Just wanted to share this with anyone who needs it. Adobe is offering 60 days free of their software.

Article:
https://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/creative-software/adobes-just-made-creative-cloud-free-if-you-look-hard-enough/

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Hi Fishes,

My sibling (from India) applied for Canadian Visa for study permit (2 years) and it was rejected stating the reason "the IRCC agent was not satisfied that the applicant would leave Canada at the end of their stay.
The intake was in Jan 2023.

Should we apply again? Has anyone ever experienced this and would appreciate if they can guide me? I'm really worried and emotionally tormented. Need urgent help.

What are the best skills or background for a PM to have? Are there specific experiences in data, design, or engineering that set a PM up for success?

Do you folks invest money in stocks/MDs etc. back home? What are the tax implications?

Hi all,

Suppose you have an offer from company A for X lacs.

You have got another offer from another company B like 30% - 40% more than X. Then is it possible to negotiate with company A based on the second offer?

Please help

Does your company have a standardized process for removing personal data from a corporate application to send to a new app or third party?

Looking for podcast recs, specifically on physician finance

Promo to SVP, Mgmt Sup in pharma. Salary in NYC?

What's the thing that no one is talking about right now re: freelance?

I feel like there was a chain on where to get work attire...business casual for the Ad industry, but can’t find it. Can you guys drop your favorite place down below?!

Best books on Organizational Development?

Lady fish here, looking for help on packing SUPER light. I think my biggest issue is personal care type products. Any suggestions on combo products, containers or packing tips?

I'll be going on a 12 day trip & all my luggage has to be under 34 lbs. I'm using a 40L Blackhole bag and an 18L backpack. They do most laundry, so am thinking like 3 X socks and underwear etc & will wear my heaviest stuff during transport (eg hiking boots, heavier weight fleece). Will be carry on only.
TIA!!

EY-P work life balance

Hi Fishes,

I have a few questions on Eli Lilly. Anyone up for a quick chat?

Hey Fishies!

Property owner wizardry required-

1.First home buyer lesson you wouldn't do again
2.First home buyer lesson you would do again

Just keep swimmin' - THANK YOU!

Broad question - how’s PwC Midwest region?

Just got the verbal for a marketing manager role (w/ req. of a marketing director, which the Co. agreed & said it was related to current role headcount).

I genuinely believe (and have been told) there is growth room, I like them, & this is my first time working as an in-house corporate dynamic (10 years exp in NPO work, agency, and marketing consulting).

Offer was 130k with 10k signing bonus & generous retirement options in CA. Market research says it’s low-mid offer. Thoughts on the comp?

After two years of studying for the lsat, working, finishing up undergrad, going through a mental crisis or two and moving three times, I have decided to step away from the path of becoming an Immigration lawyer (I’m in my 30s). I’m mentally spent and already have a lot of undergrad debt. But I still really want to help in this area, especially assist refugees, asylum seekers, and working/advocating to change some laws if possible. I feel like this field/category is vast and complicated, so I…

What could replace or improve upon putting a "hold" on talent in the booking process?

Does anyone use SRDS anymore?

I’m a recent college grad. I don’t have an EIN, what are the pros and cons of invoicing? I’m not sure if I want to be freelance long term and if the cost to set it up will be worth it.

How do you train your clients and nicely manage expectations with them? I’m helping out a non-profit with some advertising, but it feels like they expect unlimited deliverables and for me to work everyday (the deadlines are always ASAP). I gave them a contract with a scope, but following it has been difficult

What’s your favorite platform to use to find work? Besides upwork?

I may need a freelance senior (ish) AD to partner with for the month of January, in house at a start up. Post your books!

Have you been getting bites for work over the past week? I’m not even sure it’s “okay” to send the emails. What do you think? What do your friends on staff say? Are they working?

If I’m freelance and they take taxes out of my check, and give me a W-2 am I eligible to collect unemployment?

If you were going to move anywhere in the world, where would the best place be for your freelance career? I assume it's still NYC; but I'd love to hear your opinions.

(I mainly work remotely, but would like to do more networking, etc. as I grow my business from sole prop. to small agency.)

What’s an average day rate for a CD level art director that has 20+ years experience? I’ve been in CA, Clio, One Show, OBIE, etc. Doing side freelance for an agency in California for $800/day. Too low

Going freelance with 2 years experience and still some student projects in the portfolio. Yay or nay?

Am I being uptight or is it rude when your interviewer eats her lunch during the phone interview?

How likely is it to get a freelance spot if a talent manger at a recruiting company hired by the agency submits your name?

Does anyone else have hang ups about titles when freelancing? Specifically when you get demoted from even the contract title? It’s hard to tell my ego to chill…

Considering joining the freelancer community but I’m curious how much time is spent searching for work? Do you get paid enough to have time off?

Anyone here find freelance gigs while working full time? How did you do it and has it been conflicting with each other?

Has anyone freelanced for personal contacts while working full time? What about other agencies? How did you go about it?

I know NYS law requires employers to offer COBRA for 36 months, anyone have experience requesting the continuation at 18 months? I called COBRA, NY Dept of labor and more and haven't had luck.

What's the thing that no one is talking about right now re: freelance?

How do you explain to old clients that your rates have changed/gotten higher?