Hi fishes- I’m new to the freelance world. Am in a freelance to perm position. If I don’t get moved into perm/staff and the position is eliminated - can I collect unemployment again? Anyone know?

Google is hiring for Strategy and Operations roles for their India operations. Please add additional insights below if you have.

Dear Connections,

I am Milind Shirke from TCS- Mumbai, holding 12+ years of experience in accounts payable, Green Belt certified, knowledge transfer lead, having end to end PTP cycle hands on experience, automation lead, support role in business transformation, business consultant.

Thank you for looking out for opportunity for me in AP domain.

Regards,
Milind Shirke
Mumbai, MH - India

Anyone from PwC SDC. /AC?
Need referral for Data Scientist or Machine Learning roles.

Hi ppl,
I heard that for hike, promotion input about performance is taken from TL and teammates and Lumos plays only a very minute role in it. Is this true?

2.5 yoe in data & analytics for financial services. Tier 1 undergrad and comfortable in SQL, VBA, Tableau, and Python. Anyone hiring in NYC?

Anyone know of mid-level copywriter openings in New York right now?

I took a temporary job as an attorney advisor at the SBA this past fall b/c it offered a regular paycheck, and my solo practice was suffering b/c of the pandemic. I like the work. I like working from home. Anyone have any insight into the possibility of this temp job becoming permanent. Did the SBA hire you permanently when your temp position ended? How did that happen?

Will joining NTT Data with client SAP LABS will be good for Automatuon Position Pls suggest

Heyy Fishers,

I am looking for an opportunity in the Consulting Field and keeping an open mind as I am too keen to work on projects and solve problems.

I have 8 months experience in strategic and risk role in banking and want to expand my domain knowledge of other industries

If anyone can refer me it would be greatful!!

So it’s now inarguable that Trump tied Ukraine aid to a public investigation of the Bidens. Republicans, is your position that this just isn’t an impeachable offense?

Looking for UI Architect candidates that have heavy front end enterprise wide application experience including knowledge of Angular and/or React. Remote position but need to be legally able to work in the US with no sponsorship. No C2C or agencies please.

If you were in a private company assistant controller position being offered $10k more to switch over to public and much better PTO days and fully remote as opposed to an in office position that I’m currently at in a Real estate growing company. Would u do the switch back to public (left public just recently)?

I will be relocating out of state from NY to FL in December. My current role does not allow flexibility to work remote and our offices in FL have no tech roles for transfer. I have 5+ YOE as a product owner in M&E and looking to break into the Digital space as a PM. I’ve been applying and interviewing with no luck and multiple rejection as it seems hiring has slowed down. Anyone know of companies hiring? I would love to connect.

Did anyone leave to a m&a role outside of banking from fdd?
Currently in FDD and I realize now this and probably banking are not my interests. Is it possible to jump to pe portfolio ops or a role that can lead their?
I have a little bit less than 1 yoe in FDD, and have a masters in analytics. ( Though I'm kind of stale with analytics.

Anyone have a couple of great recruiter that you could recommend for a SAAS sales position in Houston Texas?

Any finance/Accounts manager job opening in chennai/Kanchipuram/Coimbatore?

Hey everyone,

Anyone has referrals to any startups that are hiring any of the following roles:
Generalist
Operations
HR
Recruiting
Business management

I’m looking to be involved with a pre-seed, seed, series A or series B startup that provide remote work, good benefits and a decent salary.

Has anyone regretted going in-house as patent counsel? If so, were you able to successfully transition back to a firm?

I just found out we can swim!! Lol 3 months later.... 😹😹😹

Is it possible to get 26V to 45V in 4 weeks?

Does anyone have Skype for Business installed on their personal device to receive notifications?

What are your excuses to leave your current job early for an interview at another agency?

Hi Fishes,

An investment related query. I'm drawing 1 lac/month salary currently and serving notice period with lwd-26-Aug. So, do I need to show all the investment proofs that I declared here as it's only been 5 months in the fiscal year and PPF of 1 lac would make the 5 month salary (5 lacs) non-taxable, right? Please guide.

Hi Fishes,

I have 4 offers and 25 days is left in my last working day HSBC is paying 3L less as compare to others offer
Can I ask to them for revise my offer letter make it X+5L... before 10 days of last working day?

Question: do guys like glasses on women?

Does LTI change joining date , my issue is my notice period is 30 days remaining but due to some dependency it may be extended 10 to 15 days. What can I do in this situation ?

Sign on bonus for EYP post-MBA Consultant role? Strategy group if that matters

LTI or EY GDS
OFFERED SALARY SAME

How short do you cut your nails?

I had quite the day the other day. Coustmer comes in and then ends up leaving with a grossed out look on his face just for him to put in a complaint about my appearance...he down right called me some nasty things for no reason. Still feeling gross about it. He was upset for no reason as far as I'm concerned.

Creatives who have done launches - how do you present your work in your book? Doubt anyone wants to see all 25 or so things I worked on but want to show the breadth.

Question on option price in relation to theta, does the theta component recalculate each day, or it changes even every minute? Say if u buy and sell within a day, expect to lose some theta value?

I just got called about a job on Thursday, showing interest. They’re already back in the office so the job would require me to be. Said they’re classified as an essential business because most of their advertising is for healthcare. Is this a hard red flag? Really Seems like it.

Move from SAP practice to Ivalua ? Good or bad career move (7 years experience in SAP )

How do you get past bad experience with recruiters? Recently got an offer but the recruiter was rude from the beginning and she can't answer any questions about RSU and refuse to negotiate salary at all. The work, the team and comp seems decent but I'm hesitating because of her. Should I still move forward?

Anyone have insight into Plaid’s legal group? Interviewing for a product counsel role.

Any good recos on accountants in NYC? I’d really like one who is responsive to emails/calls, explains things clearly, and helps with freelance things like LLC, quarterly taxes, etc.

I was asked to join an agency on a freelance basis but nothing has been discussed with regard to rate since my first interview when I gave a range...do I state my rate now or ask if they can do X?

Old coworker/friend wants to hire me for a freelance project. Anyone have any idea what kind of number I should charge her? I want to give her a good price, but don’t want to underestimate the work.

Was just asked to reduce my rate by 20%. Sorry, but I’m not having a Cyber Monday sale.

Trying to get ahead of late payments & revisiting my invoice template. What do you guys use? Do you include the due date?

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?

How’s the freelance market in SF right now?

Any California freelancers/ self employed know what’s up with the CARES Act being implemented? When can we expect to apply?

thoughts on “net 30” payment terms? has a company ever not paid on time? what do you do when that happens?

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 👍

After 10 years of working as a FTE PM/producer I’ve now been laid off (thanks Covid) and am looking to start freelancing for the first time. What advice do you have for a new freelance PM/producer?
Also, what kind of insurance do you take out as a freelancer?

How do you go about driving up business as a freelancer? I used to search for email contacts but I’ve started to connect more on linkedin and IG

FL tax questions: 1.) last year I had 4 longer w2 gigs. Should I get tax preparer or do myself? Seems easy enough but im new to this so 🤷🏻‍♀️. 2.) do you write-off travel/lodging for out of city gigs?

what do you charge for weekend and overtime work?

Did some of you start freelancing while having a full-time job? When did you know it was time to commit to only freelance? I think I’m nearing that stage

Farewell freelance life. It was good (money) while it lasted. Unfortunately, the stress of looking for my next gig and never saying “no” to any gigs wore me out. Huzzah for health insurance and 401k!

I’m close to finalizing a deal with a startup that I’m really excited about. They’re asking me to create a contract for them to review - but I’ve always been given contracts from agencies/brands that I’ve revised.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a standard form that I can use as a base template?

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.

Hi all - I’m new to freelance in 2020, have an LLC and wanting to create my own banking and investment accounts separate from other family income. What is the best money management platform used by those in our industry. I see Betterment is an option. Thoughts?