Has anyone left Chicago for LA? Thinking of making the move. Is there more opportunity for better work out west?

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Nope, no one in the history of advertising has ever moved from Chicago to LA.

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Should’ve known. Thanks.

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Yes, I have. I hated LA. I’ll never live there again. Also, no work.

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If you have the motivation and gumption to move based on making good work, start by researching where the good work is coming from.

Tough market. Unless you’re cool with making rolling footage packages for cars. Or sizzle reels for films.

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