I recently made the jump from advertising agency designer to an in-house designer for a tech company… I just cannot believe how much more chill this new job is. I’d been in agency land for about 6 years and I’m just so happy I got to make the switch. My stress levels have plummeted. I didn’t realize how incredibly burnt out I was in Ad Land. Any other fellow former ad peeps now working in tech? What surprised you most about making the switch?

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Kudos to you! I’m looking to do the same thing for similar reasons 🥲, so this is so inspirational.

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Fingers crossed for you! You’ll be so happy on the other side

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Lol same. I tell my friends I’ve semi retired because the work/life balance is so good.

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That’s how it feels!!!

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Uh oh, I’ve been in-house at a tech company for almost 2.5 years now and was thinking of trying out agency life. Is that crazy?

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In my experience… yes, crazy 😂 Don’t do it! (Unless you like being overworked and underpaid)… but that’s my 2 cents

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OP, show us the way 😅

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Its all about your network! Make lots of friends in the industry. Reach out to anybody you know in tech or even remotely NEAR tech. You never know who they know. Also, some people you know might work in tech but you just don’t realize it! Also just always have your LinkedIn up to date and on “open to work”

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This is so nice to hear! Just accepted an offer at a MAANG company and it feels like perfect timing, as I was on the brink of agency burn out. Optimistic for a better work/life balance.

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