I am an art director. Was offered a freelance position at an agency and am in rate negotiations. Originally I quoted a w2 rate which is lower, but then found out the position was 1099. So I responded saying that since it was 1099, I would need to up by about 20% (for self employment taxes). Since then, I haven’t heard back. It’s been a day and a half. Have I been ghosted? Or could they just be running the numbers? I nervous I blew it.

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Which food delivery service is best for restaurant owners on the east coast and why?

Any Boston AE/SAE jobs available?

What are your a la carte pricing for estate plan documents?

Anyone have insight into the Microsoft Office of Responsible AI job postings? Three different titles and one has been reposted for six months. Are they looking for a real person or some sentient AI 🙃?

Does anyone offer any resume writing services? Or willing to let me use theirs as a template? I have 6 years of CS experience & a Masters degree but I am having no luck with landing a CSM position within the 6figure range, it’s seems like these companies are not even looking at my resume. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I am looking for a Functional consultant role in blockchain and metaverse. Please let me know if you can refer me to your organisation.thanks

Are y’all ready for Lent?

Anyone here recommend a good laser hair removal device safe for your face? I used to go in every few months to get laser treatments but now looking to do it at home

How does everyone feel about the online SHRM learning for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP for Certification?
Do you skip around? Do you follow the path? Where does one start?

Potential client owns an e-commerce website selling graphic design posters (think college type posters) submitted by a freelance artists. Most of sales are from posters based off of celebrity musicians. Does client need a license from the celebrities to sell graphic posters of the celebrities even though it is from freelance artists?

which is best to join JP Morgan or Pepsico?

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Did anyone read the top consulting firms to work for? 😂😂😂

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

First afternoon date(ish) in South Ken. What are some good places to go for coffee/drinks etc.?

Anybody work for EY NZ? Realize borders are closed at the moment but my wife and I have been researching a move to NZ for years now. I'm a Micrsoft Biz Apps/Dynamics Developer in the US. Doing an internal transfer would be my the easiest way to move so just wondering if anybody had any insights into the process.

Hi, how may days after HR discussion i can expect offer letter?

Any other integrated agencies working in Agile across the full agency? Trying to understand how this plays out as we roll it out.

This may sound odd, but can you run an agency without an ECD/CCO?? (Asking for a friend)

Can community managers call themselves copywriters?

Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

My new agency’s healthcare plan only has ONE physician in NYC listed as in-network... is a plan this limited the norm?!

Just got the shaft on a regular component to the clients business, how can I handle next steps?

Just got laid off do I need cobra? I plan to hopefully have a job soon

Like this post if you want to TP one of Sir Martin's houses with me.

What is the shortest amount of time you think you could work somewhere without burning that bridge?

Do you feel it’s appropriate for a non-Latinx/Hispanic Producer to ideate or create a Spanish US/Domestic ad for the Latinx audience?
(ie Spanish spot running on Univison for Walmart) **Not referring to LATAM ads**

What small or mid sized NYC shops are doing good work right now?

So now I have to live with the knowledge that someone named Young Gravy is out there

If you live in LA, dm me for secret wineries in SB county that will blow your mind. I’ve literally been to all and give you the goods and they are so close and life’s too short to drink crap wine!

Can someone explain how billable hours work? At a new agency and although I had to fill timesheets at my previous agencies, they were mainly used to ensure we weren’t over servicing a client/for setting the appropriate retainer for contract renewals. I asked ppl at my agency but haven’t gotten a proper explanation. I get the impression that billing to the agency admin code isn’t recommended, and my manager said he bills everything to client codes, but that doesn’t make sense to me .

Would you rather work at an agency or work client side?

I've seen quite a few people make jokes about being "aged out" of advertising. Could someone please explain what that looks like and when that typically happens? Forgive the dumb question, I'm a newbie to the industry so I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't agencies want people with more experience?

is it the expectation that you will be working every weekend while you are pitching at your agency?