Is anyone here content with just being a run-of-the-mill creative? Does there come a point where you’re not seen as valuable anymore?

I’ve been in the industry for five years now and basically made nothing good or interesting (I work at a big nyc holding company owned agency).

I’m already in my mid 30s so I’m getting worried that l’m getting to the point where I’ll be knocking on 40 with the book (and salary) of a 26 year-old.

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At this point in my life, I am totally content. I put in an insane amount of hours, blood, sweat and tears in my early days and never won any awards or got any crazy recognition. At the stage, if the agency can depend on me and the people I work with and manage enjoyed working under me, learned something, and felt supported then that’s enough for me!

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Not in my eyes.

Sure, there is a value assessment on bill rate and time for a creative. But that doesn’t mean anything about your age and your work ethic.

Stay hungry for more, and you’ll get it.

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hear* clearly im having a brutal day

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I have no interest in being a creative director. I like to create things, and I do that. I’m, however, supremely ambitious with my work, and I think that makes some difference. But I’m def expected and evaluated in my potential to lead.

Just go internal corporate. You’ll do great.

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