I spent the first few years out of school working in music before getting into advertising as an account person. Quickly realized it wasn’t for me. Busted my ass working with the creatives on the side until I was able to build a decent enough portfolio for an agency to take a chance on me as a full time CW. I think I’ll be a Senior CW soon, but it feels like most folks my age (30) have been in that role for a bit or already past it. Since I can’t turn back time, any tips for catching up?

Landed a contract role at Deloitte via MBO Partners for an audit senior role. MBO is making me a W-2 employee for MBO, but I am getting paid $125/hour plus overtime. Am I missing something here or am I about to be making $5K/week (or more with OT)? Anyone have any experience with MBO or doing contract work like this? Obviously way more than I'd make if I stayed at KPMG for busy season.

Anyone a manager? I’m recently diagnosed (26F) and I can’t help but beat myself up everytime I fall short of my to do list. Makes me feel like a huge disservice to my team. I’ve been trying vitamin D and working out, but it makes my “highs” and “low” SO extreme. The simplest things are so complex in my mind.

If anyone feels similar, how do you manage these feelings? I’m personally considering switching to an individual contributor role, but can’t help but feel like a disappointment if I do.

I am a machine learning developer with 4 years experience. I have 2 offers with almost same package, one PepsiCo and other Genpact. Which offer is better in terms of growth-learning and work-life balance ?

After nearly 20 years in the military serving in T&E and HR roles, I’m considering moving on and have been conducting lots of research into consulting. BS, MA, and SPHR cert - no MBA. I’m looking for suggestions or advise about transitioning. DC Metro area is likely landing spot.

Anyone looking for a job change? DM me for a Deloitte referral. We are hiring numerous positions across the country.

Looking for a media job very similar to klick health - equal pay & benefits. What other media agencies specialize in US pharma?

Hello, which is more beneficial Master’s in Human Resources or PHR Certification?

Hello All,

I completed the PG Program in Management from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad now. Can I get referral jobs.
Thank you.

Hi, I did interview with amazon.

Round 1: HR round. cleared.

Round 2: Hiring manager round. Went well.

After 2 weeks they said Role no longer available. It was L5 supply chain role. This happened in April. Can I apply again in Amazon? I joined a company 3 months ago, does it look bad in CV to leave again in 3 months? I hv a 6 month gap in career in 2019 due to lay off (covid). total exp 9 yrs. SCM exp 6 yrs.

I am currently finishing up CFP course work. Does anyone have tips or tricks for studying for the actual exam? I am particularly concerned about the investment planning section. I have 12 plus years in the industry and CRPC. I do planning literally everyday but a test is a test and this is the module I have had the most trouble with.

EY hiring For Digital Strategy, Product Management, Design, Engineering and digital health. Let me know if you would like a referral!

Who can do a referral into Deloitte US? Please DM me and we can discuss

Hello All! I m currently working in Amazon as transportation specialist for past 3 years. I have cleared CA-IPCC in 2014 and internship in 2017 but i never wrote CA-Final. Currently I m preparing for M.com so that i can write CPA next year as my CA is on hold. I want to study softwate certification courses like SAP. Please suggest me which one i should consider

Hey fishes,
Is there any openings for Audit Associate in KPMG ?! If yes, plz help me.

How do you all role out your ERG

Hey Fishesh,

Looking for a referral, serving notice period and lwd is 19 oct

YOE: 11
Technology: Power Platform, SharePoint online and on premises, React, SPFx, Migration using Sharegate and Matalogix, Power-shell scripts.

Please DM me for any opportunities

Looking for creative ways to generate demand for demos that don’t require big ad spend - any advice or tactics you’ve done to great success? (SaaS product in niche industry)

Salary credit timings? Icici bank

Been feeling very low for a very long time. Working with a Big Four for 7+ years (since graduation) and was excited to join consulting as I get easily bored, wanted to grow at an exponential scale and wanted to travel for work. Cut to now, though I am well sought after for my skills and consistently got 25%+ bonus, I feel I have achieved nothing cuz I didn't get the promotions that I worked for, people have been chosen over me for overseas travel and destroyed my social life. Venting only! :)

Anyone from Deloitte knows if the firm sponsors EMBA partially or fully? Also, what support firm provides for weekend / Friday classes?

(I’m not really sure since I’m a first generation lawyer) I know clerking is generally considered a great opportunity and learning experience and prestigious (?) Is it also the case working for a Senator?

How is CGI for a SAP ABAP Consultant? WLB, hike and Work culture. Have interview tomorrow. YOE - 4.5

Anyone knows about EY GDS hirearchy?

Good day to be buying bonds... any of my fellow yield grubbers out in effect today?

Hello All,

I need an quick suggestion from all experienced fishes 😀

YOE: 8.2
Tech: Full Stack Angular with .net
Current CTC : 15.4
Location : Pune

Am expecting an call for salary discussion anytime soon.


Interviewed for project which has below technology:

.Net Full Stack, Angular, Azure
Location : Pune

Could you all advise how much TCS could strech and how much I should ask them 💰..

PS: I don't have any offer in hand. This would be my first offer for this Season's Job Hunt 😺

Thanks

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

Don't own a personal laptop; always use my work laptop for everything. I see people recommending Dell XPS or Lenovo Thinkpad but do you really need that for school? My plan was to just get a run of the mill laptop to use for excel and ppt...what else do i need it for?

Should I ask for a sign on bonus if none was offered?

Copywriters, what are your main responsibilities on a shoot? I haven’t worked on many and am never sure if I’m being helpful enough. I’m always ready to do rewrites on the spot if need be, but don’t know if there’s anything else I should be helping the team with on set.

Anyone know of going freelance copywriter rates in Tennessee?

How do you say “buy this product” in a headline without saying “buy this product”?

Sincerely,
A Junior Copywriter with a shitty brief and an even shittier turnover time 😭😭🥹

So, you’ve reached the stage of your career where you care more about cashing a fat paycheck than making “creative ads”. You’d rather have the resources and free time to fulfill your creative itch outside of work than try to sell the next big idea to an 28 year old marketing manager with an annual budget of 150k. How do you make the absolute most money as a copywriter while still working a 9-5? Asking for... a... friend?

I’m good at conceptualising — but how can I become a better writer?
I saw some copywriting courses on ‘42 courses’. Does anyone have any experience with their courses? Or have any other recommendations?

Anyone else in here really struggle with CD’s with art backgrounds who have no clue how to articulate what they want in a line?

Does anyone else balk a little bit when applying for jobs and the recruiter or job description mentions a lot of blog writing and other content like that?

Do you need an insight when presenting social posts?

Any good job boards besides LinkedIn for creative staffing? I’m on working not working but that doesn’t seem super busy.

Wondering if there’s any industry or city specific stuff out there?

To any copywriter reading this. Can you share what an amazing portfolio looks like. I want to see what I'm lacking.

I'm up for a pharma agency senior CW role in the Rx/HCP vertical. I have been freelancing for 11 years, so mostly contract rates between $50 and $80 p/h (lower end on W2, higher 1099). They want to know my 1099 rate and salary requirements if full-time employee. Would $75 hourly and $110K be within range? They are in Philadelphia. I have been working in the Chicago, San Fran, and NYC markets mostly.

Working with a Junior AD who’s too opinionated & doesn’t respond to my feedback well. He’ll just show ideas that I’ve already debunked/scripts that aren’t very good, which makes me look bad. Advice?

Junior copywriter negotiating salary in NYC . I spent 8 months at my first gig. What kind of range should I expect? 60K?

Copy for paid social and funnels: online course best practices? Anybody have a good resource for direct response Ad copy that converts?

Are puns always bad? I like them as cheat codes for making boring things slightly more entertaining. I don’t want to spend hours thinking for a line for a social post we are just doing to fill up a content calendar

What should I charge as an hourly rate as a freelancer in Minneapolis (I'm assuming the location matters a lot) with 1.5 years experience and a BA in Journalism? *cue Avenue Q song*

Is $75-$100 reasonable?

I have a job interview next week and all they said was "rate is negotiable," so I worry about going too low or too high.

Any mid-level copywriters looking for work? We had another writer leave and are looking to fill the position. It's a small shop with incredible creative leadership and fun food accounts. Trust me, you’ll get a lot of opportunities and have a blast. PM a link to your book and I'll tell you more.

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