What’s one thing you wish your manager would do to honor black history month….and one thing you wish they would NOT do?

What is the appropriate salary for Automation Testing 6 YoE ?

Heads up -- UHG just commenced mass layoffs within Sales and Network and other divisions. We're talking Directors, Sr. Directors, and VPs axed. Next round is in November. Foreshadowing Recession!

Do you maintain a CSR/Amex Plat even as a traveling consultant (assuming you are using Corp amex green)?

Which luxe car do you own/ lease? I’m gravitating towards leasing a Mercedes.

I am preparing for my first trial! Very nervous but excited. All tips and suggestions welcomed please!

Does it make sense to move back to NYC in February? Scared to go back if COVID cases are going back up

Hi
I’m going to receive an offer from O9 as senior consultant, how is WLB, someone in the same role has some insights? The job will be based in Europe. Actually I’m working for a software boutique in supply chain and I’m looking fo an enhance in my career.
Thank you in advance for any advice

Michigan!!!!! CNN just called it.

I am looking for a job change from system administrator to data analyst role.
Is there any opportunity available?

Hi All,

I'm facing error as "employee ID is not available in BGSW user list" while registering in associate arena app.

Please let me know how to fix this error.

Thanks in Advance.

What monitors would you recommend for home office? I am about to buy one myself. I work in FDD. Do you guys recommend the ultra wide? Curve screen? freesync?And what definition is good enough ? I really do love Apple Retina display but the price.

Thinking about going independent and operating out of my home office. Does anyone have any thoughts to share about that? I’m wondering about clients coming to my home and FINRA issues.

What percentage of your billing rate do you actually make? What do you think the acceptable level is?

Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

Curious if all forms have been using “virtual” EAs and if so, how long before the “old” EA model is obsolete?

Any folks in this bowl have an Adobe Experience Manager certification? Worthwhile?

Is Account executive the goal once you become a BDR? What are the other paths that other people have taken?

What kind of companies pay more than $200k base and what practice areas? Remote or Texas. I’m a new attorney between M&A and L&E, but I’m willing to switch practice areas for the best exit options in the future (4-5 yoe).

Happy Friday! To spread joy, who do you want to give flowers to today?

Hey folks - 12 yrs in my career. 6 yrs agency PR, 6 yrs in a mrkting role for a hospital. Tomorrow is my first day of my new job at a company where I’ll be the mrktng mgr for an OTC pharmaceuticals company with a handful of brands in my portfolio. Any tips? Help me obiwan!

Is your agency Agency most interested in their DEI initiatives when pitching new business?

LMAO what do Afro Latinos look like? I just asked a creative to include more pictures of Afro-Latinos in our hispanic messaging and she said "I tried to find pictures of videos that looked authentic but they didn't have the right look, it's a very specific look". So no black people in the ad cause this white passing lady needs to gate keep who looks latina enough. The blond, blue eyed women in the photos passed though... UGHH.

Whenever I got promoted to digital ACD a few years ago, I noticed my pay was much lower than I expected for the market I’m in, hard to find skillsets, performance, and visibility I’ve brought to the agency. I’ve brought this up a few times and was told HR would do research into salary equity, but the convo always fades. I put my foot down with my GCD, and she supports me, but I would like to come to the table with my own research. Where should I be looking for accuracy?

Hey fam! I’m looking for mentors high and low and trying to find good platforms for mentor matching. (e.g. I used to be a part of NYC’s Women Who Create until I moved abroad) Anything good you know of? Or, perhaps, if you’re interested in mentoring/being mentored, say hey below.

Are you or did you make any 2022 resolutions? If so, please share!

I was hired in a predominantly white agency to help change the culture to be more diverse and inclusive. What would you want to see if you were interviewing at an agency that looked very homogeneous..

Does anyone have any connections to the content leads at Black Enterprise?

Hi BIA fish! I’d like to connect with a designer for custom logo creation (paid job) on a personal passion project of mine. If that’s you or someone you know I’d love to reach out!

TFW you interview for the same gig as your coworker and you are more qualified (you gave them advice) and they say you were great, but they get the gig. Am I wrong to think what I’m thinking? 🤔

Just registered for WAATBP end of this month and am looking forward to it!

Happy MLK day, people,
I know a host of you here and would like to determine if there would be interest in attending an open session on career advice for young professionals of color. Talk 2 me.

Where do you go for inspiration when it comes to creative for advertising?

My agency has started planning Black History Month, and it got me thinking...

Between the white people suddenly realizing systemic racism is real, the death of George Floyd, and the recent insurrection in DC, do we think more brands are going to do or say anything meaningful this year than in year's past?