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Generally speaking (if possible), does UX copywriting pay more than creative copywriting?

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Anyone hiring a Content Designer, UX Writer, or Copywriter?

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What’s the company that pays the most to UX Designers?

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Currently working in marketing as a generalist doing several different things. Interested in pivoting to UX/UI but not sure the realities of getting into this field, education resources etc. has anyon… more

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What do you think about working in FAANG/big tech? Overrated? Just curious since everyone seems to praise big tech for just existing

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I’m starting a new role soon. It’ll be my second role out of college and my first role client side (I work at an agency right now and mostly do UX strategy). Any tips for starting a job??

Looking for anyone who works at Rivian! Just applied for my dream job and I would love to chat with anyone someone who works there currently! Thank you in advance!

What’s it like out there for UX copywriters?

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Does anyone know any former elementary teacher who made a successful transition to UX or Product Design?

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Trying to get out of consulting. Ux is so watered down and I’m terrified that it’s going to stunt my growth. I’m overall just not happy. Sure, consulting pats decently but I love the field of UX and j… more

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Can anyone point me to UX research orgs with expertise in the agriculture industry?

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Anyone here work at NBC in ux or hear anything about what they are like

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I think I may have finally had it.

A couple of decades in this field and now I want to just walk away. The grind in tech is soul-destroying, and the vast majority of the time, coworkers outside of UX have no idea … more

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How important was your portfolio to land your first UXR job? There are mixed messages out there...

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Interested in UX but have no experience or much knowledge about it. What kind of roles were you in before you got into UX, how did you get there, did you have to get a certification, and what does you… more

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Hey there looking for some grounding in what to expect with UXR base or total comp. I have 3 YoE in industry, 3yrs in academia, numerous journal article pubs (albeit in psychology), and am based in Ca… more

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Looking for some advice on a career change. I work in a technical role and have well-developed soft skills. I want to transition to UX (w/ focus on accessibility). There are a lot of UX educational pr… more

I am switching careers and trying to get into the field of UX design. I made it to round two of the interview process for a UX Designer position, an interview with the hiring manager for this role. I … more

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Recently got hired for my first contract position. What are the things I should know about being a contractor?

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I’m a current proposal manager looking to transition into a UX Writer role. I have experience working with InDesign and am currently in Google’s UX certificate course. What do y’all suggest for someon… more

Curious to hear others experiences with their Product Managers. What are some nightmares you’ve dealt with?

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I joined a project that had already started and the team already settled on creating a user journey map, even though none of them are designers or in ux. I also have no experience in this field as I&#… more

Hey bowl 😄 looking for the Best Innovation/UX field certification programs !? I’m a vet and have approx 1.5yrs worth of GI Bill education benefits. Don’t necessarily want to do another degree as I th… more

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Open to any UXR roles. Preferably remote/hybrid . Recently laid off due to corporate restructure. 3-4 YOE.

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Looking for a remote UX / UI design position. I have 2.5 YOE in UX/UI and web development (financial, hme, and custom web solutions), with 7 YOE in graphic design. I can share Resume and Behance.

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Information on Danaher: I'm reviewing an offer for a leadership role in UX/Research at a Danaher subsidiary. Has anyone had any experiences with Danaher culture? Toxic? Working with their Xaas products? Working with the remote UX team? Women in leadership roles?

Danaher seems to seamless integrate their acquisitions, convert to their operating model, and radically lift standards in that industry.

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Hi, I am currently pursuing a Professional Certificate in UX Design and am very excited to enter the field. I am pivoting out of nonprofits, and I am getting desperate to get out. I haven’t completed … more

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I’m a product designer with about 5+ YOE I’m exploring courses/programs that one could take up as a mid career professional. I have a keen interest in Service Design, Behavioural Sciences, Design Research b… more

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This is pretty niche, but I have an emergency management background and am interested in transitioning to UX. However, I would love to find a way to combine my experience in disasters with UX research… more

Who works from home full time? Do you have to submit timesheets/track your time?

My product owner doesn’t understand the value of standard practices like information architecture, use personas, and just want to get to wireframes as soon as possible. Even after a few of us demonstr… more

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Is there anyone here who is a UX strategist? I’m looking to make a change from the healthcare industry to UX and I think strategy or research is where I’d like to land but would love to talk to someon… more

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UX (website) awards worth entering? UK/Europe/Global?

Ideally with full end-to-end and UR/discovery categories, not just design.

Any advice on working with product managers that turn down or over complicate every insight or suggestion you have? Some days I feel like what am I even doing ?

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referrals for any remote ux roles? 2 years of experience

Asking for a friend: say your company doesn’t allow you to take design files with you, how do you handle case studies for interviews? Appreciate your advice!

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Has anyone done a UX bootcamp? I am still in the beginning stages of mine and NYC summer has been crazy distracting. Has anyone gone through the same? If so, how did you overcome this?

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