Hey, I’ve been working at an agency for 10 months. Tbh the low entry level salary in marketing is getting to me. I live in a high cost of living city. I hate having to work from 9-6, sometimes skipping lunch(not paid for lunch hour), and working overtime for no over time pay. Is it worth sticking it out or switching fields? I didn’t have the best childhood and want to be self sustainable faster. I’m not a quitter but my mental health is not in a good place. Would like some advice. Thanks!

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You probably understand this by now but the way to make money in this industry is to hop around.

But before you do make sure you really understand the industry/your client well before making the jump.

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Maybe ask yourself why you got into marketing in the first place? Is this current job a good first step into the industry, what’s your next move etc. Yes media pays lower vs the other entry level positions in the industry, is there something better out there in the industry? I know folks who have started out in media years ago and eventually moved to platform side and did fine. On the 9-6 comment not sure what to say but that’s corporate life for you. Point is to have a longer term plan, think career not jobs.

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