I’ve become relatively senior as a PM in agency. All the jobs I’m seeing are a bit lower in pay going to in-house.. How much of a pay cut would you or have you taken to leave agency?

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Switched over as freelance. From a toxic pharma job. For me it wasn’t about money. I was burnt out They matched my rate. I got converted to FTE in a year. At the same time I had an offer & they matched it. Between bonuses twice a year & salary I surpassed what I walked away from & worked 9-5 & Summer Fridays. Now I’m freelancing as remote. I also turned down a Directors role twice. Assess what’s important & be flexible.

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