I feel like I see a lot of harsh comments on here sometimes. Can we all post something positive about work/a co-worker/whatev here? I feel like we could all use a bit of a boost and kindness 😊

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I’m on a dead end job search and am having trouble suppressing my rage.

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I could use one of those here in Chicago.

Even on bad days, I’m wearing gym shoes instead of wingtips, and I’m not selling insurance, servicing copiers, or some horrible soul sucking job like that.

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In the past 6 months, I successfully negotiated a 20% raise and a title promotion, attended my first major shoot and edit, and now I have 6 shiny new spots for an iconic brand to put in my book. They air in November. Mama, I made it! 💫

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Yessss 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

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I’m an intern who does more creative concepts than image searching. Grateful for that

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I love my place. I love my AD partner.

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I got free lunch today!! Yay Dig Inn!

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My dog was really good this morning and I recently finished a campaign.

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Heading out on a long, blissful vacation! So yay me.

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This week I hired 3 people of color, put forward two women for an ACD role, and my MD (a non-white guy) is going with me to the 3% conference. My old MD (from a job that was challenging, and ended badly) was in town, reached out, and took me out for dinner. Never burn bridges, keep pushing to hire the non traditional people, make space and advocate for those who have not been afforded the luxury of automated opportunities. Keep paying it forward. Keep pushing for better work. Keep trying to make your workplace inclusive and welcoming. It will feed your soul.

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A recruiter reached out to me last week and then didn’t respond twice, Good news though, I reached out again and... she ghosted me a third time!

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Third time’s a charm

I’ll start. I had a great client meeting this morning! Was a little concerned but turned out great. Also, had some time to help out a co-worker when they were super busy.

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My boss makes the effort to not only thank me for work, but tell me I did a good job. Even with banners! I’ve never had a boss recognize all the little things I do, even in a small way. It’s really gratifying.

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Been at a “top 5” agency for 2 years now and haven’t produced a single piece of work that I feel is book worthy. Granted, there is the whole global pandemic thing. But at what point do you start looking for a new job? Is 2 years long enough to at least get some cred for the name on the resume, despite not making anything great?

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Just processed a request for a holiday day on a Saturday.... love this industry 😂😂😂😂

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I worked with a Junior AD that skipped college and went straight to portfolio school. I was mad resentful of him at first, mostly because I wish I would have thought of that and saved $100K.

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