Really good comedy Directors you’ve seen recently?

Recommendations for good movies and shows on Netflix, Hulu and Prime?

That snickers commercial was amazing so far my fav. We should feed the world a snickers

Anyone online now that’s on a Southern Hemisphere island? Would like to just fish for a few minutes to see what different fish I can get.

How does everyone feel about the new Doritos Anti-ad ad?

I’m conflicted: Soul (the movie): yay, meh or nay? I liked it, but woke Twitter opinions are affecting me.

So… which one of you nutters got up at 3am (EST) to watch DTS? What do we think?

What is everyone’s unhealthy habit they just refuse to shake? Mine is that if I see chips and queso on a menu I am 100% ordering it. If it is queso with chorizo I might as well order two servings. It brings me so much joy to just eat a chip covered in cheese 😂

What's your absolute favorite dinner spot in Chi-town? I'm willing to travel, but I'm moving soon so want to hit all of the greats I haven't been to or didn't know about.

I love watching Grace and Frankie 🙈
Anyone else?

Best sci fi book you have read?

Hey all! Need a couple book recs for an upcoming beach trip.

Looking for a great non-fiction, relating to travel or world history (not just one moment in time). Could also be about the marketing world or memoirs of a business leader kinda thing.

Fiction wise I also like fantasy, paranormal, and romance. Some fave book series are the Black Gryphon from Mercedes Lackey, Game of Thrones, and From Jamaica Lane series. Similar books?

Curry 4's low key 🔥

Favorite down time activity?

What's your favorite red wine?

What are the best Sales books y’all read?

Most South Asian names seem to be anglicized in the US. Since it seems inevitable, any new parents have experience with getting ahead of the curve & going with an anglicized version in birth cert?

Currently going to school for my cannabis certification but I rarely see any jobs that offer cannabis research. I currently work in a lab/greenhouse environment and would love to continue that line of work with hemp/cannabis. Yet again no luck whatsoever, just finding jobs as budtenders or running a dispensary. Does anyone know where I can find research-based cannabis jobs? I have a degree in horticulture with lab experience.

Does anyone work for UBS? What corporate title would a "manager" be? AVP or VP? Or AD?

Can someone jump from RPA developer to ML engineer or data scientist having 3.5 yoe

I have 2 offers that pay the same
Accenture CN. Management Consultant L9
Paytm Product Manager L4
Yoe:7
Current company: Cognizant (tech+mgmt consulting)

Both are diff roles. Consulting vs PM. Which is a better career for long term interms of money and Wlb?
Which one should I join?

Can anyone tell me about the Tax Transformation practice at Deloitte?

Hi - Can anyone share some light on the EY-Parthenon GDS service line? Is it similar to overall EY GDS or are there any EYP related differences? I heard they support the EYP case teams and work-life balance is a challenge.
Any EYP professionals here please weigh in with your thoughts.

My company is looking for a new CFO (my would be boss) and I may have an opportunity to interview him/her. What questions should I ask ?

I m doing leet code problem solving practice since last two months to crack coding interview however I feel it is hard to solve medium and hard category problem most of time . Is anyone else faced similar issue and able to overcome by following tutorial or course ? Any kind of leads to overcome this Issue will be helpful . TIA

Hi, after each interview, the recruiting agency will call me to get feedback and ask me if we're still good on X salary?

What's a good way to not agree on a set number on these calls until I get my offer?

Moving to London in June for a permanent role. What's a good area to live in, friends? Looking for a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom place ideally.

Starting as a trainee at large international (but UK-HQed) firm soon. Does anyone have any general advice on seat planning?

I'm having difficulties connecting with my team over Zoom, and I'm feeling lonely. Anyone else?

How do you feel right now 1-10? Why?

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

Fins up if you are looking for someone to help you re-do your resume...

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!

How do you choose which production company to work with? ie. What are the characteristics or criteria you look for when making your decision? What makes you trust that company?

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!

I recently went freelance as an EP and started my own LLC as well (to get the full benefits of being a freelancer). Some agencies and clients want to pay on a W2 versus 1099 / as an independent contractor. Should I still take the gig if W2 or stand my ground and pass?

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

Thank you Fishbowl - 👁 ❤️ 🐠

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

Coming up for air and hearing of looming freelance/contractor opportunities. DM me if you’re a senior producer and interested and and available for a gig in-house, brand-side for a cable/tech project. Fast paced, all remote, but team is on East Coast so those would be the hours.

Hi friends, happy new year! Wondering if anyone else is finding it slow in the freelance world (agency production specifically) right now? I usually get hit up constantly but it’s been pretty quiet the past two weeks or so.

Fresh thread for a rate check amongst us producers?

I want a raise but think agencies will scoff. At $1200 and want to bump up to $1300.

17 yrs broadcast/video, some awards, agency, brand and post experience.

Looking for a producer for helping me to scope a branding (traditional+digital) and digital experience (mainly UI look and feel) project. Will need help with creating timelines as well. Would appreciate hearing from people with experience on these areas.

Day rate v. Hourly I currently accepted a rate for 20 hours a week, which I don’t like doing because I always end up working more. How do you define your hours in these instances and make it known that they aren’t paying you to be available all day long?

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

Anyone looking for a remote freelance senior producer? Video content focused.

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

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

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

Average day rate for an EP contemplating a freelance role as an Interactive Prod at a FAANG co.?! Got more than a decade of experience managing global integrated programs for many top brands 😬