What’s a good hourly rate for freelance copywriters (senior) at agencies in expensive cities like Miami and LA? Considering not being paid for time off, insurance, self employed taxes, etc.

I just want to say that I feel really grateful for all the kind words/tips I got from this group , I hope I can help those who have the same issues to the extent possible. You are loved, don’t give up

What “self help” books are you guys reading? I just read Untamed by Glennon Doyle and wow, I want to start from the beginning again, but feel like I should read something else. Would love any suggestions.

Asking for a friend not on Fishbowl - what is a starter salary for a VP Strategy?

Hello Folks,
I wanted to know about ServiceNow competency in IBM .. how’s it in IBM when compared to CTS or Infosys as am from CTS

Hi all, I have offer from TCS, Tata Technologies, and capgemini, Tata Technologies and Capgemini offering same ctc, for tcs it is very less, considering layoff situations which should be the wise decision in terms of job security and wlb

What is the maximum percentage of joining bonus Accenture offers?

How do I look up values from a column in a row? E.g. Values in A1:A6 in B2:F2?

Anyone wants to hangout today around 6:30 near Washington square park?

Lets meet and grab a haunted halloween drinks?

I just got my first promotion! Start in the new role next week. Any general tips for hitting the ground running when you change orgs? I really want to make a good impression with the new team.

Hi

please provide me details over cluelogic department in lti, i have joining there tomorrow as senior product engineer.
other offers that i have are
1)Synechron
2) Serrala

tech stack -- MEAN Stack

3 for 4 on upgrades this week. Delta FTW.

Any stock traders use TurboTax? I honestly thought my capital gains was going to be worse because of the wash sale rule. The software calculates all of that once you put in the 1099 correct?

I am worried about being seen as a job hopper.

Any 🐠 here in Deloitte’s Operations Transformation Practice (Revenue Cycle) - looking to connect and learn more about it.

Now that Facebook is Meta, I thought I’d just pitch MANGA as the new FAANG…

BCG versus McK for digital consulting? If we are looking broadly at the digital transformation space, then what are some of the strengths of each of firm as well as any glaring drawbacks?

Looking at Forrester, they are both leaders in the space, but it would be helpful to understand the perception of each.

Are you seeing Mulptile Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?

The current stock trading bill being debated in Congress is just another example of how Democrats value theater over actually doing anything. Unless spouses, sig others and dependents are included, it means nothing. Let them operate under the same conditions we do in audit firms.

So I've heard alot about rescinded offers. Does this happen after everything is signed?

I've recently gotten an offer and I've signed it, just planning out my notice period so I was curious

Would any of you goofballs want to join an informal drinking group for copywriters who write non-advertising stuff like fiction, non-fiction, comedy, plays, poetry or whatever?

Do creative directors have the power to ignore their copywriters and go with their own ideas?

How do you say “buy this product” in a headline without saying “buy this product”?

Sincerely,
A Junior Copywriter with a shitty brief and an even shittier turnover time 😭😭🥹

How do you keep coming up with new headlines for the same product?

Is it better to be at a small shop and crank out work for smaller clients in your first year or be at a big name shop and maybe make nothing? Deciding on an offer...

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?

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

Any tips on ramping up on tone and voice for writers?

I was hired to work on one account as the only writer. Told they’re handing me another account (or they may hire another writer). I need and want more responsibility and $$. How to negotiate??

LA! Hiring mid-level CWs and ADs! Must have video prod. exp. and be very conceptual.

Solos and teams apply!

LINKEDIN ME (I’m bad at fishbowl)
Samantha Schneiderman (director of creative services)

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?

Anyone else despise writing titles for scripts? Or is this just my own weird writer quirk?

I tried to get an agency to tell me the salary they have in mind (any tips on how to get them to throw out a number first?)

They replied: "the salaries will be in line with market rate ranges in New York City for the respective full-time roles."

What are the market rate ranges for:

Senior Copywriter
Assoc. Creative Director of Copy
Director of Copy

Thanks!

Hi. I’m looking for a CA, OR, or WA-based writer who’d write blog posts for a product / lifestyle site about weed and west coast weed culture. Needs to be otherwise professional & willing to use name

I think it’s so crazy that once you sign-full time as a CW, you can’t freelance as well. Feels like there’s so many opportunities out there for freelance roles but the full-time gig steals us from them ☹️

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!

What about using 3 one-word sentences as a slogan? I feel like it’s super played out, but I get suggestions for it all the time. Can’t we do better than mashing together words from the crestive brief?

Conceptually, is it typical for copywriters to bring far more ideas to the table than their AD partner?