This is the official “FITYAC” post that 120% of the audience asked for, with $0 budget, 2m+ impressions and counting, short for “Fake It Till You Are Caught” where we call out the fake ads that were caught red handed or potential ones that worth a shout. This needs all your help. I’ll start with our very own…. The I Sea app.

Hello..

Where can I find study material for tableau prep.
Please let me know if there is any YouTube channel or any other free source avaliable.

TIA

If anyone wants to study for the CFE but doesn’t want to pay the full price for the study materials and would be interested to split it, please DM me

In Hyderabad what could be a starting salary frm a startup for a penetration testing fresher ?

I’m currently freelancing as a CD at reputable agencies. Is it ridiculous to consider full-time ACD-level jobs?

Anyone subletting this summer?

What a great conversation so far! I’m headed to a couple meetings but will check back in soon - keep the questions coming!

When does Accenture Capability pay Variable pay? If I join in May, when will I get the variable?

Our district is piloting a STEM/project based 7th grade Algebra 1 class next year. Anyone else doing this?

Hey anyone work in house for a brand? If yes how do you work with the brand team? Is creative a part of the brand team or works along side it? I’d love to hear!

Hi Fishes, I need your suggestions as I am confused between companies. Tech stack- ServiceNow, YOE-3.5
Deloitte India -12 fixed+ 2JB
EY India -11fixed+50k
Kpmg india-11.8 fixed+ 1JB
Accenture-11 fixed+ 2.2JB
Please help me to choose considering all parameters.

why cts blacklist any company any idea?

We are two males in our mid 20s looking for a clean and respectful 3rd roommate to sign a new lease for a 3-bedroom apartment in LES starting 9/1. It is close to several restaurants, bars, grocery stores and the building is a luxury building with several amenities. Trader Joe’s is a 5 min walk and the subway is right by the building. The room we are looking to fill will be priced at 2050. You will be sharing the bathroom with one person only.

Hi guys. Like for dm please.

Dear IT whales!

My wife is working as a Quality Analyst (automation testing), has knowledge in Selenium. Just started her career, wants to understand which certification/course will add value to her career.
Also, whether there’s a good scope for jobs in abroad

How is Xoriant pune for automation testers? Also how is job security in Xoriant as one of my knower is on bench since 3 months since joining. He is worried. Guys Please suggest.

Hi guys,
I have 2 years and 6 months of experience in Manual, Automation and API testing.I have a couple of interviews coming up. What is the package that I can ask for ? Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.

I just saw that a Hubler watch given to Hitler sold at auction for $1.1 million. It is an interesting watch (despicable as the recipient of said watch was), but it got me thinking about a larger question: does anyone here collect watches owned by the famous (or infamous)?

Do you guys ever feel like you're 'too Asian' in the workplace but 'not Asian enough' when it comes to family/friends? My morals are rooted in Asian traditions, but can't speak my native language well

How is stay at home going to be enforced? Can I drive and pick up takeout and curb side shopping?

What are your thoughts on leaving a stable but unfulfilling job for another one during these times?

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

I think I’m finally burnt out on agency life. What’s a logical next step? Freelance? In-house? A new career all together?

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

Marcel here. So instead of talking behind my back, how about saying it to my face? Here I am, ready to answer questions, concerns, or just talk sports. So what would you like to know? 🤖

I've seen quite a few people make jokes about being "aged out" of advertising. Could someone please explain what that looks like and when that typically happens? Forgive the dumb question, I'm a newbie to the industry so I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't agencies want people with more experience?

What are some questions to ask/things to look for before the first time you’re jumping ship that helped you decide whether it was worth it (other than remoteness, salary, and benefits)?

How do you politely tell a recruiter that you do not offer “holds”

How long did you stay at your first job?
And what made you change places?

Why do companies do this? I interviewed with a company. They loved my work and told me that I’m going to start the following week. They made me sign all of the onboarding papers and poof ghosted me! 🤦‍♀️ I feel so down right now! And I feel like I won’t be able to ever land a job!

Nice Ronald McDonald spot, Subway. Enjoy your cease and desist letter tomorrow morning!

Kudos to the man on the train next to me who has his ticket around his neck, his glasses in his hand and a full sleeping mask on. 😴

How do approach your boss and tell her you are unhappy because you feel like you haven’t received recognition for your award winning campaign that has won 20+ awards and you have seen your other coworkers get promoted while they fail to properly recognize you in front of your team. Thank you

Can community managers call themselves copywriters?

What odd questions about your job did you get at the xmas / Hanukkah table?

Do you feel it’s appropriate for a non-Latinx/Hispanic Producer to ideate or create a Spanish US/Domestic ad for the Latinx audience?
(ie Spanish spot running on Univison for Walmart) **Not referring to LATAM ads**

A little humor sprinkled in a resume. Yay? Nay?