Has anyone that switched from agency to in-house got insanely bored at their in-house role? I’ve been in-house now for a bit, and I feel like I’m stagnating hardcore and just falling behind on paid media things and professional development.

However, I’m not sure if going back to an agency is a good idea because the lack of work life balance and culture was slowly pushing me towards alcoholism.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Yes. I got laid off in 2009. Went in-house for the client I was working with at my agency. Left after 2 months for a Publicis. I was so bored, I felt like I was slowly dying inside.

I made the move from agency to client side in February. I thought for my whole career this was the move to make, but now that I’ve done it, I’m so bored. I’ve been thinking about trying to get in at a start up where maybe there is some interesting work and smart people, but it’s not so political and toxic.

Related Posts

Hi Fishes,
I have 6 YOE in financial reporting, if an opportunity in Morgan Stanley in fund accounting arises, should I go ahead with it or would it be a reverse step career wise, would appreciate insights on same and also of MSFS Fund accounting culture, WLB, if anyone can help with the same...
Thanks in advance, would appreciate your help

Should I take Data Science Sr Analyst role at Accenture? Are projects and growth rate good at Accenture?
Please someone suggest.

like

Do you think that I will get job offers after I pass the CPA exam? Not one compony will even give me a chance because I don’t have experience, even though I have passed some of the exams already.

like

Looking for Security engineer role based Bay Area

like

Does consultant specialist come under AVP role in hsbc technology?

Would anyone in a product analyst role at Visa or senior product role be open to chatting? Looking to pivot into payments industry from financial services and would love to get a better sense of product

like

Hey Partners! I accepted a position at another firm and was bumped from manager to Senior consultant level. Could you give me some advice on 3 key things I can focus on to help me re-advance quickly?

like

Any good book recommendations that helped give you the confidence and tactics required for a transition to leadership role? Newly promoted SM looking for inspirational reads.

like

Dear Partners-
Have any of you switched firms to make P? Worth it? Tips? Have always planned to make at my firm, but my firm isn’t keeping up their end of the deal, so I’m job hunting....

like

How is the manager role of Deloitte India for analytics and cognitive practice? Anybody from this practice who can help me on this decision please. How is wlb, I know mine is going to be client facing and that I would be expected to do more that just project work but does that mean I would have to work on getting projects for practice or how it will be?

likeuplifting

Does anyone have any recommendations of career coaches or where to begin to research legit ones? I’m a part-time MBA student at a top 25 program and have 13 years of work experience, mostly in government contracting, with a few deviations from the industry. I would like to use the MBA to make a career pivot, but I’m having a hard time choosing a path to target. I’d like to explore working 1-on-1 with a career/executive coach to help with this process.

Sooo who’s working on Pfizer’s covid vaccine?

like

In case anyone is looking to get into product management, I came across this image which shows some books you could read to get into the role.

P.S: I saw this on Linkedin posted by Dr Milan Milanovic. So all credits to him!

Post Photo
likefunnyhelpful

Hi fishes, can you please help me with the years of experience required for a consultant role in KGS?

like

Hi,
Can anyone please refer me to the below job at Paypal
Job ID: R0087499
Job Role: RPA Developer

Post Photo

Has anyone went from public accounting to the government(IRS) or vice versa? Been at the IRS as a revenue agent for about 6 years now , currently a GS-13 in NYC. WLB is absolutely incredible and I believe cannot be beat, but looking for a pay increase as NYC is insanely expensive. Anyone who’s made the jump, pros and cons ?

like

Hi community,
Any idea if Alvarez Marsal is currently hiring consultants? If so, would anyone here be able to refer my resume?

Hi Fishes,
I am thinking of a job switch. I had a past experience in Angular on which I have a nice grasp. But currently working on React/Nextjs which i am less proficient than angular.
So which is better in terms of long term Career growth and Job opportunies in todays market.

Please suggest

like

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

likehelpfulfunny

More Posts

Definitely not a stress puppy.

Post Photo
like

Dear fishes, Can someone please refer me for SAP SD. YOE- 3.9 years. Please drop a comment, will share details with you.

like

Mio Amore er bill e GSTIN thake? Keo notice korecho?

For availing #summertime

like

Got an offer from Capgemini for a cloud architect position based in Dallas, TX. Here is what they are offering
Level C2
Base pay 160K (I had asked for 190K)
YOE ~17 years (9 years as Architect)
I know the offer is not good. What do they typically offer (level & comp.) for this experience level?

like

Bless you PMs.

Post Photo
likefunny

Currently working contract at social tech company and i hate it . The culture is not an inclusive work environment at all. Anybody can recommend a company with with supportive work culture?

like

Hi all,
What is the Pay band for Senior within the KGS FRM team?
YoE - 3.5years
Background- MBA

Does anyone feel bad seeing friends when you’re job hunting? Just feel like I don’t deserve a dinner out and will feel bad comparing myself since they are all doing fine.

like
like

Any Advice for an agency creative that wants to transition into film (directing) eventually?

Can someone please help to give me 11 likes to unblock DM feature?

like

I want to buy my husband some underwear for Valentine’s Day. What brand do you guys like?

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book

like

Hey, I’m from Canada, and originally from London, UK

I’ve been in the tech sales industry for around 5 years now and am looking for a mentor to pick their mind in just experience, how they found progression, what they’d recommend and just a push as a whole

Is anyone interested in being a mentor at all?

like

I am in need of some advice I have a bachelors in healthcare administration. My long term goal would be a CEO of a hospital. I am looking at masters programs and need some advice as what to get my masters in. I could get my masters in healthcare administration but would like to look at something a little different maybe healthcare leadership or something. Anyone have some advice?

like

I have two colors of a coat. Which do you all prefer? Like options below to vote. And if you have any comments, feel free to post.

Hi ,

Can anyone please help to complete Mandatory trainings for PWC

likefunny

Have opportunity to work in my firm’s London satellite office for about a year and a half, and then come back to NY headquarters. In good standing with firm and have M&A and capital markets experience. Did not start traveling abroad until my bar trip (did not grow up with the money for trips like that) and think it would be a good personal and professional experience. Any thoughts / advice?

like

CapGemini 🐠. What’s going? I used to love working with your teams, now it seems hit or miss. I even have a customer that refuses to put you on RFPs anymore.... internal shake-up we should be aware of?

like

Additional Posts in Advertising

R/GA vs Critical Mass?

like

Sarah Thompson’s name is not on the list 🤔. Thoughts?

like

Do you feel it’s appropriate for a non-Latinx/Hispanic Producer to ideate or create a Spanish US/Domestic ad for the Latinx audience?
(ie Spanish spot running on Univison for Walmart) **Not referring to LATAM ads**

like

Media arts lab. What does everyone think about it? Culture/work life etc?

likehelpful

Shoutout to the recruiter who ghosted on a meeting they setup! Gotta love the professionalism 👏

likefunny

What is the Netflix employees email format?

like

When ppl talk abt mental health in adv, we neglect the topic of cognitive dissonance. Most of us work on clients that are terrible in some way - sweatshops, bad for enviro, unhealthy. How do u cope?

like

Would you rather work at an agency or work client side?

like

Cool job offer for AD

Post Photo
like

This in their 30's, how much money do you have saved? Did you start your own family? What's your age, and do you own or rent your place? Btw I'm in my mid 20s.

like

Shoutout to account peeps ready to explain why, actually, it isn't that much work and, actually, EOD tomorrow is plenty of time.

like

How do you not go absolutely batshit with anxiety while job hunting?

like

When negotiating salary, what’s the highest you’ve ever asked for and actually gotten it? Did asking for a crazy amount ever backfire on you?

like

Any advice for presenting somebody else’s work? I’ve been stretched thin on different projects but have to present in place of some of on vacation with little time to prepare.

like

Have you ever seen a client fired in mid-production?

likefunny

What are some questions to ask/things to look for before the first time you’re jumping ship that helped you decide whether it was worth it (other than remoteness, salary, and benefits)?

like

Can someone explain how billable hours work? At a new agency and although I had to fill timesheets at my previous agencies, they were mainly used to ensure we weren’t over servicing a client/for setting the appropriate retainer for contract renewals. I asked ppl at my agency but haven’t gotten a proper explanation. I get the impression that billing to the agency admin code isn’t recommended, and my manager said he bills everything to client codes, but that doesn’t make sense to me .

like

which agencies in the city are creative driven rather than account driven

like

What are some of the top B2B marketing agencies in the west coast? Any perspective what makes them great?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal