Big name agency, $$$, but the position could veer you from goals of being a copywriter. If this is you, do you take it or go with a creative internship/residency for much less money?

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I took a big pay cut and traded it in for sanity, normal work hours and humans I enjoy being around vs panic attacks and douchebags. No regrets.

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I've done this multiple times - always less pay or pay cuts for goals over $$$. It's worth it and gets better if you're passionate about what you want.

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Don't sell your soul for money

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It's worth it to Do the internship. Get something produced and get all the practice you beed

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