Has anyone here successfully moved from a low‑paying agency role to a significantly better-paid in‑house or tech role? Please share what that journey was like and what you had to do. Also, were there any major changes outside of the logo in your email? :)

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Yes, it’s definitely possible. The folks I know who did it leaned hard on their best projects, translated them into business outcomes, and targeted companies that value marketing as a growth lever, not just a cost center. The biggest changes they mentioned were slower pace, more say in strategy, and way better comp and benefits

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