Tips to keep in mind before starting a new agency gig? For personal context, starting a role at the Associate Director level

Hi folks,

I have 8.9 years of tech writing experience. How much CTC should I be expecting when I join a new company. My current CTC is 20L pa (18.75 (fixed) + 1.75 (variable)).

For MBB case interviews, what really differentiates the candidates that get the offer? Asking bc it seems like everyone preps a ton (and seems to do fine in the practice sessions).

Unpopular opinion: Brüno is a great movie and was ahead of it’s time

My team just sold a next phase of work to the client (small team, so I’m main person to deliver the work), but I just got a written offer for a dream job. I’m definitely going to accept the offer, but feeling guilty since this phase was just sold (the client knows me and has said positive things about my work). I guess just looking for reassurance, since I’m dreading letting them know.

Has anyone had experience not getting a written agreement after getting a verbal offer at B4 (but waiting due to project need/scheduling)? The recruiter had positive feedback on my interviews and told me to wait a few weeks, but I’m getting nervous

Sold first AAPL put 15 mins ago mid 355. $680 profit on that one. Will wait til probably sub 350 to sell the next one, or may buy back if we go back above 360

What are some good boutique consulting firms for change management and organisational transformation that pay well at the manager level?

I need advice , 2YOE big 4 audit . My dream job is forensic investigation /intelligence /litigation. Current location is USA and I will be moving to Canada next year fall. I don’t want to work in audit when I get there. This busy season has really stressed me out. Should I stick it out for this last year or get a job in forensic field now . I’m just lost , I don’t know if it will be better to have forensic experience before I move. Thanks

Has anyone found some flower shops around the city that sell flower bouquets as inexpensive and incredible as the ones found in pikes place?

In case if your H1B extension gets denial and you have to move to India, what is the salary range we should except at SC level. Anyone with similar experience?

Has anyone received band progression mail ?

What companies do you recently regret not investing in?

I had cleared all the rounds in S&P and had salary discussion 1.5 month back. The HR is always saying the management is on leave and will soon get the approval and release offer. Today she shas asked for one more week to release the offer. Should I wait for it or move on. Are they waiting for some other candidate to join before rejecting me at last moment. Only 10 days of my LWD are left.

Can anyone pls refer me to s&p global. I'm a .Net full stack developer with 7 years of experience. Thankyou

How does one proceed if/when receiving job offers from two shops within the same holding company? Asking for a friend.....

Food/bar recos in CHS?

Which agencies are going through layoffs

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?

Any notable examples of agencies taking a chance on relatively young talent propelling them into exec-level or C-suite roles and it working out?

*Genuinely curious, so no need to call out those who have been unqualified, etc :)

I just got into reading books, any suggestions to start with? Which could help to increase media/marketing knowledge.

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)?

Great paying job, toxic work environment - how long do you stay for?

How do you not go absolutely batshit with anxiety while job hunting?

Just got the shaft on a regular component to the clients business, how can I handle next steps?

I really need to know. Does anyone genuinely care about their jobs anymore? Money aside.

72andSunny creatives: how did you get your job there and what was the process like?

Any other integrated agencies working in Agile across the full agency? Trying to understand how this plays out as we roll it out.

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

Hiii genz here lol, when is it too early to talk about a raise? I’m planning on bringing up the idea to my boss when I hit a year working with them is that a reasonable time? Also im thinking of asking for 15% increase bc I know he’s gonna negotiate to like 8% (which is fine bc I tbh want 5%) :) anyways any help/insight is amazing !! And if you need me to provide more details I can! (I do fulfillment/project management in im making 40k)

How do you know if that phone interview went well?

Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

What is the shortest amount of time you think you could work somewhere without burning that bridge?

TBWA NY layoffs today.