There are elite groups of jobs/roles/teams in most orgs focused on intellectual horsepower and value generating rumination.

At engineering-first orgs it’s “skunk works”, but non/less technical sides of this “Spec Ops” genre need formality and attention…starting a list (role/team or company).
What examples come to mind?

Often: “Innovation Lab or Growth Lab”
- Ad agency: r/ga Ventures, IPG Media Lab
- Salesforce Ignite, Google Brand Studio
- corporate ventures, Bullish
- Twitter 0-1

What is a genuine ask for a associate success guide role in SF, considering my current CTC is 9 LPA with 1.5yoe

That was the realest opening on any of these chats with Dan. Well done Josh

I left a few months back and joined a tech startup for a Chief of Staff-like role. Missing ThinkCell like hell already. Any good substitutes you might know, which works well with Google Sheets?

Is there any opening for HR Generalist at mid level in Mumbai, Banglore cities?

How much Amazon offers to BI Engineer L4 & L5 in India and what would be the pay if the role is Germany based? Amazon

Have a skills interview for a corporate development and transaction services financial due diligence specialist role at Accenture. Anyone know what this interview would consist of and how I can best prepare?

Is it a good idea to switch to backend java development with DS, algo and a framework from an oracle consultant role?
I feel I can unlock higher salaries only in core software Dev jobs than mere oracle fusion consulting. Please suggest as I have no experience in core applications development. Which company/profile should I start with?

Hi, I am an engineer with a master degree . I worked for more than a decade as an engineer. I then switched to product marketing through mba. I was recently laid off from a series B startup . I have 3 years gap due to mba and children. I am 44 . I know I am way way behind in my career. I have an upcoming interview . The position is product manager ( 175k base + yearly bonus, no stock ) . I feel I will never catch up :( Any word of advice or positivity greatly appreciated.

Would you accept a RMA position at Brown Brothers Harriman? Do you believe the job could open opportunities and be interesting?

I’m a bariatric coordinator and an RN. I graduate with my MSN in executive leadership in December. I’ve always wanted to go into leadership. My CNO turned my current job into a “leadership” position. I feel like all of this was done in attempts to get me to “be quiet”. I feel so overlooked, and under appreciated. I’ve been a nurse for 8 years, and worked 7.5 years in high risk ICU. Where I was a charge nurse and a nursing house supervisor as well. Does anyone have any advice? I feel so deflated

Anyone at Airbnb willing to chat? There's a role I'd like to get more info on.

Hello, would love to chat with someone regarding a Technical Writing role referral at @Microsoft. Thank you!

I've been in PeopleOps (mostly focused on TA Ops) for over 9 years now. I've somehow gotten by without a degree in HR or a certification, but would like to get some more education to continue to advance my career. What are your thoughts on PHR vs SPHR vs SHRM for someone with my years of experience and current role as a manager?

Hello MBB fishes, anybody open to give a referral? I have been trying through your sites, but no luck!

Any Finance Operations Manager (OTC and P2P) openings in Accenture Jaipur and Delhi/NCR

I’m 11 weeks. Started interviewing before I knew I was pregnant and expecting to hear today about an offer (or not). Not sure what the parental leave policies are, but I feel weird starting a leadership position knowing I’ll be out in 6 months. Am I feeling guilt for no reason? Obviously I haven’t told them. If I don’t get the job, I’m still looking due to a toxic work environment and unrealistic expectations from the practice lead. (She calls PTO “partial” time off.) I also have a 1 year old.

Hi Guys,

I am in a dilemma. I am having 2.5 YOE earning around 10LPA.

Now, my family were also searching a girl in matrimonial site. But they always got disappointed when they spoke to any family from there as everyone asking that

'minimum mahine ka ek lakh toh hone hee chahiye, meri itni ladli ladki kaise reh skti itna compromise krke'

When I ask what the girl is doing, majority were recently started working in some HR position or call center earning 20k - 25k.

So Is this equality? 😅

Has anyone ever had the same big4 start date with the same end date of the previous big4 they left for the new one? basically they won't let me quit during the summer break so now my end date is coinciding with my start date at the new place... is there any thing I should be careful for from an independence standpoint?

I have just immigrated to worth, Illinois from the Middle East. I have 6+ years of experience (proofed by a certificate) from Four Seasons Hotel Amman. Can anyone recommend a 5 stars hotel with front desk supervisor vacancy?

Expecting an offer from Deloitte for SC in Salesforce practice. What is the typical salary range for SC? I’m currently an SA at PwC

Feedback a toxic male peer (that thinks he is above you)? This was our first call (+3ppl). His introduction round took 10/45min about himself and what he thought of the meeting topic (before I introduced myself). I was firm and polite to say we needed to keep time. He told me to “hold on” and continued talking. I let him finish his sentence and talk for ~3min. When done he says “sorry I was texting, could you pls repeat?”. This is someone I will have to work with. Should I address it now? Not?

Any Finance Operations Manager (OTC and P2P) openings in Accenture Jaipur and Delhi/NCR

Teacher Autonomy:
Have you ever felt peer pressured by your colleagues to teach lessons a certain way? All year 1 teacher on my team made it seem like there was only her way to teach a topic.

I’ve been at my new job for 3 months and already feeling burnt out. Some days call for overtime, but find myself worrying even when I’m not working due to the high workload. I enjoy the job, but not sure how to create a good balance between work and rest. Any tips?

Hey fishes,please pour you thoughts/experiences about Bank of america WLB and internal hike.

Have promotion and hike discussions for Managers and Senior Managers started for Consulting?

I’m 11 weeks. Started interviewing before I knew I was pregnant and expecting to hear today about an offer (or not). Not sure what the parental leave policies are, but I feel weird starting a leadership position knowing I’ll be out in 6 months. Am I feeling guilt for no reason? Obviously I haven’t told them. If I don’t get the job, I’m still looking due to a toxic work environment and unrealistic expectations from the practice lead. (She calls PTO “partial” time off.) I also have a 1 year old.

How annoying are Oliver James, seriously. Share your best stories

Hi Guys,

I am in a dilemma. I am having 2.5 YOE earning around 10LPA.

Now, my family were also searching a girl in matrimonial site. But they always got disappointed when they spoke to any family from there as everyone asking that

'minimum mahine ka ek lakh toh hone hee chahiye, meri itni ladli ladki kaise reh skti itna compromise krke'

When I ask what the girl is doing, majority were recently started working in some HR position or call center earning 20k - 25k.

So Is this equality? 😅

Hey fishes,
Can we give our phone(ordered through deloitte smartphone program) to our family members for personal use ?

Those of you teaching elementary students simultaneously (remote/in-person): Are all your students allowed to use Chromebook’s/Ipads while you teach? Also, are you using a webcam?

My husband has only every worked as a sound engineer at music venues. He’s in his 30s and doesn’t want to take on more school debt. Classic story of “do what you love” turned “resentment towards things that brought you joy.” He’s done with the industry and wants a 9-5 type career. What are some industries where you can start without a specialized degree but work your way up and make some pretty good money? Any advice for him?

What’s the best way to transition from agency to product strategy or marketing? I’m at associate director level. Thank you for any advice

What’s the Droga5 way of doing strategy?

Anyone here in AMS who can give the inside scoop on the talent and agency market situation right now?

Has anyone purchased an Insights Guide from Effies after submitting a case? It’s $350 and has judges’ feedback and scoring. Trying to see if the feedback is useful and detailed enough for the price.

I need a senior strategist to work remote on T-Mobile. Great team, great momentum and opportunity. Ideally, a brand person who also knows digital. DM me if you’re interested or know someone who is!

It's time to #PayItForward! What's the best advice you've ever received about your career working in strategy? Share to help other strategists out!

Advertising, digital, brand, whatever it is you're into

What are your top questions about strategy, working in strategy, or learning about strategy?

Compiling a list of questions, would love any and all questions!

What blogs, podcasts, twitter accounts, newsletters etc. should ever planner follow?

What do you think are the skill jumps you need to see from a strategist/planner to make the leap from senior to assoc. director/director level?

How is 72 NY for strategists?

What’s the ballpark $ range for strategy directors in SF? What’s the minimum salary to be able to rent a decent place there without a roommate (and maybe get a car)?

Would you say it’s hard to make a transition from account management to brand strategy if it’s early in your career?

At what level do signing bonuses typically come into play?

Any recommendations for companies to create personas? Are there new technologies to get interesting findings about concerns, aspirations, goals?

Anybody know where I can find benchmarks for contest entry/redemption rates? Looking to establish KPIs for an on-pack retail promo.

Hi! I’m looking for vendor recos for brand and creative message testing. Also a POV on whether to do this the old school way (focus groups) or simply test on social would be supremely helpful! Cheers.

Do you ever feel like everything’s been done already? How do you know your strategy is legit interesting and innovative?