Got two offers and deciding which to take: Director-level role at a mid-size company that's well known or VP-level role at a small agency that's rapidly growing? Thoughts?

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Pay and clients are better at the mid-size but at the small I get to have an active role in creating processes and building the culture. And the work/life will be better at the small.

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Small. The title will give you more leverage when you do want to go back to a bigger shop

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Dont go small unless you get a %. I mean, duh.

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Never small. So many friggin problems. And you'll be doing more, beyond your role pitching everything to grow. Wishful thinking that you'll have a better work life balance.

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Don't go small. If you go small and lose a client that's a big impact on the agency and well...layoffs.

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^^It's pretty much the same with the bigger agencies, in fact more so.

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Is the compensation comparable? What about the quality of the brands being offered at the agency?

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Small - having a greater impact on the shop will be worthwhile particularly if you looking for the leadership opportunity

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Depends on the company. If you believe in the product in either place, and your long-term growth opportunity, the people you're working with, you know the drill

You're a director but not a VP? Director of what?

Who was your chemistry best with?

What does your gut say?

Reading through and curious what was decided 👀

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