Advertising Confessions

I feel like it’s impossible for colleagues with no kids to know what us parents go through on a day to day basis, good or bad (I know I had no idea when I was childless). So thank you for being understanding as y… more

Blowing up my life is exactly what I needed.

Companies and recruiters alike have a lot of nerve offering salaries that have been unchanged since 2017. Good luck with the shit talent you end up hiring.

I know I'm better than this but I saw a former classmate do a design collab with a cool designer and it made me feel like I don't make work that moves the needle creatively anymore. I got into… more

Got rejected from the dream job after 3 months of interviews. Glad to be back in the office doing what I have emotionally resigned from.

i have multiple offers from better places. Can’t wait to break the news and watch them try to match knowing im not coming back.

I have never been asked to judge an awards show. Based on what I see on LinkedIn I may end up be the only one.

I have a severe mental block against doing my expenses and I have all the late fees to prove it. Yet still…

Struggling with a decision? Running though the same ‘what if’ scenarios over and over. Checking the pros and cons relentlessly? Try taking your foot off the gas. Do something unrelated. Let the answer… more

Has advertising contributed to your alcoholism?

I quickly change the channel or click skip whenever I see ads. Including my own.

We just hired and ACD that was a Jr. at my previous job when I was a Sr. Its been only 3yrs, they havent been at sr. for more than year. Staring at my bills like do I really need to pay them.

Feeling old. Selling my $4000 motorcycle and buying a $4000 couch.

Feel bumped and disappointed to some of friends of mine who have suddenly drifted away. Nothing happened. They’ve just stopped calling me. I texted them a few times and they’ve replied but after that… more

I want to buy a farmhouse in Italy.

Why are most TV ads so loud and annoying? I don’t need loud music, yelling and screaming and obnoxious sound effects. Whoever is doing and approving these ads sucks

I fantasize about getting fired and dumped on the same day.

I cannot fuqqin stand “LOL” as a word that is injected into every fuqqin sentence. “Traffic was bad today lol” or “My favorite brunch place is so busy today lol” or “The boss is in a bad mood lol”. Wh… more

🎻 I accepted an offer at an agency and client I’m excited about. But…also kept interviewing at Meta just to see how far I could get/what I could learn/ if it would be how I thought. Except now, I’m g… more

Thought I was burnt out, but turns out it’s covid.

I just ate a whole pint of Häagen-Dazs…. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

I made ACD by late 20s + don’t want to climb the ladder any higher.

Will wearing black turtlenecks and faking a deep voice make me more credible at work ( Elizabeth Holmes style?) 😂

I’m struggling. I left an agency I liked last year due to growth limitations and since then I’ve worked at 2 different agencies and can’t seem to find my footing. The first one seemed like a good fit … more

I’ve been trying to give my notice to my boss for about a week now. His calendar is so fucked that I can’t even get 15 mins to tell him the right way.

I feel so bad. He’s already spread so thin.

I think I’m truly completely drained of any inspiration or interest in my job and my industry. I know I could try a new place but the idea of being upbeat and positive during interviews makes me feel … more

I work with someone who at most should be fired or at least be reprimanded for her condescending attitude towards team members. I've started emailing responses to her whenever she calls me or mess… more

So are student loan repayments starting in May or what? Thoughts?

How many of you are or know of someone who has taken advantage of work from home and is working 2 full time jobs? I swear one of our new employees is doing this. More power to ya!

I just made a $500k offer on an investment property, the most I have ever paid for a home. I have always wanted to be a landlord, so jumping in with two feet. I am using all my savings as a down payme… more

Is it bad that I haven't led a radio record by myself at this point in my career? I've just never had an opportunity to. Any tips or advice? Or does this resonate with any art directors and de… more

I’ve had an insane few days (more like months) and this morning, in between two meetings, I nipped down the street to my local breakfast spot and took myself out to brunch on a whim. It was fucking lo… more

5 problems leading to poor work in the industry. 1. Poor coordination by diff kinds of strategists (brand , social, experience strategists). 2. No training of mid-level account mgmt. 3. Dearth of qua… more

I've stolen most of my hardware accessories from former jobs. My apple mouse, my keyboard, HDMI adapters, computer charger... my most recent spree I took a spare monitor and a wacom tablet since n… more

Had a recruiter reach out for a position and was excited - had two informational calls and then shared scheduling for the formal interviews at their request and now being ghosted by everyone - feel so… more

I don’t get the whole YAASSSS!!! thing. Can someone explain please?

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