If you had two options:

- Move to an agency you are not passionate about/didn’t click with the team, but have an amazing offer/benefits

OR

- Stay at your current agency you love but make considerably less money/there is less potential for upward growth

What would you do?

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Move, get the raise and eventually come back to original agency for more money

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Or, C stay at your current agency and wait for an offer that had the money and team you’re looking for. You’ll have more options come your way. Especially in this market.

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Yeah second this. Look for a place where you get better offer, team, AND potential for upward growth.

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If you love your current agency couldn’t you ask them for a raise/ counter? Let them know you received that offer and you really don’t want to leave but at this stage in your life you need the extra compensation.

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Is the money decent for your market? How much of a diff between the two offers are we talking? If it’s like, 10k or less, def stay where you’re happy. If it’s more than $20k or more, go to the new place! Somewhere in the middle - follow your heart!

I just had the same issue... Sort of. I was freelancing for a place and they offered me to come on. I have a friend there and their culture was great. Their ecd was strict design and he was a nice guy but struggled giving direction. Second place came in late and offered like a lot more. Thought long and hard, took the money. First place wanted to match but IMO they could've made a stronger offer to begin with.

Long story, try to find a balance and remember you love what you do but you also are a hired gun and you work for you and your family. Do what's best for you and them always.

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Option C - keep job hunting until you find the right fit.

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All depends on how old you are.

27!

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