Anyone ever freelance at Design Studio?

Partners: where do your clients come from? Do you spend more time acquiring new clients or using your network from past projects/peers?

Just found out I will be taking two depositions in the near future. These are not key witnesses but I am still nervous. I’ve only been licensed since October of last year and still feel like I have no clue what I’m doing half the time. Any deposition tips?

Trying to win an office Halloween decorating contest and I set up this graveyard, but it just occurred to me to make it a lawyer joke like “here lies the bodies of our opposing counsels” or something along those lines, so gimme your best Halloween lawyer jokes! Here’s to hoping you will come up with something better 😂

I referred someone I truly see potential in and have also helped him with resume and casing. And he didn't even get invited for an interview. He stayed optimistic and passionate about the job, and asked me again for advice about reapplying this year. I don't know what to advice him. His resume looks good but didn't even get a chance for interview

Hello everyone! I would like to apply to MBB as an experienced hire from big 4 for a post MBA position. Do you think this is a good time to apply or I should wait given the economic situation? Thank you for your answer :)

Hey guys,

is it safe to move to healthcare organization which is established in India only 2 years ago, but in US it was established around 160+ years ago, keeping in mind on recession and job security?

Please help me on this!!!


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Hi folks,

May I know if Oracle India providing technology services as well?

( Is it both Product and service based organisation?)

Hi Sharks ,

Need your suggestion , I am having a HR discussion tomorrow in Coforge .
How much should I ask for below profile .
CCTC : 15.8 LPA
Offer In hand : 20 LPA fix + 1.5 L JB IBM
YOE : 6.6
Tech : Bigdata , Spark and Scala

How much variable pay and bonus is given by barclays every year

What are your security and privacy concerns on metaverse, apart from data privacy?

Looking to sublet a true bedroom in a 2 bedroom apartment with an amazing roommate on East 44th and 3rd ASAP till end of July.

Rent: $2K + utilities

Luxury building (gym, doorman, rooftop)

Hi,
There was a post sometime back which compiled a list of all companies by country who hire directly from India. Could anyone please share a link to that post if you have it saved? Thank you!

Anyone here start playing golf later in life? How did you pick it up? I'm in my early 20s/F, and I want to try out golf but don't have any friends or family that play.

Hello Telugu fishes, Mi bowl leader ikkada. Enti sangatulu?

What is salary range in MongoDB for International Sales Manager based out in India?

So I'm being served questrade ads non stop right now on the streaming machine and I'm seeing the whole collection of them. They make me cringe and downright angry. Is it just me?

Anyone interested in a live talk for this bowl and talk about interesting things people are working on?

ATOS or Mindtree which will be better?

Ek hi KGS ka bowl bnao, else discussions will get distributed..we have at least 3 bowls for KGS

I may need a freelance senior (ish) AD to partner with for the month of January, in house at a start up. Post your books!

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

What’s the longest an agency has kept you waiting in reception on your first day of a gig?

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

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 👍🏻

A question from a Brit - what are standard billing / payment terms in the US for a consultancy style project? E.g. fixed stages, clear deliverables and timings. But one person working on it. Thanks!

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

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

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

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.

Where do you find storyboard artists? Rate? agents?

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.

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.

Are y’all worried about the availability of work with the projected upcoming recession?

All of my writers are busy. Went FT, family stuff, already booked. I had to leave a 5 week contract on the table because I don’t have a deep enough writer pool. I’m 17 years in the biz, have awards and primarily do TV and Digital. CD/AD. Anyone interested in building a professional partnership? Let me know.

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?

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?

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!

Hey Fish,

Looking for an experienced docu-style CD/copywriter for a project based out of Portland. Please link to reels & rates below!