This Thursday is Agency Afterhours at Virgin Hotels.

https://www.instagram.com/agencyafterhours

Power out so I’m off early on a Friday! But, now my power is out…

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Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

AbbVie just posted Director of Innovation role. Does anyone know about this team? Seems like a good exit opportunity but would like some inside scoop.

If someone joins a company at a high level within the firm but at a relatively much lower salary than peers at that level....... Does that reflect poorly on the individual?

Anyone that is WFH but rents a small office space to work from?

I don't want to have to go to an office with coworkers, but I do feel like I'd be more productive getting out of home office a couple of days per week.

Feel the same?

currently tossing up between staying at a global company (who is in the process of some positive changes) with an amazing manager who supports my career and flexible working … however comes with the inherit issues that come with a long standing global company

compared with a role at a smaller mga, higher salary (around 30%) more , more visibility career wise and some great employee benefits , management seem to be supportive and low staff turnover

which would you choose here

Random question, has the govt shutdown affected anyone’s work/business?

Do you put pop tarts in the toaster or the microwave?

What is the optimal time frame for doing Keto - 4 weeks vs 8 weeks? How do you sustain the weight loss after leaving Keto and getting back to normal diet routine?

Gosh I am so nervous about Sterling background check - had a couple of unpaid informal internships in college years ago, only email offer and correspondence and reference do not respond (all left).

How does underwriting compare to PIP litigation in terms of flex time (ability to stop/start work throughout day, work at 2 am if needed, etc)

For example.. in PIP Litigation I can review my suits at 2 am if needed (as a result of having a rough day or other emergency) and still be in compliance

Does Underwriting carry any time sensitive tasks?

I’ve had to step away from social media for my own mental sanity as I have a major issue with comparing myself to peers when it comes to life stages. (Single female, 34, never married, no male prospects, dog mom.) As a result, I feel like I’m doing a disservice to myself professionally as social media is a HUGE communication channel. Any advice on staying away or including it in my life in healthy ways?

Does HCL take onboarding feedback after the joining

Had my sapphire preferred for 4 years. Can I downgrade to a freedom today and re-apply for a sapphire after a couple weeks to get a new bonus?

Thoughts on Prime Ocean here?

Chicago media agency people - what’s your company’s current RTO policy?

I’ll start:

Spark - 2 days a week mandatory in office this year, 3 days mandatory in office next year.

Do any of you know anything about Mabbly?

Who’s the HOP @ Havas Chicago?

Thoughts on Ogilvy? Anyone have the inside scoop on life as a creative over there?

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

Thoughts on Mindshare Chicago?

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

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.

Any opinions on HCB Health in Chicago? Glassdoor says 4 stars but only 11 reviews. Account role

Looking for a contact at DDB! Obviously times are very weird right now, but I’ve been wanting to make a move to Chicago soon-ish or when hiring freezes are over. And would love to try to get in the door there as a mid level - senior AD!

I’ve been seeing a junior copywriter opening at DDB on LinkedIn for a few weeks now. Does anyone know if that actually exists?

Also, major bonus points if you have a good person to email there.

Aldi at Digitas? 👀

Does anyone know who is running production out of Kohler up in WI?

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?

Anyone know who the creative recruiters are at Dentsu MB? TIA!

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

Who is working on Walgreens pitch?

Ogilvy + WundermanThompson?
McGarry?
DDB? Energy BBDO?