Truth Time: Was Copywriting Your FIRST Career Choice?

How do I measure what I'm "worth" in the market? I know YOE play a role, but I don't know how to measure based on perf or whatnot. What makes one person worth more than another for the same role?

I just turned in my dates for a google interview for software engineer manager, does any one have any advice on any of the 5 interviews and how long the process normally takes? and would any one like to give a refferal? Thank you so much!

Is anyone utterly confused about what they want to do long-term?

What's the funniest retail customer story you've ever heard?

Hi All,

I am having HR round with Infosys. Could you please let me know the current CTC in infosys for the below skill and experience.

Skill: SAP Basis Consultant
YOE: 5+ Years
Current CTC: 9.6 LPA

Thanks in Advance.

LLP. 2 partners with a single employee. What could my client (one of the partners) do in the way of a retirement plan? 2nd partner may or may not “be in."

Just found this bowl and it’s hilarious. I feel less guilty for shamelessly flirting on fishbowl now

Can someone please tell me in detail about the child care long term sabbatical leave at tcs?
What is the process, for how long and until what age of the child can it be availed?

Looking to make a jump. SVP/EVP media agency/client side. 20+ years experience in planning, buying, partnerships, content. NYC or North Jersey
Know any client side recruiters or good agencies looking?

I work at a Pvt Ltd company in Mumbai India as a Project Manager.
I have 12+ years of experience.

What is the expected salary range for Project Managers with 12 years experience?

I've been seeing a lot of ADCOLOR posts on linkedin, and some of the people who are liking and reposting it are some of the same people who were blatantly racist and rude to me when I worked with them. I wish there was something I could say/do about it, but it's literally making my blood boil seeing them like posts about "uplifting" and "supporting" BIPOC, only because I know that once they get off their screens and they're the meanest people

What do you find is the biggest difference between the AAE role and AE in terms of roles and responsibilities?

Looking for a contact at DDB! Obviously times are very weird right now, but I’ve been wanting to make a move to Chicago soon-ish or when hiring freezes are over. And would love to try to get in the door there as a mid level - senior AD!

Need inputs - I have an offer from McKinsey & Company for Product Manager role and have to decide between Waltham (Boston) and Atlanta locations. The compensation is the same for both locations(~$175k - $185k). I have never been to any of those cities and so am looking for opinions from folks that can help me make an informed decision. I live with my partner who is fine with either of the locations and we don't have kids - I am 26

Is the salary hike percentage solely based on Rank/rating ? Will there be any consideration for the qualification ?

Newly married and looking for finance tips. We have setup a joint account to manage joint expenses and that’s about it. What other things we need to think through?

Trying to get my fat consumption up but don’t like the taste of coconut oil (most fat bombs are made of those) Any tips on what you snack on?

Any copywriters (in branding/otherwise) currently report to a strategist instead of a CD? Trying to have an open mind about them approving copy without judgement but it’s like pulling teeth for me.

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.

Thoughts about going back and forth between agency and in-house? Is it a good/bad idea? Is it even possible?

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.

I am looking for part time freelance/contract, remote, mid level copywriting work! If there are any suggestions of great recruiters, places to work or you know of someone hiring please let me know! Thanks.

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.

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?

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?

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

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

🤝 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. 👇

if you had the option to accept a senior copywriter role at a trendy retail company (so a promotion), or a copywriter role at a popular tech company (with no prior experience in tech) which would you choose?

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!

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.

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...

Copywriters where did you meet your favorite creative partner? I’ve been at this for a long time and still don’t have a go-to I love. Hard to find chemistry and work ethic/talent in the same person.

Feel really terrible at writing sketch comedy. I think this is just something I just cannot do. Anyone with tips? Advice? Anything?

Hiring FT CW in LA. Seasoned mid-level or newly senior copywriter. Boutique agency in Culver City.

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