Making 90,000 as an ACD is the worst thing that happened to me. I'm definitely under paid right?

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I make 110k in a smaller market. I also made 90k as a senior art director in Chicago... so I'd say, yeah, you're slightly underpaid. Though, it's still plenty to live on in Chicago IMO, and if 90k is the worst thing to happen to you, you've had a pretty good Ad life so far.

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Ugh you're 28. And with language like "this is the worst thing that's happened to me" you sound entitled. Work hard, take advantage of the opportunity and get real -- you're making just under $100 grand at a great agency with an amazing title and all before 30. Be thankful! Millennials.

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Severely underpaid

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@digitasLBi that's NYC. Big difference. Plus,
don't rub salt in the wound dude, not cool.

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I meannnn, the account guy has a point.

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I made $100k as a senior. Unless you're in like Scranton, you're underpaid.

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Not all Millennials suck. I am one and I try not to suck

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You need to be trumped lad

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it wasn't a threat. i'm genuinely concerned for you. are you even able to afford food?

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Wow, must be a drag making *only* 90k. That'd be nice to have.

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life is pain

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I know what a fucked up world.

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So bitter. Jeez.

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I mean, I make 90 and am under 28. Sup level. Although on the media side

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"Media side" right, you are so important.

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lol I can't believe you just threaten some who posted in fishbowl. You might be the exact reason why trump is elected. Nice work.

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You may be slightly underpaid or sometimes companies will reward title but may not have budget for higher salary. You can research salary online for this position in your market. In NYC if just starting this level you could be making up to $120-$130K. Whoever said 160-180, must not know what ACD stands for

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😭😭😭😭😭😭 this makes me so sad

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Yes, funny the account guy is being funny.

Good for him

Why do you think you are commenting on this post? Ugh, do you work in advertising? It's a click bait bro. Keep up with this decade and stop hating. Uncle. Grow up

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