hi, asking for some guidance from this group. what would be the in-houses in Chicago you would consider applying for a job as a creative (copy)? what else is out there besides Whirlpool and Allstate? I’d appreciate your suggestions

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Hi. I don’t have much time so I can’t respond as thoroughly as either of us would like. I suggest posting your question in the “Advertising” and “Creatives” Bowls as those are much more active than this one.

That said, while agencies are “fun” and value the freedom of opinion, they have become underpaying sweatshop hellscapes which are incredibly abusive.

And though in-house has better pay and work/life balance, they tend to be highly political and value group think.

Know going in that you will experience culture shock at first going from agency to brand-side.

If given the choice though I’d definitely choose in-house b/c the money and work/life balance are game changers. If you need to fulfill a creative itch, freelance on the DL or better yet, do your own creative work which you solely reap the benefits of.

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Same. Good luck OP!

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DM me. I lead an in-house Creative group in Chicago. And I think we do some really nice work. I don’t have an opening right now, but you never know when that will change. Happy to chat.

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thank you! just DM you

Anything and everything you can find. Just get out of agencies. (I’m not in Chicago so I can’t reco any. Sorry)

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hey, thanks for your comment. do you mind sharing a bit more about your in-house experience? i’m interested in knowing more about it.

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I've heard The Kitchen Chicago (Kraft Heinz in-house) is great

thanks, appreciate it!

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