My agency does great work, but the culture sucks. Literally so depressing. Any tips? Is the unhappy day-to-day worth it?

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You can't get good work done if you're playing around and partying all the time. Sad but true. Do your time making good stuff now, then ride it for rest of your career at more chilled shops.

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Enjoy the burnout.

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I'm at an agency with bummer work, bummer culture, and the most bummer paychecks. Count your blessings..?

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I'd trade you. My agency is the opposite. I'd rather work on cool stuff.

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Well, as a copywriter, the 'good work' I have done in advertising has opened up many interesting paths, including movie writing. The 'good work' has also helped me work at better places for more money. And, lastly, I have some self-respect...i enjoy making stuff that is good. I enjoy it when a friend says 'you did that?' Our work is seen by millions, after all. How many others jobs get that perk?

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So you're glossing over my first two points?

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Fair enough. Odd that you assume I'm a man, though.

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Not burnout. It's possible! Have faith.

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I'm just talking from my experience having worked at different types of agencies. The best work I've done has been in places where the work comes first, and there's less of a fun vibe. But, maybe it is possible! Where oh where is such a place?!

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so it feeds your ego? yeah... that's par for the course in this industry, I think. to each his own. I'll take a healthy work environment over "good work" every day.

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lol @creativedirector1 lets hang out

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@artdirectorOP I'd love to, but I have an interview at Huge.

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Huh..... I would say it's opposite for me too.... wouldn't good work always equal good culture. Blows my mind....

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I thought so too @artdirector2 but it's surprisingly not the case here. People are all about the work which is great but makes for a pretty antisocial office culture

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F that! Work hard play hard!

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@publicis1 good point👍🏻

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congrats on your success, man. different people look for different things out of life.

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Weird also that you removed your post about 'good work.' Hey ho. Enjoy your Friday.

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I didn't remove anything. you have to scroll up a bit 👆🏽 and I apologize for apparently striking a nerve with you. you can keep shitting out ads as long as you want. no one's stopping you.

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