Not sure if it is corona-related, but I’ve really started to question why I’m in advertising. So much of it is uninspiring and quite frankly, full of egos. Is anyone else re-thinking their career by switching to something that’s more in-line with their passions? Am I just chasing something that is unattainable?

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Ever thought about making a slight pivot. Have you thought about trying a B2B agency? Almost no egos, lots of challenging projects, learn about new/complex industries, experience creative agency culture (or what will be left of it post pandemic) and still go home at a decent hour to eat dinner with your family or SO pretty much nightly.
I used to worship at the feet of the "hot shops" once upon a time, and gave away my nights and weekends. No more. Never been happier or more balanced in my adult life. Take control and do what's right for you. W+K and D5 can have all the shiny paperweights for the rest of time. I do not care. End of advice/rant.

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