Hello independent reps! How do you structure your business? are you set up as LLC or sole proprietorship? Or do you just operate like a freelancer/ independent contractor and send invoices that way? get a 1099? curious. thanks!

I am a Strategic Sourcing Manager with 7 YOE in both direct and indirect spend across various industries (Life sciences, IT and Insurance) I have been offered a role with Fidelity for 13 lpa + 1.5 variable. Offer seems better than the national average for similar roles but I feel I would be underpaid based on the current market, my skills and value I will be bringing to the table. Any suggestions for offer negotiations?

Wipro or coforge both offering 37 lpa. Yoe 12. Which one should I choose?

What is your opinion on moving from Tier 2 (5 years, strategy consulting) to MBB as manager/senior manager? MBB office (LatAm) reached out looking for experienced consulting manager to join their team

Can’t relate to my team members because we have almost nothing in common, as in I don’t drink/have any funny drunk stories and don’t keep up with college football

There’s no reason you have to put up with a job you hate. I spent many years working in a toxic environment with a boss who gossiped and lead through fear. He wasn’t really much of a leader but basically a foreman. And he could make my existence miserable. I admit that it wasn’t easy to find another job but the bottom line is: trust your guts. If you feel something is wrong it’s because it probably is. Don’t second guess yourself. Look for options and and fight for your mental health.

Is it common to have an assistant enter time for you or do most keep track and enter yourself?

What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

Tips for bankruptcy associates who eventually want to move in-house? 3rd year associate in bankruptcy/restructuring group doing mainly bk lit but a few deals too. Need to stay in BL for at least another year for the money, but eventually want to move in-house. The path to in-house seems more straightforward for general commercial lit or more standard transactional practices. Any tips for someone who’s practice is a bit of a hybrid (and who will never likely do discovery or handle a depo)

I have been working in SEA region last 4 years. I feel burned out. I have 10yoe, I have try to move to other country but I pretty much suck in LeetCode. I want to take some time off to unwind, finish some personal business, and really prepare for interviews. I would like to hear from you. Should I quit to my current manager(5th so far) or wait after mid year performance review, when a new boss will take over my team? I'm thinking on giving them 2 months notice period. By contract is 1.

Thanks

"Can you make it feel more like blueberries taste?" ACCOUNT TO CREATIVE

“i just fell asleep in the elevator”

“Chatroulette, but for apartment peepholes."

I work on a consulting team at a large software company. I’m a job hopper, around 2 years each at my first and second jobs and a little over a year at this job. I recently found out they’re shutting my team down. We’re not fired, but they’re transferring us to the core implementation team, which has a horrible reputation for malignancy, overworking, and isn’t at all what I was hired to do. How hard is it going to be to for me to find a new job? Should I just stay and try things out? What next?

Has anyone bombed their last interview (case or assessment) and still got the job? My assessment went over 10mins and so my interviewers and I didn’t have a chance to exchange much, but I did make an effort to ask if they still have some time and asked more questions related to the role. What are my chances 🥲

Has anyone bought/ done the HRCI Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management? I already have my PHR, but I’m looking to gain more knowledge/skills and beef up my resume. Is it worth doing? The course is $239 and you get 12 Recert credits with it.

Hi fishes,

I came across a position at JPMC that best fits me. Can someone please help me with the referral.

Thank you in advance.

I don’t get the hype about the new Spider-Man movie. Yes, it’s a good one, but why do people think it’s the best one yet? Am I missing something?

I love what I did in physiotherapy but two years into the career im struggling to see progression or long term future satisfaction. What have people shifted to from this career?

Hey guys I just lost the Livley job out of Davis elen. Any of you get it

Hi everyone! Happy to join this bowl. I rep for a production/post house and also rep directors. nice to e meet you!

I’m a director/DP who has started my own small commercial production company. I’ve mainly been doing direct to client work (while also working as a hired gun for other production companies). I’m non-union currently and the budgets my company has handled go up to $250k. Based out of Los Angeles.

I’m looking to get more work for my company. Wondering if any reps here would like to chat? Thanks!

What is the average fee (%) for commission only rep ?

Hi everyone! Thanks for starting this group, Veronica and Ann!

Producers & Creatives: when reviewing reels for a project, what’s your strategy? First few spots only, watch spots based on brand or thumbnail, well known company or director name first and foremost?

Looking for a docu style director for an elevated Branded / Talking head project. Interview/ b Roll style that can have a POV on adding unique shots/graphics. POC a plus. Subject Matter is highlighting/interviewing business owners and b rolll of their company. Let me know !!

Great group for us to have

Freelance comedy director recos? Non-union. Not looking for a prod co, just a director. Dialogue, quirky performance, not obnoxious or physical comedy. Ideally looking for someone with musical elements on their reel. Thanks!

West Coast and Midwest reps who actually get consistent food and tabletop boards, where you at? I’ve got a director with a great reel of mostly over delivered low budget work, but a strong client list. I’m looking for someone who is a go to resource for agencies with these tops of jobs. I’ve already submitted a form on the AIR website. Thanks :)

Reps how do you handle when a producer requests reels from you then doesn’t watch a single one and completely ghosts you after submission?

I’m looking for experiential companies based in Austin, Tx or somewhere surrounding to activate a space a SXSW. Space already purchased.

Producers: how good are you with sharing the shortlist with reps if their submitted directors/talent didn’t make the cut?

Reps: do you feel it’s wrong to submit Freece directors for jobs over your paying rostered clients? If the lead isn’t a fit for your rostered clients is leaving the opportunity (and potential money) on the table the “right” thing to do or are you stuck feeling a sense of loyalty to the producer seeking talent?

Looking for some east coast non-union production company reccs

Just read the sad news of the death of 1st AD John Nolan. (See wheresspot for thread) While I hope be didn't contract Covid on either of the 2 sets mentioned prior to his illness and death, if it comes back that he did, we need to have a long hard chat about what went wrong. Condolences to his family. Truly horrible news.

Anyone attending AICP/ Dallas? Let us know we’ve got a fun get together to invite ya to!