Moved my life from NYC to Chicago for a job. It’s only a few weeks in and I’m hating it. I was mislead about my role and the agency’s desire/ability to create great work. What now?

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Hey yo. At least you got the job. I'm still searching and nothing. You probably moved to chicago because the place you were also sucked right? Otherwise you wouldn't do it. So hold on a little more. Enjoy the salary bump that I'm sure you got and enjoy chicago a lil bit. Meanwhile look for a new job.

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I feel you OP! The same thing happened to me last year and I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the same agency where I was. They lured me there with big promises of great creative work and ended up in a mediocre place. Luckily I moved back to NYC and things are slightly getting better. Good luck!

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Step up and make them the agency you wish they were

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^^ total Kate thing to say

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Embrace what is awesome about Chicago. Great food, music, architecture, transportation. You can afford to live well. There are other agencies, just hold out and stay focused.

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Come to FCB!

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A Lake is not an Ocean.

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Hi Kate

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Welcome to Chicago agency life run by robots seeking data and happy to lie to anyone.

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☝🏼was coming here to say this

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Start looking for a new job

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The agency isn’t going to change unless the management does so don’t waste your time

Start looking

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Not Kate. I’m upset to hear this is a common experience though.

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Was it DDB or We Are Unlimited? Blink once for yes

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It’s not Kate. It’s Drew. 100%.

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It’s Kate. Trust me.

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sorry if you got duped by R/GA CHI. the worst!

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It was Keisha it was Sonia it was Tanya. Why could this post be like 8 different people i know?

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This happened to me. I stuck it out for 3 years or something before I just quit to go freelance. Start looking now while your NY work is still fresh and relevant.

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Embrace Chicago it's a great city. But keep your eye out for a new job.

Or, you could quit and come back.

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Be honest with your boss. If it’s not what was promised tell them. Then get to work making it the best it can be. Give it at least a year

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