In your former years in advertising, did you often feel like you're never going to earn an income that actually helps you LIVE life? I can't seem to feel like there's a way out. Please tell me there's a point where things change.

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Yes and now after a 10 year boon it’s right back to being as underplaying as it was when I started. Winning.

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If you reach executive level on the agency side then you live like a FAT cat. Reap the successes and blame failures on people below you.

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The early years are rough. A lot of people feel underpaid and wonder if they’ll ever earn enough to actually live. It usually starts to change when you either move up a level, move to better-paying segments (in-house, tech, strong brands), or pivot your skills into adjacent roles like product, growth, or strategy.

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