After one year in - I’m ready to get out of agency life. Does anyone have recommendations for creative roles / paths with better work/ life balance?

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It’s a Wonderfull Life.

If you can stick it out for a couple more years you'll probably have an easier time. The sweet spot for moving into tech/in-house seems to be 3 to 5 years agency experience.

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Get into tech however you can. A lot of the FAANG companies have some sort of jr pipeline program.

Go in-house, tech.

Work/Life balance is important. But, unfortunately, to build ANY creative-oriented career will require a heavy emphasis on work. Especially in the first decade or so. That’s when you establish your reputation and build your portfolio. It’s also when you have the most energy and the least responsibility.

Genuinely curious, what are some good tech companies for creatives? When I think tech I just think sales or more computer science stuff

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