The new year is young, but are there any new major projects you are working on? We are in the midst of our annual meeting registration drive which is my big focus. So far so good but would like to see if in a better spot.

How about you? What’s your main focus

Anyone in the Houston area?

(tech company in SF) We are looking for a talented full-time visual designer. Ideally with illustration chops, around 3-5 years of experience. Great team, fun work, total comp is base + stock. Please DM me your portfolio link!

Any good side hustles that you have heard of or do on the side? Just got my EAD card and want to do something besides consulting

Welcome you all souls🖤
Let's make some noise

do any of you have a problem where it seems like somebody has been going through your workdesk while out of the office? it seems like almost every morning I come in, something is not where (cont'd)

Which firm would you say has the best Oracle practice?

Random question for anyone who has ever exchanged/gotten a replacement away travel suitcase. Is there any flexibility to get a different color? My interior zipper broke and I stopped in a store to ask if they do repairs and they said to bring it in and they’ll just replace it. I wouldn’t hate switching the color but feel weird asking for some reason

Hey folks,
Can anyone help me with the laptop configuration/brand which I should buy for working remotely. I will be joining GS next month and they told i won't get any laptop here.

When Coinbase announces that they custody ~10% of all the BTC that will ever be… 😳

Hypothetical Q: If a house has two half baths and three full baths, how are they counted? 4 Baths, or 3.5 baths +.5 baths?

How is Airbus India company? specifically for the Mechanical/ Aerospace profiles (Design/ Stress)? How are the yearly hikes at Airbus?

Looking for McKinsey PEI prep buddies - final round next week!

Got my PERM approved last week and just submitted all the docs for the I/140/485/combo cards. How long it takes for attorneys to file it now?

We might be receiving stipends for professional development, I would like to use it towards a conference, which are some good ones to consider?

Does anyone know of a place that gives the current or most recent numbers/percentages for the amount of POC in the industry now?

The more I work in advertising, the more apparent that majority of companies (and my own colleagues) don’t know how to reach consumers like me. It’s absolutely tragic. (Cont’d)

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

Looking for some inspiration for a project. Ads/brands from any era that have made an impact on you - whether that’s being inclusive and diverse, or making you think wtf. Could be from when you’re growing up or ones you’ve seen recently. Thoughts?

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.

How painful was it to watch the situation in Charlottesville? I'm beginning to think that hatred is a unending part of American culture. No solution. No kumbaya. Just is what it is.

Client recently hired a POC as CMO. Is it weird to be excited? I feel like a lot of good ideas died due to bias from the previous CMO. But also don’t wanna assume the new guy is “woke" he’s def smart.

I guess I’m officially being off boarded team doesn’t care no one has said anything … I’m a ball of nerves thankfully my old company wants me back — feeling so sad and angry and just incredibly nervous

How correct is the term “African American"?
What about black people from Haiti, Caribbean, etc.

Is it about where people are indigenous to?

Not all Black Americans are African American,
right?

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

I just drunkenly admitted that I don't mind being a diversity hire.

My dad who lives in Asia just announced that he had a medical issue. I’m starting to enter the age where I’m going to take care of him financially. It’s a $2,000 hospital bill which in the US is nothing compared to what it represents there (which he can’t afford). He’s going to be fine! Just wanted to share with this group as many of you can understand what it feels like to support your parents when they’re old, not the other way around. I feel so blessed I can help him. 🙏🏽

Just found out I got laid off. Cheers to the weekend 🍺

Do you drink or do anything wild at company holiday parties or events? I feel like as one of the only minority associates I have to be extra careful to stay professional. All my white coworkers can talk about is the open bar and how crazy everyone gets...true or false for your company?

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

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