What are you paying Senior Freelance Art Directors?

Hello, fishies! I am a 26-year old registered nurse currently based in San Francisco. I am planning to move into a different city. Which city is the best to live in for a young healthcare professional in so far as practicality and job opportunities are concerned? Also. if you have additional tips, it would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

For anyone who has really enjoyed adjusting, what did you also really enjoy after that? I want to move up in my career but I have found a lot of enjoyment adjusting. I just know that can’t be it forever because I need to learn, grow and make more money. And a break from adjusting 🤣

Is everyone still using wet signatures (i.e not emailed or scanned) on Form 8832 elections?

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Have to report for jury duty on Monday. How long do you think until I get dismissed? I’m a defense attorney in this jurisdiction

I have applied for a job at Deloitte in London within ESG advisory, one of the requirements is to know about climate regulatory landscape. I don’t have experience in this area. Can anyone recommended any thing I can read to bring myself up to speed?

Ok what is the average wage for a certified clinical medical assistant now a days? I have 10 years experience and a phlebotomy cert as well that I use! I was brought on at 18.50 1.5 years ago now we can’t get anyone because people want 23-24 an hour with 3 years experience. Is that average now? I don’t even make 20 as the only phlebotomist in my office and that’s what they offered a new CMA with only 3 years experience! I brought it up and they said sorry we don’t make the wages HR does!

Bad life Insurance ratings for adderall & other ADHD meds? Anyone see this or know which carriers are less stringent?

I'm 34 and have $95k in my 401k. Based off the calculators online, it seems like I'm behind. Should I be putting more in? I currently earn $175k.

I know buying followers on Instagram is frowned upon - I have a client interested in doing that. Does Instagram sometimes deactivate accounts who do that?

Anyone do any dtc campaigns with influencers? What tools/platforms do you use to find influencers? So your influencers have the conditions or just appeal to your patient pop?

Deducting S Corp owner health insurance when they aren't really an employee? Owner doesn't do anything for the business anymore, but still wants the health insurance.

"Health and accident insurance premiums paid on behalf of a greater than 2-percent S corporation shareholder-employee are deductible by the S corporation and reportable as wages on the shareholder-employee’s Form W-2, subject to income tax withholding."

Does anyone know anything about Wiley Edge?

Any investment bankers or people who work for financial institutions/PE - what kind of investing can you all do? I imagine its super strict. Thinking next jump in career, wanted to get some insight.

Ok all. A little help would be appreciated. I am a chunky guy with really skinny legs. All my fat is in my torso area. Any good pant recommendations? I’m down to like 3 good pants rn. TIA

My agency is about to introduce slack, but they want to hear from us first. I never had any experience with it. While I mostly see this with good eyes, I also heard about enabling micromanaging and disrespect of your boundaries.

Wondering what your experience with it is?

Are there non intel federal agencies that are directly hiring data scientists, as opposed to using contractors? There are a lot of "analyst" positions but the descriptions are vague.

My agency is about to introduce slack, but they want to hear from us first. I never had any experience with it. While I mostly see this with good eyes, I also heard about enabling micromanaging and disrespect of your boundaries.

Wondering what your experience with it is?

Does anyone know of a creative who has served in Congress since the creative revolution?

Sprint moved digital to an in-house agency, continuing the trend. Media 🎏, is this our future?

Starting new job as an Art Director on Monday. So excited! Any tips on success? Favorite places for inspiration? I wanna hear it all 🙂

There's a month long gap in your resume because you got laid off. What's the best way to spin that?

Are there major disadvantages switching networks? Ex. IPG vs WPP? Is it ideal to stay within the network or does it not really matter?

We're so close to Thanksgiving, you guys. Can't wait to EAT ALL THE FOODS.

Was laid off almost a month ago. Keep getting to first round calls for new jobs and it always feels like it goes so well but then I get ghosted. Feeling a little bummed.

Any advice?

Any tips on how to reposition a lifetime of agency experience to land a client-side role?

Best shops for brand strategists in SF?

Does anyone have any advice on transitioning from account work to copywriting?

Was invited to interview at FCB Chicago. Those who work(ed) there, what are your opinions? I understand every team is different, so mainly interested in hearing company culture/morale/benefits/perks.

If you’re at a top shop is it reasonable to jump levels faster (if you’re willing to move to a less desirable agency)?

AdAge article on DMA shows more sympathy for the accused men than the actual victims. WTF?

I started a new bowl. The idea is as you come across job postings on LinkedIn, Facebook etc you screenshot and share here. We all know different people but this way job searchers have a bigger network

My work place is crazy and is filled with CDs and VPs who don’t want to make decisions, leaving for a lot of work being done for no reason. How do you get to the point in your career that you area leader and yet you don’t make decisions leaving your team in chaos?

Are people like bogusky and droga multi millionaires?

How much can I expect to make if I buy in as a minor stake holder and my agency sells?

Referring my girlfriend to my agency for a job. Is that kosher?