Honest question, who else here believes their career in advertising is over?

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Done. Left this year thankfully. For anyone who reads this, life is better on the other side.

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Lol, that's still in the industry. If I could go client side and be paid I would not have this issue. I'm talking like totally and utterly unhireable in any job that is advertising related.

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Not sure, but it feels that way. I’m extremely pessimistic in general though, so hoping my feelings aren’t facts. I get this way every time I get laid off. I’m sure it’s natural.

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“my feelings are not facts.” Thanks for the new mantra, buddy!

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I don’t know if I even have a career in advertising… here.

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Yeah me. But I’m 50 and mentally and emotionally done.

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🫡

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How many more legacy agencies need to get folded up for you to understand the party is over

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What do you mean by this exactly?

Me! And I couldn't be happier

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What are you doing for money now?

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I left advertising for tech and well I’m back. It’s definitely not greener on the other side sometimes.

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Same re: tech . Laid off at Meta in a 20k purge. Then rehired and laid off again when reality labs purged. Been doing loops in tech but not converting, with some taking two months. Meanwhile, I hit up some agency contacts and they are ‘booming’ comparatively.

I f’n refuse to give up.

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One can hope.

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Maybe. I "aged" out years ago but managed to stay in the game. This current layoff might be the one, but I hope not.

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Stewart Talent let me go during covid only to hire an agents family member to replace me...much smaller rate too.

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I want a non creative role. I’m tired.

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This is the perfect sign for an MBA

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Got an MBA?

Get a PhD.

Not at all.

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