few things are more frustrating than having a conversation about advertising with someone who doesn’t work in advertising.

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Frankly, it’s a silly job that most people find superficial, materialistic, and manipulative. Having conversations about advertising is just about the most mundane and privileged thing you could be doing. Listen to your peers with an open mind and be frustrated about the stuff that matters.

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It’s also humbling.

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I had an old roommate who assured me I needed a Superbowl ad.
I told her I wasn't all that concerned (I do more digital, experiential, non traditional than tv)
She looked me dead in the eye and reaffirmed "NO! YOU NEED A SUPERBOWL AD"

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If you're trying to convince someone of the importance of advertising, please stop.

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It’s frustrating because they point out how ridiculous and self important you are and you are not ready to hear that? Look, it’s not the “cool” job anymore. You have an office job, nothing more nothing less.

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~~realizes that all the time stress and sacrifice spent on this career means nothing~~

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Literally everyone I tell I’m in advertising (as a creative) says, wow, cool. That’s generally the end of the conversation tho.

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And vice versa

My friends not in advertising ask me why I’m not in tech all the time. The industry just isn’t as cool anymore to outsiders.

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