I've been working on the agency side for 10 years. Thinking of switching to client side to try something new and of course get a pay increase. Pros and cons from those who have done the same?

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how does one find those positions? i would love to avoid a recruiter, they take such a large cut

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Recently made it to the interview stage at a fortune 100 client-side company. Everything seemed great, until it came to pay, which was about 25% less than I’m making now. Yes, they mentioned a decent bonus, but also said it’s not guaranteed in the same breath. It would have taken me 3-4 years....at the full bonus range....to make my current salary.

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Did this a while back and I kept dreaming of driving my car off a cliff after 6 months ended up quitting and never looking back not for me.

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EP 3 - that is my fear, I do love agency producer life most days. But I'm pretty stuck at my current agency, no way to move up, don't see a raise in sight beyond a 1% cost of living per year. Was it just boring and repetitive client side? Was it hard to come back?

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