How’s everyone feeling about working at the major edit houses these days? I feel like I’ve seen them struggle to support up and coming talent. Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Is there any requirement for Senior Software Engineer?
I am looking for a job change.

If I get fired while on OPT without getting my H1-B stamped, is it useless or can it be used in future for some other job?

Does anyone use treasures for reading and spelling? I can’t find vocab and spelling word lists anywhere. First year teacher here 😬☺️

Do you like movies about gladiators?

I'm going to accept an offer that's 150k+🎉 I'm a single filer, no kids. I'll be able to max out: 401k, HSA, but from my understanding, I will not qualify to utilize IRA? Aside from building a 6-month emergency fund (HYSA), what are potential next investment vehicles? I do know I want to start purchasing real estate for cash flow. But what about mega-backdoor Roth IRA? I'll admit, I still need to read more on it.

Just curious what investment vehicles you're using to get to FIRE.

Hi fishes, could any one help me on how to withdraw of money and how much can be withdrawn ?

Looking for a girl travel partner to explore banglore city outskirts. Anyone interested?

Any good gaming ETF ?

Who is offering HELOC on second home with occasional Abnb rentals done.

Some.banks immediately turn this into an investment property and deny that.

Don't want to cash out refinance as underlying mortgage is <3% and fees plus new cost to carry are not worth it.

Is it worth making the time/money investment to make the switch from big 4 FDD to MBB. This would require getting into and paying for a top MBA program and my net worth would be way negative after that. Are the MBB financial returns worth it? Im 26 years old for reference

Has anyone else been following the #31DaysIBPOC on twitter? I would highly recommend reading and following everyone who has contributed!

What is the dress code in sap labs?
Formals or casuals ?

Anyone from Deloitte in Houston have issues with their cell phone in the office? The place is like a giant intermittent faraday cage…

For Materials exposure, been eyeing XLB and PICK. Any thoughts on which would be better longer term? Worth adding now?

I just saw that a Hubler watch given to Hitler sold at auction for $1.1 million. It is an interesting watch (despicable as the recipient of said watch was), but it got me thinking about a larger question: does anyone here collect watches owned by the famous (or infamous)?

If u have the addictive gene, Advertising is so easy to self destruct. Supporting each other is invaluable. Keep these posts going. It DOES get better. U can be sober in advertising.

Anyone at Microsoft? My dream is to work for Xbox. Would love for some guidance. 🖤

What would you do in this situation? I signed a schedule A for one weeks work at Company A for $600 per day and then company B offered me 2 weeks work at $800 per day.

I’m new to freelancing, at a senior level and in NYC. Can anyone give me a range of what day rate would be appropriate to charge? Thank you!!

What’s the highest day rate you’ve heard of an editor charging? I just found out what somebody is charging and it made my jaw drop.

I’m so glad this bowl finally exists.

Are ad agencies typically signatories of Local 700 Agreements?

Anyone have a magic number that would make you give up freelancing and take a staff job? (New York)

Thinking about making the jump from senior level in-house to freelance. 12+ years experience. Shoot, edit, color, after effects, mix, etc. What kind of day rate could I expect in Mpls or Chi?

Hey everyone - any freelance editors or editors/director/makers who live in (or work in) the Atlanta market?

How’s everyone doing out there? Busy? Slow? Remote? In person? Lower rates?

What are some mid-level commercial edit shops with a good reputation? Ones that do good work but not necessarily big budget/super high end? Hopefully NY based? Tyia

Are post-houses ramping back to in-person? I’m freelance and so far have had a couple in-person sessions but everything else has still been remote. I’m in NYC.

Are y’all raising rates to account for inflation? Am I stupid if I haven’t yet?

Does anyone include a bit on invoices like "Accounts not paid within terms are subject to a .75% monthly (9% annual) finance charge" or something like that?

Tangentially, has anyone had an invoice with 30-day terms kicked back for revisions because the client's terms are longer, or do they just ignore what you've stipulated?

Beginner video editing advice wanted - I’m working on a personal side gig project. As part of that, I’m recording short interviews with people currently using a camera and/or iPhone .. (cont)

When you do a cut and you’re super excited and proud. And then the director weighs in and it gets even better! And then... the client makes it worse. And worse again. And worser still. Sigh.

Website question: is it bad to have a few spots that are over five years old? I keep them down at the bottom and the majority are much newer so they sort of serve as a ‘best of’ my older work.

I work at a post-house and made a spec spot using a bunch of footage that was provided to us by a client (direct to brand relationship, not via an agency). Clients haven’t seen....

Anyone still using avid on commercials? In NY it seems to be 100% premiere now