Anyone on here crazy enough to quit their full time agency job to go freelance? If so, how’s it going?

Hi everyone!

Currently in social media marketing but looking to transition to a career in SEO/SEM. Any tips or advice you can give? As well as recommendations for companies I can look into?

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

Has anyone started an S-corp and later gone full time? Husband has been freelancing full time since last summer. Initially we thought it would be six months before converting to FT, but he’s been extended as an independent contractor until 2023. Ideally that sticks because he’s making north of $300k but he’s been hesitant to go S-corp in case they decide to make him convert. What happens to the S-corp in that scenario?

Hello everyone, my friend is having Phd in chemistry. She wanted to move to IT industry. Is that possible by having some certificate courses in data science?
Kindly share your thoughts

Do you ever regret your career choice? I’m beginning to realize I may not have wanted to be a mechanical engineer after all. What other career options are there for me with my current degree?

Does anyone have leads for a recent MPH Epidemiology grad with 0-2 YOE to get into consultant roles in Healthcare/life sciences?

Second question: what sort of work experiences are companies like flatiron and komodo health looking for to work in RWE/heor? I'm not sure how to leverage Epidemiology to get into that space :(

MBB AP about to exit to non-FAANG tech. Would you expect a signing bonus and/or pre-determined severance pay if things don't work out with the new company? Anything else that people have negotiated during their exit? I'd be leaving a large amount of bonus on the table to leave before the end of the year.

Anyone have any friends who successfully pivoted out of advertising? I know a handful of people who are half-trying to, but I can’t think of anyone who has made a clean break, on their own terms, into something that appears to be making them feel more fulfilled than they were in the ad biz. So they continue freelancing in order to make a living, while not gaining much traction elsewhere.

How is Microsoft's Customer Value Engineering team? How is the work culture, work life balance and growth opportunities?

Hi Fishes, I am Market Research Analyst, can someone recommend what course or skill upgradation, will help me to grow my career in consulting.?

I was a basis admin for validation team for 6 years and then I have been working as a product owner in automating implementations and other activities in ECS. I recently did a Mtech in software engineering. can I look at a full time developer career or continue as a product owner or move to SAP implementation. Any suggestions?

if there's no pension anymore and a significantly lesser lump sum payout, why become a partner at EY?

Any good business/consulting books on amazon kindle that y’all have read that has helped you in your job?

I am a ServiceNow Developer and want to switch the domain. Confused about which one to choose. Can any please suggest some good domains.

Has any creative here ever tried to make the leap to leave advertising and be a film maker, photographer, illustrator, etc.?? I’m so tired of ad agencies and how draining the “creative” can be. Happiness is more important than a nice paycheck for me. Any inspiration success stories advice would be so helpful right now...

How realistic is it to think of a pivot from sales (GCS) to marketing as an L2? Should I start the process now or wait until L3? (Apparently a lot of people want this but nobody talks about it so insights are welcome)

Ex-strat consultants who left for FAANG and weren’t happy. Why and how have you pivoted?

How much better are the exits ops from MBB vs T2. Don’t think I want to do consulting forever. But close to getting offer to lateral. Do I take it and exit in 1-2 years or just exit from T2? Thanks 🐠

Hi friends 🐬,
Please suggest which should I choose among below listed companies w.r.t. good WLB, work culture and career growth

Companies : Fujitsu , Airtel Digital ( Airtel X Labs) , IBM
Profile: Oracle Cloud Technical
YOE: 5.5
Thanks!

Should I specialize in Blockchain or AI? I’m a freshman in a CS degree and I can’t decide. My main argument to choose blockchain is the easy entry with little experience and high salary, I plan on growing my skills during the bear market and get a job once the market recovers. Regarding AI, I find this field fascinating but I feel like it requires a lot of experience, degrees and diplomas.

Hi, I got offer from Sap labs blore. My joining is in August mid. The team im going to join is CPI( cloud platform integration) . Do anyone know about the team and growth in terms of tech stacks and all. Also heard currently there is hiring freeze, will it affect my onboarding?

I was expecting an in-band promotion this year but I didn't get it. How can I raise this to the leaders?

Has anyone else told their religious parents that they were moving in with an SO before marriage? I did, it didn’t go super well- they disapprove of it (cont)

Has anyone used PracticeDump to study for CFE? Is it legit? I’m thinking of getting it since it’s so much cheaper than the one offered by ACFE website

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Interviewing with Cordell & Cordell next week for a SouthEastern associate position. Any tips? Things I should know about the firm/position? Things to avoid?

Can anyone share hands on/ownership experience with a CX-30?

My inboard portal is showing wrong dob and phone number and i m recieving mails to complete the document process plus the hr is not responding to my mails or calls. Should I submit the documents or wait for them to respond??

How much equity would you push for if you considered a VP role at a Series C? What if it was $100m valuation vs $1B valuation?

When negotiating, how much above minimum salary would you ask for? I don’t want them to rule me out altogether, but also don’t want to sell myself short.

I have 7 YOE and applied for a position that is L4. I feel as if I’m overqualified for the position, but the Recruiter told me that when they say L4, they are actually looking for someone with 6+ years of experience. Is this true? I feel like I should be looking at L5 with my experience

Which HCL office is better to go out of Magarpatta office and Quadra office in Pune.
Have a choice to join any of these two. Please suggest.

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If total CTC offered is 9LPA in TCS, what will be in hand salary ?

So now over 4 months without work since joining TCS😵‍💫

Hi folks, I'm a new joinee in tcs. I have been allocated to a project in tcs a month ago and still my on boarding at client side is not completed. All they say is it is stuck at client side and we'll update you. But its been more than a month. What should do in this case? Should i speak with HR or my department SPOC? Please suggest.

I have over 20,000 unread emails in my inbox.

Has anyone started an S-corp and later gone full time? Husband has been freelancing full time since last summer. Initially we thought it would be six months before converting to FT, but he’s been extended as an independent contractor until 2023. Ideally that sticks because he’s making north of $300k but he’s been hesitant to go S-corp in case they decide to make him convert. What happens to the S-corp in that scenario?

Any freelance awards writers out there? We've got a Cannes submission for a big brand that we could use some help with. Any hand raises or recs for someone with experience in this area = much appreciated 👍

I’m a freelance AD (CD level) looking to update my bio. Does anyone have examples of simple, well executed, short bios or just reccos on how to write one 🙏🏼

I want to make funds posting content, also want to find others that would help me in the process of making content.

I see a lot of creatives in this group - are there any freelancers working across the media vertical? My background is primarily in strategic media planning and project management. How do I jump start my FL career? Would love to build out my portfolio and of course, make more money.

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!

How do you format contracts for hourly rates, do you typically build in min/max hours? I am trying to figure out capacity, with something in writing. Any recommendations?

Hello hey hi. It’s the MARCH FREELANCE JOB POSTING. Share all the open freelance gigs you see out there this month and be loved by a lot of us.

3 freelance inquiries in one day. All 3 about how they need someone with my specific experience, all 3 offering half my usual hourly rate. I said OK since I'm not booked. After telling me to "hang tight" all three ghosted.

Looking for freelance junior and mid level producers for an agency gig in NYC. Message me if you're looking or know someone who is!

Any tips from women who had to take maternity leave while contracting? I’d been hoping to switch to a FT role before COVID then well you know...After 3 months I finally landed a couple contract opportunities but no luck yet with a FT role. I’m due in Feb and getting nervous. I know most companies also have a wait period to qualify for leave but am hoping to get hired at a more progressive company or negotiate. Also wondering if I can get unemployment if my W2 contract is set to end by due date?

How’s the freelance market in SF right now?

Hi, working FT but looking to go freelance. I’ve set up an LLC and take projects sometimes. I have a diverse skillset in digital. what do you say are the most important skills in the market right now?

Got offered a freelance job thats $200 below my usual rate. Its for a pitch. Is it fair if I tell them that Im happy with the rate for a 10 hour work day but afterwards, I’d charge for OT?

Does anyone knows if freelancers will have to go back to office in September when agencies are asking everyone to return?

Hi everyone, I’m new to FL. What do you think a good hourly and day rate would be for a mid-level Copywriter with 3 years of experience?

Thank you in advance!

Invoice question. If an agency pays me via wire transfer, how do I avoid paying their outgoing bank fee (my bank doesn’t charge me for incoming)? Can I add a line in the invoice to cover this?