Are any of you considering career shifts? I am, but not because I have another field I want to explore. It's mostly a mix of feeling overwhelmed by the pace of things in advertising and feeling like there isn't a future over here. What are your reasons for shifting, and how are you deciding what to do next?

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Yes, but in the same boat as you. Not sure where to go after I leave this space. For me it’s less “I secretly want to be a data scientist” and more “this industry feels like it’s on fast‑forward while the margins and headcount keep shrinking.” The pace, the always‑on expectations, and the constant pressure to do more with less have made it hard to see a sustainable future in agency life.​

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Been “considering” for 10 years 😂

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