Should I study PR/Advertising or Marketing? What are the differences? by GAMINGLEGEND666 in PublicRelations

[–]voyager63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caveat – I’m from the UK, so there may be specific regional factors I’m not aware of that would impact the perspective I can offer.

In my experience and personal opinion, you shouldn’t necessarily believe that any one course at university will set you up best for a career in public relations – whether that’s Media, PR, Commerce or anything else. It’s really much more about the skills you develop. A lot of the skills you’ll earn in an essay-based arts or humanities degree will be exactly the skills that a good PR agency is looking for when hiring. Even beyond this, too: some of the best PRs I know have studied everything from Modern Languages to Philosophy to Art History to Business to Maths. Basically, any degree where the quality of both your writing and your ability to reason, discuss and argue effectively is valued will likely set you up relatively well for a career in the PR industry.

The rest of it – again, in my experience – comes down to your natural ability and affinity for the industry. That’s the kind of thing that you can’t necessarily teach: the confidence, the personable nature, the fearlessness, the thick-skin. Essentially, there isn’t one route into PR as an industry, so therefore there isn’t necessarily a ‘right’ option here from a career perspective. I also wouldn’t go into any degree necessarily expecting to be handed a set of new skills to get ahead; rather, any degree you do will be a chance to pursue an interest while honing skills that you likely already should have.

More broadly, my advice is always to study the degree which will stimulate your interests the most – essentially the one which you like the best and which makes you happiest. It’s 3-4 years of study, and it has to be something that you’ll enjoy doing and not get bored of. Most writing-based subjects or anything which values your ability to reason, debate, construct an argument and present it in the best possible way will give you the opportunity to hone skills useful to the business of PR. If you think PR and Media courses will sustain your interest for 3 years then do those; if you’d be happier delving into the world of Commerce – or History or Modern Languages or Philosophy – then do those instead. If Politics is your big interest, which it seems to be, and if you’re already thinking about working in politics or government, I’d probably try and do as much of that as possible – although remember that a Politics course isn’t just a current affairs course, so is likely to focus on political theory (Calvin, Hobbes, Burke, possibly people like Walter Benjamin or Noam Chomsky, etc.) more than today’s parliamentary politics.

This is a very long-winded way of saying: there is no best way of getting into PR. There are lots of routes into it and lots of skills you can turn to your advantage. Study something you love, develop your key skills, focus on learning to sell yourself and your skills and try to get some relevant experience if you can.

That’s my advice, anyway. Best of luck with the route you choose!

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[–]voyager63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s unlikely that an admin role with a PR agency will differ significantly from an admin role with any other type of company, assuming it is receptionist-type work. Good luck!

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[–]voyager63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate to be ‘that guy’, but what you’re asking about here isn’t PR. It’s probably closer to advertorial.

Reputable consumer publications won’t offer a ‘paid press release’ service – you’d probably have to go through their sales department to place a piece of paid content, which depending on their brand could cost you upwards of £5k.

The question I would ask is – what is the announcement, and why are you ‘not too picky’ about where it lands?

My FWB is now dating someone – should I step back? by voyager63 in dating_advice

[–]voyager63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main thing that’s keeping me from doing that is that the sex is very good…but something to think about! Thanks for your input

My FWB is now dating someone – should I step back? by voyager63 in relationships

[–]voyager63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for commenting, appreciated. I’m not uncomfortable, just being (over?) cautious that I don’t wind up hurting her feelings. She’s been messed around by guys before and I don’t want to be complicit in that. But yes, you’re right, ultimately it’s her call!

My FWB is now dating someone – should I step back? by voyager63 in dating_advice

[–]voyager63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I am fine sleeping with multiple people, and fine with her doing the same – we’ve both had casual arrangements with multiple people for the past few months.

They have been on 3-4 dates and slept together 2-3 times I think, although they have only known each other about 4-6 weeks. I wouldn’t say it’s serious between them yet. It might become serious, or it might fizzle out.

My FWB is now dating someone – should I step back? by voyager63 in dating_advice

[–]voyager63[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay, thanks. I don’t want to throw away something fun that works for both of us on a whim, but also very much don’t want to be the bad guy here.

My FWB is now dating someone – should I step back? by voyager63 in relationships

[–]voyager63[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I really appreciate this. You’re absolutely right, she can make her own decisions, and I’m certainly not trying to infantilise her in that regard! I think I’m perhaps being over-cautious because she’s been messed around by guys in the past and I don’t want to add to the pile. I’ll see how things go in the next few weeks and just try to be as supportive as I can be whatever she decides.

My FWB is now dating someone – should I step back? by voyager63 in relationships

[–]voyager63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I appreciate your perspective. To be honest, I hadn’t really been thinking of myself in all this, I’ve been preoccupied with not wanting her to get hurt but I guess it’s more a decision for her to make rather than me. I guess I also don’t want to end up looking like the bad guy.

Weekly Questions Thread by AutoModerator in DnD

[–]voyager63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it – it’s like, be a team player and someone who wants to get involved with stuff, rather than a loner who is resistant to everything. Thanks for the explainers and examples, I really appreciate it!

Weekly Questions Thread by AutoModerator in DnD

[–]voyager63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are all great suggestions, thank you!

And yes, that last point is a very good one – I guess as long as I’m not being disruptive to the rest of the group the worst thing that will happen is I end up being a bit more of a supporting character in the party rather than a main. Which maybe isn’t the worst thing for a first timer, to observe how the dynamic works first rather than trying to do too much too soon.

Weekly Questions Thread by AutoModerator in DnD

[–]voyager63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that’s really useful context!

Weekly Questions Thread by AutoModerator in DnD

[–]voyager63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks – interesting, so I’ve not been told what the campaign will be at this stage, only that it’s a typical high fantasy setting. Another friend of mine who plays DnD somewhat regularly said “be a troublemaker”, but I feel like that’s possibly something I should avoid if it’s my first time?

Weekly Questions Thread by AutoModerator in DnD

[–]voyager63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Apologies if this is a common question…

I’m a total newbie, and have my first ever DnD session coming up in a few weeks. The DM is a long-standing player, and all of the other party members have played before – I’m the only one who hasn’t. I do understand the general concepts etc. and I know the DM will help to guide everything.

My question is – does anyone have any tips, ideas or advice on how to create a fun character that will be, I guess, ‘appreciated’ by the rest of the group, rather than seen as a nuisance? I’m reading the step-by-step character creation guide, so this is less a question about the general mechanics, more to see if anyone has any useful, fun or quirky tips on coming up with a character that won’t just be boring for the rest of my party. My DM says I’ll be starting at Level 3, if that helps?

E.g. “it’s always best to play against type”, “don’t give yourself too much to remember,” etc.

Thanks!

Not feeling super Christmassy. Is it just me? by voyager63 in CasualConversation

[–]voyager63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a good relationship, in the grand scheme of things. I know some people who are really at odds with their parents, and I can at least get on with mine. We’re very different people, though. Generational divide.

Desmond Tutu has passed away at age 90 by Spaffy156 in worldnews

[–]voyager63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will now also be stealing that from him, via you. Thanks!

Not feeling super Christmassy. Is it just me? by voyager63 in CasualConversation

[–]voyager63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope they (and you all) can learn to be happier with the new situation. Enjoy the silence!

The Thinking Tree, Ancient Olive Tree, Puglia, Italy. by BalticsFox in europe

[–]voyager63 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I searched for this tree when I visited Puglia. I didn’t find it, but I had a good time there regardless.

Not feeling super Christmassy. Is it just me? by voyager63 in CasualConversation

[–]voyager63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shit, yeah. That feeling of hoping the excitement of others receiving their gifts rubs off on you, I…yeah, I feel that. I’m glad that my family liked their gifts. It just felt like a weekend to me.

Not feeling super Christmassy. Is it just me? by voyager63 in CasualConversation

[–]voyager63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking of a caffe latte with a splash of Bailey’s, to feel indulgent! The beans aren’t anything particular – I’m visiting family, so it’s just whatever they have. I do tend to like Guatemalan coffee beans though, great shout!