Do any of you guys pursue improv or stand up comedy on the side? I’ve been getting more into both, but I don’t meet too many people in advertising. But would be nice to meet more people who have a similar job as mine.

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I do improv and standup to meet people outside of advertising. Why on earth would you pursue an art form to meet more marketing people? That’s what linkedin and your job are for.

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Just like any extracurricular activity, you see how much free time you have to dedicate towards it. If you’re at a toxic sweatshop you likely have less time. I probably spend 4-8 hours weekly depending on availability.

At my first agency job, my boss yelled at me when I asked—after being at the office all day—if I could leave for a few hours for an improv class.

It was a Sunday.

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You must not live in Chicago! Pretty common here.

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I often suggest that junior people take improv classes to help them be more comfortable as a presenter. It's a great tool.

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Almost every copywriter I’ve known has tried to do it or does it

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Check out the dudes at Laugh Your Ads Off!

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Doing improv is probably one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. Super fun also. :)

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I used to but now I don’t find any comedy funny or enjoy it anymore

How come?

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