What is the value of an analytics person at a creative agency? What’s your expectations for that role.

Got a job offer with a lower base salary but a guaranteed bonus structure that puts me ahead of my current pay at the end of each year. Has anyone moved to a position with a compensation structure like this? Was it hard to adjust when it came to your monthly finances?

Can anyone help me with referral in Deloitte?

Can anyone refer for HR Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, or Any HR role. Exp 2 years , location Pune.

Dear Folks,

Can someone refer me into Microsoft, for Azure DevOps role. I have 5.5 YOE

I’ll be promoted next year to senior but I’m in a niche role where I don’t see myself long term. Should I make a job switch now or should I wait to get promoted to senior? I currently have 1.5 years of experience.

Anyone willing to refer me for a mid-level compliance role based in London?

How to refer someone for a role at JPMC?
Not general refferal, but for a specific role?

Any tips for a candidate who is currently in working in a bank in IT operations and interviewing for a tech company for a role they don't have technical experience at all? Moving from a BA position to another BA role but tech is completely different...

In my notice period in TCS decided to hunt for interview in other company after one month, within 3 months i should able to get any offer letter from companies.m I doing the right thing,any openings please let me know guys.

Interested to join VMware.

1st round will be HR on salary part for SMTS role ( YOE13, skills - full stack java angular, spring boot microservices SQL, nosql)

VMware provides joining/sign-on bonus ? Yearly bonus is over n above ctc ? How much stock provided for SMTS role ? How much salary range for SMTS role? Information will be helpful in HR round.

Hi all,
I am currently serving my notice period and actively looking for better opportunities.
I already have 2 years of experience in python and Deep learning. I have also done my Master's in Artificial Intelligence specialization and have strong knowledge in Machine learning, NLP, and Computer Vision.
Do let me know if anyone can refer me to the above-mentioned profile. I would be open to having a conversation to discuss further for any open position. I look forward hearing from you.

Anyone here that completed Udacity data analyst nano degree program? I feel that it would be a great way to get into the DataAnalytics practice or find exit opportunities in the industry? Thoughts? I am a first year Senior Consultant.

I've decided to leave public for an Accounting Manager position in private. What are the different types of companies to consider and the pros/cons? What are the best ways to get the position? I'm leaning toward GL accounting at a publicly-traded company. My background is 3.5 years audit and 2.5 years technical accounting advisory.

Been interviewing for two months for an in-house position. Is this standard?

Best month to find an apartment? Currently a nomad working abroad so want to strategically time my move back to NYC. Lived here for 5 years but always stuck in the summer rental cycle

Any pointers on which practice areas at BCG Dubai has most clients in Dubai/remote work? Planning to join BCG Dubai soon and because of some personal issues, I just cannot travel outside Dubai. Will it be possible at BCG Dubai?

Wrapping my head around the equity piece of an offer. Is the equity you are granted in dollars converted to shares right away? So if the stock goes up or down, the totally dollar amount in equity granted when you sign might not be what you actually get over the first four years?

Anyone who joined from industry and went back to it? Is so, were you able to jump levels when you returned back and what factors helped you ?
Thanks !

Early in my career and feel like I’m in environments that are really struggling in their SCM development. I would love to spend some time in an org that has good practices to get first hand experience in action. This way I can be better prepared to help clients from a practical perspective. What orgs do you think fit that?

Any thoughts on Aera technology?

Just found out I am going to be on a coupa P2P implementation for the next 6 months. Not a fan of coupa or procurement so any advice to maximise my learnings and make this as valuable as possible

Anyone working in public policies or sustainability domain here? Particularly in the tech world? Working on an ESG project and need some advice!

Hi Sharks,

Has any of you attended interview with ServiceNow company? I am shortlisted for second round, want to know what to expect in 2nd round and what to prepare.

Where can you buy a good office chair and sit/stand desk near Toronto? Getting them shipped from the US is mad expensive.

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

Moving to San Diego from Santa Barbara. Looking to be relatively central so I can meet people, go out for drinks or other fun active activities (I'm a runner) What are your thoughts on the vibes in Banker's Hill vs. Point Loma (liberty station) vs Little Italy vs North Park? Is there somewhere else I should be considering?

First-gen and new hire in my first job. Vyvanse was typically covered under my parents’ insurance but now I’m looking to sign up for (my first) health insurance plan with my employer. I’m worried if Vyvanse will be fully covered or not. Anything I should look out for?

Which LOB is good for JPMC Bangalore location ?

I am done with my HR round. And said I am selected in Siemens, balewadi, but not yet received the offer letter. Its been a month now They are waiting for approvals. Any idea when will I get the offer letter.

Which agencies are going through layoffs

Any agencies that have a good reputation, but suck when you actually work there? Wonder why that happens?

Thoughts about Digitas Health?

What is with potential employers asking if I have kids? This is the third time this year it’s happened. Doesn’t everyone know it’s illegal, discriminatory, and potentially EXTREMELY insensitive/offensive depending what my experiences may be, which they have no idea?

I have an internal interview for a potential promotion soon. Any tips on how I should treat it vs. a regular interview?

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?

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?

Who's got the most fishbowl points?

Are there any agencies where creatives actually have good work-life balance in LA, SF or anywhere else for that matter? Like no weekends or no working more than a 40-50hr week? Or do I have to go in house for this? Or do I have to leave advertising altogether?

I feel like I’m either getting burnt out by work or trying to heal myself from it. There’s never much time for real life and I don’t want to be on my death bed reminiscing like, “Wow, I made some cool ads.” Nothing scares me more.

God I love seeing a slate on TV. I keep seeing one for a Cricket wireless ad. It brings me so much joy.

Dear Creative Directors who’s only talent is showing up to meeting with a full repertoire of buzzwords, die slow. Thanks, everyone.

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.

Why do people in this industry say "like" so much? It makes it annoying to, like, walk around the building and listen

Anyone participate in the 4A's Institute? Philly presentations are coming up this week! Any recommendations?

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

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)?

Thoughts on FCB NY?

What do y'all know about Konrad NY?

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. 😴

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️