What are some tips on how to reach out to someone you don't know very well personally, but who works at a company you're interested in working at.

Questions for my fellow EAs out there:
1. How many of you travel for your job? If so, are there stipulations?
2. My team is having an 2-day offsite meeting in another city and many folks outside of our team are all traveling in for it. Some are only attending for an hour. My exec told me yesterday I couldn’t attend (after weeks of asking him), citing that we couldn’t have excessive hours of OT (maybe 4 hrs). I do not feel valued as a team member.
Should I bring it up or let it go?

I helped a partner with a small matter (about 10 hours) but he hasn’t given me a docket code. He’s ignored 4 emails over the past 3-4 weeks following up. Any advice? I don’t have a relationship with this partner (am a recent lateral)

I have a client who has a someone who keeps defaming him. We just ended a year long law suit based entirely on a statement made by this person. Is it worth it to seek an injunction against this party?

Happy Halloween! Who says Financial Professionals are not creative? Share what you dressed up as for work today?

One of the partners in my practice is a very big ally of mine and has taken really good care of me but he’s not smart just very good at selling and interpersonal stuff. Some of the stuff he says from a technical perspective makes me cringe when he says it to clients! Such conflicting feelings

Thoughts on guys wearing assless chaps at the client site?

Why am I doing work at 10:21 PM when I could be watching Vikings? Is it because I never got over my private practice need to please and fear of follow-up emails from clients?

MDs - do you insist that nurses / staff / patients refer to your title as Dr. so and so; or do you allow people to address you by your first name?

So can we talk about nightmare clients!?! Omg, it’s so taxing when you’re clients are constantly exuding negative energy every time you’re on a call with them. I’m wondering if they feel the same way when deal with their partners internally.. maybe they are just channeling their internal madness!! 🆘

Going to MDRT for the first time next month. Any advice on how to pack? What is the dress code like? It’s in Miami.

Speaking to a lot of headhunters right now for on-cycle and wanted a description of Distressed PE vs Distressed HFs since all of their preference forms list them as separate. Is it just distressed for control vs anything else

What do you talk in your one to one with the manager before sending the resignation?

What bad things can happen and how to tackle them efficiently?

Financial Advisors:
What are key components for a cold email looking to join their team?

I wish I could tell my lead how much i like him.

PS: He's engaged.

Scenario, interviewing a candidate that has great experience for the role however candidate has a lot of tattoos. Nothing crazy or derogatory, would you pass on him/her? Not a customer service job either. Specially manufacturing…. Have you ever passed on a candidate because of tattoos?

Is it okay to ask a VP you’ve never met for a job referral? A VP at a company I’m interested in applying to is an alumni from my alma mater. Is it okay to hit her up?

Do managers tend to make a scene while you put your papers?

My boss asked me to take care of some of the details of a project for her—the stuff that isn't really my area of expertise. And now I feel like a shirker because I haven't been able to finish them yet.

I’m dealing with a difficult management situation and don’t know what to do, how would you report someone when nobody really cares what’s going on or is automatically going to side with the other person?

So embarrassed. I literally had one job to do today which was to schedule a client and give and take her paperwork when she came in. Totally called her by the wrong name today AND gave her the wrong paperwork. She was really nice about it but I feel like my boss was disappointed and I'm disappointed in myself. I don't want her to think I won't be able to keep clients straight when I start doing supervised sessions.

All-day brainstorm. Has anyone ever come out of one with an idea that got produced? (I have never seen it, hence the question.)

12 years ex- Accenture. Certified Scrum Master, Product Owner and Salesforce Certified. In Kolkata (preferred), Open for Bangalore. Currently in Notice period. DM me for open roles.

Craving a giant burrito - what’s the best burrito I can get near Midtown/Buckhead?

If your agency wins a proportionally significant new account, what is a reasonable amount of time client should allow for staffing up and onboarding?
Follow up q… how strict is your agency about starting work before contracts are signed?

Question for the young people... What's the go-to shot at a college bar nowadays? Back in my day (15 years ago) Jager bombs were all the rage...are those still a thing?

Unpopular opinion: I hate it when posts start with the phrase “unpopular opinion.” Just tell us your opinion and 🐠 will determine if it’s popular or not.

Hi There,

I am confused whether should look for a change now or not. Seeing the Recession coming.
Expertise - Functional / Manual Testing with 7 Years experience.
Would like to hear suggestion or advices please.

I recommend books I've never read to people who ask for book suggestions.

Anyone who had to do an arrival test with switchhealth lately? How long did you wait for the results?

The PA Secretary of State overseeing the counting of ballots: “The closer the race, the longer it takes to count the votes.” Why should that have any affect on how fast the votes are being processed, unless the process is somehow being manipulated?

Curious to know has anyone stumbled upon a bar(cocktails, drinks) that has also nailed social accounts so good so that besides their bar offerings people also cant wait to consume their content?

Hey all - first year associate here… I’ve met my hours requirement for this year (requirement is 1900 and am currently at around 2050 with billable hours - approx. 2160 with non billable admin hours) and I am just tired. Is it okay to just “disappear” during the holidays (thanksgiving week, week of Christmas) and let partners and senior associates know I am not available? At this point I don’t care about making more money - I just want to sleep, read a good trashy book, and cuddle with my dog.

I accepted a job offer and right after I started, the company changed my job title even though the responsibilities are the same. They won’t give me a direct answer when I ask. Why would they do this?

Anyone go into product marketing or product management? Would love to hear your experience.

Dropping this in a few bowls, sorry if you see it twice.
I'm transitioning from teaching 8th grade mathematics at a public school to teaching a 7/8 self-contained classroom at a charter school.
Any advice for teaching mixed grade levels or multi subject is appreciated: scheduling, classroom setup, subject order, behavior management, etc. I'm struggling to find my rhythm with only 6 weeks before kids return.
Thanks to everyone for your commitment and time, enjoy your summer!

What's a good, but affordable pasta place? Like <$20

Anyone here into rowing? I’m trying to get into rowing but I can’t seem to find any social clubs/teams that row in NYC. Would appreciate any recs!

Employment lit second year in California - firm life is not the end game for me. Is in house about three years from now (with 4-5 YOE) viable?

Given that KSA announced today that they believe it’ll take between 4 months to 1 year to deal with the virus, does this hamper all KSA projects for that timeframe?

I am just getting into STEM/STEAM. I’m the one that has basically introduced it to my school. Being a newbie, I would love some good websites to get ideas, especially for the summer for my summer camp

What are tips for best instilling cross department collaboration?

How's our MAIP fam holding up?

Best summer experience so far @ your agencies?

How can I pivot from a boring, general media planner role into something more impactful/meaningful? Should I look into switching roles? Or how can I bring value to my work?

What are some tips you can give folks who are trying to get their first job?

How should we deal with following up with folks who say they will be in touch but then don’t contact you again?

While in my job hunt, I notice there are much more open roles for mid and sr level creatives. What’s the best way for a jr to get their foot in the door.

Signing off now, but if anyone has any questions feel free to reach out on twitter, or IG @3rdgeers

See you all Monday. Promise it’s going to be some next level shit! Don’t miss it.

Typically when someone brings a unique experience or skill to the table they’re compensated for it. surgeons/technicians.
Can we bring this structure to the industry in regard to ethnicity/experience

I’ve spoken to a POC who says DEI feels exclusionary in her opinion, because she wants to help everyone. Have you ever worked with a POC who are not interested in the DEI initiatives?

What are some tips to establish a healthy balance of work/life and avoid burn out? I find that it’s so easy to start obsessing over the emails and work that is still left to be done.

1) How do I decide that it's time to leave your current job and pursue another one?
2) How do I negotiate salary?

Topic I’d love to discuss at the Summit:
Department structures — how do we simultaneously leverage collaboration, manage hierarchy, and develop talent?

Let’s talk work life balance: Why do people find it a point of pride to stay in the office late? My team looks at me weird for leaving by 5:30 everyday, but I get my work done soooo.

I've noticed a lot of creatives have trouble transitioning from a Senior Creative role to Assistant Creative Director and Creative Director roles. What advice do you have for making that transition?

#MAIPSUMMIT2020: We talk a lot about the things we are expecting to face as we enter the industry but what are some things you have had to tackle that took you by surprise?

What is the best way to negotiate salary?

How do you handle employee / work burn-out ? (Work + Life balance)


Shout out Walter & 100 roses from concrete!

How do you leverage your professional experience when applying for Grad school? Is having a MBA useful in advertising in order to secure a more senior position?

Question for 2020 Summit:
1. How should you gracefully handle LinkedIn DMs when being poached at a job you love?
2. What are signs that you should stay at your job vs. move on to something else?