If you’re happy with your agency, post it here. Bonus if you explain why.

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For context: 10 years in the biz, all in nyc only though. I’ve worked at Madison ave shops, indie shops, and even turned down a generous offer at a “top 3 NYC agency” this past Jan.

I’m happy because my agency fits my personality. It’s farrr from perfect but I have a voice and I’m allowed to be myself vs. mold to a formula. I could care less about awards or being a “twitter famous strategist” because the work I make permeates your group chats and provokes discussion.

At the end of the day, my goal is to have work/life balance with fair pay, avoid pseudo-BS strategy conversations, and make work that people will actually talk about. Right now I’m getting that and I’ll leave when I don’t.

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Droga, Wieden, and then whoever is flavor of the month.

Absolutely love Golin. Started right when covid-19 escalated and I feel lucky to navigate the craziness with them. They care and they have incredible talent and leadership.

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Loving, Havas. Working in the HOV and the most important think is having great bosses and good colleagues. It's all about the people, cliche but true

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I also love Havas. Mostly because of the people- I’ve never had such collaborative, friendly, and funny coworkers who I *actually* consider friends. I also feel very comfortable pitching new ideas and approaching leadership here, which I can’t say for previous agencies.

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Happy here 👍🏼 We are busy and making work .

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🙋🏻‍♀️ Not perfect - no company is - but yes, I’m happy. Why? Mission-driven agency (healthcare); strong representation of women/working moms in leadership which I’ve never seen in 15 years of agencies before this; genuinely eager to do the work to make the agency continuously better.

There are more of us! Come join us in the moms in advertising bowl
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