CDs, ECDs, the older we get are we finding ourselves more about money and security or still holding out for underpaid but great work? What say you?

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I prioritize working with nice people more than I used to. And that sometimes means prioritizing great work less.

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^ this. took the money gig and regret it - i miss nice, sane people who have wlb.

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The older we get, the more fucked we are

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At my age, keeping my job is paramount because if I’m let go, I truly believe it’s the end of me in this field. So I strive to do the best work, while using a lifelong career of client skills to keep them happy. It’s all I can do.

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Recently left CD role at great agency to go freelance. Need to make my life’s money now.

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In this market? The cojones 👏👏

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Who says you have to be underpaid to do great work?

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Yes, true. If you can find those positions and create those opportunities, then absolutely. I think I’m more pointing to how salaries have drastically decreased and many agency creatives are severely underpaid. And those looking for jobs…it’s an employers market. Lots of lowballing.

I chose a writing role at an interesting startup over a GCD role in pharma that paid a lot more. The startup job lasted 18 months and I’ve now been out of work (minus occasional freelancing) for over a year. Kinda wish I went for that lame work paycheck!

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Above CD I’ve found the quality of work being closely tied to the ability to earn the money

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Yup. I chased great work my whole career and have as good a book as I could by now. Just won loads at Cannes too which helps. 🤞🏻

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I appreciate the semblance of stability.

If you work in advertising and have not started getting an education for a second career when you get into your 50s, you may be f-cked.

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