Feeling extremely unenthusiastic and burnt out from my role and being a creative in general. 7 years in and my mental health is struggling to keep up. It's upsetting because I've wanted to be in Advertising as a creative since I was a teenager.

Any tips on what other roles I could pivot to but still be within the creative/advertising space to somewhat still do justice to my teenage dreams haha

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Sounds like you might just need a few months off. It can seriously do wonders. Highly recommend. I got laid off and had a chance to rest and it was exactly what I needed.

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Some kids going to college asked me for career advice. I suggested they find a job where they can help people, work for themselves and make a decent living. If you are already committed to advertising for now, my advice would be to start to take some night classes at university about something completely different that you are really passionate about and see where it goes. Take a few classes each semester and before you know it you will have a new degree and qualification without breaking the bank. Then you will have a choice.

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Get your own clients. Work for yourself

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Before you switch careers, maybe you just need to switch brands and maybe switch teams. Easier said than done in this industry’s current situation. But worth a try, before you change everything else. If your company is big enough, it might very well be possible. I switched from Nissan over to Hilton after 6 years and it was super refreshing.

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I'm in a similar situation as well, but having a good support system can help immensely during times like these.

Seeing as it's a lifelong dream of yours, I'd say it's worth it to keep on keeping on. I'd say drawing a clear line between work and personal life is the best thing one can do. Draw boundaries!

I’m in the same boat… just think of the paycheck…

Consider being a creative with a non-profit. You’ll get to still be creative, make a difference and help others. Plus, it’s way loss stress.

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