Looking to relocate back to Chicago. How does the ad industry look and are companies hiring?

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It's pretty grim at the moment. Just moved back here a year ago and its been kind of a shock for me at the lack of openings.

Definitely better than where I was before (but I was working remotely then so didn't matter). Now that I'm laid off and looking, its been a bit daunting.

Aside from that though, i absolutely love being back. I missed this city a lot and it's been great falling back in love with it.

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