After 10 years in production, I finally opened a 401(k) and started contributing… just in time for the market to tank. Classic timing. Honestly, I still feel like I deserve a trophy—no one teaches you how to plan for the future in this field when everything’s project to project and deadline to deadline. Financial stability feels like a pipe dream some days. How are y’all managing to build a cushion or long-term plan in an industry that’s this unpredictable?

Thinking of moving back from Oz. Things are bad here. Any better at home?

So with possibly three vaccines arriving by January, what do we think? When does life return to normal?

When can I complain at the pub on a Friday about a physical meeting that went terribly?

When can I be socially anxious at an award show again?

Joining IBM in SAP MM technology soon, they shared that I will be on bench initially, so need help to know if have better projects here? How will be the process here

After 1 month of BGV doc submission I have not received any communication. HR says to check after some time.
What to do? Is this usual?
Do I get any confirmation on completion of BGV?

Currently in audit and want to switch to transaction services. I’m a senior now and an offer from accounting advisory just came in. I tried applying to TAS but no returns from it. Will it be easier to switch to TAS from accounting advisory?

Jeff Benjamin sup?

I’m looking at lessons with a pro. They offer packs of 30 min (6-pack) and 60 min (3-pack) sessions. Is there a benefit to one over the other? Is 30 too short or 60 too long?

I’ve never taken lessons before, just played my whole life. I’m a mid 80s golfer trying to get more consistent and break into the high 70s.

Does anyone know how to get early release from the notice period I don't want to serve 90 days I need to spend 30 days only pls let me know what to do.

I'm new to the field. Everyone seems extremely stressed and overworked. Am I seeing the worst of it, or is that the norm?

What is the average salary for a controller data analyst role in industry?

Anyone getting nfl prizm?

So I am wondering if anyone has felt due their bachelors that is not health care repeated found something to work from home in health care. Could use some guidance. I love health care but I do like working from home and helping patients.

My partner and I are planning to elope. We want the wedding and the trip that will go with it to be for us. That being said, we want to throw a party of some kind to celebrate with our friends. We're pretty lost as far as the general etiquette around this goes. Do you have to tell venues it's for a "wedding" reception? Is it expected that we will still make a gift registry?

Hey guys!
Any recommendations for beauty classes please such as waxing, facials etc…… I’m too busy to enroll at cosmetology school but want yo get some quick certifications.

What is the average time now to hear back from interviews? Are people just getting ghosted or is there feedback?

How much an application development team lead gets @ accenture YOE 6 ?

For the folks who do freelance work, do you do more consulting / advisory (get on the phone and talk) or project work (deliverable based work)? What are your thoughts on a platform that focuses on video-conference based advisory work - and not the bid on project type of work?

When did “Preditor” become a title?

“We have an immediate need for a Preditor (Producer + Editor) to support one of the most important and inspiring software companies in the world of design and digital art. The Preditor will work on our paid social advertising and short-form social media needs. This includes producing content for a variety of social channels. Come join a wildly creative and fun team.” - from an Aquent recruiter email.

Do you know of any full time/freelance creatives who also direct commercials? Like, ones who cherry pick jobs they want to work on?

Can we all agree that the wardrobe department for the new (and original) “Coming To America” slay it? I wish wardrobe on production could be as killer as them.

Producers - what are you pros and cons with production co reps? What do you love/what do you wish they did differently?

I have been doing commercial freelance photography work for over a year and a half, and slowly but surely the budgets are getting bigger and the work is more consistent. How do I know when it’s time to approach artist reps? Do I even need an artist rep?
What are your experiences with artist reps?
Thank you for the advice in advance :)

Best physical comedy directors? I’ve got a decent budget and good creative but it’s a fast one.

I am interviewing at a Production Studio and it’s going well. The majority of my experience is agency side. They mentioned base salary with commission, as they want to see growth in the next 3-5 years. There has been no talk of salary yet. What does a base salary for an EP with commission usually look like in this role? What should I be asking for? I don’t want to give up my current salary, but I think this job would be such a great fit for me. Advice?

What are some smaller production companies making great work these days? Not so much the big multi-director lead commercial prodco’s but the creative upstarts? Who ya a fan of?

Anyone here work for Viacom, WarnerMedia, Disney, Netflix etc. (Or know somebody who does)? I'm brand new in New York, and I would love to do some networking in the entertainment media industry. Any, contacts, leads or even just a hello would be appreciated! :)

Has anyone shot in Tokyo? Any watch outs, things that caught you by surprise? Special budget or schedule considerations for shooting exteriors in the city? Tips for how to shoot there on a shoestring?

Hey guys.

Anyone ever shipped a music video before and use Yangaroo?

Anyone have any intel on Mosaic NA XM, Limitless Creative, Freeman, Inspira, or Factory 360? Currently interviewing at all of them for either acct manager, producer or hybrid (both acct/prod) roles. Thanks!

Honest thoughts/opinions about 22squared in Atlanta? Is their money where their mouth is, or are they all (over-)hype?

Best shops for puppets state side? Loving blinkink

Anyone here have some good leads for sending a colorist reel out? Just cut a new one and recently incorporated. Trying to get the ball rolling for when things pick back.

Happy Monday hope some of you are enjoying the day off…😂 I am in need of a budget friendly animation house. $200K range for :30 and :15. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

Looking for a production company in NY to shoot ongoing home improvement how-to & talent to camera tips for social. Budget is tight-ish. Client used the word “scrappy” but I won’t deliver crap work.TY

Is MJZ a union shop?

15 years in, and that call to the other two bidding companies never gets easier. Especially on a Friday. To all the Directors, EPs, and reps in here - thank you for what you do.