People glorify going client side all the time, but no one mentions the trend of how many jobs are now through contracting companies. Even if the roles are white labelled internally - you make less money, have less stability, worse benefits and a lower standing politically than those FT employed by the company. Doesn’t sound that much better than agency life.

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Honestly, it’s better than it sounds paper. At least there’s the potential to convert full time. And the less stressful agency environment has been healing for me. I don’t feel as though I’m less politically, because I’m not treated that way. That could be unique to my experience but for me, it is so much better than agency life.

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I am happy they are doing that with your feedback. Because anytime I was contracted client side I was still subjected to full on reviews. Happy to hear this is a nice situation. I’ve mostly worked in pharma/CPG so maybe some industries are better to contract for than others :)

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It worked well for me as well. I think it depends on your current situation. Mine I was burnt out in Pharma and all the late nights. I was anemic as well. Meetings back to back. I wanted my life back. I had a good relationship with freelance agencies and since my background was digital. I kept interviewing for roles. That happened to be client side. I also made more money than the salary I walked away from. Bonuses 2 times a year. With a 9-5 lifestyle. I got back in Pilates. I was able to volunteer. I’m in between gigs right now and yes it’s taking longer. I refuse to go back to agency life. It’s been 6 years of 9-5. Or 10-6 bliss.

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