Fuck ton of layoffs at my agency today and yet somehow I survived. Is it shitty that I wish I was on the list?

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Leave dude. That agency is toast.

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Oh no! That sucks. Survivor guilt and survivor envy are both legitimate feelings post that kind of thing. I’d give it some time to shake out before making a hasty decision. Good luck to you and your former colleagues.

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What's a fuck ton?

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Ad week reported 40-60 employees and CEO gone

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OP: I’m sorry. It stinks. I’ve been through this and have been on both sides of the equation. Hang in there, make sure your book is in order and see how things go over the next few weeks. Then decide. Either way, good luck.

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Aint no clients kid, aint the same agency u signed up for. Gtfoh

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I’m sure that’s an easy fix

Heard it was upwards of 70

@Ogilvy it was way more than that 😕

Did the agency lose business? Seems like a big cut.

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