Considering taking a new job at another agency, but the economic turbulence/general uncertainty is making me question if it’s a good idea. Should this have any bearing on the decision, or is “last in, first out” a bunch of malarkey?

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It’s a “thing” when you have to cut staff for sure. So double check wherever you’re going that they have solid clients, a solid pipeline in new business, and that you’re gonna be on a secure account that’s happy and has good client satisfaction rates.

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Appreciate this

I’ve fallen victim to the last in, first out policy at the start of COVID so I have some PTSD there. I’m not going anywhere right now. Appreciating what I have and staying put until it doesn’t feel like I’m taking a risk. But then again, go with your gut.

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It’s advertising. It’s last in, everyone out.

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Finance departments go by salaries. If you’re getting 100K+ and last in you’ll most likely be out unless you’re with a secure piece of business.

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Try to negotiate a minimum severance package. Based on your current time served.

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Ah, understood. Good advice, thanks

is your current or new account stable in a down economy? Are you project or retainer based?

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Bigger & more billings hasn’t always equaled more stable in my experience

It depends on the agency (or agencies) and your new role and you yourself as a creative and colleague. Every situation would be different.

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Same answer since 2023

Care to share the answer that you’re alluding to?

It’s anything but malarkey in a lot of organizations.

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