What does everyone hate more, a client with bad communication or a client who overcommunicates? I have a client who wants to meet every day, sometimes twice a day, and he rambles on and on. If I can end the Zoom call in an hour, I'm lucky. Then he gets pissy when he gets the invoice and compares what I'm charging to my output. I told him I'm charging him for the calls. He said I should be working/writing during those meetings. I'm supposed to be active in the meeting while writing? No

Hi guys,

Does anyone going to office in regular basis. I mean for India location. Is it mandatory to go to office?

what kind of roles at FAANG have you all exited to from management consulting?

Does anyone use MacBook for work? Does it work well with excel?

recommendations for a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast on darker skin tones? I’ve loved supergoop’s unseen but would like to move to mineral.

Is Capital One currently hiring? Had my last round of interview back in April and never heard anything back since

Hi Fishies, I’m 32yrs old and went with IVF due to male factor. I had 5AA t/f(modified FET) on 11/07, today (11/16)I had blood work, nurse told HCG level is: 168.5, and will be checking again on 11/18, to see if HCG is raising. Is this good value? This is my first time IVF , little worried but again not keeping many hopes and become depressed I’d something goes wrong. Meanwhile trying to stay positive as well.

As a A4 am getting 11.8 PA in Trichy Location, Even i have 5 yrs completed in CG.

Im joining Accenture Uk on 19th Aug 2021. Anybody else starting on this date? When does one usually receive the Teams invite / joining instructions for the first day orientation & induction?

For all you retail people...are you experiencing a very slow holiday season? I am a retail manager and I feel like this season has been freakishly slow. I thought we would at least match last year's number or be up a little bit but we are trending down. I talked to employees of other stores in the mall and they are saying the same thing. Is anyone else experiencing this in their market?

Democrats plan, just a taste.

How many different matters do you think you can competently work on before getting overwhelmed?

Hi fishes, I have 2 offers-
Thermo Fisher for Data Engineer in AWS and Python and Ameriprise as Lead Developer for Informatica Powercenter. Ameriprise is offering 50k more in my monthly salary than Thermo Fisher. My preference is to join in where I can grow and get a good learning for future career growth. Also, work life balance should be good in the organization.
Please help me with making a clear decision. And i have 8+ YOE.

Let’s hear it: how many hours a week are you working from now til April?

Need to feel better about my schedule 😅

Other than the weekly tech event, what are some good happy hours for meeting professionals? Really love that event and hope to find a few more. Thanks!

Any consulting partners in Toronto interested in taking on a mentee? 6 YoE @ PwC, goal to make partner at a consulting firm (not necessarily my own). Would really value balanced external perspective! DM if interested thanks

How many rejection email have everyone received before getting first permanent full time position as a designer?
Did you have to alternate your personality applying to jobs?

When investing in a Vanguard Roth IRA, can you only invest into the Fed Money Market Fund (VMFXX) which is default? Or can you select other funds such as S&P (VOO)?

How to look for job change with 3 months notice period since every HR is looking for immediate or within 30 days joiner only.

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!

Anyone do any work in web3/blockchain/metaverse?

Who’s working in house in LA? Where? Doing what?

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)

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

If I hit 30 with no awards but have worked with big brands before will I still be paid well? Or only those with awards get the big salary in this industry?

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?

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?

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.

Do you charge your clients for time spent on email communication?

I keep getting recruiters asking to apply for new roles, which is what I thought I wanted because I’m not growing at my agency. But I’m so fatigued I don’t even know if I want to stay in advertising. Have y’all left or took a break to do something different? What did you do?

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

Reach out with your book!

ATTENTION!! I’m looking for creative directors (art and copy) to work on some pretty amazing clients with our R/GA California office. Whether you’re solo or partnered up, I want to talk to you. And if that’s not you (right now), point your friends in my direction ☺️ 👏🏾☺️👏🏾

Does your art partner contribute to visual descriptions when you’re working on scripts?

Jumping off a related topic: am I delusional to not care about jr/int/sr level titles? I've been a "copywriter" since the day I started and steadily gained responsibility, autonomy, and money. Happy with career progression, always getting juicier assignments, work directly with ECDs/CCOs... am I missing something crucial? Is my case an anomaly? Or is it okay not to push for a title upgrade?

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.

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.