I went freelance 6 months ago, and while it’s been a tough, unpredictable ride so far, I am currently working on one of the most creative projects I’ve ever touched, and am pitching creative I’m really proud of. Rewind 12 months, and I was stuck in a terrible job with golden handcuffs - scared of taking the risk of tossing the “sure thing” away to chase what I loved about this career. Sharing to say that I know It’s hard out there, but trust your instincts. If you aren’t happy, make a move.

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Thanks for sharing. I’d been heading down a pointless rabbit hole of work-talented depression and seeing your positivity and success brought the me out of it and back to reality. We work in an industry where anything is possible, as long as you put in the work. One request: please holler back when your kickass work goes live.

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Fingers crossed it ever does! It’s still a pitch. But, it’s great to be around a team and client who WANT bold work. Such a departure from the last couple years.

And please keep your head up! Every time my phone stops ringing for freelance I start that same descent, it’s completely unproductive and frankly, self manufactured. If you made it to CD, you probably rip. Don’t let the game take your confidence. ;)

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Good to hear. Things have been rough out there for freelancers recently. Glad to hear there is at least some positivity.

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Definite roller coaster

Same thing leaving for freelance, 5 months ago. But got crappy work at a “dream” agency. Now looking for next thing. Hope to find something good.

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Are you getting regular work?

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