Anyone here giving strong consideration to ....just bowing out of copywriting? This has been my entire career but I'm beginning to think it's time for something different. If you're ready to hang it up and pursue something else, what is that "something else"?

Is anyone investing in liquid funds? How do they benefit and what are their returns?
Recommendations are welcome.

If I’m at 150k now as an account director, making a lateral move, what’s the most I could ask for?

Anybody here trying to get into Project Management? If so, what makes you want to get into PM?

I am actively working as a mechanical engineer in the refrigeration industry. However, I have worked and studied in the spare parts and battery department in the automotive sector for close to ten years, my technical and practical knowledge is more than my age

Hello All, My employer doesn’t seem to be sharing i140 approval notice. I need it for H1b transfer to new employer.
Anyone faced similar situation and got a copy from USCIS directly? How long it takes and process for it please?

Appreciate your suggestions. Thanks.

Anyone going to the security/privacy conference in DC this week?

Happy short month

I’m exhausted from interviewing and caseing 🥵

Hello London folk. There’s a lot of great chat about diversity in adland on fishbowl, but it’s all very US based. So I’ve just started a bowl on diversity in London specifically - 9qo8f

Please suggest between two options for 8+ yrs exp. java microservices developer.

IBM band 7B (Senior system analyst)
Capgemini band C2 (senior consultant)

I am looking for long term association, probably for 3-4 years or more. My priorities are :
Job security > work culture > Appraisals

Please suggest with reasons.

Is 25 too old to lateral from my no name boutique to an MM or BB?

What kind of discounts does your clinic offer staff?

There should be more exotic vetenarian locations than what is offered. I owned a pair of lovebirds and finding affordable petcare within proximity of our home was fairly difficult.

Hi All,

Hope you all are doing well..!

Iam looking for a job change could anyone help me out with the job..

Current profile working with Othain software services private limited experience in Accounts payable holding 8yrs of experience.
Key roles invoices process, payment, calls, reconciliation, monthly report.

Thought on coaching as a viable side gig? Who has done it?

Looking for recommendations for an on-demand t-shirt print shop. I’m interested in printing various designs and artwork :)

Starting a staffing company, suggest some name for it. Most liked one will be selected.

Any tips on ramping up on tone and voice for writers?

Pivoting from copywriting to _____? Interested to hear from copywriters who are either considering or have already transitioned into a totally different or somewhat similar creative role.

Tips for how to start off on a good foot at a new job? Also on how to balance that with taking ownership of the work/asserting yourself, especially when the people there are used to you freelancing (which was less assertive, and similar work but a lower title)… thanks!

Is it a red flag to interview with a potential new agency that I'd have to move to a different state for and they never give you a chance to ask any questions or fly you out to meet in person?

Do creative directors have the power to ignore their copywriters and go with their own ideas?

Conceptually, is it typical for copywriters to bring far more ideas to the table than their AD partner?

Today is supposed to be our “day off.” I always laugh when I see emails announcing special days off. What’s even funnier are the reminders about “half days.” Hilarious.

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?

Been thinking about going freelance. What are your best tips for making the jump and finding work? Should I just connect with a recruiter and gobble up contract gigs? Not sure how it all works.

Do you find that you speak figuratively or in analogies more than non-copywriters?

Any recommendations for a course / resources on children's book writing / illustration?

If you are approached for copy position with a company called LadyBoss... RUN! I don’t know racket they’re running but they set up a video conf with a bunch of copywriters interviewing simultaneously.

Is it better to be at a small shop and crank out work for smaller clients in your first year or be at a big name shop and maybe make nothing? Deciding on an offer...

I’m a copywriter and I’m shite at writing cover letters, which makes me feel like a fraud. Any other writers feel this way? Any advice?

Shout out to everyone who’s ever had a white paper to “copyedit” that they just ended up rewriting entirely. I’m there today.

Jumping off a related topic: am I delusional to not care about jr/int/sr level titles? I've been a "copywriter" since the day I started and steadily gained responsibility, autonomy, and money. Happy with career progression, always getting juicier assignments, work directly with ECDs/CCOs... am I missing something crucial? Is my case an anomaly? Or is it okay not to push for a title upgrade?

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 😭😭🥹