Hey ad bowl!
I have a question for those who have worked both in-house and agency side. I just landed an offer at an in-house shop and would love to hear the pros and cons working client side over a traditional agency. To be honest, agency life has sucked my soul dry and I’m looking for a little bit more sanity for my next position. Any insights would be appreciated. ✌🏻

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In-house has great hours and a relaxed vibe. Great for mental health. But creativity does not flourish there due to all of the red tape. There’s no protective barrier between the know-it-all business folks and the marketing department. This will kill your portfolio, so don’t expect to hop back into agency life easily. So it’s best to know what you’re getting into.

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Thanks for the reply! Yea the pros are definitely a pull for me at this point in my life so I’m ready to make that jump.

There’s been about a thousand threads on this topic. Search for them.

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Who hurt you?

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Cons: you will be the funnier person in the room
Pros: you will be the funnier person in the room

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