Is it normal that work life is so stressed? There is no relaxed time, no time to breathe and not a day when 9 to 5 looks normal? This is how agency is or is it something up with my team?

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Depends on the agency and if they are properly scoped/staffed.

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Literally always flying by the seat of my pants. At least where I am. I thrive in the chaos but I also need a vacation.

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Same! It’s only stress and work

Normal 😕

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I find it ebbs and flows, but 50-60 hour weeks certainly aren't heard of.

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I’ve been wondering this too… is the grass just always greener when it comes to agencies?

Sadly, haven’t ever seen otherwise!

Sadly it’s normal.

It is normal for this industry. However, I hate that its the norm. It really shouldn't be like this.

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