Does anyone else feel like they aren't getting the creative opportunities they thought they would at this job? Has it gotten worse in recent years?

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I started in 2021 at a top 3 shop. 4 years later I look around with disbelief at how some of the worst work ethics I’ve ever known have better work than I do in my book. The politics and the dumb luck factors have left me with little respect for this industry. It’s kinda for the birds.

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The last 6 months have been particularly tough. I’ve had 2 big projects cancelled heading into prepro. The only cool opportunity for me this year was something I did proactively with zero resources behind it until it picked up press.

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Same. 6 months ago I was working on entertaining videos with celebrities. Ever since, it’s been mostly pitches which feel like finals week in college.

It has absolutely gotten worse—to the point where I wouldn’t even consider going into the field now. (Started in the ad biz in ‘85) It’s gone from celebrating concept to being all about execution. Really heartbreaking to see as this used to be so much fun

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That’s really upsetting to have confirmed—incredible concept was why I went into the biz to begin with. Saw some nice stuff at Cannes.

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What are you talking about? I love making :06 social cutdowns and YouTube preroll that everybody skips!

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You too, my condolences

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I haven't produced anything new and good for my book since 2019-2020 and I'm worried my book is starting to look stale.

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If you’re not getting opportunities, ask for them. Or, propose your own.

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I’ve been running for good shops and agencies but always been the contender or the second best.

Now let me go tell this to Wells Fargo.

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