I seriously feel stuck. Writing is basically the only thing I know how to do but I’m pretty sure I don’t want to be at an agency doing it anymore. Not sure about that freelance life either.

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there are so many differed industries out there, take a deep breath and start scheduling conversations with other people!

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I personally can't really find any freelance gigs right now, but same situation. Not a fan of agencies and already not interested long term in the lack of WLB in this industry (was fine with it when I thought I'd be doing cool work but why the hell am I writing a last minute Instagram post for a client at 9 at night...)

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Some of the work does often make me think about my life choices.

Advertising is the worst job except for almost all the other ones. Sucks to realize it. Sucks even more to be a roofer in Florida or something.

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Sometimes I hate the job and then other times I find myself saying something like “yeah but can we make the skin melt off the face more and make it look more fucked up” in a professional capacity and realize it’s a pretty fun job.

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Any interest in corporate communications? Explaining things well to people in a way that matters to them can make a massive difference in how they experience (and do) their jobs. Good luck!

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Not sure but thanks! Definitely looking into less agency creative type jobs.

Is there something else your really interested in? Go back to school?

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I’ve taken some design classes but going back to school has never been a financially possible option for me. Trying my best to obtain additional skills that would work well with writing.

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