What's the thing that no one is talking about right now re: freelance?

Currently an engineer in MCOL area with 4 years experience (post graduating, not counting experience before/during college and large side gigs). I have a BS/MS/PhD in engineering and an MBA in business analytics. Currently making 100k as an engineer IV. As an engineer with a functional knowledge (but no former training) in IT and data analytics, what are the best avenues to get to 200k without changing fields and starting at an entry level position (or moving to a HCOL area)?

How are Incentive design projects in ZS, also can someone tell me about RWE projects?

Any good book recommendations on learning about real estate investing? Trying to avoid some of the more over the top, guru type books. Have been recommended Set For Life but have read reviews that it’s pretty basic and only really covers house hacking. TIA

Do people go though all the rounds of an interview (whilst interviewing at a bunch of different places), receive multiple offers, and just turn them all down but one?

Thoughts on living in Manhattan vs hoboken? Easy commutes? Stereotypes of living in Hoboken? Things to do. Etc

I've accepted an offer from one of my clients. Looking to give notice this coming week. Who and how should I start the process? Should I talk with Partner on the account first or Senior Manager? Feeling a bit uneasy about the process giving I will still be working on same project.

How much PTO do you typically take in a year? I've only been taking about 1.5-2 weeks and I'm starting to feel burnt out, but it doesn't seem like anyone on my team takes more!

Uber lay offs- 435 folks lost their jobs, Uber has not been profitable.

Hi,

Any Aerospace/Mechanical people here?
YOE: 12 / CTC 14.3 LPA / Tech Stack: Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Harness, CATIA V5, ENOVIA, PLM, CAD, Composites, Sheet Metal Design

Currently on Notice Period

New offer 23 LPA with 85/15 (fixed/variable) at Airbus with Lead Engineer grade

Appreciate your inputs for referrals and renegotiation as I see that I have been offered on the lower end of the bracket as per Glassdoor (average is around 25, with up to 28 LPA

How do you deal with a petty management team?

What salary can i expect in market right now if i switch?
Current CTC: 26 fixed + ~15% annual bonus
YOE: 5.5 years
Tech stack: Applied data science

Will take a decision to stay/switch accordingly

Our hybrid team is having communication issues. The office team always makes decisions and forgets to share them with the rest of us. How do we remind people to have all work communication on Slack?

Been one of the only writers at my digital shop for two years. Busted my ass since I started and was finally notified of my first raise today...a measly 0.02%.

I realize raises are tough to come by right now, but am I justified in feeling insulted? We have some big clients on our current roster for a relatively small agency, and the best they could do wasn't even a full percentage? Is it even worth it to counteroffer?
Been eyeing other jobs for a minute, but this was probably the final straw.

Hello fishes,
I'm looking for a job in data science or data analytics domain. Please if there's anyone who can help me in job referral? It's been 2 months I applied for a role and did not hear back. Please give me 11 likes so that I can dm my resume?

When you decided to lost your virginity and why?

Hey everyone, I am currently working as a Data Analyst and I am looking for a good course/certification in the same field to enhance my knowledge and boost my career growth. Any recommendation that I can look at will be very helpful.
Thank you in advance

Current MBA students, did McKinsey/Bain first round invitations go out today?

Just got a job offer as a bench applications analyst. Looking for an insight into the company! TIA

For those in M&A tax, which firm do you feel has the best M&A tax practice, and why?

What’s the best way to apply for freelance gigs as a producer? Not getting any bites on WNW

How do I find headhunters that specialize particularly on junior strategists? Thanks for any help

What was the process like the first time you went freelance? How did you set your rate?

Do you prefer to contract through an LLC … or through an S Corp? Why?

Quit with a days notice for another opportunity that’s more fitting for me. I’m just going to be honest and hope it doesn’t burn a bridge with the recruiter (care more about that then the job) advice?

I ask for 100/hr and generally don’t get any pushback, so I think I might be lowballing myself. GAS/ACD level freelancers in NYC what do you ask/make an hour/a week?

Anyone else feel like you can’t put your phone down for a minute? Got an email about a potential freelance gig. Took 2 hours to read, wrote back and position was filled. 🙄

How do you solicit new agencies for freelance work at the Group Director level and higher? What's a winning approach? Lots of freelance jobs are adverised at the Sr and Director level, not higher.

Anyone have contacts at any EV startups (or established companies)?
Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Polestar, FF, any others?

I’d love to work on something I believe in.

Thanks!

What software/app you recommend for keeping track of time, receipts, create invoices for billing and tax purposes?

HELP! I accidentally signed a contact for a month at an agency, I thought they what they offered was decent because I did not count it hourly. Now turns out I’m earning $30 p/h as mid-level ad (cont)

How’s the market looking for remote freelance creative gigs? Are things getting oversaturated?

Thinking about making the jump to freelance early next year, but I know a lot of other art directors and designers are going freelance now too.

I was just told a medical underwriter is denying me for health insurance because I had a one day stay in the emergency room three years ago. I thought this was illegal?

I may need a freelance senior (ish) AD to partner with for the month of January, in house at a start up. Post your books!

Back to freelance after being FT 4 years. Is it better to be partnered up to get gigs or is solo viable? Does anyone hire freelance CDs or are you copy/art first and CD as an honorific only?

I quit my part-time side job to focus on development and side projects. Any idea of where to start?

Does anyone have a business attorney you recommend? I have a contract that needs reviewing this week. Based in NY, but an understanding of CA law could also be helpful.

Anyone looking to sublet a one bedroom in TriBeCa? Equinox in building. Doorman. Nice building and fully furnished. I’ve got a gig in SF for at least a month or two. Reply here with email address ❤️

Highest day rate for senior creatives? Let's say I have a really stellar book, highly awarded, grand prix, black pencil, tenures at two of the best agencies in the world, and I'm in a lot of demand for freelance work. How much could I reasonably ask for? $3000 a day? More? Based in NYC but working remotely right now.