What is the going rate for freelance strategy directors in NY? (12+ years experience)

Need career advice. Trying to break into a finance role, preferably an Analsyt role but I have no transferable experience. I worked as a mortgage loan officer (which is sales) for 2 years after college, but since mortgage is such a niche industry, no hard skills transfer and have no relevant undergrad internships unfortunately. I know I can essentially get any sales job I want in finance IE: financial advisor etc. but don’t want to be stuck in sales forever. Any advice?

Which platform is more valuable to pursue expertise in, AWS or Azure?

Has anyone started going to office? I went this week thrice! I did not like even a bit. Have started looking for remote jobs.

Anybody have experience with PenFed for a VA loan? Came up in a search and their rates are extremely competitive. Any reason I shouldn't take the lowest bidder?

Quick thoughts about @Globant please

Is it possible to be a “silent” investor (party A) with a friend who’s an accredited investor (party B)investing in a company? So if B is investing $50k in a company, and A wants to give B $25k of that investment, is this possible with an agreement between A and B, where they’re responsible for their own portion of taxes?

Contemplating move to Chicago. Female, mid 30s, single no kids but have a dog. Will have a car. Not into the clubbing scene. Want a neighborhood with walkable coffee shop and weeknight eats. Where should I buy? ( remote worker)

Any insight on Hunton Andrews Kurth Real Estate practice group? Work life balance, type of people in the group etc. Anything at all would be helpful!

Any suggestions for IOS puzzle games that double as sneaky mental health breaks?

Long shot but is anyone selling tickets for Odesza on Sat, 8/27?

I have a pair of tickets for Fri, 8/26 I’m looking to swap or can buy the Sat tickets for a reasonable price

Best podcasts, YouTube, TikTok, or um books for interview prep for consulting?

What is the average base salary for most account managers in the tech space?

Generally curious about this years incoming batch of undergrads. What is your role and starting salary? Lots of HR laws ( CA, NY) and inflation this year so curious to see if people were able to use this to their advantage etc.

How have you combated your fear of rejection? I fixate on such small things as when my friends, for example, reject plans I have made. This definitely makes me more averse to putting myself out there and makes me ruminate on past perceived failures, which are clearly not good for personal growth

Someone legit told me that all people look 5-10 years older if they wear glasses. Are we for real with this?

Planning director vs strategy director. Whats the diff? Is there a diff?

I feel like a planning director wouldnt know how to manage digital strgy while a strgy dir would be much more well rounded

Has anyone ever worked with Mark Pollard or Julian Cole? Are they as great as they seem?

What’s is like going from social strategy to brand strategy? Advice for making that career jump?

Developing an outbound marketing strategy for product marketing teams. Best ESPs specifically for outbound emails? Currently used HubSpot for inbound.

Starting to think about making the switch from agency to brand side. Any tips from strategists who have already made the jump? And is there a level at which it makes the most sense (i.e. should I wait until I make Director and then make the switch, or does it not really matter)?

Are cover letters needed for non-creative (media buying, planning, or strategy) jobs?

What’s fair pay at a big NYC agency as a new AD?

Best fine print in RFP history: The number of bidders is less than 2.

Digital strategist with tons of experience soup-to-nuts. At this for more years than I care to think. Any tips on finding opportunities client side? It’s only a matter of time before layoffs start

I’m a senior planner leading one brand and there’s a new strategist on the team working on a sister brand. They’ve been asking for every strategy deck I’ve made on that brand as an example to go by to inform the thinking/flow on the sister brand. Also because I mentioned it went well with client when they ask. All for sharing thinking w/ the team & I know we feel imposter syndrome to varying degrees, but I also feel like it’s good for planners to find their own voice/style/flow. Thoughts?

Salary range for a Strategist (mid level) in NYC?

If Arya Stark from GOT worked in advertising, she would be a strategist...

Start as a copywriter - learn the briefs -- the why behind the what -- and you'll make an easy switch to strategy

I interviewed with the TBWA NY strategy team and they were the saddest people in the world.

Have any strategists made the move over to consulting or client-side as a brand manager? Curious about your experience/why you made the move...

Thinking of switching to marketing at a non profit or university comms role. Any skills I need to get under@my belt before starting to apply or do you think there’s enough overlap to just learn on the job (quietly) thank you :)

What’s a good amount of time to be at the senior planner level?

People of Minneapolis: how much do strategists make at your agencies?
I am looking to make sure I know my worth and would love to understand the market standard.

Can anyone recommend a good headhunter that has experience in placing agency strategists on the client side (not just agency only)?

Hi! I’m an account coordinator looking to make the jump to strategy (at some point.) Has anybody made that jump/does anyone have advice? Thanks! 😊