I got into this industry because I was led to believe there was a copious amount of in-office substance abuse and casual physical relations. In ten years I’ve encountered very little of either at work. How do I pivot to achieve these career goals? Go client side? Market research? Consulting? Switch gears entirely and try my hand at venture capitalism?

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Unfortunately, doing all of those things alone at work can be seen as problematic. It’s a safety in numbers kind of thing.

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We need more people like you in this industry. You were born in the wrong era. Don’t lose hope, seek counsel from those twice your age.

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The youth needs to get involved too.

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I was recently at a lifetime achievement award gathering for a top creative in our area and he was talking about the good old days at a mid-sized agency where we met. He said back in the 70s and 80s they often joked that they had more fun than should have been allowed by law. And then in the late 80s, they hired their first HR person and found out they were literally having more fun than was allowed by law.

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I worked in 90’s, perforated my septum and impregnated half the office. You missed out brah.

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That’s a lot of child support

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People would need to come in to the office for the shenanigans you’re speaking of

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Document these goals in your next review period

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It was still alive in 2012, def hooked up w my boss on a company retreat

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I wouldn’t put it past him

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I think the music business is probably somewhat more aligned with your professional goals, although that business, too, is a shell of its former self.

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Forgot to mention that the work was better back then too. Coincidence?

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I mean, I haven’t NOT seen a stripper perform in the office before (2007ish?)

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Go back in a time machine - we used to have all the fun!

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You merely got in with squares. If you find the right people, your life will change forever.

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It’s the other way around, toots. (We can say that now, I’m bringing it back)

You are 20 years late. Now it’s just affairs and legal pot

“Hospitality” (White Lotus anyone?)

Time Machine. There was lots of this in the 90s.

The old days were definitely more interesting. Young people are 💤💤💤💤 and offer no drama or intrigue for us middle aged folks to enjoy.

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