20+ yrs as a graphic designer & brand storyteller. I turn ideas into polished print/digital designs with sharp Adobe CC skills (AI, PS, ID). Collaborative problem-solver, adaptable to trends (AI, motion graphics). Strengths: hand-drawn art, Photoshop, layout. Ready to bring creativity + hustle to your team!

What is the severance pay in pwc India?
Does everyone who gets fired be eligible for it?

Any PMs have experience with moving off of Advantage (aka Webvantage aka Aqua) and onto a different PMS? Toying with the idea to suggest a move to Kantata/MavenLink.

Office chair recs? Looking to upgrade

Virtual receptionists….anyone utilize this and if so, feedback? If not, thoughts? Start

Do you ever regret your career choice? I’m beginning to realize I may not have wanted to be a mechanical engineer after all. What other career options are there for me with my current degree?

What is system integration senior specialist designation in NTT data?
Is it lead or like senior software Engineer?
I have filled the online application form and how long does it take for offer letter?

Today I was thinking about different sales experiences I’ve had–both as the buyer & the salesman. What was the best and/or worst sales experience you’ve ever had as a customer?

What are people with 4-5yrs of experience making in tech sales. Curious to know what I missed out on staying in finance lol. I like to be depressed seeing the numbers.

There are what 750,000 desi h1bs in the US?? If even 10% of us protested and walked down the street, this green card ling wait racism/discrimination issue would be solved and we would all have hope and residency rights.

Does Parthenon Software Strategy group only exist in the US and UK offices?

Any construction/design companies in Pinellas county hiring experienced Admin Assistant or Project Coordinator? Looking

How is work culture @Visa are they are any programs to employee developments?

What's the range for L10 Tech/London. Pretty disappointed with the perf discussion result and being told that I am already at the higher side of range☹️.

What should a coder/biller/transcriptionist make with over 15 years of experience? I am currently the only person in the office that can do those jobs with no backup. I code and bill all office visits for 5 orthopedic providers and all surgical coding/billing for 3 surgeons. I also do any transcription that is needed.

What are some of your favorite social listening and analytics tools you’ve used as a CM? My team is looking into new tools and would love to get some recommendations

Fellow freelance ADs! What are typically the slowest months of your year?

Hey freelancers...I usually raise my rates every 2-3 years. For those of you long-time freelancers, how often do you raise rates? And by what percentage? Looking to keep up with market/cost-of-living and yet, not price myself out.

Let’s say you have a project that you charge hourly for. The briefing itself/getting acquainted w the project was a solid hour. Do you charge for that hour?

Have you ever quit a freelance job after taking it because you realized it was going to be absolutely terrible?

What kind of liability insurance do you have? I'm a consultant for brands + agencies and i'm deciding if general liability, professional liability and/or Errors & Omissions are necessary. Any advice?

My accounting edge finance is not compatible with the new Mac OS. I do not need the $15/month subscription they offering as an upgrade since I’m a lone freelancer. I’ve always kept my own books and did my own taxes. Anyone else out there with a basic bookkeeping program recommendation for Mac would be appreciated.

Time to update the website. Squarespace? Any other recommendations or tips? Thanks!

Has anyone here ever been sued by an agency? I’ve had a few places recently ask me to be insured. And was bugged out. Ended up being a good experience but still.

How is the freelance world looking in Chi right now?

I’ve been dabbling with the idea of getting into copywriting as something to soon the side but I have no experience doing it. What steps should I take (books to read, gigs to start with or pursue, etc) if I want to go from $0 and next to ) experience to $40k or so a year?

Right now I’m currently unemployed and taking a break from my fine art stuff to try to get back into tech sales, but I was looking to expand my skill set and also generate extra money at the same time.

I’ve come to a point where I just started at the green dot on my laptop camera when talking. I want to do the Errol Morris interrotron to get some sort of connection. The lack of eye contact or staring off to the side from other participants makes me think they have high anxiety or on the spectrum like rain man.

What would a fair day rate be for a pharma/health agency? Also, is it worth taking the gig just for money? I have other gigs to put in my book. Thanks!

Friendly reminder folks- don’t work for Havas Health and You. They cut the freelancers hourly rates, again and made it so there’s no OT. The resource manager at HOV said if I couldn’t swing $80 an hour as an HCP copywriter, she’d have to find someone else. Good luck 👍🏻

What percent is set aside for federal?

I’m new to freelancing. Does anyone have any tips/resources to figure out how to do taxes?

Recently started freelancing and working from home and realized that I really need a quality office chair cause my current one is killing my back. Any suggestions below $500 if possible?

Hey if you’re out of work and you have access to a beach GO! Just spent two hours zoning out to the waves and I feel so much happier.

Does anyone here freelance (in design or deckmaking) on top of their full time position? How does that work?

Considering a contract to perm. Would be contract for 6 months. First time freelancing. 6 years experience. Job in NYC at a global brand. Would $130k be right to account for benefits? Less? More?

Is charging $1 per word reasonable for someone w/10 years of copywriting experience?