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Welcome, friends! I created this community to meet others in the city during these strange times.

This will primarily serve as a safe space to meet friends. If your vibe is more on the dating end, that's fine too.

Let's be kind, inclusive, and respectful. I've already met some of you in person, looking forward to meet more folks here!

Currently in cybersecurity but looking for my long-term specialization. Not interested in doing the pen testing route. Not really sure what's out there and where to start...

Any around/over the ear headphone (with mic) recommendations for around $100? On a remote project, and spend about 4-5 hours on calls

140k / SF / F / 31

At optum Do we get salary credited in first month if my doj is 9th ?
Also do i need to fill any timings or anything else

Is novartis hiring any position which requires 1plus experience?

Hello everyone,
Has anyone interviewed for buyer/purchasing Analyst role at Caterpillar? Any advice?

Supposed to start at D at end of the month. Anyone familiar with HR strategy & services? Any insight is greatly appreciated :)

Quick poll time. How old are you and how much debt do you have? Credit cards, student loans, vehicle loans, mortgage loans, etc., etc.?

I'm 31
$8k in debt (All credit card. No mortgage currently, but looking to buy. Car and student loans are paid off.)

People joining TCS at Senior Consultant designation with 12 years exp, with no MBA degree or even from with exceptional experience in niche technologies is truth these days.

Existing employees with 20 years exp working on presales consulting, winning millions of dollars of projects in RFPs, delivering multi million dollar assignments are still not getting promoted and paid in peanuts

Makes me wonder if companies are really enjoying so called great resignation period. What's the thought ?

Help me settle a debate. Which has a lower acceptance rate, McKinseyites applying to HBS or HBSers applying to McKinsey?

Hello everyone ,
I’m currently working in insurance customer service at an agency. I work in the mortgage department assisting w mortgage changes , payments etc. I’ve been thinking about becoming a claims adjuster most likely for property damage . Is it worth it ??? I hear a lot of talk about how claims adjusting is a lot of work and very demanding but I think my current position has prepared me for the challenge. What are some good companies I maybe should apply for after getting my license?

Long-term disability on H1B - Yay or Nay? Lots of online forums say, visa holder will be out of status for major part of LTD and thus it makes no sense to buy

Clever ways to get cheaper housing? What's your hack to beat the system?

Married, 2 kids under 3 yrs. Apartment is too small, but we can't afford bigger. Do we rent a 2-story house and split it with another family? Do we stay in our small apartment and get creative with bunk beds and storage solutions?

How can a family, with kids, and one crappy income ($82,000) get a comfortable living situation here?

I am on a project with some one who went to Wharton and I used to hold Wharton in such high esteem and he is just so bad at his job.
His entire shtick is that I make slides, he forwards, then gets feedback and then forwards me that feedback.
Like bro how about you think through the takeaways for once. It’s like seeing my idols fall

Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

How much are sass specialist making

Anyone know of going freelance copywriter rates in Tennessee?

Truth Time: Was Copywriting Your FIRST Career Choice?

What's the best piece of advice, regarding the world of copywriting, that you've ever received?

Any advice for staying concentrated? I’m constantly getting distracted by anything and everything. 😣

Today is supposed to be our “day off.” I always laugh when I see emails announcing special days off. What’s even funnier are the reminders about “half days.” Hilarious.

Trying to break into advertising, specifically copywriting.

Are there any programs, schools, or courses that I can complete online while also working full time? Thanks!

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

There’s an Art Director at my job who helped with a new business pitch and came up with the WORST headline construct without consulting me or any copywriter. (Cont)

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.

Grammar Question, using this sentence: How you say, “thoughtful design” in French. <for that sentence do I need the comma after say? And does “thoughtful design” have to be in quotes?>

🌴Copywriters in Miami🌴 If you’re looking for a full time gig at a growing agency, please DM me. My agency has an opening.

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

🤝 Pay it Forward:

Drop a piece of advice or wisdom that has seriously helped you as a copywriter! Help another user and pay it forward. 👇

How do you deal with ambiguous feedback?

I don't know if this is a recent change but I’m seeing postings for junior copywriter/community manager roles. Have these roles always been attached or posted at a junior level? Is this merged role worth considering as someone young in the industry with more traditional intern and freelance copy experience.

Tips for how to start off on a good foot at a new job? Also on how to balance that with taking ownership of the work/asserting yourself, especially when the people there are used to you freelancing (which was less assertive, and similar work but a lower title)… thanks!

I'm new-ish to copywriting after working as news reporter and TV host for years. I'd like to start putting together a portfolio of my writing, but I'm not sure what a marketing copywriting "book" should look like. I have emails, blog articles, promotions etc. Any good examples or resources you could share?

Do you need an insight when presenting social posts?

Would a full time copywriter salary be higher for client side vs. agency side? Debating with a couple friends on it. Some say same. Some say lower at each. NYC. I know there are variables but...