Need to get out of agency world; I’m crumbling mentally. Any recommendations for account management pivots in Chicago? 7 years experience, masters.

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Dude just go freelance, free yourself.

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Just left the industry myself after 15 years. It’s not worth it in today’s job market. Agencies are so horribly managed and lost.

Consulting firms are always looking for agency talent especially with an advanced degree, or independent consulting client-side is another path.

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Look up folks in your network and Ogilvy alum at consulting firms - LinkedIn search filters are your friend - and ask for informational interviews / to pick their brain for how they managed to pivot.

Oof. Are you me? What are you into, what do you aim to do? What do you like about your skillset and want to continue using?

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Go client side. Or go work tech side. Facebook, Snapchat, google all hiring account people.

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Checkout Allstate, they are doing a hiring push for bonus level leaders.

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Terrible client organization, terrible culture. David is a good guy, though.

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Do something to get fired and enjoy unemployment for a year and let your next calling come to you spontaneously 5 months into as your relaxing.

Reach out to Beam Suntory (Proof).

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