People always say "network network network" from college through the rest of your life. I have paid to get into networking events, had wonderful conversations, joined exclusive Discord channels, gotten recommendations to be put on agency rosters, and I get crickets. Is there something I'm doing wrong? Is there some kind of magical touch to getting freelance clients that I'm totally missing? Frankly I'm kind of over the idea of freelancing after all the effort I've put into "networking"

I have absolutely crippling anxiety about getting laid off. I have felt this way at every job I’ve held. I’m not bad at my job. Dare I say I’m even pretty good at it, with the hardware to prove it. I’m an ACD and I’m terrified these insecurities will eventually stall me out before I reach CD. How do I get over it?

How is everyone responding to questions like these on applications, "How are you currently using AI tools to make your day-to-day more efficient?" - What's the accepted bs reply, preferably for a copywriter capable of writing things themselves?

Any ai-film-making creatives on here looking for a little side work? Making social videos for brands on the side and have a ton of incoming business! Drop some work if you’re interested!

When the recruiter wants to have “a quick call” after the interview and doesn’t send a meeting invite? Thassa rejection.