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Pretty sure the OP was just trying to say “help me estimate my value, here are my qualifications”. It’s not like s/he randomly mentioned this while you’re crying about a funeral or something.
Wow. That’s a bit of a leap CD1. I see it as shorthand for work that’s been recognized. And certainly helps get a look at more of the better shops. Perhaps coloring outside the lines with the douchiness thought.
A red flag for me because it cues that you are unlikely to respect someone who doesn’t have awards but could have an amazing body of work. It cues your priorities. And it cues a soupçon of douchiness.
“Have awards” red flag
Red flag? Why? I have 3 one show merits and several CA annual credits. In other words, I’m a decent conceptual writer.
Ok this is my bad. I literally thought this was a job poster bowl and these were qualifications for an employee you wanted. Not the salary bowl. Ignore everything I said!
1200 day rate