Related Posts
Favorite science show to watch as kid?
I made this in the interest of inclusivity
How do you all feel that NFL spot landed?
Hi Folks, Looking for a BA/Consulting role in the FS (BCM) domain in UAE/APAC (HK, SG)region. Have overall experience of 7+years including 3.5yrs of BA/consulting experience. If anybody has openings in their company or have any leads, please comment so that I can reach out. Deloitte EY Accenture KPMG Amazon Bank of America
Additional Posts in Advertising
Who pays entry levels the worst? Best?
best independent creative agencies in NYC?
Asap is not a deadline.
Thoughts on thots?
New to Fishbowl?
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
Getting paid to write jokes.
Lol this
As some coming from a background in manual labor, Ive always felt like a lot of the “killing yourself” thing is performative.
At least tarring roofs has a purpose.
I can see you’ve been let down by something. I know there are so many leaders who can’t lead and people who just don’t get it. Much of what we do is plain bullshit. We’re all aware of that. But sometimes we get the chance to hit that sweet spot, get something done that hasn’t been done by governments, put smiles on millions’ faces, change the laws and sometimes the world. Think of all the campaigns and case studies you’ve watched that made you go, “Damn. I wish i did that.” Remember Samsung Trucks with screens on the back, to stop car crashes, or how LG helped save the island of Tuvalu? Our industry is behind many good things that happened to this world! So that’s the point of it all. Don’t let the bad leaders and melon heads stop you from achieving what you wanted to achieve when you started your career. :) we’re here for each other.
I’m here if you need to talk, friend. :) take good care of yourself!
Of all the bullshit jobs out there, this is one of the best bullshit jobs, IMO.
🎵and that’s why I’m still here🎶
You’re getting paid.
Regularly.
Like on time.
You’re underwriting your beacation. You’re paying your mortgage/rent.
You’re investing in Jack Daniels the liquid way.
You’re underwriting Soul Cycle and Orange Theory.
You’re sponsoring your ice coffee runs. You’re paying for that Netflix Disney+ Hulu thing cause you don’t own a TV service.
You’re doing the thing you applied to do. The thing you went in a room and told people you wanted to do because they said they would be willing to pay you to do it.
You’re doing that in a snazzy air conditioned office space with free breakfast and ping pong tables.
You’re persevering.
I’m confused... if you REALLY are wasting your life in any job, stop wasting another second and GTFO!!!! 🏃♀️🚪
That’s literally the entire job.
If that’s how it’s making you feel, then yeah, that’s what you’re doing.
Me, I’m using a talent I possess in greater supply than most to build a stable of clients, ensuring I’m never beholden to any one employer’s whims again. I can provide for my family the way I want to and live the life I want to live.
It turns out the talent I have happens to be writing, which I love to do. I’m lucky.
There’s a difference between writing as an art and writing as a craft. Learning that difference utterly changed my career.
This doesn’t have to change the world or be your artistic outlet. It doesn’t have to creatively fulfill you, it just has to pay the bills. If you let this just be what pays the bills (that is, a craft), it becomes a lot less of a pain in the ass AND you’ll find the times you actually write for yourself (the art) to be far, far more fulfilling.
Are you me? Whoa
Welcome to advertising
You’re right, I should be a stand up.
I knew what I was signing up for. To wade through a mountain of shit to find that one beautiful rare nugget of gold. For me, it still feels like it's worth it. I'll update when I'm burnt out 😅
Yes. Those WTF am I doing moments are intense...until pay day.
Are you new here?