Creative freelancers: as the year approaches the halfway mark, how are we all looking, money-wise? I’ll start. 145k to date, which I’m pretty happy about, considering how weird it’s been. Not as good as some years. Better than others.

Does anyone else have to wait until they have all assignments turned in for the day to start grading? I have Geom classes in the a.m. and p.m. and my OCD doesn’t let me grade as they are turned in.

Anyone been to Bangalore? Recommendations on things to do?

What to expect in Deloitte’s “Focus Interview” and “Core Consulting - CCA interview”??

This is for a Manager position in SAP practice.

Anyone stay in a marriage just for the kids? Did it work well?

what’s your go to clothing staple for meetings

Any Valee, Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, Zack Fox, Brandon Wardell, Deftones, Anand Giridhradas fans out here?

I tell my students, 'When you get these jobs that you have been so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some..

Have you seen any racism in a corporate workspace?

My Team is looking for a few Sales Representatives with Medicaid, Commercial, or TPA business experience. I major plus if you have a network of Broker/Consultants within the PBM space. Let me know if you or anyone you know is interested in a direct referral!

Thoughts on Prosci or SHRM-SCP certification? Which would be considered more valuable or highly regarded? Currently focused on Change Management but have a HR background (industry experience / area of study in college).

What's a good side hustle that doesn't conflict with a internally-facing corporate role? Looking to pivot but search process taking too long and I would like to turn on a second income stream.

Looking for a new carry-on...largest size possible (fly primarily international as opposed to regional). Suggestions?

Hello All is there anyone who working as Scrum Master? I have recently started as SM..need some help.
Please DM me.

A reminder to my fellow creatives - be strong and courageous.

Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near... - Isaiah 55:6

#DontMissOut

What is a good alternative to a HYS and/or a CD for short term 6-12 month horizon? Low risk similar to HYS/CD, atleast from a principal conservation view.

How do you limit overeating? Tend to eat ~300 calories more than usual 2x a week

Hi everyone. I am currently a CA student, working as a Taxation Executive in a manufacturing industry for the past 3 years. My profile includes handling of direct and indirect taxes in the company ranging from preparation of the working upto the entry of outstanding and payment in books. During this period I got an appraisal once citing reasons due to lockdown of a mere 20%. My current CTC is 3.5 lakhs and I'm planning to switch to another company. Can someone advise on the CTC i should ask for?

Has anyone dealt with Peachtree Residential before? They build homes primarily in Atlanta and Charlotte.

Brands closing for climate change? Wouldn’t that lost income be more effective/useful if they donated it to clean energy alternatives instead? Do a spot about it to promote it & it’s content. Win. Win

What's the best website that lists out current agency client rosters? (I've seen this before on FB but can't find the thread. FB - please add search functionality!!)

Any great resume-writer recos? I need help!

If you got fired tomorrow, how long can you go without a paycheck? Assume you get 1 week of pay for every 6 months worked, and then can do unemployment after that ($425 a week)

Does anyone else feel like people who are generally nice in person and on calls sound mean or stand-offish in emails and text/chat? I get that over-use of friendliness in text can come off as green/immature, but I tend to try and cushion my words with positivity or even exclamation marks/the occasional emoji to show that I don't sound completely unemotional.

Or maybe i'm just an overthinking copywriter who's reading into it too much.

Anyone else see that Walmart Office Space spot? So clever!

What are the steps to becoming a marketing manager on the client side?

Going in house is the move, right?

Has anyone received a job offer after being initially ghosted by recruiter? How long did you not hear from them? Feeling down after not hearing anything for 2 weeks after a round of seemingly promising interviews.

What's the most elegant way to handle someone your level subtly insulting you in front of team?

What about Italy? Anyone working there?

Whomever is doing the tv placement for Advocate Healthcare in Chicago: do you have to have the ad going every other commercial? If I hear “come on get healthy” one more time, I’m leaving the state.

Didn’t know who the CCO is when I was asked about it in an interview... is there anything I can do to redeem myself? I feel like I really dropped the ball on this lol

I had to reject an offer from a company last year due to COVID concerns and not being able to relocate. Would it be a bad idea to reach out and inquire about it again?

Junior designer here looking to connect with some Philly-area shops— I’m from the area and have recently been trying to learn more about the local agency scene. Would love it if people could drop some names or even some recruiter info. Thanks!!

What do you put in your timesheet after a day of staring at your computer? We all have days that are less than productive, right? Speaking as a creative, anyway.

You ever have one of those days where nothing is going your way, and then you buy some ice cream to bring home, and then the ice cream falls on the floor?

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

Don’t ask me why but would anyone know where I could download McDonald’s font? Preferably for free... I think it’s called Speedee? I can’t find it anywhere... help

Bookish fish! What’s the best book on leadership you’ve read? Particularly creative leadership.