Things you wish your boss knew...

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I wear suits to work every so often to make them wonder if I’m interviewing.

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4pm breath

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How to say "we" instead of "I".

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how much I love and respect her without thinking I’m being a suck up. she’s literally the best boss in the world

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(that was not sarcasm)

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That she plays favorites and her team is quitting because of it.

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To care more about their team’s success than their own individual victories

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She promotes suck ups, not talent.

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That the people she trusts really shouldn’t be trusted

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That employees asking questions and trying to make things better is good for the company. Doesn’t mean someone is difficult

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It's frustrating when he doesn't tell his direct reports when he's going on vacation and will be out of the country.

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That he needs to mentor me more

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The way that she talks down to people is patronizing and demotivating. Every person on her team is looking for other jobs because of it.

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How I hide my sadness in my work.

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That he needs to shower more often.

CM1 I sooooo agree!

For me, it’s being an active listener, instead of already knowing what you’re going to say next and not hearing the entirety of what the person you’re talking to is saying.

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Anyone else have mandatory in-person all-day training in an office not in your home city the Friday before Memorial Day? Yeah... lucky me.

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Where/How did y’all meet your significant others? I find that it’s hard to meet people in LA who aren’t clearly single for a reason.

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Looking for a producer for helping me to scope a branding (traditional+digital) and digital experience (mainly UI look and feel) project. Will need help with creating timelines as well. Would appreciate hearing from people with experience on these areas.

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Happy Sunday, watch lovers.

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Best high yield savings account ?

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Hi All, I am currently working at Accenture Strategy at Analyst level, I am under-designated and underpaid and my practice will present my promotion case in Aug while the results will be announced in Nov.
I have two offers in hand and am confused which one would be best for my profile ( I am a CS engg with 2.5 years experience prior MBA and 4 years in CPG, e-com consulting). Offers I have -

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2. Amazon Sr Program Manager, 45 lpa
Is there a scope for negotiation?

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I don't know how to pitch strategy work to a client because I don't see the value myself.

I recognize I very well could be wrong so would want to better understand it using a current example if that's cool.

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Current status: questioning every career decision I've ever made.

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Anyone have a recommendation on a good portable monitor to connect to my laptop? Preferably no power cord required and a decent resolution to use with spreadsheets, pptx etc. Thanks!

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How much do you all pay for haircuts 💇‍♀️ 💇‍♂️ and what neighborhood?

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Anyone in a Big 4 (maybe better at EY) ever done an alternative or a fund private investment? If so what are the rules/process to take to clear it if anything? Or just report it in independence?

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Looking for case partner for once per week in preparation for BCG first round in 2 weeks. Please DM if interested! Been casing for 2 months now.

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Hi fishes,

Is there a deadline for accepting the offer letter in Cognizant once the acceptance portal mail has been sent?

Also if I accept and then decline later before joining, what will be the consequences? It says in the acceptance portal that the offer letter is legally binding.

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Favorite classic or modern whiskey cocktail, and why? Need to practice and want to impress

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What are some volunteering you all do in Philly?

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I'm getting ready to travel to my first client presentation and I have no idea what to wear. Any suggestions on what to wear for a guy?

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No lies detected.

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Anyone know the severance at their agency? Curious what people experienced with lay offs - could be coming and want to be prepared

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working from home? say Aye!

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Snapchat vs. IG Stories. Which one do you use more and why do you prefer it?

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Any insight on Gannett?

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What's the average salary for a mid level CW?

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When you're working on a digital project, no matter how good, are you worried that it'll date super-fast? All digital projects in my book now look dated. Films last way longer. What do you think?

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What's everyone's thoughts on job hopping? How frequent is too frequent? Are there any benefits to frequent hopping?

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As a creative, what are the best kind of agencies/jobs for higher income? Im tired of the hunt for awards with low $

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Is a Snuggie a blanket or a piece of clothing? Turns out, I don't give a crap.

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Lots of respect for the staffers at Spotify if they end up walking out of their jobs for something they believe in. That said what a sad mess we have gotten ourselves into when we try and censor every dissenting opinion as hate speech, especially when Joe Rogan has exhibited more journalistic value than most major news networks.

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Any advice on how to handle an ECD in charge of your salary who says the only way to get a promotion or even a COL raise of any kind is through winning an award? Not consistently reliable and solid performance. Not keeping the client happy and profitable. “You either win an award, or all ya get is to keep your job.”
And yes, I’m aware leaving is always an option, but eager for any other advice how to navigate.

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Can anyone explain that thing where someone does a call with their phone on speaker, but it’s just them on the call? Just them shouting at their phone that’s 2 feet away? In an open floor plan office?

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Any tips on how to get along with a coworker?

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Can someone list out the hierarchy of Vice Presidents? EVP.. SVP etc?

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Most common piece of feedback your clients give to destroy good work?
“Product needs to appear 3 seconds into the commercial”.
“Let’s mention all our 32 product benefits”

What do you got?

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Burger King shaving face stunt. Thoughts?

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CCO and art partner are really close, only talk to each other in meetings. They even send each other emails and texts about this project and leave me out. But I end up doing all the work. What to do?

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