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Can I get out of a signed contract with a new agency if my current one offered an incredible last minute offer?

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Rising Star

Yes, it’s a job offer not a mortgage. Just know that you’ve burned that bridge probably permanently.

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Rising Star

The bigger question is, should you? If you like your current job and it was just a salary issue then carry on. If you hated your job and are only staying there because of the money, I can assure you that salary bump joy will wear off in no time.

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Rising Star

Can always boomerang and thank your current agency for the experience and opportunities and return if you don’t like this new place. Money is nice, sanity lasts longer.

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Chief

I would think so. I think the signature is more of a formality, more of an “it’s real, I work here.” I can’t imagine there’s anything financially binding. But I’m no lawyer. Google it. Or best, ask a pro-bono lawyer.

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I sent a signed contract with a new employer, and right as I was giving my two weeks my current agency offered me a ridiculous salary. Can I get out of that contract that I signed with the other agency?

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What are the terms of the 'contract'? Is it just an offer letter? To work as an at-will employee that can quit or be fired at any time?

People fall through. They'll be a bit salty but shouldn't take it personally.

But the question does come down to why you were leaving in the first place. If it was just a money thing, or you don't love the place but are unsure you'll like the new place any better. I'm a devil you know kinda guy.

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You can get out of it. It’s ok. And it doesn’t mean that you necessarily burn that bridge, either. It happens more often than you think.
Just consider what made you look elsewhere to begin with. More money doesn’t always make you happier. And sometimes when you get a salary bump you may also be asked to do more. Which you may, or may not want.

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I’ve done it... they wanted to pay me 35k in NY right out of college so I didn’t feel too bad backing out when I got an offer for 48k in Chicago

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Yes you can most states are “at will” employment. But, we’re you only leaving for the money?

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My firm has all this publicity about supporting attorneys of color and diversity, but in my office I am completely ignored for work and have trouble billing enough time as a result. I’m the only black associate. What do I do?

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A few things all agencies should leave in 2017:

- IG dog portraits.

- Agency rap videos.

- The overwhelmingly unfunny office sarcasm.

- Unannounced ‘stay the latest’ coworker competitions.

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I haven't seen an AdAge or AdWeek news story about the work in over 6 months (sans Superbowl). All industry news is aquesitions or layoffs... Just me?

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Ageism
Has anyone experienced age discrimination? I know several people just over 50 being laid off at an agency that has won new business and is always hiring. Look around, how many 50+ people do yo

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Has anyone accepted an offer, then before you start a better one comes along? I know agencies drop us all the time for better offers, but how does one navigate this?

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Alright, what's the story behind the peloton ad trainwreck?

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Does anyone do an HSA instead of PPO? If so, do you like it? Do you have any regrets?

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Does anyone have advice about dealing with a workplace bully? Someone's already left because of them, they're a member of upper management, and I'm not sure telling HR would be a good idea.

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It goes down in the company bowl.

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Just got laid off from Droga! Headed to drink bloody Marys. Apparently there are more to come. Let me know if anyone else gets the axe. I’ll buy you a drink

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I was ghosted by a recruiter for the first time AMA 😩

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Just me and SVP’s left in meeting. They’re talking about the planner’s outfit. It’s “whorish.” I’m silent. One notices. “You can’t say anything because you’re a guy,” she laughs. I leave.

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How does getting into Comm Arts rank with pencils, lions, etc?

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Co-Chief Creative Officers. Do we really need two?

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I asked my creative director for help on how to visualize a slide for a presentation tomorrow. Instead of actually helping me, they legit email me back and say, “If you can’t solve it, just delete it.” Wait, what?! Your job is to help me solve it if I’m stuck! 🤯

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With so many layoffs and the strange uncertainty of this industry right now—is anyone scared to death?

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