I bring 9+ years of experience to the role. They should be offering more. I don’t want to settle but I don’t want to miss an opportunity to move. Reporting consultants should start at $65k per recruiting sites. Any advice? How can I get HR/recruiters to offer more? TIA

Any good wedding ring sources aside from Blue Nile?

Anyone ever get friendzoned by a guy and then have things work out for them eventually?

To those who join, interested if anyone has professional experience in SPAC consulting services or insights into how targets are identified and how the transactions work/are negotiated.

Have you walked away from somebody you loved? And why?

Say I had a “friend” who gained 15 Covid lbs but is still on dating apps with old pics. Is that considered catfishing? She’s not overweight, but not fit anymore. Still good looking...she suspects. Is it best to update the pics? Or get on a BBW dating app? Definite fear of rejection at meeting. Thank God I’m asking for a friend because this shits embarrassing to type.

There are too many men out there who think that just because I'm being polite, it's a sign that they should flirt with me while I'm at work. I thought this was 2022, why haven't we as a society gotten past this yet?

Need suggestion:
I have offer from Morgan Stanley Budapest. They offered me 1.1 Million HUF Per month. I need advise weather this opportunity is good and how much can I save there. Also want to know whether it is advisable to move to Budapest.

Current CTC is 20LPA in India

Thanks!

Why are the summers so stressful! I was supposed to have a hot gyal summer.

This bowl has a lot going on…

FRA vs TUN

Any suggestions for a face serum or face oil for dry, sensitive, acne prone skin?

Ladies, I am F in my late 30s with fine, medium-length, flat hair. It’s been thinning and feel like I am losing a lot of it.
I’ve tried oral supplements but it didn’t do much to help (just grew hair on my face instead 😳). Any recommendations that might have helped you with the same issue? Anything topical that worked for you?

Anyone who’s moved from consulting to VC, what are some of the ways you’ve made your application stand out? How much of securing the role was down to networking?

Hi,

This Bowl is created to help sales folks working in India.

Best GMAT study materials?

Do we know who the new BBDO recruiter is? Thanks Chicago fish!

Thoughts on Prime Ocean here?

Does anybody know anything about working at Ulta’s HQ? Do people like it?

Saw FCB is hiring. How is it there? Down to grab/coffee or a drink with anyone (preferably creatives) that works there! DM me.

Does anybody know anything about Huge in Chicago? Their reviews online are shitty—but they could be from bitter employees. Just want to know if the agency is worth me moving cities for.

JOBS!!
Neptune Retail Solutions is hiring an Art Director/Senior Art Director. Amazing work life balance! Feel free to DM if you have any questions :)

Does anyone have some insight on Lipman Hearne or Ledger Bennett? Both have poor reviews on Glassdoor, but I see they have copywriter roles open. Is the culture toxic?

What’s strategy like at Digitas? Any scoop?

Who’s the HOP @ Havas Chicago?

What does tronc (formerly Chicago Tribune Publishing) do, exactly? What’s the role of an ad copywriter there? They are vague on both the job posting and their website—but I’m also getting desperate.

Thoughts on Ogilvy Chicago?

Does anyone ever get reached out to from FCB? They always have an insane amount of job listings

What’s the tea on TDH Chicago?

Aldi at Digitas? 👀

Anyone know anything about Facebook Chicago? Good place to be?

Anyone have any insight into working at Epsilon Chicago?? Much appreciated!

Thoughts on TBWA/ World Health in Chicago? Contacted for AD role. Currently work in shopper agency on heathcare brands

Anyone here have any experience with The Mars Agency? What’s it like over there?

Thoughts from any insiders at havas? Is there appetite for good work, how has the agency adjusted to COVID, are there any new openings on accounts?

Thoughts on Mindshare Chicago?