An ad agency asked me come up with creative concepts for a campaign as a job interview writing test. They are willing to pay me but on a project basis rather than an hourly rate. I’m a junior writer, how much should I charge (I have no clue about freelance rates)?

What will be the pay hike this year? I joined in June month..

Hey peeps new to traveling for this current project, wondering if anyone can share tips for people like myself who have longer flights due to layovers. Any tips as far as luggage & eating well, etc?

Are Colorado-specific salary ranges even close to what I can expect in Chicago in general? Or are those completely made up?

Hi, Any one moved from 8 to 10 recently ,was it based on yoe alone or based on performance, what is the g10 base package ?

How much variable pay is expected to be paid (and when) if I join SAP in June

Is there any band at each level? If yes what is the starting band for Manager level and min salary package?

Hi guys what is the expected from CTC for 4 years experience in .net + react js

Last year when Covid broke, I received a couple of interview calls but ignored them as I felt the organization kept me at work when other companies cut short their HR staff so I should be with them even if with no appraisal. But now, I was living in the fool's paradise when I am told to leave with no job offers in hand, car and home loan, dependent parents, expecting jobless spouse with a 3-year old kid.

How do you make, or recommend making, a transition from the public sector to the private sector. Salary, insurance, benifits.

Advise on handling rates negotiations with BIPOC and non-male creators? I always want to accept first bid and get uncomfortable when my bosses push to undercut rates (especially now when money is tight), because there is a whole history of BIPOC and non-male people getting paid less. I’ve tried to push back but struggle to articulate this to them. (For the record, I’m POC female and my bosses are white males, and race/gender convos are already very difficult with them.)

Had my annual review Friday (first year with the company). Boss awarded a 3% raise though she said my review was “90% positive.” Worth adding I got a 3% sign on bonus last year, so I’m basically at 0% raise. Nobody under me has gotten less than a 7% raise in the past year. Considering promotions + counter offers as well, it goes as high as 25%. I don’t feel a 3% raise matches a “90% positive” review and plan to bring up the cognitive dissonance I’m feeling. Any other tips or advice to add?

In a few months I will have been at my company 2 years. After talking to colleagues, friends, recruiters, I feel I am pretty underpaid for the market. I would like to bring this up to my manager during an upcoming review because I want to stay at my company.. what is the best approach to discuss this?

What plaintiff’s firms are known for offering their attorneys the highest salary?

Anyone know of people who switched to the Strategy side of their bank? Obviously there will be a pay cut, but looking to move towards that direction in my career due to interests

Currently working as product owner with a tier 2 Product organisation with a CTC of 33 lpa and company is quite stable and old. Just got an offer of 48 from a series B funded startup in AI, is worth taking risk ? My yoe is 10 years in Product management.

Got a campus round interview with McKinsey, but the recruiter didn’t specify which location and offered to connect for next steps. What should I expect in the phone call? Is it a round 0 interview or will this be nonevaluative? I specified 3 offices on my app (like everyone else) but said “open to all offices” in the post survey. Could anyone shed light on this yr’s process a bit? I thought that our first round interview location would be defaulted to whatever we put first on the app, but it se

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How to get a job in EUROPE as sap successfactors learning/ learning and development specialist ???
I have tried on linked in but got no such reply yet ..no interview ..what should be my approch ??

Recruiters, is it frowned upon for candidates to reach out to you on DM on Linkedin? Or does it show that they’re more interested than just submitting an application?

My mom says to marry a man who loves me, not a man who I love. Happily married wives: thoughts?

What is annual performance ratings in Coforge, and generally what is average annual hike.

Business grants for a clothing brand that’s just getting started that don’t require proof of revenue?

Didn't have top grades, wasn't on law review. Worked at a midsize firm and was laid off in march-- have about 3 years experience in a hot practice area. Have been applying and had some interviews at larger shops but nothing has come of it. I'm still applying to roles (not many out there) in my area but coming to the realization based on number of larger firm rejection letter that I may not find a role. Where would you go from here if you were me? Was making good money at the midsize...

Good places to go in December? I was thinking Portugal - but heard it gets cold cold. Any other recommendations?

Any one working btis eds du4 project in HCL?
Need some help please reply asap?

I’m a new analyst at a PE firm, and my associate keeps blaming me for things she does wrong. Like she will tell me I made the wrong change, even though she is the one who changed it. Or in calls with other people, she won’t take responsibility for things that she told me to do that the other person calls out as wrong. How can I handle this situation without making her mad but also not letting her step all over me?

I've been working as a host for an expensive restaurant for a year. Considering how much a dish costs here, I don't understand why we can't be paid well instead of having to rely on tips to survive.

I moved to a new city and reconnected with an old friend. We’ve been spending a lot of time together (not dating) and things are beginning to get a little steamy. He’s made it clear that sex is important to him in a relationship, but I’m celibate and plan to wait till marriage. I don’t see a future with him, but I enjoy being friends. Am I being selfish to hold on to him even though I know I would never give him the sex he wants? Should I just cut him loose right away? Please help.

Moving to Seattle soon. I could use dates or friends 😅

This bowl needs to be more alive. Come on European creatives, don’t be shy, you’re awesome.

Joining a big firm next week as fully remote lateral and flying out to home office for orientation. The schedule has me in office until 4:15. I’ve already been told I won’t have any actual work. Depending on how many people are there and how it feels, I was planning to stay an hour extra but should I hang around the office until later? First time visiting this city so it’d be great to take in some sights too (although that’s not a priority of course).

W south beach or Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale?

Friend is hosting a party where I will only know the host. Presumably host will be busy with others. How do I mingle and make conversation with a bunch of people who know each other?

I am an immediate joiner with 6 years of experience into Dot net angular fullstack development looking for a change. Please refer for same. Thanking you guys.

Are puns always bad? I like them as cheat codes for making boring things slightly more entertaining. I don’t want to spend hours thinking for a line for a social post we are just doing to fill up a content calendar

I started a new job a couple months ago and am not happy. As I’m trying to get clear about what I want I’ve realized my happiest place is brand positioning / voice definition work. Is that still a thing primarily handled by big, coastal agencies? Any tips on how to find brand-centric roles like that?

I'm up for a pharma agency senior CW role in the Rx/HCP vertical. I have been freelancing for 11 years, so mostly contract rates between $50 and $80 p/h (lower end on W2, higher 1099). They want to know my 1099 rate and salary requirements if full-time employee. Would $75 hourly and $110K be within range? They are in Philadelphia. I have been working in the Chicago, San Fran, and NYC markets mostly.

What should a Senior CW with 6 years experience at a mid-top tier NYC agency make a year?

I don't know if this is a recent change but I’m seeing postings for junior copywriter/community manager roles. Have these roles always been attached or posted at a junior level? Is this merged role worth considering as someone young in the industry with more traditional intern and freelance copy experience.

There’s an Art Director at my job who helped with a new business pitch and came up with the WORST headline construct without consulting me or any copywriter. (Cont)

How do you say “buy this product” in a headline without saying “buy this product”?

Sincerely,
A Junior Copywriter with a shitty brief and an even shittier turnover time 😭😭🥹

Is location irrelevant? Been at an agency in St. Louis for around a year and it’s going well, but have an opportunity in Denver at a similarly sized shop. Is the better market worth it or will remote jobs continue to popularize?

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Junior copywriter negotiating salary in NYC . I spent 8 months at my first gig. What kind of range should I expect? 60K?

Anyone else unemployed and trying to stay mentally sharp during *gestures broadly to everything*? Thinking about taking an online class or something. Suggestions?

Does anyone know of places in LA looking for Jr CWs (FL or full time) or interns right now? Been reaching out everywhere for 6 months with little to no traction.

So, you’ve reached the stage of your career where you care more about cashing a fat paycheck than making “creative ads”. You’d rather have the resources and free time to fulfill your creative itch outside of work than try to sell the next big idea to an 28 year old marketing manager with an annual budget of 150k. How do you make the absolute most money as a copywriter while still working a 9-5? Asking for... a... friend?

🌴Copywriters in Miami🌴 If you’re looking for a full time gig at a growing agency, please DM me. My agency has an opening.

Hi guys, may i ask how do you guys prepare a creative deck for proposal to a client?
I’m so curious about how other agencies in other countries prepare their deck..
Well, i’m from Indonesia and somehow i believe there’s quite a difference.
Thanks!

Has anyone put work in their book that the client denied? I wrote some pretty great lines for a client and it’s like they hate creativity. I really want to put them in my book, is that a bad idea?

Any mid-level copywriters looking for work? We had another writer leave and are looking to fill the position. It's a small shop with incredible creative leadership and fun food accounts. Trust me, you’ll get a lot of opportunities and have a blast. PM a link to your book and I'll tell you more.