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I have a similar story. What helps me the most is simply to always keep it all in perspective. I remember to appreciate that my job, compared to most, is sometimes fun, pays well, and scratches a creative itch....but I never forget it means nothing compared to my family and outside life and I always set boundaries and never work too hard....and if they have a problem with it they can go ahead and fire me.
Honestly, this is why I freelance.
I spent my 20's hungry to be "ad famous" and winning some Cannes and One Show stuff. It kept me hungry and I was very ambitious and driven. I was also tired of the sprint and was slowly getting frustrated with the industry.
Cut to what, 6 years later. I switched coasts and hopped into the freelance scene for piece of mind. I still make things and I honestly get paid much more to do it. More free time to do what I want and to relax with my family and take vacations.
At the end of the day, no one (other than this small fishbowl group) cares what list or award you have or what account you're on. They care about what time you want to meet for dinner and if you want to meet up in Hawaii later this summer. So...B?
Wise reply. Especially that last bit.
Chief
Yep. Now do something that matters.
B. I’d do this in a heartbeat. All I really care to do is surf these days. Le sigh
The problem is your agency.
Hahahaha, you bet!
Do you have enough saved? Then B. Post a photo every once in a while. Say hi to Marcello Serpa when you can. Post a photo of that too.
Great guy
Chief
B