What’s your favorite notebook to write in? (The more detailed your review, the more likely I’ll fall in love with you.)

Curious what other Directors of Brand who work for independent agencies are compensated. I've only worked on the small agency side, but know that I am considerably underpaid. Thanks in advance!

MOAB god bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Moving from regular education classroom to honors. Any tips?

I found one of my coworker's anonymous Twitter accounts, and it has a ton of red flags involving bigotry, sexism, etc. It's a personal account, so should I mention it to HR or not?

Anybody working in Amazon as Cloud support Engineer - Networking? Or recently attended any interview?

I got a an offer from a US company, who processed by I-797 pre-approval via I-129 premium processing. Although I-797 is already valid (valid from is in the past), attorney is telling me to enter US just 10 days before start date. Is it 10 calendar days or business days? Also, wondering how did you guys handle notice period ? Did you resign after going to US?

Boutique/mid size jump to Biglaw success stories anyone?

I have a question regarding taxation of joining bonus.

I recieved a joining bonus of 1 lakh from my previous employer in last fiscal year which was taxed.
I resigned from the organisation before completing 1 year... Which will be deducted from my last month salary.
How does taxation works in this case.

How much do partners at big 4 make on average? How bout MBB?

Fellas, recommendations on good shampoo and conditioners?

I’m a bit confused as to how pursue projects. I got hired as a Data Science Consultant as part of Global AI. There aren’t many available roles within Global AI or Solutions AI. Is it better to be under Applied Intelligence rather than Global Applied Intelligence and if I pursue projects that are not under AI or Global AI does that affect my promotion/raises?

28F looking to move to SD in the next 6 months from DC and wondering what dating in San Diego is like?

What are some of the colleges you all are planning to apply to , barring ISB ?

I have 3 years audit experience with PwC in the Southern African region and am interested in remote working opportunities. I've applied to SAPRO and Makosi but am also curious if there are other consultants recruiting in this field. Thanks!

How hard is it to get a "strong" rating at year-end review compared to "on track"? How bad is it to get all "on track"?

Given the continuing chip shortage situation- what changes are you making to your embedded code bases to handle hardware changes?

Can a Senior Manager who otherwise has a good reputation, get fired for bullying? If not, will this person still make it to partner? There seems to be a lack of transparency in firms around this

What's the fixed starting range for Associate Director?

What is the cost of living in metro cities like
Bangalore, Pune , Hyderabad, gurgaon
Family with wife working remote and nursery going kid.
Will Need maids for cooking meals, cleaning.
Need details of
1. Rent 2bhk
2. Maids salary
3. School fees
4 Transportation cost.
5. Other monthly expenses.

Would love to hear your experiences watching new consulting staff rise to be your peers - if you’re a seasoned partner.

What stuck out? What reservations have you had in going to bat for them?

How do you know when it’s time to start searching for senior positions rather than mid?

Does anyone feel like 80% of your job is making changes so higher ups can justify their salaries by “marking their territory” on creative?

I took a senior copywriter role too fast and my portfolio isn't as good as the other seniors :/

Does anyone use the word “cutline” to describe a chuck of copy on an ad? Or is that reserved to the school I’m in right now?

I feel like I’m screwing up at my new job and I can’t seem to get it right. Not sure how to handle it.

I'm new, is this the Campaign Process?


1) Big Idea

2) Rationale

3) Execution Ideas : 3 Directions

4) Activation Ideas

5) Sampling

6) Conclusion

Client wants to add a process where they can constantly see the copy character count in the stuff we submit. Any easy ways on doing this besides manually adding it?

I recently switched to an agency that has some bread-and-butter type clients (e.g., manufacturing). I’m coming from health-focused clients and I’m highly creative. Honestly, I’m worried about working on these more technical accounts. Anyone else have experience moving from a high-pressure agency with a lot of room for creativity to a more laid back agency with some technical clients thrown in? How did you adjust?

I’m the new kid in an agency that’s had cuts & the only other writer is a CD who’s always focused on her own campaigns and work. How do I seek guidance and work to improve my work without a mentor?

How does one go about freelancing on top of their full time job?

Stg if I hear one more person say “high level”….

Hi friends. Freelance Senior CW (7-8 years) here, currently negotiating a 2 month freelance contract at mcgarrybowen. They want my hourly rate which is always tricky in my opinion. My typical day rate is 800/day (Atlanta, Chicago). I'm thinking of saying $100/hour, but want to be competitive. Thoughts?

(For context, I have no idea whether this is for their NYC or Chicago office.)

Is it normal for a recruiter to ask for your date of birth (Month and Year) and the last four of your social? 👀 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

The recruiter says the client (Pharma) is asking for this. 🤔 What say you?

Hi! I'm jobless after one year work with nothing impressive on my portfolio.
Any advice!!

I'm looking for good examples of UX writing case studies and portfolio samples. Can you share links for this?

My creative partner is great but she doesn’t handle work pressure well and her energy gets draining to have to wrangle in whilst I’m also trying to get work done and not lose my head in the process. Any advice on how to sensitively tell her to get a fucking grip? I know anxiety and stress are real but dealing with hers is making mine worse lol

‘‘Tis the season for “‘Tis the season...” headlines. (I’ve seen 2 so far this week.)

Recruiters, man. I’ve been ghosted a few times after having good introductory calls. Why......

Am I doing something wrong? Is my book not strong?

Any high-level writing classes or coaches you’d recommend for a CD if English is a second language? This someone who is great at ideation, but needs a bit of help with the mechanics of great writing.

Do you find that you speak figuratively or in analogies more than non-copywriters?