I’m client side now at a big corporation’s in-house agency and I cannot imagine going back to 60+ hour weeks, low pay, minimal benefits, and the uncertainty/anxiety of agency life.

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Good for you. I moved to pharma and I feel the same. And there are creative opp. and the work actually isn't even as boring as everyone has said.

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Ipg. But I do think it depends on what team you're in and from my experience, usually ACD and up get more interesting briefs and are able to influence the strategy on them as well. A lot of the cool ideas may not see the light of day but it wasn't all that different when I was in general marketing. I'm also not chasing awards any more. I'm relatively happy with my achievements at this stage. Also, I'm kind of nerding out on all the science-y things.. Some of these pharma brands sell treatments that literally save people's lives. It can be pretty cool

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My first job after an agency I was so confused at how slow non-agency jobs are. Much less stressful and you feel guilty not working straight 10 hour days

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Vibes. I left agency life for better pay and WLB and agree it’s much more stable…but it is far less fun.

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Trying to find that in NYC now

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Are you willing to share where you work? Or DM me? Looking to make this shift.

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Thank you! Also integrated marketing/project management skill set

Totally agree

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Any advice on how to make that transition into the client side or where to even find client side jobs?

I would just starting looking for ACD/CD jobs. Eventually you’ll find one in an industry you like and believe in.

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