You know what's ironic? Omnicom was created in the 80s because DDB was afraid that Saatchi&Saatchi would gobble them up like it was doing to other agencies. Fast forward today, Omnicom is what led the DDB brand to disappear.

Happy Saturday!
9/17 Check-In: What’s everyone up to today?

I am on my way to my HIIT class.

My joining is in 28th December, I have not received any email like Pre-joining session email or Joining date confirmation email, neither anyone called me for delay joining. Am I only one in the situation? When I can expect anything from tcs?.

Let’s continue the momentum!

If you’re open to referring people to your company, post your company and your location below!

I’ve been with my current company for a little over 5 years now and since the start of the pandemic have been WFH. I absolutely love WFH and have always wanted a position in which I could WFH. There is talk of bringing everyone back to the office full time and that’s not what I would like to happen. I’ve been searching for a new position in which it would be a remote role. My current company also said I am maxed out in term of what they are willing to pay salary wise.

Are we secretly being judged on how many of these admissions events we are attending / if we are participating?

Any recent push on being in office by KGS gurgaon starting 4th april?

Going through first full cycle with EY as Advisory PI Manager in Tier 2 city.

What in your experience is average raise for high performer vs meets expectations?

Looking for a “rustic” style brown suit for my brother’s wedding (for him) preferably not wool and preferably under $500. Any suggestions? Wedding is late June.

How common is being told to lie to clients about the number of current staff or about the abilities of current staff? For example, promising services that no one at the agency is able to do?

Actively applying now to TAS/FDD senior roles and want to put myself in the best position possible to get an offer. Any advice on how to best prepare for interviews? Reviewed a few case studies and have taken financial modeling courses but am looking to see if anyone can point me to any resources outside of that.

Anyone want to refer me to an EY Transaction Diligence position?

What's dating like in SF? New to the area.

Can someone suggest best consultants in Hyderabad for applying masters in USA?

What are the best things to do in Portland over the holiday season? Just moved here in October and I want to know what's good, I'm single so events where you can meet people would be great too. What's fun here while it's cold??

Curious to hear from the community, what is the best sales approach for enteprise? MEDDICC, MEDDPICC, Challenger Sale, Command of the message etc. Also, what approach do the major tech companies train their sales team on?

Bored on a Sunday night, any female fish feel like chatting

For those with immigrant parents, curious to know what your parents think of you working in this industry? Are they disappointed you didn’t pick a more ‘practical’ role (doctor, engineer)

When an agency is about to hire you as a creative lead but without seeing your book to find out what you had done in your career, is that a red flag to you as a creative?

So... MRCL. It’s an intranet, right?

How common is being told to lie to clients about the number of current staff or about the abilities of current staff? For example, promising services that no one at the agency is able to do?

I know this is petty. And I wish I was a better person. And that we all need to support each other right now. But seeing the recruiter who ghosted me begging for work on LinkedIn is karma.

Hey Chiat NY 👋🏼 Just here to say I still love the Unexpectedly Human campaign.

What is the one firm or agency you'd like to work at?

The annual Leo Burnett Cannes 'predictions' is a joke. It's obvious what will win based on past award shows. It's like me predicting that tomorrow will be a Friday.

Have any NYC agencies pushed back their back to office dates?

The current opening for Program Director at Razorfish NY - What's the deal? Good gig? Spill the beans.

How does getting into Comm Arts rank with pencils, lions, etc?

Can anyone recommend a good recruiter for Amsterdam? Thanks

If you’re at a small creative agency that mostly does project work, does that mean you’re perpetually pitching?

Fishbowl gentlemen, what are you wearing to your holiday party? 👔👗👙👘🎩

After going through a round or two of interviewing with an agency, how can you let them know you're not interested without burning bridges?

Thinking of switching over to a non-creative role but not sure how my soul will react. Anyone here done it? What was the outcome?

Has anyone worked with a career coach or someone similar and have a recommendation? Preferably New York.

Recent immigrants...is Covid making you want to go back “home”? Cont