On week 2 of a new job - high profile client, big ass agency - but my bosses are kind of MIA and I already finished 2 projects that were assigned to me. Feeling restless/bored. What should I do?

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Enjoy it while it lasts 😉

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Get coffee with people on your team. And higher ups. “Work the room" as they say.

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Down time is gold! Enjoy while it lasts; you’ll be looking for it badly later on.

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fEeLiNg ReStLeSs/bOrEd

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Just chill man

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Find yourself a favorite bar/restaurant and have a few. Failing that, go to the movies. Works for me (wink!)

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