How to start as a freelance producer? I am making the switch from agency producer to freelance. Any advise or guidance is much appreciated!

Looking for roles on the Customer/Marketing/Sales Consulting side of things. MBA w majority of time in industry looking to make a switch.

So I’ve been studying for the AWS cloud practitioner certification for a month now and completed all cloud quest levels but still not feeling 100% confident. Has anyone tried the exam question dumps ? There are so many websites but not sure which one is the most reliable one as all of them you would have to purchase such as pass-guaranteed, certwizard, etc.. any recommendations is greatly appreciated

Is getting the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) Certification worth it? I could see it opening many doors but should I just shoot for my MBA instead? Have about 3 YOE

Anyone leave PA to work at a firm? What’s your experience been like? Any regrets? Tips?

Looking for any tips! I am CA qualified with 3 YOE in external audit and 1 in internal audit now. Don’t see in a future in IA so thinking of doing MBA and making a move out. Anyone who did MBA post external/ internal audit. Is it worth it and what role did you take post MBA?? Any help appreciated!!

Hi folks,

I have been offered a position on Senior Consultant/ Deputy Manager at Deloitte India for 4.5 years of exp.

Is this position/role normal for years of experience I hold?

Is starting your own side business seen as a good extracurricular for MBA applications?

How hard is it to get promoted at Amazon from a L4 BIE to a L5 BIE? Any tips? Any help will be greatly appreciated😊

Anyone prepping for the SHRM-CP test? I’m taking a prep course this fall and would love tips or to know if there are any study groups out there!

Hello Fishes,
I have an offer from Deloitte USI for Assistant Manager role.
In the interviews they precisely mentioned the role is for "SAP Solutions Architect" and not a normal SAP development role.
Can you please help me with what generally Assistant Manager tasks in Deloitte USI are?
Any details or inputs are helpful.
Note : I have 7 yoe, currently Application Development Specialist at Accenture.

Hi sales engineers, I’m currently a cloud security engineer with a cybersecurity background. I am pretty recent graduate and am passionate about sales engineering but have struggled to get my foot in the door in this field. Seems like every job out there is like 5+ years experience. Any advice for how to get in this field with little experience?

Would you ever pivot from Solutions Architect to SDE?

Is it worth considering a career in Restructuring Consulting in the long term given that their work can be quite cyclical and hinges on the spectrum of the economy.
Or have I misunderstood this? Are the teams always busy with projects?

How do I get a job as a Mechanical Engineer if I dont have experience?

I couldn’t get an internship while in school. I have a BS in ME and projects from school under my belt. I’ve also passed the FE exam. I’ve been mostly just doing CAD for a company for the last year by creating minimally dimensioned drawings and moving parts around in assemblies. I want to evolve in my career and be doing more. I worked so hard to earn my degree and I feel like I’m not even using it. But who will hire me?

Hi fishes..

I have an offer of 16L my current ctc is 12 my company is saying wait for next hike cycle will offer u above 16L or 20L( which i asked) what is the best should i stay back or shift?

I am currently a year from finishing my PhD and was looking at VC's as a career path because I like to do meta-analysis of different climate change techs. I networked with VCs and one of them was receptive but didn't have the budget currently for a full time hire. They said they'd be interested in working with me to do a research paper over the coming semester, and was wondering if I could leverage this into a full time offer?

Is a white paper with a VC going to be attractive on my CV?

Hi Fishes,

Is S&P planning to open offices?

I spent three full days creating a case study for an Executive Assistant position I’m interviewing for. Has anyone else come across this? Do you think it’s overkill?

If I contribute to a solo 401k, is the additional profit-sharing contribution (the 25% of compensation after the $19500 contribution) based on my gross income, or is it based on gross income minus expenses? Thank you🙏🏼

Anyone have recommendations on the best app/site to learn Python? 🐍
I’m a complete beginner.

I get asked all the time to consult for certain clients on the marketplace pertaining to my area of expertise at my current job. Is it unethical to take these paid calls even if I remain anonymous and do not disclose any confidential information?

Any recommendations for affordable casual male dress pants? Might be going into the office for the first time soon (new grad).

How is S&P Global?.
Pros and cons
Employee benefits and Culture

Thanks in Advance! 😊S&P Global

I’m sure this is a noob question, but I want to buy my first luxury watch... what should I go for?

What are your LTI expectations this year?

Hello fishes,

I have 2.5+ years of exp in Firewall, Proxy, Endpoint Security and SOC operations environment.
Currently I am working in a Datacenter, and am looking for a switch in same domain.
Kindly help me with referrals.

My Notice period is 90 days.

How do I start the divorce process? Do I have to get a lawyer? Help...!

Does anyone know any ISB couples?
(Preferably those who have graduated in 2017 or before)
Please DM.

Hi Everyone,

Hope you all are doing well. I'm shifting to Pune next month. My office location is in Platinum Tech Park, Panchshil, Ganeshkind Rd. Pune 411005.

I just wanted to enquire about how is the are aroud that place? Is the area happening or it's in outskirts? Any 1 bhk available nearby that location.

Any constructive suggestion/discussion is appreciated 😊

I am planning to move from fintech to consulting after 2.5 years of work ex. Was curious how the pay and bonuses are like at top consulting firms like Deloitte/pwc/KPMG for software development roles

About to get an offer from Accenture Federal Services as an Associate Manager. What is the realistic expectation for salary and sign-on bonus? I have a master's and 4 years of experience at Deloitte.

What is dating during corona like? Is there any etiquette I need to be aware of? I stopped dating when the pandemic started, and just recently rejoined a dating app and have a first date this week. I know we both go outside and socialize with friends and neighbors (I’ve been careful and selective, not sure about him) so do I assume it will be like always?

Are u an Agency or Brand looking 4 a freelance producer for upcoming projects? Connect here w/freelance producers who are looking for their next gig. Typically word of mouth, made easier by a Bowl.

I am booked at an agency that is filled with toxic people and I got offered a freelance job at a really great agency. I am two weeks into a four week booking but they said that usually keep freelancers on for a really long time. Right now I am only working on edits. Do you all think it would be OK to tell the agency that I’m currently at that I’m going to leave for another booking or is that really bad?

Hi There, I’m a Senior freelance Digital PM/Producer based out of Toronto, Canada. I figure with remote work being the norm now, there would be more opportunity to collaborate with US agencies. Has anyone had the experience of doing this? I know some agencies have strict hiring protocol but I am incorporated. Any advice would help! Thank you

LA or remote, seeking retouching opportunities.

Thank you Fishbowl - 👁 ❤️ 🐠

Are there other resources like SourceCreative through Extreme Reach for finding production & post partners? Would love some alternative options.

Has any freelance producers felt like it’s a quieter month or two right now and not getting work? Been looking for work and have never had an issue before. But striking out. Starting to get a little nervous. Any tips? Thoughts? Would love to hear the longest you’ve ever been out from work freelancing.

Feeling discouraged as a new freelancer with no work right now. I’m trying to network during the down time but nothing seems to be getting bites. Any advise? Or any others feeling the same way?

Boston based producer/director/DP here! Specializing in crazy deadlines and last minute travel.

Associate Producer looking for opportunities in New York, currently working in accounts, but my background is film and television, working across departments but predominantly the Production Office.

Thoughts on recruiting firms in LA? Looking to freelance beginning in Oct / Nov!

Outside of networking, what are some of your favorite ways to get freelance gigs? LinkedIn? Freelancer? Other apps/websites?
My full-time gig is transitioning into a part-time gig, and with everything changing so quickly, I wanted to ask to see if there’s anything new. Thanks friends!

Anyone currently freelancing for a big tech co? Dying for some tips / hints on how to get my foot in the door...!

Any digital producers out there who are savvy with DCO? Remote assignment for a Brand through EOY. DM me if that’s you!

Not sure if this has been discussed yet, but do you charge tax on your freelance, 1099 invoices? Trying to accommodate for taxes being taken out and inflation 😪 would love to know if this is common practice - I’m in NYC. Thanks!

Hello! What does everyone do for health insurance? Are there any unions or anything we can join to get better rates for family healthcare?

Anyone have a primer on working with children? From a business affairs perspective?

Available freelance. 10 years of experience in communication, photography and Digital Media. First 5 years as a TV host and latter half as a photographer and digital media Consultant

Any integrated producers looking for a full time job? San Diego based company looking for a integrated producer. Let me know if you’re interested!

Looking for a junior producer that also knows talent and traffic?