What qualities are expected from a mid-level going to senior level? Have been a mid-level for two years. I’ve been paired with senior partners in past places, and the concepting and craft felt the same. I was laid off six months ago and have been getting hit up by recruiters for senior roles (which I am so thankful for). I want to pursue this because I need to eat, but I don’t want to harm myself making the jump too soon, possibly fucking up, and staining my name.

Looking for a referral in companies in Hyderabad, India

Tech Stack: SQL, PL/SQL, ETL, Azure, Alteryx, Dataiku, Python (basics), Tableau, Viz.

Total YOE: ~4 years.

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?

is AC required in Bangalore?

Pls advice what is the expected salary for senior 3 in EY GDS pune for BA in Capital Markets ?

If a hiring manager wants to talk to you again that’s a good sign right? I’m just bracing myself for this offer😅

Hi All,
I have not attended any interview for the past 7 years.
I am preparing for interviews in the coming week, Is there any website that conduct mock interviews (free preferable) which can help with my preparation?

Right now sitting at 40% cash in brokerage account. Want to decrease the cash reserve to 15% to 20% but not sure if I should just buy more stocks now or wait for the next market correction. I know never time the market but still.....

My assumption is that one makes money in RE with leverage. So, would you never let your equity in any given property get above certain% (I.e re-leverage and invest elsewhere) or would one eventually want to own a property outright?

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?

What is your go-to low cal alcoholic cocktail?

What would be the best time to let my team know that we are closing down? It will happen next month, so I figured that in about a week or two should be good enough to give them a chance to start looking elsewhere.

Why do clients always think I should be able to double their ROI right away... it takes time folks, and putting extra pressure on the marketing team does not make us faster

Hey team, If I’m on a LOA, can I work a second job?

What would be the minimum monthly expenditure for a single person in bangalore considering rent, food and other essential expenditures ?

What is the typical comp for a SA at a Big4 in management consulting in NY or Chicago for 4 YOE?

Curious to hear how Account Exec comp is being broken down for those in Canada that do Solution Sales. After many years in recruitment I’m taking on solutions. Loving it! Just don’t know what industry comp looks like and would love to hear how others in Canada are remunerated.

Anyone have feedback on in house attorney positions with Mercury Insurance?

So FTX, a multi-billion dollar business, was running on quickbooks per the Financial Services Committee meeting going on right now 😂 Man their auditors gotta be sweating

The industry is crumbling under our feet and I still can’t decide if I want to go in-house or not. I’m afraid it won’t be as exciting and I won’t travel as much. But also, I need a job. So 🤦‍♂️

When you know where you want to work, who do you reach out to first — the hr/talent/recruiter or directly to the CD or ECD depending on level? Or both?

I came across a copywriter position that I’m interested in, but one of the requirements is 8 years of experience. I’m currently just over 5 years. Would it be ok to still apply?

Did Peloton really un-ironically put “Man’s Not Hot” in a commercial in the year 2022?

Can someone describe the difference between Apple in Culver vs Apple in Cupertino?
(Types of work, culture, pay, teams, etc.)

Which is the right move for a young creative: free ride to portfolio school, or take a full time junior position where you’ve been interning?

Did you ever lose all hope in finding happiness in this career but then did something pivotal that helped you achieve it?

What did you do?

I’m spent.

Would a CD here look at some line edits I made for a campaign? Would be great if I could email you them?

Are there any CDs working on Post Mates, Grub hub or Door dash. I just wrote out a whole campaign for fun. Print, commercials, activations, etc. Would love to pitch it.

Anyone know of headhunters in publishing or entertainment, or good ones in our world who are savvy in such things?

If you could work at an agency for the rest of your career, would you do it? Or do you see being a professional creative as a means to another career altogether?

Has anyone burned some bridges yet? Just curious 😏

Anyone wanna give me constructive criticism on my portfolio? 😪

Who are your favorite advertising comedy directors? Who are your favorite comedy directors who are women?

Where do you stay up to date in the best ideas from the industry?

Things are apparently going to get better after a client will be leaving, I’ll get to work on different brands but I am feeling pretty burnt out from the agency I’m at. Will new clients help? Or should I look elsewhere. Been at the agency almost 3 years, I feel like I need to switch things up for my sanity.

Did you feel “ready” the first time you managed a team? Or insecure?

*meeting begins*
Strategist: we really think this brief could be fun. The client needs to promote this new product and we found...
Data guru: Data
Strategist: ahem, we found...
Data guru: DATA!
Strategist: we...
Data guru: BIG DATA!!!!!
*a tattoo grows on the data gurus neck. It’s a birthday cake that says Happy Data. There are no doors in the room. Everything turns to numbers. You die, then awake you are now the data guru. You try to speak and only data comes out*