Wow. My best friend is undergoing her, hopefully, final round of chemo. Losing all her hair again, and not knowing if it will come back, has been a struggle on top of everything else.

Anyone struggling with imposter syndrome? When I worked for a very well known Fortune500 tech company I couldn't help but feel major imposter syndrome. One- I am a woman in a male dominated industry, I didn't go to a prestigious school like most of my peers and I just didn't think I deserved to be there. Everyday was a struggle and tried to keep myself small so no one would find out I was a "fraud." Looking back on it now, wiser and more experienced, I realized how detrimental feeling that way

Hey, I’ve been working at an agency for 10 months. Tbh the low entry level salary in marketing is getting to me. I live in a high cost of living city. I hate having to work from 9-6, sometimes skipping lunch(not paid for lunch hour), and working overtime for no over time pay. Is it worth sticking it out or switching fields? I didn’t have the best childhood and want to be self sustainable faster. I’m not a quitter but my mental health is not in a good place. Would like some advice. Thanks!

Say I had a “friend” who gained 15 Covid lbs but is still on dating apps with old pics. Is that considered catfishing? She’s not overweight, but not fit anymore. Still good looking...she suspects. Is it best to update the pics? Or get on a BBW dating app? Definite fear of rejection at meeting. Thank God I’m asking for a friend because this shits embarrassing to type.

I’m having a really hard time with my changing body. 13 weeks, I don’t have too many bad side effects of pregnancy or anything so I consider myself lucky (no nausea ever etc) but I’m depressed at work, my skin is completely broken out and showing new broken face capillaries, and I’m not showing a bump yet so I just feel fat and big. I don’t know where this “glow” is but I look in the mirror and literally am grappling with not recognizing myself :( it’s been impossible to find any clothes too.

Best age to freeze my eggs? I’m 30. Is it too early?

What's next after healthcare for you all?

Hi - I have never used this. I’m planning to schedule fertility test. Would this programs offer me any benefits?

Thanks in Advance!

Does anyone have suggestions for a refresher course/presentation on critical care? I'm an OB/GYN wanting to keep myself educated.

Why does my therapist make me feel worse almost every time after therapy? Is this for real ?

New job exhaustion? I started a new consulting job on Monday and I’m mentally and physically exhausted- not from work but from the newness. Any tips? I’m embarrassed about this and surprised im not more motivated to impress

I am just starting my weight loss journey, trying to figure out what my BMI is and what types of food makes me more fat. Any one here can make recommendations? I googled but so much info...

Quarantine vices you are picking up. I’m drinking a can of Coca Cola every day

As a resident in gen surg, wondering if folks have general thoughts on breast vs. endocrine surgery in terms of lifestyle

Hi All! For those that have had HSGs/saline sonos done, did it mess up the timing of that cycle? I’m going on 2 weeks after my period was supposed to start (and am not pregnant) and frustrated because my doctor is waiting on my period to start in order to start with IVF. Thanks in advance for any insights you may have!

Accepted a job in industry Senior Accountant position over 15% salary bump with 10 bonus excellent work life balance and personal workout trainer once a week gym in office😁🙌🏽 #SoLongPublic

Can I have basic insurance and open an HSA? And do I need to wait for open enrollment to open an HSA? And the limit is 6000 correct?

I recently joined equinox and it’s been great. The classes are great and the facilities as well. If you are interested in joining, let me know and I can answer any questions / get you a free pass, etc

What will be the exit opportunities/job for those who do project management work? Feeling extremely burned out and depressed these past few months

Hi Fishes,

I am looking for a new job!! Any help or guidance would be appreciated. I have been in a depression for a few months and need to change for the better.
I have 5 years of experience in the customer industry and have worked in logistic operations, tech support, hospitality & insurance...

Thanks in advance.

I'm just looking for a stable job, so I can manage my house & expenses.

How much do SAP principals make with about 8 yoe

Anyone use Braineet software and have any opinions?

Hi! I'm technically an AD but have found myself working in so many production roles as my work and really digging it all. I would love to talk to someone about all this production. Anyone down to chat about the production life?

How is Hexaware in term of Mainframe Technology or Legacy Modernization project ? Good number of projects in Hexaware related to Mainframe Technology?

And how is Job security in Hexaware ?

#Hexaware

Science question: is there an explanation for why some amide coupling reagent work better than others? Trying to find an explanation for some results I'm seeing in my research but I'm not finding anything.

I have a handful of weddings/events this summer and I was thinking of being bolder with my outfits. Not full on seersucker suits, but maybe bolder shirt/tie combos? What’s your go to summer wedding attire?

1.2M 30-yr fixed mortgage. Should I go with option 1 or option 2?

Option 1: Rate - 2.5% with $1,500 credit

Option 2: Rate - 2.375% but I pay $4,500 in points.

I work so much that I don’t have time to wash my hair more then once a week😑

Looking to get an Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti sometime this year. Brand new the MSRP is about 45K and despite the reputation of the old Alfa Romeo’s from the 90’s these seem to be night and day more reliable. Would you recommend buying new, leasing new, or buying used? If I bought used it would be anywhere from 2019-2021

Looking to relocate, we're house hunting right now. Which would be a better neighborhood? We're an active, child-free couple. Solana Beach or Gaslamp Quarter, or Downtown?

I feel like 80% of my job is producing. Is this normal, or am I just working with shitty producers?

What’s the difference between an inefficient associate and a high biller? I know one is bad and the other is good, but aren’t they usually the same?

Sell Beyond Meat? Worried there won’t be any more catalysts helping it move up anytime soon.

Hi guys. I have a query with regards to the Income tax proof submission.

So I have claimed exemptions on the following-
1) HRA
2) 5 year term deposit(fixed deposit) under Section 80C
3) Interest on education loan under Section 80E

I have also provided previous employment details.

Guys I didn't know that we have to submit declaration forms as well. Can you please tell me which are the declaration forms that I would need to fill and submit??

Thanks in advance :)

Gave a friend 40K 6 months ago. Now his number is unreachable. Has blocked me on whatsapp. He is not on Instagram, Twitter.
Anyway to contact him via any other channel

Hi partners. How confidential is the partner process? I’ve been asked by a partner reviewing a candidate regarding the candidate. This candidate has been manipulative and deceitful to me. I don’t Cont

Hii guys,

I was getting my appraisal next week, my YOE is 1.8,
And current CTC is 3.6 lac. How much CTC should i expect? Compair to current market.

Tech stack:- ReactJS, NodeJS, AWS Micro services, and few others...

Position:- full stack developer/ MERN Stack developer.

me: how can i help you today?
customer: can you get me a younger wife who talks less?
me: …

Looking for an ad agency or client side that tops up mat leave? Seems like this is rare in the marketing world.

Serious question… if I am interested in becoming a CTO/CDO one day, what should I do for the next 5-8 years to prepare for this? Are there specific roles in tech that prepares you for a CTO role? I am currently in sales engineering with over a decade in consulting experience.

Thoughts and best practices on sharing examples of strategy work to a hiring manager at an agency under the same holding company as my current agency? How much should I blind the work? What are some rules to remain legally compliant? Or should I avoid altogether?

Describe the candidate who impressed you the most throughout your years of interviewing people, and why? #motivationmonday #😇

I keep hearing about Consulting girls coming for and getting traditional advertising work...and I believe it. As a Strategy exec in Pharma advertising, what's keeping me from jumping ship to McKinsey

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 ❤️🙂❤️

Is it always expected to start instantly at a new position?

I'd like to start a month later than acceptance (moving, so that's time consuming + I want to travel a bit first- possible?

Thoughts on GREY NY these days?

I think I’m potentially about to be fired this week in retaliation from my boss...what should I do?

Which agency did Axe’s ‘readjusting won’t be easy’ spot? It’s not 72 is it?

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

Anytime a client says “thanks for the creative thinking” just know they’re going to kill everything.

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.

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.

Have you ever got caught freelancing for another agency while you’re full time at different one?

Complete the sentence: When you work on pharma …

Wtf is a social idea? Feel like I have no idea anymore.

Got an offer, made a counter, they came back and said they’re keeping their offer where it is.

Jobs ok. Could use the benefits. Offer was below market.

Thoughts?

Here’s to hoping the start of the new Serena Lincoln navigator ad is the end of the Mathew mcconaughey Lincoln Navigator ads

When choosing company health plan level options, (they pay mine not family’s) do you go for the gold (low deduct/co-pay) silver or bronze(high deduct/co-pay)?

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?