If I go work for a public affairs agency in DC, am I destroying my career? I kind of work for one now; we do some hospitality and financial services, but there’s a lot of public affairs work too.

So, I guess I might not have much of a career left to destroy. I probably wouldn’t ever consider leaving DC anyway. Soooo, maybe it doesn’t matter? 🙄

Alas, the South of France keeps getting further amd further away.

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It's now or never; let's get you to France.

This is something you’ll have to figure out for yourself. Once you’ve moved into the PA side you may not get back to the advertising side. If it’s a big agency with big clients you may be fine. If it’s a small agency you’ll have to weigh in client, agency culture, and senior leadership to get the right fit. The range of work and experience is enormous.

If you do take it, have a set period of time to initiate an exit strategy. Don’t waste your time if it’s the wrong fit. Also continue to write on the side. Helps to have a few projects on the side to bolster the portfolio and your sanity.

You may love it… or viva la France!

I was talking about a Cannes Lion. Am never gonna win one.

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