What’s racial diversity like at your agency?

Heard Droga is pretty awful and in reflection, I’m realizing that I haven’t come across one single POC/minority from Droga in my travels.

What are some racial/gender/age based micro aggressions you’ve experienced in the workplace?

Is anyone wondering what life will really be like for all the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion executives that many companies are hiring and bragging about now? I wonder how much power they will actually have to effect change. I wonder how long the trend will last.

On a scale of 1 - 10, what would you rate me as a potential dating prospect?

Age: 40
Gender: male
Occupation: lawyer
Height: 5'11
Weight: 185 lbs
Physique: muscular (benchpress in high 200s)
Salary: 450K
Real Estate: 2M
Smoking: never
Drinking: on occasion
Drugs: none
Other interests: traveling, cooking, smooth jazz, alternative rock, krav maga, and long walks through downtown

What do you wish you knew before starting your career in Diversity & Inclusion?

what’re the agencies in Toronto that are best for diversity / healthy culture of mutual respect for all - women, POC? know nowhere is perfect but any doing okay?

Are there any diversity clubs/groups in B4/EY? Are they worth it in terms of meeting new people/networking/making friends?

My heart really goes out for the women in Pakistan, the amount of harassment they face on daily basis. I wonder why that is, is the root cause the extreme level of gender segregation.

Advise on handling rates negotiations with BIPOC and non-male creators? I always want to accept first bid and get uncomfortable when my bosses push to undercut rates (especially now when money is tight), because there is a whole history of BIPOC and non-male people getting paid less. I’ve tried to push back but struggle to articulate this to them. (For the record, I’m POC female and my bosses are white males, and race/gender convos are already very difficult with them.)

Does BCW not allow conservatives to be employed at this company? I’m sitting through another meeting where we are highlighting amazing women and it is so politicized I am completely offended. AOC, Biden, Ilhan, Hilary... I mean at try to be inclusive when speaking of diversity. You can’t name a single female in the Conservative party throughout history?

Been on Coinbase for a while, wondering if it's worth the pain to go to another exchange for the additional coin diversity

Welcome to this new bowl. Fishbowl is an intriguing and promising app, but it was missing a hub for D&A professionals. Please share with your contacts. The more diversity we have in this group, the better.

Does anyone talk about economic diversity? You know middle class and economically challenged people who cannot afford art schools and expensive private colleges?

Do people in studios get paid substantially more than other offerings or practice (exploring to switch, thus asking)? what is the average consultant income bracket in studio? I was also wondering if anyone aware of gender centric wage disparity in DUSI?

Hi fishers, Has anyone bought a new vehicle and registered it under BH series of RTO? If yes, then what all documents do we need from our HR/Company?

Guys.. just a headup.. dnt join epam anywhere .. they dnt have projects.. they are re-evaluating people again .. same technical interview of 1.5 hours ... Not sure wat is the outcome of the technical interview after geeting offer letter n joining epam.

I hear Grant Thornton has been doing more layoffs? We need staff (associates, seniors, managers) in forensics / disputes and investigations in SF if anyone is looking to make a move! Message me

4YOE @Amazon & trying to lateral to a similar role @FAANG. Have my undergrad GPA (3.8/4) on resume from top 15 school but colleague says to take it off (looks silly). If it’s a good school & high GPA, why ever take it off your resume? Even if 10 YOE...can’t hurt?

Thoughts on inviting co-workers to your wedding? I joined a new team a year ago during the pandemic and haven’t met them in person - I’ve developed some cordial working relationships but not sure if I’d consider them wedding close! Any thoughts or advice?

How to ask for onsite opportunity from company?
Not in HCL, but all service based company

Have you guys heard of IVY, The Social university ? I keep getting ads but not sure if it’s a good community to make connections. Any one joined from Boston?

Why do FAANG companies pay above market not just for Eng talent but other non-core functions? Like HR or other functions that are largely similar anywhere else

What is the biggest piece of advice you’d give someone starting a new role/joining a new team?

Can anyone please share the experience to allocate the project after joining. Experience in Java backend. Is there any tips to allocate project before joining or after joining. Thank you. @

What is the probation period in CGI?

Hi, can someone look at my book and give me an idea of what I can ask for in NYC? I don’t want to say something dumb

Hi, I am at 14 LPA. This is my first switch of my career. How much should I negotiate for an L4 level HR Partner role at Amazon? Is getting 20 LPA possible as per their hiring grid for L4 level?

Anyone in Deals Tech and Data at PwC?

Any Dallas firms looking for junior litigation associates right now?

Hello All! I m currently working in Amazon as transportation specialist for past 3 years. I have cleared CA-IPCC in 2014 and internship in 2017 but i never wrote CA-Final. Currently I m preparing for M.com so that i can write CPA next year as my CA is on hold. I want to study softwate certification courses like SAP. Please suggest me which one i should consider

I’m brand spanking new to the “official” business analyst role and have my first functional requirements workshop any tips on how to make this a success?

Super anxious, nervous and everything else that’s involved.

Hi everyone! In your experience, what is the one tool / must-have / methodology any of your companies use to bring about a cohesive and comprehensive go-to-market strategy in the launch of new products and services? As a company scales, coordinating cross-functionally and across time zones is becoming increasingly challenging so we have identified that we need frameworks or tools to help us go-to-market in a less clumsy, more coordinated fashion. Would love to get your ideas on this.

The bond yield curve just inverted. If you don’t have to make any major purchases for the next year, that’s probably a good thing

Hi, would like some opinions on M&C Saatchi NY. Culture, hours, people and creativity there. Thanks!

How many times have you reconsidered your career in advertising? When was the first time? How far into your career are you? Are you still considering switching? I need to not feel alone.

TFW they "really liked you" after multiple rounds, but filled the position internally.

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.

What’s the best meal a vendor can bring in for a L&L?

Dear marketing people on LinkedIn, if you refer to yourself as a “disruptor, challenger, thought leader, rainmaker, catalyst or architect,” you’re most likely none of those.

What’s the difference between DDB and DDB Adam & eve?

I’m all for building people up, celebrating successes, and more positivity in this industry, but at the same time, i really wish there was a “mute award show posts” button on LinkedIn.

Facebook Blueprint Certification. Is there any advantage for creatives getting this certification?

In NYC going from Junior CW to Mid at same agency. Currently making 72k. How much to shoot for?

Mullen Lowe...opinions/thoughts/ gripes/praise?

Thoughts on FCB NY?

Got laid off. Just started at the agency. Was so excited because it’s a great shop. Now what?

Is it normal for an agency to give you only 48 hrs to accept an offer? I need more time to think and process. I asked for two extra days because I just don’t want to make a rash decision they said no

What does it take to get into strategy? Creatives have portfolio school, is there a similar prerequisite to start in strat?

Does anyone know a good LinkedIn and resume writer?

I have a stay at home wife with no concept of money. Any ideas on how to reign in the spending? Any credit cards good for this?

Those that have pivoted/are considering pivoting out of advertising, what are you doing now/interested in doing?

If you got fired tomorrow, how long can you go without a paycheck? Assume you get 1 week of pay for every 6 months worked, and then can do unemployment after that ($425 a week)