How hard was it to leave your first shop? (Yes, be honest)

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Wasn’t hard. They asked me to clear my desk by Friday and deactivated my key card.

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Terrible. Cried before I even walked into my boss’ office. It felt like I was betraying my team after they taught me everything. BUT it was necessary for growth and happiness. Definitely worth it.

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I spent 8 years at my first shop, helping to build it from scratch. It was very sentimental to leave but it was the only way to develop myself and get new experiences. I don't regret it.

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I was offered a 50% raise to move to my second shop so I’d say v easy

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Really difficult - I built a great network within the agency of people who I admired and loved working with to the unknown. The professional growth in moving was absolutely the right choice though.

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Pretty hard. Interviewing was tricky. Boss was upset. But it was worth it

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Easy. I just quit and went freelance, got a dream gig 6 months later.

...it was made easier by being poached by my old boss from said shop.

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