''Tis the season of holiday parties. What's the craziest thing that's ever happened at yours?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

My partner almost drowned in a toilet

like

A copywriter went in the bathroom, did some lines and then came out and punched someone.

like

male managing director offered blow to female AE in someone’s apartment bathroom at afterparty

like

🍿

like

A PM slept with an intern

like

Year I started, entire office was warned not to do drugs, have sex or get into a fight at the holiday party. All of these things had openly happened the year prior: coke, a threesome in the bathroom right off the dance floor, and someone punched our receptionist.

like

@freelance I did the rescuing so we must be talking about two different people. Amazed that this has happened twice

like

It happened years ago- after surviving he went right back to the party- later that night he was under a table pulling on a creative directors pant legs- it was an interesting party

like

@freelance Ogilvy, snap! Except this was a urinal and he was standing up.

sex, drugs, violence, drunken mayhem - anything more creative ? ;)

Senior Art Director- We know who it is- saved by a producer too- correct?

A copywriter broke his wrist trying to jump over a trash can outside the venue

Hahaha well sounds better than the aftermath I dealt with

Related Posts

How often do you take proper vacation? And for how long? Do you plan it out throughout the year? Do you always include kids?

like

What is the PTO policy for WPP agencies? If Someone resigns with approved unused PTOs? Will they get paid? Also if they resign and PTOs would fall during their notice period would it be perceived as leaving on bad terms?

like

Can you postpone your start date for few months? I am going for a month-long PTO overseas, and I want to make a final move before then. Would it be possible to delay a start by 1 or 2 months?

like

Get that PTO in!

Post Photo
likefunny

Code and Theory is looking for project managers for their production team. I'm immediately looking for 2 people for my team, dedicated to two high-profile accounts.

Competitive, if not progressive, salary. Responsible unlimited time off. Fully remote. Please reach out!

like

COWORKER 1: “I wonder if we’re getting holiday bonuses this year.”

COWORKER 2: “I see that you still believe in Santa.”

funnylikesmart

For those working remotely, what does your company do to help teams connect, especially around holiday periods? Do you have regional Christmas/Holiday parties or other in-person gatherings during the year? As a remote employee, do you expect perks like in-person company events?

like

I’m on a staycation week but work (and the overall situation) has been so stressful these past 5 months all I can think about is all the hours I’m not billing. What do attorneys on vacation do?

like

Anyone from IBM kolkata? Need some help regarding holiday list.

Any free events happening in DFW this holiday weekend?

like

Do we observe a holiday on 1st November?

like

When submitting resignation do you pro rate the number of holiday days you would have accrued? I have leave booked around time of resignation (of which 5 days is PY roll over) so wondering if I can add an additional 2 days leave to the date from which I'm counting back 30 days from ie 20 days normal notice 5 days PTO (starts Thursday) puts me 27 days post submitting notice (wed). Could I add 27/365x 25 day holiday allowance = 2 extra days of leave I can add.

like

Can anyone at RSM tell me what your holiday schedule is for this year/do you close down at YE? Received an offer and says there are ten total holidays; but BDO offers 12 (YE closure included in the #)

like

I am an elementary school teacher. My oldest son is feeling drawn to ECE. He loves children, loves to help in vacation bible school, wants to work directly with people to help them. Thoughts?

like

Any ideas on how to negotiate a delayed start date? I really want it to be Jan. My mental health needs some time off and this company breezed through interviews to offer in 1 week when I was expecting it to take at least a month. I really need some time to recover from burnout.

like

Does anyone work for Children’s medical center of Dallas on this form ? I know we recently had a “employee appreciation” bonus last month before Thanksgiving but not sure if that counts as one whole holiday bonus including Christmas , or it it’s safe to expect another in mid December ? What seems to be the latter in the past ? Any thoughts are appreciated !

like

How much of PTO RSM employees gets? Also, what is the Paternity time policy?

like

I need to make a decision by tomorrow:
Current base salary: $55k
Current bonus: 10.5% (~$5k)
Vacation: 2 weeks
*been with company for 4 years. Started as a product data analyst out of school.

New offer base salary: $90k
Bonus: 12% (~11k)
Vacation: 3 weeks

Counter offer: $80k
Bonus: 14% (~11k)
Vacation: 3 weeks

The new offer would require significantly more travel. I have a young family and value time at home. My heart is telling my to take the counter offer from my company.

like

Just started a new job and have no PTO and my gf is moving back to her home country. She’s upset that I can’t come with her and doesn’t want to go on the weekend because thats when her goodbye party is planned. Yes, we’re gonna do long distance. AITA?

More Posts

Having such a hard time find a spot in Chicago

likefunny

Do Tata Consultancy give any gifts on Diwali?

likeupliftingfunny

How would you leverage an existing rsu grant of a company that recently IPO-ed when negotiating a new grant in a new place (Series B tech firm).

Assume I have a grant worth of 300 that vests quarterly for the next 18months (in a current place that is already publicly traded)

Would kind of offer grant would you expect from high conviction Series B tech company if you wanted to switch? Would you be good with 1:1 match? would you be ok to get less because potential upside is higher?

like

Any idea about jobs in Bangalore for mechanical engineers?

like

Can someone explain to me what my cost would be if I took a 50k cares act withdrawal from my 401k? It says there is no 10% early withdrawal penalty but the income tax will have to be paid. If I withdraw 50k how much will I actually take home after applicable fees and NYC taxes? I'm trying to figure out if it is worth dipping into my retirement. Do anyone have any experience with this? Thank you.

like

Hard not to be angry and sad all the time.

Post Photo
like

Recs for a lifechanging Acupuncturist? I’m in Encinitas but I’m willing to drive anywhere.

like

https://www.pipedrive.com/

This weeks technology highlight is Pipedrive. My company still does not have a formal CRM. I went out and found my own.

like

Alternative to Binance? Need to an exchange to trade TRX etc.

like

Feel like language is a huge barrier to me. I am so frustrated I can’t express my thoughts and happy hour is just unpaid torture

like

"There's no whining in baseball!", said very seriously and earnestly ..... to the office dog.

likefunny

Sometimes like tonight I wonder why we do what we do. Working crazy hours with no purpose. Could just be the booze talking. Will be ready for my 7 AM on Monday.

like

Advice for dealing with a micromanaging research lead? It’s pretty suffocating and it’s honestly killing my drive to work on this project

likehelpfulfunny

6th year litigation associate here. Every recruiter tries to scare me into thinking I’m unhireable after next year. Who has lateraled as an 8+ year, where to, and how long till you got promoted after?

like

Hi to everyone from the GenX thread!

likefunny

This is what we need to be talking about

Post Photo
like

do u negotiate after verbal or after written offer? and any tips?

like
like

In every shoot I’ve ever attended, the talent wore brand-new clothes with the tags still on them. So technically, NO ad is a Tide ad. #justsaying

likeuplifting

any Medstsar employees here?

Additional Posts in Advertising

In every shoot I’ve ever attended, the talent wore brand-new clothes with the tags still on them. So technically, NO ad is a Tide ad. #justsaying

likeuplifting

Are there benefits to working at a small shop versus a large agency?

like

I see a lot of people complain about how shitty the industry is (and it's well deserved). But let's hear from those who love their job. Tell us why you're happy in advertising.

likefunny

Does any one here work in publishing but on the marketing side? Either for a book publishing company or even magazine publishing? Really interested with how that works and if it’s an area I would be interested in exploring for job opportunities.

like

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

like

In this current advertising climate, if I get a freelance gig in pharma, I’ll be extremely grateful. Am I the only one who feels this way?

like

Going to apply for a credit card. What do you have/wish you had?

like

Second time in my career I've seen this: we send client lengthy manuscript to review. Client says she'll need a few days, and sends us some additional stuff (research) that could be helpful (cont'd)

like

Where is the lie

Post Photo
likefunny

How does one make the jump to client side? Any tips or advice? I tried recruiters but not getting responses unless they have another agency role..

like

A client recently sent me an email that in plain text say that their brand would never want to be associated with: men holding hands. Not very progressive, huh.

like

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

like

Wheereee are all the ad agencies for ShowUsYourLeave on LinkedIn👀. Haven’t seen a single one post their dismal benefits yet….

like

Any tips on how to get along with a coworker?

like

Got laid off. Got a new offer two weeks later. It’s not remotely what I see myself doing for long. but the team leader is great. I’m in early stages with my dream companies. Not sure what to do.

like

If we actually did move to a single payer healthcare system (Medicare for all) and companies no longer offered healthcare plans, would you switch from staff to freelance?

like

If you’re a brand manager at Peloton, are you excited about the placement Peloton got in the first episode of the reboot of SATC, or no?

like

What's the one ad, campaign, or project you're most proud of?

like

Back from the can. What'd I miss?

like

What is generally the highest paid discipline (strategy, programmatic, content, seo etc.) across agencies? And what discipline do you think will have high demand/ see the largest growth in the future?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal