Hi, just doing a pulse check - what’s the average going rate for an intermediate freelance graphic designer in Toronto? Best agency to hire freelancers from? Thanks!!

Women in PA - talk to me about times you’ve felt marginalized in the workplace

Account executive here, who has about 5 years of agency experience. Who else is completely over working in advertising and what steps are you taking/planning to make a career move?

Not looking to make a move anytime soon due to covid but am curious to what everyone else is thinking.

Has anyone taken STD/parental leave at both Js?

Okay, thank the stars this “estimated 9.2lb baby” was only 8lbs even. 😅

Any cyber security folks here? or those interested in systems engineering? Potential role with TC 120-180, awesome team and wlb, at least compared to consulting.

Hi All,

I have 2 offer please suggest which 1 to go with.
1. CTS 9 ( 8.55 Fixed 45k Variable)- Tech Lead
2. Vodafone 9 same as CTS they matched plus JB-50K - Band I
Exp 3.9
Skills: Oracle DBA
Your inputs will be highly appreciated to choose best comparing WLB and Job Security.

Hi Sharks,

Can you please suggest which would be better in terms of WLB, flexibility, growth, job security.

YOE: 4.4 years
Tech stack: Azure data factory, data lake, Azure databricks, Logic App, SQL, Pyspark (basic)


Offer:

KPMG India:16 fixed + 10 to 20% variable

Optum - 16 Fixed + 15% variable + pf (offer letter is not received yet)

LTIMindtree: 11 LPA Fixed only(can revise the offer based on the latest offer)

In terms of WLB and less stressful job, which one is better? to move in management role or stay in technical after having 11 yrs of experience.

Dear Machliyon,

Front End System design and DSA ka koi acha course suggest karo Javascript me.

Thanks & Regards,
Non-FAANG Machli

Which field of science do you think is underfunded, and why?

Anyone know any companies or know of anyone that had no direct experience but was hired as a product manager? I have a background in marketing and some technical skills but I have no product experience. I want to pivot from marketing/operations to a product manager role.

Anyone been to lisbon Portugal lately?

Any good squash clubs in the City?

Hi fishes got an opportunity with Epsilon for digital analytics. I have apprehension like everyone on moving out from Novartis.
Moving from Novartis due to location and not much learning here.
Any red flags on Epsilon ? , please let me know

Hey Guys,
Looking for a job in any established e commerce company as a Key account manager. I have 8 years of experience. Location - NCR
Please help. Thank you

Trying to explain billable hrs to hubs. I billed 160 this month, which he said “is only 40 hr weeks” (true) - but how many hrs do you figure you “work” or are in the office to bill 150?

I want to become an art director with zero design skills. I’m going to have someone else comp everything up for me. The ideas might be solid. Who wants to hire me?

Did you ever lose all hope in finding happiness in this career but then did something pivotal that helped you achieve it?

What did you do?

I’m spent.

Who’s the best sound designer in NY

What’s your take on a job listing that states “From $xx,xxx”

The particular job I’m looking at has this on the listing and I’m curious as to what their budget actually is. Do I assume a range?

They’re seeking someone with 5-8 years experience. I have the latter (8 almost 9)

How would I approach this when asked without pricing myself out of the position? Especially if they’re not willing to be upfront (assuming here) how much they’d want to offer me in particular.

Just found out I’m getting laid off in two weeks. How do I stay motivated to do work until then?

I’m transitioning into a role where I’ll be more hands on in production. Previously, the producers handled the budget, contracts etc. I haven’t done this in a long while so I hope I could get some answers here to be more prepared

This is a much smaller company so I imagine I’ll have to take on some of that eventually.

What are the standard day rates today for a stylist, photographer, Director, DP, set designer, prop stylist? Are there resources out there I can just look up?

I have an associate's degree in graphic design and work designing wedding stationery. I've been at my company since 2016, and am now a design consultant - speaking to customers directly and creating custom artwork and designs for them. I know I'm underpaid (50k/year in the SF Bay Area) but I thought the benefits and stability were worth it. I'm now severely burnt out (most of my team is) and not sure which way to go, or how to grow. Any tips/advice?

Thanks!

Offered 8 grand less than interns who were hired on last year...need negotiation advice!
Is it appropriate to bring up that I know the salary amount that was offered there in previous years?

I came across a copywriter position that I’m interested in, but one of the requirements is 8 years of experience. I’m currently just over 5 years. Would it be ok to still apply?

Would a CD here look at some line edits I made for a campaign? Would be great if I could email you them?

Did you feel “ready” the first time you managed a team? Or insecure?

Just had a big project killed after over a year of continuously selling it in to various stakeholders. Fully produced. Cheer me up

I love living in NYC. Unfortunately, I haven’t found the kind of job I want here. Can someone suggest me other states where creative agencies are actually hiring?

If you could work at an agency for the rest of your career, would you do it? Or do you see being a professional creative as a means to another career altogether?

Some days the ghosting and radio silence comes off as blacklisting and soul crushing. How hard of an ask is it to copy and paste "thank you for your interest, we decided to go with another candidate"

If you were offered a job at a great agency but working on just one brand, but it was a big one like Nike or McDonalds, would you do it? Being siloed sucks, but maybe worth it for a big account?

I have no talent for awards work. What should I do?

Trying to find a video example of where a person stays in the same place in the frame but a new scene is revealed by a wipe or mask. So it’s the same person but their wardrobe and set will change around them. TIA

Just me here hoping that slack never adds the “read” notification on messages.