With everything we’re capable of as an industry, this cliché, one-off garbage is what we’re problem-solving for? Smh

My temp contract has been extended. I’m relieved to be able to pay the bills, but after giving 70-80 shots a day, I literally dream about giving vaccines almost every night! Struggling to keep positive about finding a new permanent job - I was laid off at the end of April, have applied to over 60 jobs, had 6 interviews, and no offers. I can’t go back to chain retail - it damn near broke me in my 20’s, and it’s much worse now.

How do referrals work?
If I get a referral from someone and I apply, then can I still reach out to a recruiter on LinkedIn expressing interest in the role? And do I let them know that I already applied? I’m sure they get tons of messages so what should I say so that it won’t be overlooked?Im currently unemployed and very eager to get an entry level position in either HR, Marketing, or Project/Program Coordinator in the tech field, so any advice is greatly appreciated.

What salary can be expected for 8 years experienced .Net developer in USA? ( negotiation period for H1B with service based )

I’m seeing a Sr Recruiter opening at Oura ring that sounds amazing; I’m a lover of the product. Anyone out there work at Oura? TIA!

Hi guys,

Is there a way to retrieve the offer letter from workday portal. My offer was released today and after e-signing it, I submitted my offer without downloading it. And now although my workday portal shows as offer accepted, the offer letter is no longer visible in the portal.

I don’t know if there’s just a couple of McBees or an entire heard up in here, but let me tell you, they funny as fuck. Welcome boys and girls

I’m a first-year associate. I love tattoos; the ones I have are covered. I want to get one on the back of my neck. I don’t face clients except on Zoom, is it still a bad idea? Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts.

Looking for recommendations for happy hour location recommendations in the Loop. Drinks and light bites. Large enough area to “rope off” space or private area. Business happy hour non-client. TIA.

Need advice on salary range for a role I'm interested in. Change Management Analyst role in HR at American Express. I have 3.5 years of experience, mostly in the CM space. Is 98K too high/low? (NYC)

Any golfers here?

Hey Fishies,

Can anyone tell how is deal strategy team in terms of quality of project and working hours?

Any travel tips for Acadia? Must-sees or dos? Going this weekend, appreciate all help!

Does working in KPMG Global Services will give me opportunties to work outside India

Hi, I have read lots about how HR is an exploitative capitalist tool. Any thoughts/opinions?

Anyone have experience shipping a laptop from here to folks in India? For context, folks live in a large metro & I'm thinking of shipping a Lenovo laptop thru FedEx from the US. Checked customer service with Lenovo and they mentioned their products have international warranty. However, not sure if Lenovo India would honor it.
I was thinking of buying it directly from Lenovo India but they have fewer laptop options & higher price points. Please let me know if I'm missing anything. TIA!

Andy Bird. How long has he got?

TFW you've spent enough time to KNOW your CD has terrible taste.

My agency is terrible at PR. How do I get the industry pubs to pick up our work?

Which agencies should we stay away from?

Is it normal for accounts to change the deck and chop routes before sending to client??

Dumbest thing you’ve ever GrubHubbed or PostMates-ed? I feel like I need Cheetos so bad right now.

I'm an account executive looking to make the leap to the creative side. How should I approach making the switch?

Any advice for a parent returning to work after a long break to be with family? How do you start to fit into your old pace, team, leadership role? Honestly, I was considered a high performer and my biggest fear is I won't be able to return to that.

Re: Family Leave Survey Pt. 2
“Impact”
Impact how? Positively impact? Or negatively impact?

For those of you who went from working at an ad agency to working for Facebook, what was the most challenging aspect of the transition?

For a single person in your early 30s, how much should you have in personal savings? (Assuming you live in NYC/SF with salary and rent/bills to match)

saw a bunch of holiday designs posted on a board today... tis the season... ugh 🎅🏻

Real people chevy ad creatives: how do you sleep at night?

Sad to share we aren't allowed to participate in post-it wars 2017 😩 Biolumina, H&S, Getty, etc best of luck to y'all!

How do you navigate working with a colleague who takes credit for your work? For reference, he is a AS but he is not my direct manager.

are creatives and strategists always in a fight

*me as an intern when i wasn’t totally confident with my idea*. Now before I present this idea to you, I want you to know that above all, it sucks. It’s horrible and reflects poorly on me as a person. Whatever you do-do not like it. I will be tendering my resignation once this is over. I want you to judge this presentation as harshly and with a negative bias against me as possible. Anyway, here’s the idea.

What’s the best way to tell creative leads that you don’t think their strategic direction is hitting the mark? Especially when it’s for new business. I find it difficult to say “I don’t think this is what they want” without getting a defensive reaction only to have the clients say “this isn’t what we wanted”.

Following senior Ad people on Instagram during Cannes is enlightening.

For example, I now know the CMO of Ogilvy wears a $100k Patek Philippe watch.

First job. First brief. Expected to be rough around the edges yet I’m super hard on myself for not being able to knock my brief out of the park because I’m not one of the “naturally creative” people..